Tower of London: Opening Ceremony & Early Crown Jewels Access
Reviews Summary
Generally positive, with highlights including early access, opening ceremony, and Crown Jewels. Some felt rushed or that the tour didn't meet expectations, citing issues with guide quality or tour content.
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1 hour
- All-day Tower of London entry ticket
- Tower of London map and audio guide app
- Guided walking tour of the Tower of London external grounds
- Self-guided exploration after the ceremony
- First-of-the-day access to the Crown Jewels and Jewel House
- Guided interior tour of the Tower of London
- Food & Beverages
- Gratuities
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and historic surfaces. Please contact us in advance if you have any questions or concerns about your mobility.
- A smartphone and headphones are required to access the included audio guide app. Please ensure you bring both on the day of your tour.
Most visitors arrive at the Tower of London to find crowded rooms and long queues at the Jewel House. This tour puts you inside before any of that happens.
You join a group of up to 20 guests and begin with a guided walk along the Tower's medieval outer walls,...
- Duration 1 Hour
- Group Tour
- Max 20 people in the group
- 1
Tower of London
Meet your guide outside the Tower of London Gift Shop for check-in and a welcome briefing. From here, follow your guide along the medieval outer walls, passing the ancient moat, Traitors' Gate, and the Thames-facing ramparts while hearing stories of royal prisoners, ravens, and centuries of intrigue.
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 2
Tower of London
Before the Tower opens to the public, a Yeoman Warder leads your group through a side entrance and into the empty fortress. Watch as Yeoman Warders in full dress uniform march through the courtyard and unlock the Tower of London gates with military precision, a living royal ritual that most...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 3
The Crown Jewels
Head straight to the Jewel House for first-of-the-day access to the Crown Jewels before the queues form. Marvel at the Imperial State Crown, set with over 2,800 diamonds, and the Sovereign's Sceptre, topped with the world's largest colorless cut diamond.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 4
Tower of London
With the guided portion complete, your all-day entry ticket and included map and audio guide app let you explore every corner of the fortress at your own pace. Seek out the White Tower armories, Bloody Tower, Tower Green, and the Chapel Royal across the rest of the day.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included•
- Guided Experience
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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