Tower of London Early Entry: Opening Ceremony & Crown Jewels

4.6(142)1 hourEnglishBook 4 hours aheadLondon, United Kingdom

From

$105

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, covering stories of Traitors' Gate, royal prisoners, and Thames-side ramparts. Before the Tower opens to the public, a Yeoman Warder leads your group inside for the Beefeater Opening Ceremony, where Yeoman Warders march in full dress uniform and unlock the fortress with military precision. It is a living ritual that most visitors never see.

Straight after the ceremony, you head to the Jewel House for first-of-the-day access to the Crown Jewels before the queues form. Your all-day entry ticket and included map and audio guide app then let you explore the White Tower, Bloody Tower, Tower Green, and more at your own pace.

Included

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
Pre-opening access to the Tower of London with a Yeoman Warder
Beefeater Opening Ceremony viewing
Expert English-speaking tour host

Not included

Guided interior tour of the Tower of London

What you'll do

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.
20 minAdmission included
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 visitors never witness.
20 minAdmission included
The Crown Jewels
London Tower, London, United Kingdom
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.
10 minAdmission included
Tower of London
London, United Kingdom
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.
10 minAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

We highly recommend that you arrive 10 - 15 minutes before the scheduled meeting time of your tour to ensure a prompt start. You will find the guide in front of the Tower of London shop directly across from the Tower of London entrance.

Good to know

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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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