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Tower of London Early Entry: Opening Ceremony & Crown Jewels
4.6(143)4.6 out of 5, from 143 reviews·1h·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 20Per booking.
Minimum ageAll ageschild 0–5, youth 6–17, adult 18–99
Will this work for your group?
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- All 5 of you can be booked together.
- Open to all ages, including your youngest.
- 5 fares — children priced separately
About this experience
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.
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What you actually do
You get out at all 4 stops.
- 1
The Crown Jewels
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.
You get out here20 minAdmission 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 visitors never witness.
You get out here20 minAdmission included
- 3
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.
You get out here10 minAdmission included
- 4
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.
You get out here10 minAdmission included
Where the day happens
≈ 3.6 km from the city centre. 2 stops shown in visit order.
What is and is not included
The advertised price does not cover other — budget for those separately.
- Other
- Other
Before you book
The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.
Good to know (4)
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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