Half-day Tours · Walking Tours

Tower of London Early Access, Opening Ceremony and Royal London

4.9(225)4.9 out of 5, from 225 reviews·4h·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 15Per booking.
Minimum ageAll agesinfant 0–4, child 5–15, adult 16–99

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

You’re invited to the opening ceremony at the Tower of London, to be first in to explore the Crown Jewels, to join us on an adventure from the old City to the regal city of Westminster. Welcome to the Ultimate Royal London experience. Why join the queue when you can be first into the Tower of London to enjoy the opening ceremony led by a Beefeater and see the Crown Jewels without the crowds? We’re about to read you the story of London, a tale of two cities where you’ll be exploring from crowns to confessions. After benefiting from early access and a special ceremony with the Beefeaters, you’ll explore the Tower that has been keeping a watchful eye over the city and the river Thames since its founding in the 11th-century.

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What you actually do

  1. 1

    Welcome to your tour and one of the most iconic buildings in London. Discover the iconic sites on the outer walls such as Traitor’s Gate and Tower Hill with your guide before entering the complex to explore one of Britain’s most historic buildings at your own pace.

    About 120 minutes · admission included

  2. 2

    You’re invited to the opening ceremony at the Tower of London, to be first in to explore the Crown Jewels, to join us on an adventure from the old City to the regal city of Westminster.

    About 15 minutes · admission included

  3. 3

    Enjoy a river boat ride on the river Thames. Learn about the landmarks from your guide as you pass: Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, St Paul's Cathedral, Southbank, London Bridge and so much more.

    About 30 minutes · admission included

  4. 4

    Welcome to Westminster. Marvel at Big Ben, a London icon and hear all about the centuries that took this majestic building from palace to centre of British democracy.

    About 10 minutes · admission not included

  5. 5

    Dream of the last Anglo-Saxon king and a flagship of the Church of England, your guide will give you the lowdown on this most important of places.

    About 10 minutes · admission not included

  6. 6

    The prime spot to get your photo with the mounted cavalry of the Queen’s Horse Guards and official entrance to Buckingham Palace itself. Visiting outside only.

    About 15 minutes

  7. 7

    Built on the site of an old leper hospital, did you know that St James’s Palace is the oldest royal palace in the whole of the UK? Take in this beauty, still the official royal residence today.

    About 20 minutes · admission not included

What is and is not included

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Before you book

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Good to know (7)
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs
  • The total tour details includes the travel time.
Cancellation policy

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

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