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London Tower of London Early Entry Ceremony & Crown Jewels 1 hr

TourTruth score 5.8 out of 10

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143 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Enter the Tower of London before opening, watch the Beefeater ceremony, and see the Crown Jewels before the crowds arrive.

About this tour

Step inside the Tower of London before the crowds arrive and witness a centuries-old ritual unfold. On this 60-minute experience, join an expert English-speaking host for a guided walk around the fortress’s medieval outer grounds, with views of its historic walls and riverside setting. Then enter before public opening with a Yeoman Warder and watch the Beefeater Opening Ceremony as the warders unlock the Tower in full dress uniform.

After the ceremony, head straight to the Jewel House for first-of-the-day access to the Crown Jewels. Your ticket also gives you all-day entry, so you can continue exploring independently, using the included map and audio guide app to discover more of the Tower at your own pace. Bring a smartphone and headphones to access the app.

This London Tower of London early-entry tour pairs a rare behind-the-scenes moment with time to explore one of the city’s most storied landmarks. Arrive early, take in the ceremony, and make the most of your day at the Tower.

Highlights

  • Watch Yeoman Warders perform the Beefeater Opening Ceremony before public opening
  • See the Crown Jewels with first-of-the-day access
  • Walk the Tower’s medieval outer grounds with an expert host
  • Explore the Tower independently for the rest of the day

What's included

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

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Important information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and historic surfaces
  • Bring a smartphone and headphones to use the included audio guide app
  • Arrive 10–15 minutes early; meet in front of the Tower of London shop across from the entrance

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.60 from 143 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.8.

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