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London Tower of London Tour with Early Access

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466 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Enter the Tower of London early, see the Crown Jewels with a Blue Badge guide, and add a Thames cruise with selected options.

About this tour

See the Tower of London before the crowds arrive, as its storied opening ceremony sets the scene for a morning among royal treasures and centuries of history. This London Tower of London tour pairs early access with a Blue Badge guide who brings the landmark’s highlights to life.

Explore the Bloody Tower and Tower Green, including the old execution site, then enter the Jewel House among the first visitors of the day to view the Crown Jewels. Selected options add a flexible one-way sightseeing cruise on the Thames. You can also choose a private tour for up to six guests, led by a dedicated guide; note that the private option does not include the opening ceremony or river cruise.

The experience is a walking tour, so plan for a moderate pace and arrive 15 minutes early at the West Gate meeting point. With early entry and a guide to connect the Tower’s landmarks, this London Tower of London tour offers a memorable way to explore one of the city’s most storied sites. Choose the option that suits your visit and step inside.

Highlights

  • Watch the Tower of London’s opening ceremony with early access
  • Enter the Jewel House among the first visitors to see the Crown Jewels
  • Explore the Tower’s highlights with a Blue Badge guide
  • Add a flexible one-way sightseeing river cruise pass with selected options
  • Choose a private tour for your group of up to 6

What's included

Included

  • Blue Badge guide
  • First entrance ticket for the Jewel House
  • Entry to the Bloody Tower
  • Access to the old execution site on Tower Green
  • Flexible one-way London river cruise pass with selected options
  • Private guide with selected options
  • First entrance ticket for the Tower of London, including the opening ceremony with selected options

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Arrive 15 minutes before the start time
  • Meet at the West Gate entrance, opposite Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London gift shop
  • Meeting address: 5BT, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK
  • This is a walking tour; guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace
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  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers
  • Sites may occasionally close; tour modifications may be communicated before the tour or at its start
  • Multiple tour options are available; the private option does not include the opening ceremony or river cruise
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

What language is the tour in?

The tour is conducted in English.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the West Gate entrance, opposite Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London gift shop, at 5BT, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT.

When should I arrive?

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchairs or strollers?

No. The tour is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers.

Does every option include the opening ceremony and river cruise?

No. The private tour does not include the opening ceremony or river cruise; these are available only with selected options.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.75 from 466 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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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.6.

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