Tower of London & Crown Jewels Early Access Tour

Explore London's historic fortress-turned-prison on a shared walking tour with an English-speaking guide. Get pointers on key Crown Jewels pieces before entering the Jewel House independently, as guides aren't allowed inside.

• Enjoy early access to the Tower of London and Crown Jewels before the public arrives
• Witness the Beefeater Guards' Opening Ceremony, a longstanding military tradition

Itinerary

1. Meet at Tower Place West at 08:30. Check in at the West Gate entrance, across from Starbucks and in front of the gift shop; look for the green "Walks" sign by the bench under a large tree.
2. Explore the Tower of London on a 3-hour guided tour, including the Crown Jewels, the old execution site on Tower Green, the Bloody Tower, Torture at the Tower, the castle walls, and the Tower of London opening ceremony.
3. Finish at the Tower of London at 11:30. Before the tour ends, receive your one-way River Thames cruise pass from your guide, then use it from one of the nearby piers on the day and time of your choice.

What's Included

• Tower of London and Crown Jewels admission
• English-speaking guide and listening headset
• Flexible one-way Thames River cruise pass with City Cruises

Important details

• Children aged 0–14 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Ages 0–1 join free; adult tickets apply from age 15.
• Requires considerable walking and stair climbing.
• This activity is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Pass through security before entering.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Late arrivals and no-shows receive no refund.