Early Access Tower of London: Crown Jewels and Beefeater Ceremony
Description
Embark on a captivating journey through London’s royal history and most iconic landmarks. Begin with early access to the legendary Tower of London, where you will witness the Opening Ceremony led by a Beefeater and admire the dazzling Crown Jewels. After the ceremony, enjoy time to explore the Tower of London at your own pace using our multilingual self guided app. Discover centuries of history as you visit highlights such as the White Tower, the Inner Ward, and the Outer Ward, all brought to life through engaging narration and fascinating stories. This immersive experience focuses entirely on the Tower of London, offering a deeper and more flexible visit designed to let you explore London’s most famous fortress in greater detail.
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Itinerary
Enter the Tower early to witness the Opening Ceremony led by a Beefeater, followed by free time to explore the grounds. A self-guided visit to the Tower of London using our app, available in multiple languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and German.
Visit Jewel House to see the Crown Jewels up close, including the regalia used in royal ceremonies.
Enjoy free time inside the White Tower, discovering its Norman architecture and historic displays. Continue to the Inner Ward to explore at your own pace with time for photos and sightseeing. Finish with a walk through the Outer Ward, taking in scenic views of the Tower walls and surrounding areas.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that there will be no guiding inside the Jewel House and White Tower at the Tower of London as this is forbidden by the venue.
Reviews(998)
Jay was fantastic. Very informative. Highly recommend the tour.
I would highly encourage goin on this Tour if you are interested in visiting the tower of London, the early arrival/entry and access to the tower, the Beefeater interaction, and early views of the Crown jewels made the visit to this popular landmark much more enjoyable. our guide provided interesting points and stories while we waited to enter. the self guided audio tour they provided was well done
The early access can make a huge difference in your experience. Rather than standing in lines, you are able to get in, observe and enjoy, and by the time the lines for everything are getting long, you are simply enjoying a stroll around the grounds.
Dave was the best guide of our European trip
Getting in early to see the Changing if the guards at London Tower was great. The Crown Jewels are amazing. Would definitely recommend.
Early entry and weekday is the way to go! We passed by on Saturday and the line to get in was wrapped around the corner. The tour guide was knowledgeable and on time. There are 2 coffee shops steps away to grab a drink and a pastry. The only reason I gave it a 4/5 is the actual tour guide is only with you for a short period of time. As soon as you get into the Tower and the ceremony starts, the guide departs. The Tower property is fascinating and a “do not miss”. Heads up though… parts are not suitable for kids, it can be super hot in the summer months (no AC) and lots of stairs.
Tower of London itself was very interesting. I don’t think it was worth the cost though for the tour and opening ceremony. The tour part is about 20-30 minutes. Once we got inside and saw the opening ceremony, we were on our own. I’d personally just save the money and see the tower on your own.
Our guide was friendly and got us to the entry point. She was knowledgeable and provided a brief history as we walked from the meeting point to the entrance. We enjoyed our time with the beefeater. He was very entertaining, so I recommend this add on. If you want a more guided tour, this is not what you’re looking for.
The experience was quite nice, the tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The history of the tower and the Crown Jewels were impressive. We had a nice day to experience the tour and would definitely recommend it. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was simply because the end point of the tour was marked “Buckingham Palace” but it was not. Not really a problem, but just misinformation.
This tour is so special in every way. Securing a ticket to this tour for the opening of the Tower of London allows you to experience the pomp and ceremony associated with the opening of this amazing building. Since the crowds can get rather large later in the day, this tour provides the perfect opportunity to get in before everyone else.
