Experience the infamous Tower of London on this exciting tour with exclusive access to one of the sites' famous Beefeater guards!

This landmark is most known for housing the Crown Jewels and for being the site of execution for three Queens of England. The local coordinator will give you an inspiring introduction to your experience, the tower itself, and the Beefeaters. You'll then be led in to meet one of the Tower’s Yeoman Warders – more commonly known as Beefeaters. Dedicated only to your small group, this Beefeater will explain the story and traditions of this elite guard and will be available to take pictures and answer questions.

After the tour, you are free to stay in the Tower to explore its vast history. Visit Tower Green for a chance to learn about the fascinating lives of the royals who lived, worked, and died within its walls. Explore the famous White Tower to take in the incredible beauty and history of this unique destination from a truly breathtaking vantage point.

As the tour begins early in the morning, you will have the opportunity to be among the first visitors to the Jewel House to see the spectacular Crown Jewels, which have been held here for the last 600 years.

Ponían que era una experiencia de 1,5 horas. La guía solamente estuvo media hora. Y otra media hora con personal de la Torre!

Excellent experience inside the tower! A word of caution: this is not private. It’s a small group - can be as many as about 30. There’s no way to get inside “early” - you’re arriving early to meet with the tour operator who groups you & walks you to entrance. That part feels a bit disorganized.

Diese geführte Tour kann ich nur jedem ans Herz legen! Wir waren begeistert. Ein tolles Highlight mit dem Beefeater zu quatschen und mehr über sein Leben im Tower zu erfahren. Extra Tipp: Früh morgens buchen, dann hat man den Tower fast für sich alleine und kommt auch schneller zu den Kronjuwelen. Insgesamt muss man hierfür mehr Zeit einplanen, da man nach der Tour noch alleine alles erkunden kann. Insgesamt war es super spannend und würden wir nochmal machen.

Prima organisatie, begeleiding naar de Tower met algemene uitleg context en dan de uitleg van de Beefeater zelf was ook heel goed. Beide heel vriendelijke gidsen met soms wat grappige luchtige uitspraken ertussen, schitterend!

Bezoek en uitleg schitterend! Alleen jammer dat je bij onvoorziene problemen de gids niet kon bereiken om te verwittigen dat je laat was (verkeerde metro genomen) we hebben uiteindelijk geluk gehad dat we ze tijdig hebben gevonden

My only regret was that I did not allow enough time to spend at the Tower of London.

Why you’ll love this…

Explore the Tower of London with a private tour from a Beefeater guard
Beat the crowds as you check out the Crown Jewels first thing
Enjoy unlimited free time to discover the Tower of London at leisure

Important to know

It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure may not be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
For help with meeting points or other urgent issues, please phone UK Free Toll +44 800 098 8019
Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, you may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, it is strongly suggested to avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
Unfortunately, this tour is not able to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance, strollers or baby carriages
Non-flash photography is permitted in the Tower of London
London's tourist sites are among the most popular in the world. Skip-the-Line Access and careful planning limit crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours
Weather can be very changeable in London, please make sure you bring adequate rainwear if required
This is a tour that involves a reasonable amount of walking. For this reason, we recommend comfortable shoes for all guests
Due to issues beyond control, timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Tour of the Tower of London with a Beefeater
Entrance fees
Private tour

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

1 Tower Hill Terrace, London EC3N 4AA, UK

Meeting point:

Meet your guide 15 minutes before the booked time in front of the Ticket Office at the Tower of London, the tour representative will be holding a City Wonders sign. Arriving by tube: turn right towards Trinity Square. You should clearly be able to see the tower when you exit the tube station. It is a short walk (approx. 3 minutes). Please note the meeting point is not directly at the Tower of London.

Provider

City Wonders

What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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Based on 12 reviews

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4 stars (3)

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TUI Musement Traveler
14 August 2025
3
United States of America
Ponían que era una experiencia de 1,5 horas. La guía solamente estuvo media hora. Y otra media hora con personal de la Torre!
T
TUI Musement Traveler
2 April 2024
5
United States of America
Excellent experience inside the tower! A word of caution: this is not private. It’s a small group - can be as many as about 30. There’s no way to get inside “early” - you’re arriving early to meet with the tour operator who groups you & walks you to entrance. That part feels a bit disorganized.
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Berit G.
Travelled as a couple
12 May 2024
5
Germany
Diese geführte Tour kann ich nur jedem ans Herz legen! Wir waren begeistert. Ein tolles Highlight mit dem Beefeater zu quatschen und mehr über sein Leben im Tower zu erfahren. Extra Tipp: Früh morgens buchen, dann hat man den Tower fast für sich alleine und kommt auch schneller zu den Kronjuwelen. Insgesamt muss man hierfür mehr Zeit einplanen, da man nach der Tour noch alleine alles erkunden kann. Insgesamt war es super spannend und würden wir nochmal machen.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
2 April 2024
5
United States of America
Prima organisatie, begeleiding naar de Tower met algemene uitleg context en dan de uitleg van de Beefeater zelf was ook heel goed. Beide heel vriendelijke gidsen met soms wat grappige luchtige uitspraken ertussen, schitterend!
T
TUI Musement Traveler
19 March 2024
4
United States of America
Bezoek en uitleg schitterend! Alleen jammer dat je bij onvoorziene problemen de gids niet kon bereiken om te verwittigen dat je laat was (verkeerde metro genomen) we hebben uiteindelijk geluk gehad dat we ze tijdig hebben gevonden
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TUI Musement Traveler
21 August 2023
5
United States of America
My only regret was that I did not allow enough time to spend at the Tower of London.