Tower of London Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Unlock 1,000 years of royal history with a guided tour of the Tower of London, plus skip-the-line entry and access to the Crown Jewels.

Getting started

Meet your expert English-speaking guide at the designated meeting point. After introductions, you'll breeze past the standard entry lines with your skip-the-line ticket and head into one of Britain’s most storied landmarks for an immersive, small-group tour.

What to expect

Tower of London

Once inside, delve deep into the Tower’s dramatic roles throughout history, from gruesome executions to royal ceremonies and infamous betrayals. Your guide will bring centuries of intrigue to life through gripping stories and expert insights, making sure you don't miss key highlights.

Features:

• Crown Jewels: Enjoy priority entrance to the Jewel House. Inside, marvel at the dazzling collection of crowns, ceremonial swords, and orbs used in royal coronations and state functions.

• White Tower: Step inside the historic heart of the Tower, built by William the Conqueror in 1078, and see rare arms and armour exhibits.

• Traitor’s Gate: Stand at the same water gate once used to bring prisoners, including Anne Boleyn, into the Tower.

• Bloody Tower: Uncover the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, one of England’s most haunting unsolved cases.

• Tower Green: Reflect at the historic execution site of queens like Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard.

• Beefeater’s quarters: Glimpse the everyday life of the iconic Warders, the Tower’s traditional ceremonial guards.

Extras

• Early-morning access and Opening Ceremony: Arrive early to observe a time-honoured tradition as the Beefeaters formally unlock the Tower gates in an exclusive morning ritual.

• Beefeater meet & greet: Participate in a small group meet & greet session with one of the Yeoman Warders and get personal insights from those who live and serve inside the Tower.

• Thames River cruise: Extend your journey through history with a flexible sightseeing cruise along the River Thames, on any day, offering views of London’s landmarks from the water.

Know before you go

What’s not allowed

• Photography is allowed in most areas, except the Jewel House and the Chapel of St. John.

• Luggage, large bags, tripods, selfie sticks, and other photographic or recording equipment are not allowed in this experience.

• Smoking, eating, and drinking are not allowed.

Accessibility

• This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

• Complimentary adult carer/companion tickets can be obtained on the day of your visit upon presentation of proof of supporting documents (such as a Blue Badge, Freedom Pass, DLA letter or PIP letter) at the Ticket Office.

• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

• The Crown Jewels are a working collection and as a consequence, the display is subject to change without prior notice due to security reasons.

• Your ticket is valid for one entry only. No re-entry is permitted.

• Some Beefeater meet and greets take place outside the King’s House, a restricted area normally off-limits to the public.

• The guided portion of the tour lasts approximately 1.15 to 2.5 hours, after which you may explore the Tower at your own pace.