Legends and Lore Tour of the Tower of London
Travel the River Thames by boat then dive into British history at London's famous fortress
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3 h
Max 20 Guests
The Tower of London’s maze-like layout and endless crowds can leave you lost, missing key sights and powerful stories. Our guides ensure you won’t miss a thing. Begin with a Thames boat ride to the Tower, then follow your expert guide through its historic walls to see the dazzling Crown Jewels. From chilling tales of betrayal to towers where history’s most infamous figures met their end, this tour unlocks the secrets of London’s iconic fortress.
You'll meet your knowledgeable London guide near Parliament Square, and along with your small group, you'll board a local Thames Clipper for a ride along the river to the Tower of London. Along the way, you'll see Tower Bridge, the Shard, and many other iconic sights that make up the London skyline.
Once you reach the Tower of London, your guide will show you around this historic castle and share stories of the famous prisoners held or executed here, including Anne Boleyn, Guy Fawkes, a...
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
Expert English-speaking guide
Tower of London tickets
Crown Jewels
Thames River cruise
Traitor's Gate, Bloody Tower, and more!
Max 20 pax
Wheelchair accessible
Guide gratuity
Meals
Meeting point at Parliament Square
Easily accessible by public transport and nestled near the Thames River, Parliament Square provides the ideal starting point for your tour.
Meet your guide
Amidst a backdrop of iconic statues and politically significant buildings, meet your guide who will lead you on a captivating three-hour tour.
Thames river cruise
Enjoy a relaxing journey down the Thames, and tune in as your guide points out the London Bridge, Tower Bridge, and the awe-inspiring Shard.
Tower of London
Dock beneath the Tower of London’s mighty walls, a structure that has stood as a royal palace, fortress, and infamous prison since 1066.
Traitor's Gate
Ponder the Tower’s waterside entrance, the same high-profile prisoners once entered, including Queen Anne Boleyn, many of whom never left.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
You'll meet your guide at the Abraham Lincoln statue across from Parliament Square. Our friendly representative will be there holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.
A bottle of water and some comfortable shoes, since you'll be on your feet once you reach the Tower of London.
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Crystal Patrick
April 12, 2025
Absolutely fantastic tour!
Jason Faber
April 09, 2025
Our tour was fantastic!! The tour guide made it such an enjoyable experience. Incredible information and always entertaining. I would recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you so much!
Karen Wilkinson
April 05, 2025
Robert O'Keefe
April 04, 2025
Miranda Knight
April 02, 2025
Lauren Ellsworth
March 30, 2025
Had so much fun on the tour with Steve! He is filled with knowledge and loves to share it with everyone! Highly recommend him!
Exceeded Expectations!
Kymberly Emanuel
March 27, 2025
I took the afternoon tour with Jeremy on March 24th. Jeremy was an incredible guide! He took wonderful care of the entire group, ensured we stayed together, and engagingly delivered fact-based history with enthusiasm and the perfect amount of dry humor which was appreciated by all! The Tower of London was much more expansive than I expected. I learned a TON and it was quite fascinating which was unexpected. This was such a special experience and even when touching upon the darker parts of historic events believed to take place there, Jeremy navigated them with great care and truth. Watching the changing of the guards of the crown jewels, as well as the treasures themselves was quite special. Before the end of the tour, Jeremy made sure to point individuals in the right direction to see additional attractions, made some stellar recommendations for other sites around London, and very kindly escorted me to the tube (London’s underground train system) and ensured I got on the right train back to Mayfair. He was delightful, witty, and truly made this tour a fantastic experience. I hope to cross paths with him again on an another tour over my next trip to the UK!
Kymberly Emanuel
March 27, 2025
Jeremy was an exceptional guide! He took wonderful care of everyone, ensured that we saw all of the sites we wished to see, and delivered fact-based history with ease and perfect dry humor. I learned a TON and was never bored. At the end of the tour, he pointed everyone to additional attractions, gave great recommendations for additional places to see throughout London, and very kindly escorted me to the underground and directed me to the right train back to Mayfair. This tour, as well as my Westminster tour, were two of the highlights of my trip. Jeremy’s knowledge, patience, and kindness helped shape an incredible experience and I hope our paths cross again on my next tour/return trip!
Julia Sullivan
March 19, 2025
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Whitford Kuhn
March 18, 2025
Dan was an awesome guide!! We had him for the morning tour of Westminster abbey and then in the afternoon tour of the Tower of London. His knowledge was on point and so interesting!! He was very real and worked well with the personalities of the group. He really was so enjoyable!! We would love to experience another tour with him again anytime!!! Cheers!
Our tour guide was amazing!!
Dorothy Mora
March 14, 2025
So many fun stories and he was super knowledgeable about everything. Any question we had, he would answer in full and based on where the group was from, he wove in relevant stories. You can tell that he’s very interested in history and is a good storyteller. We can’t wait to use this tour group again!
We really enjoyed this one!
Jennifer Jean
March 13, 2025
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and held our attention. We enjoyed the boat ride and all of the details he shared with us along the way to and at the Tower! Highly recommend.
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Katy Dartford
March 03, 2025
very nice day thanks
Nancy Ward
March 03, 2025
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Stacy Bissell
February 26, 2025
Our Tower of London tour was certainly a highlight of our week in London. Adrian, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable about London and its history. He answered all our questions about history, customs, architecture, and more -- with confidence and humor. We arrived a little late to the meeting place (we felt terrible!), but Adrian was kind and patient; he did not let our mistake negatively influence the tour. This was our third "The Tour Guy" tour (others were in Venice and in Florence in 2022), and all these tours have been worth every penny: they make travelers' limited time at museums and places of interest meaningful and trips memorable. We will certainly take more of your enriching tours when we travel. Thank you, Adrian, for making our Tower of London trip fun, easy, and informative.
ROBERT FOSTER
February 22, 2025
Exactly as Advertised ☺️
Richard Heath
February 15, 2025
Tour guide Jeremy made the best of a local march that made it difficult to navigate to the Thames. He was engaging and gave us plenty of perfect clean humor in between all of his knowledge of the sights. Thank you Tour Guy…
Shueh Min
January 27, 2025
BRADLEY DRUTMAN
January 08, 2025
Megan Larson
January 04, 2025
Amazing Experience
Tralisa Ulloa
January 02, 2025
Our tour guide Ariana’s knowledge was exceptional and she was so kind and considerate and was so pleasant to tour with. We made beautiful memories and would definitely love to tour with her again in the future.
WILLIAM Perry
December 30, 2024
Awesome experience
Lin xie
December 30, 2024
Our guide is very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the whole experience. We will definitely look to book with TheTourGuy in future
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David Sacks
December 29, 2024
Great guide
Mark Groussman
December 27, 2024