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Combo Tour: Tower of London, Crown Jewels & Thames River Cruise
Hear legends from a storytelling guide, step into the Jewel House, then cruise anytime
What's included
Hear England's darkest secrets
Expert English-speaking guide
Timed entry tickets to the Tower of London
Access to the Crown Jewels
Access to the White Tower
Flexible 30-minute Thames River cruise ticket
Guide tips
Guided tour of Crown Jewels
Guide for Thames cruise
Itinerary
Your tour begins outside the Tower of London
You’ll meet your guide outside the Tower of London. Look for the exact location on your booking voucher. Here, you’ll get a quick orientation before heading inside this legendary fortress.
Enter the Tower of London with pre-reserved tickets
Step through the ancient gates and into nearly 1,000 years of history. You’ll meander along the fortress walkways as your guide shares stories of kings, queens, prisoners, and power struggles that shaped England.
Pause in front of Traitor's Gate
Learn about the infamous water entrance that once delivered prisoners straight into royal custody. Your guide recounts chilling tales of those, like Anne Boleyn, who entered with hope and left only as legends.
Ponder the dark history of the Bloody Tower
Next, uncover the dark and mysterious history of the infamous Bloody Tower. Your guide will share chilling accounts, including the unexplained demise of two young princes and the imprisonment of Sir Walter Raleigh, who used his time here to plan his global expeditions.
Learn about Tower Green
After that, you’ll witness the somber place where some of England’s royalty met their tragic ends, right on Tower Green. Your guide will offer insights into the dangerous political climate of Tudor England, explaining why figures like Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were executed here.
Your tour ends at the Crown Jewels
Your guided portion wraps up at the entrance to the Jewel House, where you’ll continue inside independently. Marvel at the coronation regalia, glittering crowns, and ceremonial treasures that still play a role in British royal tradition today.
Enjoy a Thames River Cruise with your flexible ticket
Cap off your experience with a relaxing 30-minute cruise along the Thames whenever it suits your schedule. Drift past London’s iconic bridges and skyline for a perfect finale to your historic adventure. Your ticket is typically valid for one month (often longer), with the exact expiry date noted on the ticket you’ll receive during your tour.
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026
Meeting and drop-off point
Important Details
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Guide Duration: The guided portion of this tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Your guide will lead you through the Tower grounds, but is not permitted inside the White Tower or the Jewel House.
Tour Changes: Certain areas of the Tower of London may close without notice due to special events, bank holidays, or unforeseen circumstances. If this occurs, your guide will adjust the itinerary accordingly.
Thames River Cruise: A flexible ticket for a 30-minute Thames River Cruise is included and can be used at your leisure. Tickets are typically valid for one month (and sometimes longer), with the exact expiry date noted on the ticket you’ll receive during your tour. Please note your guide does not accompany you on the cruise.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven surfaces and old stone stairways. If you have concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance. Or, for a tour fully catered to your needs and interests, consider joining our Private Tower of London Tour.
Bag Policy: Large bags, backpacks, and wheeled luggage are not permitted inside the Tower of London.
Security Line: For the safety of all visitors, a security check is required before entering the Tower of London. While this process is typically quick, there may be a wait at busy times.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Pre-reserved Tower of London tickets
Access to the Crown Jewels and White Tower
Flexible ticket for a 30-minute Thames River Cruise
What to bring:
Valid ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Camera
Water bottle
See what people are saying
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Tower Tour
Mikel A.
September 24, 2026
Jill did a great job!
Christie B.
September 24, 2026
Toby Holliday was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of the tower!!
Jennifer J.
September 19, 2026
Ben was great! Friendly, funny and a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend!
Tower of London and Thames River Cruise
Thomas L.
September 09, 2026
Our guide Ariana was delightful! She was knowledgeable and personable - a wonderful sense of humor and very attentive to our needs! We highly recommend this tour!
Favorite tour!
Edward L.
September 01, 2026
Educational and entertaining
Catherine E.
August 05, 2026
Loved Ariana. Very informative and made the tour very fun!
Combo Tour: Tower of London & Flexible Thames River Cruise
Sarah R.
August 02, 2026
My family of five participated. This was our first of 2 tours via The Tour Guy. Our guide was excellent and spoke loudly and clearly. Her knowledge was impressive. The Tower was more extensive than we had realized, but we walked away with much overall knowledge. We were particularly fascinated by Henry VIII's armour, the beautiful royal jewels, and the Ravens. We enjoyed speaking with a Beefeater (Yeoman Warder), too. Unfortunately we decided Not to take the Thames River Cruise, as it was simply too hot to enjoy it. Thank you!
Tower of London with boat trip for the win!
Heather L.
July 31, 2026
The tour was the perfect amount of guided time and time to explore on your own. Jackie our guide gave us great tips on what other bldgs to see & what might deserve a swerve. Boat ride was both informative and functional way to transport us to another area. Highly recommend. Thank you, Jackie and the Tour Guy for a fabulous day!
Tower of London
Heather F.
July 26, 2026
Amazing! Adrian was the best tour guide we’ve ever had! So knowledgable, funny, and available for questions! What a great tour guide and the gold standard for all tour guides! Thank you!
John W.
July 24, 2026
WIL could not have been more knowledgeable, more friendly, more accommodating. We loved our tour!
Tower of London
Thomas B.
May 31, 2026
Jill did a fantastic job!
Cyndi W.
May 17, 2026
Recommended!
Rebecca F.
May 05, 2026
We were a group of four and there were several others on the tour so it was a manageable size. The guide was great! Very knowledgeable, it was well paced and he offered to take pictures of us which was really appreciated. Got some great shots! I had not been to the Tower in over 20 years and this was a great way to experience it all over again. The newbies in our group enjoyed it as well. We also enjoyed the included Thames cruise very much. Would definitely recommend!
Stephen P.
April 15, 2026
France’s was great!
Jason H.
March 20, 2026
Great tour, and our guide was amazing!
Group Tour was great!
Emer W.
March 12, 2026
We organized a group tour for our conference attendees and they had a great time! Definitely recommend working with The Tour Guy!
Fantastic tour with knowledgeable guide
Maara S.
November 27, 2025
Thank you Arianna for a great tour.
Deborah S.
November 11, 2025
Blaine L.
October 20, 2025
The Tower Tour
Wendy C.
October 19, 2025
It was a very good tour. The guide was very knowledgeable about the Tower and local stories. Highly recommend this tour.
John D.
October 16, 2025
Great Experience with Knowledgeable Guide
Marc R.
October 15, 2025
Ariana was an excellent guide! We learned so much with our walking tour through the Tower of London. She was funny, nice and so knowledgeable! We highly recommend doing this tour while in London.
Kristen R.
October 10, 2025
Robert O.
October 10, 2025
Absolutely wonderful
Lori C.
September 19, 2025
Dan was a fantastic guide for our Tower of London tour. He was friendly, funny and so knowledgeable. Highly recommended Dan and the Tower of London tour!