Early Entry Tower of London Tour with the Beefeaters
Free CancellationExclusive Access
Witness a centuries-old tradition before seeing the crown jewels with fewer crowds
4.89
(46)
1.15h
Max 20 Guests
+6
By the time most arrive, the Tower of London is already bustling, its secrets diluted by the crowds. This exclusive early-morning self-guided tour grants you a front-row spot as the Beefeaters unlock the gates with ceremonial flair, a sight few ever witness. Capture an intimate photo with the guards, then be among the first to marvel at the Crown Jewels before exploring the Tower of London at your own pace.
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Select participants and date
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
Expert English-speaking tour leader
Tower of London opening ceremony
Listen to Beefeaters
Crown Jewels early access
Traitor's Gate, Bloody Tower, Tower Green, and more
Group size of 20
Tour guide gratuities
Hotel pick-up
Wheelchair accessible
Meeting point at Tower of London shop
Open Tower of London Gates
Crown Jewels
Beefeater's Quarters
Crown Jewels
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
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4.89
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Kelly Graham
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January 09, 2025 12 pm EST
Great Experience
catlin choate
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January 06, 2025 19 pm EST
Really enjoyed this experience. Ben was a fantastic and knowledgable guide and the tidbits he shared were fascinating. I also enjoyed that once inside the Crown Jewels area you could walk around at your leisure and didn't feel rushed. Overall a great experience.
Excellent tour
Bryan Kunitsky
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January 03, 2025 08 am EST
Ben was a wealth of knowledge and we truly enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend for anyone interested in seeing the Crown Jewels and beating the overwhelming crowds.
Great tour
Stephanie Clement
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January 02, 2025 07 am EST
My son and I really enjoyed this tour- Ben explained what to expect with everything- we were one of the first people to see the jewels on our particular tour day. By the time we got out it was already very busy. Would definitely do this tour again! Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Great informative tour
Holly Brooke
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December 30, 2024 18 pm EST
Highly recommend getting the early tour with the key ceremony before all the crowds as well as ability to see Crown Jewels first. While our guide was well informed we found she spoke a little too much with way too many names. Lost a lot of our groups attention. Overall highly recommend doing a tour to gain early access and learn about things you may not if you do it on your own.
Aimee Lindstrand
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December 01, 2024 12 pm EST
Chad Anthony
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November 24, 2024 19 pm EST
Knowledgeable Tour Guide
Jennifer O'Connor
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November 06, 2024 18 pm EST
Jeremy was very knowledgeable on matters regarding the Tower of London. The tour was interesting and well run.
A Great Tour
Albert Pomey
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October 26, 2024 16 pm EST
Dan was our tour guide. Barney was the Beefeater that gave us about 20 min of the history of Beefeaters and the Tower of London. This was very interesting. Dan is very knowledgeable. He did an excellent job of explaining the history and activities. He also did a great job of preparing us for entry to see the crown jewels and a walk through the White Tower. If you go, best to arrange a tour to meet one of the Beefeaters.
Fiona
Fiona Webb
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October 24, 2024 18 pm EST
Arianne was our guide - she was simply amazing - a wealth of knowledge and so generous with her time. I have visited the tower quite a few times and this time I learnt more than any of the other visits. I feel our family were very lucky to have done this tour with Arianne.
Little flag had the wrong name
Shanin Collins
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October 21, 2024 09 am EST
Tour guide was knowledgeable and polite, but very quiet and a bit hard to hear. It became impossible when it began to rain and the umbrellas came out. I left the tour early rather than straining to hear while being stabbed by others umbrellas
I’m really glad we went!!
Evan Gordon Landy
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September 18, 2024 08 am EST
We really enjoyed the tour however, it was a bit long and a lot of standing. It could’ve been half an 1/2 hour shorter and that would’ve been helpful. With this being said, we really are glad that we went. We are very grateful that we went early in the morning because by the time we left, there was so many people it was not fun anymore.
Nancy Weaver
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August 28, 2024 18 pm EST
Pam Rowan-Sparks
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August 05, 2024 13 pm EST
Nicole Shah
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July 23, 2024 06 am EST
Laurence Preble
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July 15, 2024 08 am EST
Great Experience
Buffy Perkins
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June 19, 2024 11 am EST
Janel was a great guide. She gave us lots of wonderful information and even helped us find a great spot for lunch after the tour.
Ronald Howard
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June 04, 2024 09 am EST
Maria Cordido
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May 21, 2024 09 am EST
Nicole Coil
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May 06, 2024 11 am EST
Laura Landoch
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May 06, 2024 05 am EST
Ariana is terrific
Doreen Haller
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May 01, 2024 07 am EST
Excellent tour. Ariana is well versed, spoke clearly so everyone could hear and understand. Took us to less crowded places and got us into the Crown Jewels before the line got too long. Get your tour with her
Tower of London
Regina Smith
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April 25, 2024 09 am EST
Excellent tour and seeing the opening of the gates was a plus. Our guide, Ben, was very informative and personable. Would definitely recommend.
Best tour ever
Juan Herreros
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April 24, 2024 19 pm EST
We really enjoyed our tour with guide Ben for the Tower of London and Crown Jewels. We were late due to the tube and he had a colleague wait for us to take us to him. He was so full of fun and interesting information. The day before we had gone on a golden tours tour and although it was different it fails in comparison to the tour guy. In the future we will only be booking tour guy tours on any of our future trips. Thank you Ben and the tour guy for the best time ever
Great experience!
Catherine Tesarek
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April 23, 2024 01 am EST
So glad we chose this tour. The guide’s knowledge of history and how it applied to the site really enhanced our experience. Wonderful!
