If you’ve always wanted to meet a Beefeater, this is the tour to book. These iconic Yeoman Warders have guarded the Tower of London for over 500 years, and your small group gets 15 minutes alone with one outside the King’s House (an area closed to everyone else). You'll hear royal gossip, wild legends, and have time to grab a photo with your Beefeater. Add on a tour led by a storytelling historian and access to the Crown Jewels, and you have an all-access pass to the Tower’s best-kept secrets.
What's included
Chat with a real Yeoman Warder
Expert, English-speaking guide
Exclusive Beefeater meet and greet
Beefeater photo-op
Tower of London tickets & tour
Access to the Crown Jewels
Morning tour for smaller crowds
Guide tips
Itinerary
Your tour begins outside the Tower of London
You'll meet your guide right outside the Tower of London. Look for the exact location on your booking voucher. Here, you'll get a quick intro to this legendary fortress.
Enter the Tower of London with pre-reserved tickets
Head inside with your timed-entry tickets and past Traitors' Gate, where prisoners like Anne Boleyn once arrived by boat. As a morning tour, you'll beat the crowds that pile up in the afternoon.
See the Crown Jewels up close
Continue to the Jewel House, where gold crowns, ceremonial swords, and royal regalia still used by the monarchy today wait behind the glass. Your guide shares the stories of the most iconic pieces before you step inside on your own.
Walk through Tower Green
Step onto the grassy square where two of King Henry VIII's wives met their end. Your guide tells the gripping stories of the power struggles, royal betrayals, and executions that defined Tudor England from this spot.
Visit the Bloody Tower
Your guide will lead you through the fearsome Bloody Tower, sharing the incredible legends and historical dramas that played out within its stone walls. You’ll learn about the high-profile prisoners held here, including the mysterious disappearance of the 'Princes in the Tower.'
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Tue, 18 Aug 2026
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Pre opening Tower of London with Beefeaters
Mary R.
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August 13, 2026
Our guide was Lee Emerson and this is hands down THE BEST TOUR GUIDE AND TOUR WE'VE EVER HAD. Lee made the tour!!! He is so personable and engaged everyone in his talks and discussion! Very funny
Pre opening Tower of London with Beefeaters
Mary R.
Verified Review
August 13, 2026
Our guide was Lee Emerson and this is hands down THE BEST TOUR GUIDE AND TOUR WE'VE EVER HAD. Lee made the tour!!! He is so personable and engaged everyone in his talks and discussion! Very funny
Meet and greet tower of london
Alisen H.
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August 07, 2026
First off there was a mix up. We were traveling with 6 others and fir some reason my husband and were going to be separated. Frances took care of it and boy was i glad. She was fantastic. She gets a score of 100 because 10 is not enough.
So interesting!
Aimee W.
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July 23, 2026
We really enjoyed our tour with Stephen at the Tower of London! He was very informative and had lots of stories to tell about the towers. He is a very good storyteller. The 2 hours flew by!
Eric B.
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July 23, 2026
Tower of London w Beefeater
Barbara M.
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July 21, 2026
Ben, our tour guide, was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and full of tidbit information. The Beefeater added to the experience. Fantastic tour.
Elise
Elise C.
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July 16, 2026
Peadric ( our tour guide ). Was spectacular!!
Worth the money!
Jay L.
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June 25, 2026
My wife and I researched the many different tour options available for the TOL and decided on The Tour Guy based on what was offered. Our guide Peter was a blue badge certified guide and it showed. He was extremely knowledgeable and injected humor into his stories. We were captivated from the very start. We had a small group of 17 which is less than the 25 max. We felt the tour made the experience visiting the Tower of London more meaningful and memorable.
Beefeater Tour
Andreas B.
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June 20, 2026
Grat tour
Great tour! Wonderful experience
Emily B.
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June 18, 2026
Steve was a great tour guide! He gave great information and had stories that really brought the whole experience to life!
Sean, an excellent guide
Deborah F.
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June 07, 2026
Sean provided a top-notch narrative during our visit to the Tower of London, including the Crown Jewels, and I would highly recommend this service to anyone seeking to get the most value out of this historical site!!!
Nancy L
Nancy L.
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June 06, 2026
Our guide Peadar was fantastic! What a personality! We enjoyed his enthusiasm and boundless energy. It’s obvious that he loves what he does. His detailed facts and graphic story telling of the Tower of London kept the group engaged. We enjoyed meeting the Beefeater and hearing his stories. The tour flew by! Highly recommend this tour, and if you’re lucky, maybe you’ll have Peadar as your guide!
Tower of London
Bernadette B.
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May 24, 2026
Thank you Stephen for a fantastic tour. Our time was utilized in a very effective and efficient manner. We enjoyed the historical facts regarding the famous icon “The Tower of London” and especially meeting with the famous Beefeater who is the guardian of the ravens
Casey
Casey M.
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May 19, 2026
An excellent tour, guide was very knowledgeable.
Wonderfully organized, informative and absolutely worth it!
Laurie S.
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May 02, 2026
Another great experience with The Tour Guy. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging, and the Beefeater we met had a great sense of humour and happily posed for photos with anyone who wanted one. I’ve done several of their tours during my last 3 trips, and this one was just as informative and enjoyable as the rest.
Tour of London 8:30
Robin H.
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April 04, 2026
Matthew was awesome , he knew his history. Tour so good. He recommended us the Anchor restaurant and the food and atmosphere was great. He deserves a raise! Thank you
WENDY H.
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March 30, 2026
Amazing!
Tammy C.
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March 08, 2026
Our tour guide (Joe) and beefeater were both very knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend.
Mark V.
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February 25, 2026
Fantastic tour rich with culture, history and information!!
Mark V.
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February 20, 2026
Fantastic tour that I highly recommend! Joe, our tour guide was amazing and so was our Beefeater who was very passionate, proud and highly engaged and entertaining. We truly learned a lot about London’s very rich history and culture with this tour. Please make sure to do the self guided tour of the entire premises afterwards as it is extremely worth it!
Both Joe and Barney (Michael) were amazing. Very knowledgeable and funny.
Lori B.
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February 15, 2026
It was a miserable day however having Joe and Barney as tour guides made it more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Fun tour
Alisha M.
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January 19, 2026
This was such a fun tour and cool experience! Joe the tour guide was great and it was so fun meeting the beefeater
Great tour
Alisha M.
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January 17, 2026
Such a fun tour! Joe was fantastic and meeting the beefeater was so fun!
