Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels & Cruise
Step inside a former royal residence and experience history brought to life with a complete tour of the Tower of London by an expert Blue Badge guide. You’ll head straight to the precious Crown Jewels for an up-close view followed by a complete tour of the complex. Hear the history behind the Bloody Tower, Traitor’s Gate, and the ravens kept within the Tower—along with the many specters said to haunt these halls. At the end, you’ll receive a flexible one-way pass for London’s best sightseeing river cruise.
Options
Private Tower of London Option
with Crown Jewels & Cruise
What's included in Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels & Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Jewel House
Meet your guide and head into the tower. You'll head straight to the Jewel House, which means you’ll be able to grab a prime spot to view the Crown Jewels. These monumental pieces of British history have stories that span centuries. You’ll hear about their fascinating past from your Blue Badge guide, an expert in national history.
Bloody Tower
Journey onwards to the interior of the Tower where you’ll hear the darker side of this structure’s history. See the sites where famous prisoners were executed. Afterwards, you’ll venture into the Bloody Tower to hear the story of the two princes, which has become a legend in its own right. Various sources say their ghosts are among the specters that have been sighted at the Tower at night. From there, step into the Torture Tower and learn about this horrid practice in British history. Though it has never been officially been permitted in English law, torture was used to extract confessions from prisoners brought to the Tower of London. You’ll learn about the instruments used from your expert guide who will provide context to the pieces you see before you.
Tower of London
You’ll step out for some fresh air—not to mention incredible views over the Thames. As you traverse the ramparts of the Tower of London, you’ll pass by Traitor’s Gate and hear the story behind its iconic name. Next, step inside the chambers of a former monarch in use when the building was a Royal Residence. You’ll also see the ravens kept within the Tower of London and learn just why their place is so important. (For the Opening Ceremony, select Complete Tower option)
Inclusions
- Entrance to Tower of London
- Small group of 20 guests maximum
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Certified Blue Badge guide
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Please note: base on your the option you select your itinerary might change slightly.
- Note: For the Opening Ceremony, select Complete Tower option
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. This tour meets at 5BT, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK. Meet your coordinator at the West Gate entrance, opposite the Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London giftshop.
End Points
- Tower of London
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. • All guests must pass through security. • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. • Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated. • Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at Tower of London. • There is no guiding allowed in the White Tower for groups of more than 10. In Peak Season no guiding inside The White Tower at all. • We recommend you bring a water bottle (to protect the environment we don't provide plastic bottles). You'll be able to fill your bottle on tour. Please Note - base on your the option you select your tour duration and itinerary might change slightly Note - For the Opening Ceremony, select Complete Tower option.
