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Tower of London Tickets & Tours: The 15 Best Ways In

30 tours  ·  from $25

Entry is timed, the Crown Jewels queue builds fast, and the Beefeater tours are free once you are inside. These 15 cover the plain ticket, the early-access options and the private Beefeater tours, with prices and how early each slot needs to be.

Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket - Getting through the gates and finding the moat
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Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket

1.Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,677 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Enter the Tower of London, join a Yeoman Warder tour, and see the Crown Jewels, White Tower, Bloody Tower, Traitors’ Gate, ravens, and Medieval Palace. Plan on 3 to 5 hours, with tours starting roughly every 30 minutes. The walk includes stairs and Crown Jewels queues may apply.

“First, the link to get the ticket was broken. I had to call customer support and get a ticket sent as PDF. Then, there is no tour it is just an entry ticket. While the booking states that it includes a Yeoman Warders tour, there was no tour to be found. The only thing the Yeoman Warders were doing was taking selfies with people. Would not recommend at all.”

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London Sightseeing Tour: Guard Change with Tower of London Option - Buckingham Palace and the Guard Change
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London Sightseeing Tour: Guard Change with Tower of London Option

2.London Sightseeing Tour: Guard Change with Tower of London Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,672 reviews · 4 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $95

Start at Victoria Coach Station for a guided London tour by air-conditioned coach. See St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Parliament, and Buckingham Palace, then choose the full-day route with the Tower of London and Thames cruise. Optional upgrades add London Eye views or cream tea at Harrods.

“This was a wonderful full-day London experience! Our tour guide, John, was quite knowledgeable and offered many interesting tidbits of information. His recommendation about where to stand for the changing-of-the guard parade was very helpful. John even ordered our lunch ahead of arriving at the Tower of London. Wear good walking shoes and prepare to climb stairs.”

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Tower of London: Crown Jewels & Beefeater Opening Ceremony - Meeting at Tower Hill and getting started
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Tower of London: Crown Jewels & Beefeater Opening Ceremony

3.Tower of London: Crown Jewels & Beefeater Opening Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 969 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $88

Start early at the Tower of London with City Wonders guide support, see the Beefeater opening ceremony if selected, visit the Crown Jewels and White Tower, then take a Thames cruise toward Buckingham Palace. Guides such as Natalie, Jo, Michael, and Cecily add lively context.

“We were a group of 14 and had an amazing experience with Sophie! She was very knowledgeable and told us alot about every aspect of every stop we had. The 4 hrs flew by! Highly recommend, A+”

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VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet - Starting near Tower Place
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VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet

4.VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 849 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Meet your guide near Tower Place for an early visit to the Tower of London. You’ll see the Crown Jewels, White Tower, Royal Armouries, Tower Green, Raven House, and battlements, plus have time for questions and photos with a Beefeater. Guides may include Ben, Warren, John, Miranda, or Peadar.

“A fantastic tour full of interesting stories and history. Our guide, Warren Forsyth, was excellent, and kept our kids’ attention the whole time. Highly recommend Warren and this tour for visitors to London.”

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Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise - Parliament Square and Westminster at the start
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Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise

5.Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $165Top rated

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring London with an English-speaking guide. The 9 AM option includes reserved entry and a guided visit to Westminster Abbey, followed by royal sights, a Thames cruise, and the Tower of London. Guides such as Geoff, Patrick, Alison, and Dominic are praised for lively storytelling.

“Lovely guide. Very knowledgeable! Just know you might run out of time at the Tower of London before it closes”

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VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry - First through the Crown Jewels
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VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry

6.VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $206

Start near Tower Hill with an early entry to the Tower of London, watch its historic opening ceremony, and meet a Chief Beefeater. Your guide then leads you to the Crown Jewels, White Tower, and Chapel of St. John’s before ending at Tower Bridge. Guides may include Ben, John, Don, Warren, or Brian.

“Informative, loved our guide who had a great sense of humor and was very insightful, and the early access was well worth it!”

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The Tower of London - Small Group Tour with a Local Expert - Entering the Tower and finding the big picture
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The Tower of London – Small Group Tour with a Local Expert

7.The Tower of London – Small Group Tour with a Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $212

Explore the Tower of London with a Blue Badge guide such as James, Denisa, Lucy, or Marina. Your 2 to 3-hour small-group visit covers the Crown Jewels, White Tower, Royal Armouries, Beefeater homes, and key stories from 900 years of royal drama.

“This tour was not good for children. There was not enough exploring, and more discussion on the surroundings. We had 11 and 13 year old boys and they wanted to explore the grounds more than stnad around and listen to the tour guide. Great tour, just not for a family.”

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Tower of London: Guided Tour with Thames River Cruise - Inside the Tower: prisoners, ravens, and royal power
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Tower of London: Guided Tour with Thames River Cruise

8.Tower of London: Guided Tour with Thames River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 360 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Explore the Tower of London with an English-speaking guide, see the Crown Jewels, White Tower, ravens, and historic prison spaces, then use a flexible one-way Thames cruise ticket. Guides such as Peadar, Ariana, Warren, and Adrian are praised for turning royal history into lively stories.

“Stephen, our guide was very knowledgeable and courteous. He thoroughly educated us about the tower of London.”

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VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise - The opening ceremony, and the tour name problem
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VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise

9.VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $164

Meet your English-speaking guide near the Tower of London for an early visit to the Jewel House, Tower Walls, Edward I’s bedroom, the ravens, and White Tower. Guides such as Kim, Elizabeth, Amber, and Fia have earned praise for lively storytelling. A flexible one-way Thames cruise is included.

“Our guide, James, was fabulous! He was engaging, knowledgeable, and nice to be with! By going in the morning to see the changing of the guard you get to be some of the first people to see the jewels. It is such an advantage to be able to view them when it isn’t crowded. This is a must do attraction in London!”

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Private Tour of The Tower of London - Starting at the Tower Welcome Centre
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Private Tour of The Tower of London

10.Private Tour of The Tower of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $363

Spend about three hours inside the Tower of London with a private English-speaking Blue Badge guide. Meet at the Tower Welcome Centre, see the ravens, Bloody Tower, torture displays, Crown Jewels, White Tower, and Tower Bridge views. Guides such as Lucy, Marina, and Galina tailor the pace to your group.

“Lucy was one of the best, if not THE best, guide we have EVER had for a tour!! Can’t recommend this experience enough. She was an incredible storyteller and kept our family engaged for the duration of the experience. Kudos to a fantastic professional who elevated the day beyond measure. Thank you, Lucy!”

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Tower of London Early Access, Opening Ceremony and Royal London - Seeing the Crown Jewels before the crowds
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Tower of London Early Access, Opening Ceremony and Royal London

11.Tower of London Early Access, Opening Ceremony and Royal London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $137

Start early at the Tower of London for a private welcome with the Chief Beefeater and opening ceremony, then see the Crown Jewels before the crowds. Your English-speaking guide leads you on a Thames boat ride and a walking tour past Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, St James’s Palace, and Buckingham Palace.

“A great combination of guided and on-our-own time. Babs was a fantastic guide, with the right combination of data, insider information, and enthusiasm.”

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Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London - London Bridge, fire, and the old food market
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Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London

12.Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Join guide Mick for a two-hour walk from Tower Hill to St. Paul’s Cathedral. You’ll cross Tower Bridge and Millennium Bridge, pass Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral, Winchester Palace, Shakespeare’s Globe, and more. The focus is medieval London, with vivid stories and plenty of historical context.

“Mick was great. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. We are now looking at booking his other tour, Jack the Ripper.”

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Tower of London for kids & families Private Guided Tour with pre-booked Tickets - Inside the fortress: the Medieval Palace and Tower Green
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Tower of London for kids & families Private Guided Tour with pre-booked Tickets

13.Tower of London for kids & families Private Guided Tour with pre-booked Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $385

Spend three hours inside the Tower of London with a private Blue Badge guide who makes royal drama, ravens, executions, and fortress life clear for children. Guides such as Lucy, Mehru, Alexandra, Ben, and Jane have tailored tours to family interests. Tickets are pre-booked, but security and Crown Jewels queues remain.

“We had a wonderful experience with Jane!! She was patient and kind and wonderful with our daughter!! She tailored our adventure to what my daughter wanted to see!”

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Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise - Start with the Tower, not the traffic
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Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise

14.Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 112 reviews · 3 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Pair the Tower of London and Crown Jewels with a 24-hour Big Bus pass and one-way Thames cruise. Audio commentary, WiFi, and flexible central London stops are included. Plan carefully around traffic, since a short visit can become a long ride.

“This trip was a nightmare. We were on the bus for three hours trying to get to our Tower of London tour. On the same road for an hour and did not make our tour! No mention of earphones so we had no idea what was going on. No information by driver on anything. Wasted day in London!! Three travelers not happy!!”

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Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London - Westminster Abbey: allow the full 90 minutes
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Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London

15.Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $622

Spend about eight hours exploring London with a private Blue Badge guide such as Marina, Lucy, Galina, Ben, or Denisa. Enter Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, see royal landmarks, use public transport between districts, and adjust the day for weather, crowds, and special events.

“With Marina as a tour guide you can not go wrong she was a wealth of knowledge and a absolute great person to have show us around.”

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