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Experience exclusive VIP access to the Tower of London and watch the historic Opening Ceremony with a Beefeater. Admire the Crown Jewels ahead of the crowds and then explore freely with an audio guide.

Highlights

• Witness the famous Beefeaters’ Opening Ceremony at the Tower of London
• Be among the first to see the Crown Jewels with early access and skip-the-line
• Upgrade: Shuttle down the River Thames on a panoramic river boat
• Upgrade: Watch the Changing of the Guards ceremony from a prime position
• From 2026: explore the Tower at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide

Description

Discover the secrets of London’s most famous landmark with VIP early access to the Tower of London. Witness the historic Opening Ceremony with a Beefeater and see the Crown Jewels before the crowds. Your experience begins outside the Tower, where a passionate, English-speaking guide sets the scene with a brief yet captivating introduction to the Tower’s 1,000-year history. Learn about its role as royal palace, prison, armory, and execution site, as well as the infamous figures who once walked its halls. Then, step inside ahead of regular visitors to witness the Opening Ceremony, a time-honored tradition performed by the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters), as they officially unlock the gates for the day. It’s a moment few get to see, steeped in centuries-old ritual and military precision. With the gates open, you’ll head straight to the Crown Jewels—glittering symbols of the British monarchy. Thanks to early entry, you’ll enjoy a quiet, almost private viewing of this dazzling collection before the crowds arrive. Until December 2025, you can upgrade your tour to include a River Thames boat ride and depending on the day, choose between the Changing of the Foot Guards or Horse Guards ceremony. From January 2026, enhance your Tower of London visit with full access to the Tower and our carefully crafted audio-guided app, explore at your own pace. Visit the White Tower, the Bloody Tower, Tower Green, the Fusilier Museum, and more, all brought to life with engaging narration, historical context, and secret stories available right from your phone.

Includes

VIP early access to the Tower of London Opening ceremony of the Tower of London by the Beefeaters Tour guide Boat ride on the River Thames (included with any 'Upgrade' option) Changing of the Guards (Foot or Horse Guards depending on the day - if 'Upgrade' option is selected) Self-guided app for the Tower of London (from January 2026) Headsets, when needed, to hear the guide clearly

Important Information

• No guiding inside the Jewel House and White Tower at the Tower of London as this is forbidden by the venue Changing of the Guards may be cancelled or rescheduled by British authorities. If so, a Westminster walking tour will be offered Depending on the schedule you may experience either the Changing of the Foot Guards or the Horse Guards: Changing of the Foot Guard at Buckingham Palace involves foot soldiers from the Household Division and occurs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade features mounted cavalry from the Household Cavalry, this is what you will see if you book a tour on Tuesday and Thursday. On Saturday, the show is known as the 'Guard Mounting' or 'Inspection of the New Guard' at House Guards Parade. The inspection involves the Captain of the New Guard inspecting the soldiers to ensure they are in proper order with their uniforms and equipment in pristine condition, before they take over their duties from the Old Guard

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund