Express Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels

Central London, London



Explore the Tower of London on a guided tour with pre-reserved entry. Learn about the history of the fortress, see the Crown Jewels, and discover the secrets of the Bloody Tower.

Highlights

  • Bypass the ticket queues with pre-reserved timed entry to the Tower of London
  • Explore Traitors' Gate and Tower Green with an expert storytelling guide
  • Discover the sinister history of the Bloody Tower
  • Admire coronation crowns in the Jewel House independently
  • Climb the medieval White Tower and explore royal armor at your own pace

Description

Meet your guide and group outside the Tower of London Gift Shop. Then, with pre-reserved tickets in hand, bypass the general admissions ticket lines and head inside the fortress. Walk through stone gateways that have guarded the Thames for nearly 1,000 years. Your guide sets the scene, explaining how this royal palace turned into England's most notorious prison and execution site. Stroll along cobblestone paths where history unfolded in blood and power. Pause at Traitors' Gate, where accused prisoners arrived by boat, and hear the chilling final moments of Anne Boleyn at Tower Green. Continue toward the Bloody Tower, named for the murders and political plots that played out within its stone walls. Tune in as your guide shares stories about Yeoman Warders, royal scandals, and centuries-old superstitions. Before bidding farewell to your guide, they’ll lead you to the entrance of the Jewel House and share fascinating stories about what’s inside. Head inside independently to see coronation crowns, royal scepters, and the dazzling Cullinan diamonds up close.

Includes

Expert English-speaking guide Pre-reserved Tower of London tickets Guided tour of the Tower of London’s grounds Stops for storytelling at Traitors' Gate, Tower Green, and the Bloody Tower Access to the Crown Jewels in the Jewel House Access to the White Tower and royal armor collection Unlimited time for independent exploration after the guided portion

Excludes

Guide tips Guided tour of Crown Jewels

Important Information

  • Due to uneven terrain and historic surfaces, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. Please arrive 15 minutes early so your group can enter right on time and make the most of your visit. For quicker entry, please leave large backpacks and wheeled bags at your accommodation as they aren’t permitted inside the Tower of London. This tour includes pre-reserved tickets to the Tower of London, allowing you to skip the long ticket lines. Guides are not allowed inside the White Tower or the Jewel House, but they will accompany you to each location and share everything you need to know.

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