Guided Tours

Tower of London Early Access Tour with a Beefeater Private Meet & Greet

Aerial view of historic castle Tower of London

Early morning guided tour of the historic Tower of London with a private meet and greet with a Beefeater

Tower of London with visitors viewing the Crown Jewels exhibition.

Enjoy a thrilling tour of the Tower of London. Relive history with exclusive access to a Beefeater (Yeoman Warder) guide, and marvel at the majestic Crown Jewels.

Highlights

Experience an exclusive tour of the Tower of London with early morning skip-the-line tickets and get access to one of the famous Beefeaters (Yeoman Warders).
Enjoy the beauty of the tower in the early morning before crowds arrive while listening to the elite Beefeater as they spill authentic and thrilling tales.
Explore the Tower of London including the Fusilier Museum where your English-speaking guide will tell you the story of the British infantry regiment.
Marvel at the majestic Crown Jewels, guarded for over 600 years, and visit the luxurious lodgings of two kings at the Medieval Palace.
Did you know? The Tower of London housed the Royal Mint until the early 19th century for over 500 years.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line, morning access to the Tower of London
Guided tour
Private meet and greet with a Beefeater/Yeoman Warder
English-speaking guide

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Natasha

5/5

Nov, 2024

Our guide was great and "Beefeater" Andy was engaging and funny in telling the history of the Tower. Highly recommend this tour during visit.

Jackie

5/5

Nov, 2024

The guide that greeted us was so warm and inviting! We loved chatting with her! Her sense of humor and wit were incredibly on point, not to mention her knowledge and love of the attraction itself. The Beefeater that greeted us was just witty and fun - full of great information and gallows humor! Getting there early for the 8:30 tour proved beneficial as well. Once our time was finished with the guide, we headed straight to the Crown Jewels. There was no line at all when we entered. Just an hour later and it was packed!

Emily

5/5

Oct, 2024

We loved the experiene with the beefeater but also our guide before going into the Tower of London gave us a great overview and history lesson. Overall we loved this experience.

Sian

3/5

Aug, 2024

When we arrived , originally they couldn't find my booking and said Headout regularly overbook and that I could just have a refund if they couldn't resolve it which wasn't the point when I had booked it well in advance. Luckily the staff were able to find the booking eventually. The Barney the beefeater was brilliant !! and so funny !! Couldn't sing his praises enough however would have like it to have lasted more than 45 mins. The jewels were lovely to visit. And the grounds were beautifully kept!

Mark

5/5

Aug, 2024

Our tour had only 4 tourist and as such, small as it was, the key master "forgive the name" gave us and our guide a very special tour. We were give audience to the offices of the key master and his officers. And a very private and informed tour of the chapel. He was very nice and informed

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Your experience

An exclusive tour without the crowds

Begin your journey into the annals of British history with an exclusive early morning tour of the Tower of London, evading the throngs of the day, with skip-the-line tickets. Accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide, explore every nook and cranny of the tower, like the Medieval Palace and the Mint Exhibition. This tour grants you exclusive access to a Yeoman Warder, colloquially known as a Beefeater, known to be the Royal Guards of the tower since Tudor times. Dive deep into the tales of this fortress, which once played host to a dark blend of royal refuge, prison, and execution site. Don't forget to marvel at the most guarded treasure of the tower, the Crown Jewels, an awe-inspiring assembly of regal artifacts spanning 600 years.

A historic past that's both dark and thrilling

The Tower has much to offer, so take your time exploring every nook and cranny. Visit the Bloody Tower where 12-year-old Edward V and his younger brother, Richard were murdered, giving it its gruesome name. The stunning architectural beauty of St. John's Chapel, located inside the White Tower will amaze you. Stop to smell the beautiful wildflowers located all around the Tower Moat. Don't forget to check out the exhibitions, like the Torture at the Tower exhibition where you'll get to see the spine-chilling ways in which prisoners were tortured.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Keep in mind that luggage, large bags, tripods, selfie sticks, and other photographic or recording equipment are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!
Smoking, eating, and drinking within all buildings are not allowed.

Accessibility

Not all areas of this experience are accessible by wheelchairs and prams/strollers.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

The Crown Jewels are a working collection and as a consequence, the display is subject to change without prior notice due to security reasons.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.