Guided Tours

Early Access Tower of London Tour with Opening Ceremony

Name: Early Access Tower of London Tour with Opening Ceremony
Start: 2025-03-02T09:15:00
End: 2025-03-02T11:15:00
Location: Tower of London

Tower of London with Tower Bridge in the background, London.

Tower of London Crown Jewels exhibition with historic fortress backdrop

Tower of London with iconic White Tower and surrounding medieval fortress walls.

Tower of London Beefeater leading guided tour with visitors near historic fortress walls.

Save time and skip the crowds with this early-access tour of the Tower of London with access to the Beefeater opening ceremony and the Crown Jewels.

Highlights

See the rare Beefeaters opening ceremony dating back to the 15th century before joining an exclusive small-group 1.15-hour guided tour of the Tower of London.
Avoid the queue and save an hour with early access to the Crown Jewels and learn about the 140 valuables, priceless stones, and coronation regalia.
Learn about the history of the Traitor’s Gate, the royal chapel, the Bloody Tower, and Tower Green with your guide and meet the resident ravens.
Find out what to look out for from your guide as you explore the White Tower at your own pace after your tour ends.

Inclusions

30-min walking tour of the exterior of the Tower of London
Small group of max 20 people
Access to the Tower of London opening ceremony
Photoshoot with Beefeater guide
Early access to Crown Jewels
Entry to:
Beefeater’s Quarters
Traitor’s Gate
Bloody Tower
Tower Green
Royal Bedrooms
White Tower

Exclusions

Hotel pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

Your experience

See a centuries-old tradition before exploring the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels without the crowds.

Spill secrets with your expert guide

Before letting your guide accompany you to the Crown Jewels, you'll meet the infamous resident ravens, and learn about this UNESCO site that played its role as a palace, prison, and fortress, and is now home to the coronation regalia during a walking tour around the exterior of the Tower of London. After visiting the Crown Jewels, enjoy free time to discover the Bloody Tower, infamous for its role as a prison; Traitor’s Gate, the chilling entrance through which famous prisoners were brought in; and the White Tower, the ancient keep and former royal residence. Dive into their rich history and significance as you go!

Witness an exclusive traditional ceremony

This exclusive early-morning tour gets you a front-row seat as the Beefeaters open the gates—a tradition dating back to the 15th century that few ever witness. Get an intimate photo with the guards, then be among the first to marvel at the Crown Jewels, without standing in long lines and saving an hour of your time.

Know before you go

What to bring

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

What’s not allowed

Keep in mind that drones, food & beverages, alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, buggies, pushchairs, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!
Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Shutterbugs, take note: Photography is a no-go inside the Jewel House and the Chapel of St. John.
Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 20 people.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Facilities: restroom, free Wi-Fi, changing rooms, maps, baby changing facilities, first aid.

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.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Tower of London.
Address: London EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom.
Guide identifier: Your friendly guide will meet you in front of the Tower of London shop directly across from the Tower of London entrance. Your guide will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.

Get directions to the meeting point