Tower of London Tour: History and Crown Jewels

Immerse yourself in London’s rich history with a guided tour of the Tower of London. Explore the castle, marvel at the crown jewels, and learn about the dark and captivating history of this iconic attraction. Plus, enjoy a scenic Thames River cruise for the ultimate travel experience!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • London - Get ready for an extraordinary journey as you join your knowledgeable guide near the Tower of London.
  • The Crown Jewels - Prepare to be amazed as you step into the Jewel House at the Tower of London! The crown jewels, comprising 140 regalia and symbols, have been safeguarded here for centuries. Your expert guide will share their…
What's Included
  • Small group size of maximum 20
  • Prebooked Tower of London tickets
  • Flexible one-way Thames River cruise ticket
  • Access to the British Crown Jewels, White Tower, and more
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Guided tour of the Tower of London
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
  • Food & Beverages
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the fascinating history of London and admire the Beefeaters and crown jewels with our Tower of London tour! Start your journey at the 11th-century fortress, once home to some of England’s most infamous figures. With the guidance of our knowledgeable local expert, you’ll ascend the towers and uncover the dark and captivating tales of this…

Location
Tower of London Shop
Lower Thames Street
Please arrive 15 minutes early. Meet one of our representatives in front of the Tower of London Shop, Tower of London side. Look for our friendly staff in red, holding a sign with 'The Tour Guy' on it!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Buzzmedic
Oct 17, 2025
Nice personal touch - Wear good walking shoes. Lots of cobblestone streets and stairs. The hearing device is a nice touch.
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E3978aiemmar
Oct 17, 2025
Must do! - This tour was excellent! We did this fi st thing after a 24 hr flight from Melbourne. Paeder (I hope I’m spelling his name right!) had so much information and was so hilarious!! It was a fantastic tour and I loved loved learning about the Towers history
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Craig_s
Oct 15, 2025
Towers of London - Stephen, our guide was very knowledgeable and courteous. He thoroughly educated us about the tower of London.
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Deborah_h
Oct 12, 2025
Tower of London - Ariana as our guide - Ariana was amazing! She made the tour interactive and very fun. She is incredibly knowledgeable and she timed the tour to have a front row view of the changing of the guard. We would do a tour with her again!!
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Lili_c
Oct 11, 2025
It was very informative... - It was very informative and interesting. We loved our guide! We highly recommend this event. She was great!
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Elliot_k
Oct 10, 2025
London Tower fun - Tour was wonderful. A bit too Royal for me. Would have liked more torture and muddle-aged fun stuff.
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Emily_l
Oct 10, 2025
Great tour guide! - This was a great overview of the Tower and all it's various history and uses. While the tour included major sites, there was still lots we were able to explore on our own after the 2.5h walk.
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Samantha_b
Oct 7, 2025
Informative Tour With Optional Cruise - This was a great tour of the Tower of London! Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided excellent historical context and structure for what otherwise may have been a slightly overwhelming site if navigated independently. If you are looking for a tour that hits the highlights of the Tower in 2.5 hours, this is an excellent option. Two minor warnings: 1) The headsets used were terribly uncomfortable and wouldn’t stay on. However, it didn’t look like many other tours used headsets at all, and I was glad to have something that amplified our guide’s narration at the crowded site. 2) The cruise is very much an afterthought - you’re just given a voucher to be used on a one-way ride at your convenience up to a month after the tour. I thought the price was well worth the tour alone, but if you’re more interested in the cruise, this might not be the best option for you.
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R5850gkemilyb
Oct 6, 2025
Andrew was awesome! I would recommend - Andrew was lovey! Tour was very informative. We loved it! So much great history! Crazy to think that things are this old and brutal!
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Katherine_b
Oct 10, 2025
Poor communication - The tour operator had changed the starting point of the tour weeks earlier but the voucher itself which was sent via text and thru the app had the original starting point so we followed those instructions. While Viator refunded us missing the tour, our disappointment could not be managed.
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).