London Tower: Unveil Royal History, Crown Jewels & Beefeater
Within the ancient Fortress, the Tower of London, visitors can gaze up at the imposing White Tower and marvel at the priceless Crown Jewels. Hear bloody tales of the Tower told by the Yeoman Warders; stand where famous heads rolled and discover where prisoners and exotic animals including a polar bear were kept. Tours start every 30 minutes from the Middle Tower and are included in admission. Visit the Royal Armouries Line of Kings display, the world's longest running museum exhibit, in the iconic White Tower. Complete your visit on the Tower Wharf overlooking the river Thames, Tower Bridge and Europe's tallest skyscraper, The Shard.
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Bev_B, 12/12/2025 1:42:39 PM
Great day out loved the guided tour with Wayne 419 he was great and brought the tower alive thoroughly enjoyed it and it made us stay and explore more of the castle
D9167STpeterm, 12/11/2025 3:40:01 PM
Enjoyed our visit, plenty to see and spent around 3 and a half hours. The yeoman free tours that take around 45 minutes and go every hour are a must, out guide Darren was great. We had no que for the Crown Jewels, a benefit of going mid week and out of holiday season. The cafe was also very good, quality of the food was very good and reasonable price. Overall, very enjoyable day and would recommend, you can get two for tickets through the national rail offer.
Catherine_K, 12/10/2025 2:07:26 PM
Plenty of time to wander the many areas of interest in the tower, and having tickets already for the jewels exhibit was very helpful. Keep in mind that if you want a tour by a yeoman, you have to find the meet spot and wait until 10am for the first tour.
464anyal, 12/10/2025 5:23:28 AM
The Tower of London is truly a plaace where history comes alive. We spend a full morning here and it was time well spent. The absolute highlight was the Crown Jewels. Despite the queue, seeing the sheer size and brilliance of the diamonds (especially the ones in the Scepter and Crown) is an awe-inspiring experience that photos simply cannot capture. great place to visit
sararO3825MS, 12/9/2025 2:18:52 PM
We arrived 5 mins late and they were gone. Asked an employee who pretty much ignored me and pointed me in a direction without saying much. Worked out for the best-we did the whole thing independently and didn’t need a tour guide to do so. It can be done just as effectively solo.
Harveyfood, 12/9/2025 11:13:12 AM
Haven't been here for years and the experience has only improved. This place is always worth a visit and never disappoints. When we were there part of the crown jewel exhibition was suddenly closed due to 4 people throwing trifle: real compliments to the staff at this point, you did an excellent job with 'us' visitors. The guest I took loved the place. Visit and take your time, this is not a quick visit: walk enjoy the atmosphere and soak up the history, every time there is something new to see. As a piece of advice, buy an annual ticket if you can because you will want to go back.
James_M, 12/7/2025 4:19:19 AM
The Yeoman Wardens tour is very informative and entertaining. The layout for self guided tour set up to move people efficiently and be able to see everything
Mark_W, 12/6/2025 4:18:56 AM
A wonderful experience visiting the Tower of London. The grounds are easy to navigate so that you see all the buildings and learn about the rich history. I especially enjoyed the Crown Jewels display.
cs230, 12/4/2025 6:10:04 PM
Third visit to the Tower. So much to see. Ravens were social, nearly no lines for the Jewels. Festive decorations added to the experience.
318nd, 12/4/2025 11:37:35 AM
So much varied history. The Crown Jewels are the real highlight. Make straight for them on entry to avoid long queues. Blood Tower was interesting.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tower of London Beefeater tours are included in admission and are open to all visitors that day. They commence every 30 minutes from the Tower of London moat. The meeting point and next tour is signposted upon entry, but a member of the Tower of London admissions team will be on hand to assist you should you struggle to locate the meeting point.
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Please enter the Tower of London at the West Entrance, via Tower Hill. This is your ticket for the attraction. Please present your ticket on a mobile device. Places on the Beefeater walking tours cannot be booked in advance. Yeoman Warders will strive to accommodate as many people as possible. Tours are given in English only. Tour times will be displayed on entry. Audio guide tours, for an additional fee, provide information about the Tower of London in many different languages. Opening times vary and are seasonal.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund