Tower of London Tickets with Optional Guided Tour, Thames Cruise, or Access to Opening Ceremony

About this experience

Tower of London Tickets The Tower of London stands as one of Britain's most significant historical sites, offering nearly 1,000 years of royal history within its UNESCO World Heritage walls. Your guided tour provides access to this medieval fortress that served as a royal palace, prison, and execution site throughout centuries of turbulent British history. Inside the fortress, you'll explore the medieval White Tower, witness the spectacular Crown Jewels exhibition, and meet the legendary Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) who have protected the Tower for centuries. The tour includes access to an impressive collection of armour and weapons, plus the opportunity to walk along ancient battlements overlooking the Thames. Your expert guide shares fascinating stories about the Tower's role in royal intrigue, famous prisoners, and dramatic executions that shaped British history. The optional Thames cruise provides unique perspectives of London's landmarks from the water. You'll see Tower Bridge's famous bascules, the Shard, London Eye, Houses of Parliament, and Big Ben from this distinctive vantage point whilst learning about centuries of maritime history. Highlights Crown Jewels exhibition featuring the Imperial State Crown and Sovereign's Sceptre Medieval White Tower with its Royal Armouries collection Meeting the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) and their captivating historical tales Walking the ancient battlements for Thames views Thames cruise past Tower Bridge, London Eye, and Houses of Parliament Stories of famous prisoners including Anne Boleyn and Guy Fawkes Plan Your Visit to Tower of London Tours typically begin at the Tower of London main entrance near Tower Hill Underground station. Arrive 15-20 minutes before your scheduled start time with your confirmation. The complete experience lasts 4-5 hours, including approximately 2.5-3 hours at the Tower and 1-1.5 hours for the Thames cruise. Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll cover extensive ground on cobblestones and stairs. The Crown Jewels exhibition can have separate queues even with tour tickets, so visit early during your Tower exploration. Thames cruises operate year-round in most weather conditions, with vessels featuring covered areas for passenger comfort. For a complete London historical experience, consider pairing your Tower visit with Westminster Abbey tickets to explore where kings and queens were crowned. Alternatively, London Eye tickets offer spectacular aerial views of the Tower and Thames from above.

Highlights

• Explore nearly 1,000 years of royal history within UNESCO walls
• View the spectacular Crown Jewels exhibition up close
• Walk through the medieval White Tower at the fortress heart
• Discover the tower's past as royal palace, prison and execution site
• Choose from a guided tour, Thames Cruise or Opening Ceremony access

What is included

• Tower of London entry ticket
• Access to Crown Jewels exhibition
• Access to the medieval White Tower
• Meeting with Yeoman Warders

Not included

• Gratuities
• Food and drink
• Hotel transfers

Before you go

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Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.