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The Tower of London was built to defend against Viking invasions

The Tower was briefly used as a prison

The Tower also housed an exotic zoo

Most of England’s coins were made at the Tower of London

The Tower has a hidden tunnel system

The Ceremony of the Keys is the Tower’s oldest surviving military ritual

Ravens guard the Tower of London

Ghosts are seen at the Tower of London

There’s more to the Yeomen Warders

The Tower was a military base during the World Wars

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Meet & greet a Beefeater, see the Opening Ceremony, or enjoy a Thames cruise with a Tower guided tour.

Everything you get: Enjoy fast-track entry to the Tower of London, a 15-min meet and photo op with a real Beefeater, and an English guided tour covering the castle’s highlights, history, and legends. Includes access to the Crown Jewels and other areas like Tower Green.

Why choose this: Skip the lines to save time and get insider stories from a Beefeater or an English-speaking guide, see the Crown Jewels up close before the first crowds.

Upgrades: See the Beefeater Opening Ceremony, go on a Thames River cruise, or enjoy a Spanish-guided tour of the Tower.

Skip-the-line entry to the Tower of London

English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Early-morning access to the Tower of London (as per option selected)

15-min private meet & greet with a Beefeater (as per option selected)

Access to the Beefeater Opening Ceremony (as per option selected)

Thames River Cruise (as per option selected)

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

Luggage, large bags, tripods, selfie sticks, and other photographic or recording equipment are not permitted on this experience.

Smoking, eating, and drinking are not permitted.

This experience is partially accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome to join you.

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

Tower of London Beefeater greeting visitors during early morning guided tour.

Aerial view of Tower of London with surrounding Thames River in London, England.

Beefeater greeting visitors at the Tower of London during an early morning guided tour.

Tower of London Crown Jewels exhibition with historic fortress backdrop

Tower of London Beefeater tour with Crown Jewels, Arsenal FC Emirates Stadium in background.

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Early access guided tour of the Tower of London with a private meet and greet with a Beefeater, showcasing the exclusive after-hours ceremony of the keys

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Tower of London at dawn with Beefeater guide for exclusive early access tour.

Thames River Cruise boat passing under London Bridge with city skyline in the background.

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Tower of London Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Our tour was awesome. Our tour guide was so wonderful extremely knowledgeable and super friendly. It was a great experience 

We did the early access( 8:30 am on 3/1) to the Crown Jewels with a Beefeater. We enjoyed hearing about the history of the area /the reason for the ravens/ exploring  the different  areas ,and it was nice skipping the lines, too! I would highly recommend this tour / tour company!

The ticketing experience was easy and convenient. We enjoyed both our guide and the Beefeater . Thank you so much!

The experience was fantastic. Getting the early access and seeing the gate opening and Crown Jewels without the crowds was unbelievable. Louisa is a fantastic guide who is both knowledgeable with spots of humor that made the experience even more enjoyable. Her wealth of knowledge was amazing and informative. Five stars to her!

See both the Tower of London and Tower Bridge together—just a stone’s throw away!

Everything you get at the Tower of London: Entry to the 1000-year-old fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site, access to the Crown Jewels, the Medieval Palace, torture and Royal Mint exhibitions, plus a chance to see Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters).

Everything you get at Tower Bridge: Entry to the world-famous bridge, a walk on the 42-meter-high glass walkway, access to the Victorian Engine Rooms, and a peek at the original steam engines. Enjoy panoramic Thames views and engineering marvels.

Why choose this combo: Just a short walk apart, explore both iconic landmarks in a single day, with plenty of time left to see sights along the Thames.

You must present the printed voucher at the main entrance, and you will be allocated a ticket for the next available time slot.

On the second Saturday of every month, between 9:30am and 11:30am, entry to Tower Bridge is reserved for Relaxed Opening attendees.

Suitcases, wheeled bags, and oversized items are not permitted on this experience.

This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Tower of London and Tower Bridge view, includes Crown Jewels access and combo ticket offer.

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Tower Bridge in London with view of the iconic towers and access to the engine room.

Tourists on Tower Bridge viewing London's skyline, showcasing exclusive access with Tower Bridge tickets.

Beefeater guide at Tower of London during Changing of the Guards ceremony.

Tower of London crown jewels display with historic royal crowns and regalia.

Beefeater guiding visitors at the Tower of London, showcasing historic exhibitions and Crown Jewels.

Tower Bridge in London with raised bascules, viewed from the River Thames.

Tower Bridge Engine Room with historic machinery in London, England.

Guests walking on Tower Bridge in London with city skyline in the background

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Combo (Save 5%): Tower of London + Tower Bridge Tickets

Ticketbuchung und Einlass waren super zuverlässig. Für den Tower sollte man ausreichend Zeit einplanen; an sich ist dies ein Tagesprogramm. Die Juwelen sind wunderschön und trotz Menschenmassen in Ruhe anzusehen. Für die Menschenmassen kann wohl kaum jemand was, wir waren schließlich auch dabei. Ansonsten ist der Tower eine tolle und wirklich sehenswerte Anlage mit vielen kleinen Ausstellungen und Attraktionen. Insgesamt beeindruckt London. Man schafft mit Ruhe, Verstand, Sinn für Kultur und Kunst nicht alle Highlights und sollte lieber ausgewählt den Eintritt bezahlen. Lieber kommen wir wieder und sind gerne wieder Kunde bei Euch. Vielen lieben Dank und Grüße an die lustigen Raben. 

Ticket booking and admission were super reliable. You should plan enough time for the Tower; this is actually a day program. The jewels are beautiful and can be viewed in peace despite the crowds. The crowds are hardly anyone's fault, as we were there too. Apart from that, the Tower is a great and really worth seeing site with lots of small exhibitions and attractions. Overall, London is impressive. You can't see all the highlights with peace, quiet and a sense of culture and art, and it's better to pay the entrance fee selectively. We would rather come back and would be happy to be your customers again. Many thanks and best wishes to the funny ravens.

Super bequem bereits von zu Hause buchen. Würde ich jedem empfehlen. Sonst können die Warteschlangen ganz schön lang sein oder man kommt erst gar nicht rein.  Hat alles prima funktioniert und der Tower ist wirklich sehr interessant und sehenswert. 

Super convenient to book from home. I would recommend it to anyone. Otherwise the queues can be quite long or you don't even get in.  Everything worked great and the tower is really very interesting and worth seeing.

Azquistare i biglietti è stato molto facile, idem accedere alla Torre di Londra semplicemente mostrando i QR codes sullo smartphone. Abbiamo potuto entrare senza alcun problema ben un'ora e mezza prima, forse perchè non era troppo affollato, ed abbiamo visitato il sito per circa 8 ore, avvalendoci di un'audioguida in italiano per sole  5 sterline ciascuno. 

Azacquiring tickets was very easy, ditto accessing the Tower of London by simply showing the QR codes on your smartphone. We were able to enter without any problem as much as an hour and a half early, perhaps because it was not too crowded, and we visited the site for about 8 hours, availing ourselves of an audio guide in Italian for only £5 each.

Had a great visit to the Tower yesterday. Nev the Yeoman warder was excellent. Very entertaining and the Crown Jewels never disappoint.

Luogo emozionante, bello il cambio della guardia. Bello il caveau con accesso ai gioielli della Corona. Posto ben tenuto e curato.

Exciting place, beautiful the changing of the guard. Beautiful vault with access to the Crown Jewels. Well kept and maintained place.

Unlock London’s royal history and skyline views in one value-packed combo ticket.

Everything you get at the Tower of London: Entry to the 1000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site, access to the Crown Jewels, the Fusiliers Museum, and interactive Royal Mint and torture exhibitions. Dive into British history at your own pace.

Everything you get at the London Eye: Entry to the London Eye, offering breathtaking 360° views of the city’s landmarks from a glass capsule at 135 m high. Spot landmarks like Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Buckingham Palace during your 30-min ride.

Why choose this combo: Save more and skip the hassle of booking separate tickets—secure two of London’s top experiences in one go for guaranteed entry.

Upgrades: Want to skip the queues at the London Eye? Upgrade to the fast-track ticket at checkout for even quicker boarding, saving up to 60 mins.

Fast-track entry to the London Eye (as per option selected)

Sharp metallic tools or objects, alcohol, drones, large suitcases, bags, smoke bombs, fireworks, illegal substances, rollerblades, scooters, e-scooters, and tripods are not permitted in this experience.

Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Guests with accessibility needs are entitled to a free carer ticket with valid documentation.

For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Available facilities: restroom and free Wi-Fi.

Rucksacks, glass bottles, skateboards, motorcycle helmets, and hot foods are not permitted on this experience.

Children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by adults.

Children under the age of 2 years can go for free, but require a ticket to enter.

Expect a wait time of up to 30-60 mins before your experience begins with standard tickets.

Pepper sprays, buggies and pushchairs (in White Tower), selfie sticks, and monopods are not permitted in this experience.

Expect a wait time of up to 15-30 mins before your experience begins.

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

Westminster Abbey exterior with tourists, part of London tour combo including Tower of London and London Eye tickets.

Combo tour of the historic Tower of London with Crown Jewels and Beefeater guide, save 5% on tickets, located in London, UK

White Tower at the Tower of London with tourists exploring the historic site.

Westminster Abbey exterior with tourists, part of London tour combo including Tower of London and London Eye.

Tower of London with Crown Jewels and London Eye view, showcasing iconic London attractions.

London Eye

Combo (Save 5%): Tower of London + London Eye Tickets

See London—sky-high on the Eye and from the Thames, before learning its royal history.

Everything you get at the London Eye: Standard access to the observation wheel for breathtaking 360° views of London’s skyline. Enjoy a 30-min ride and see landmarks like Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral from 135m high.

Everything you get on a Thames River Cruise: A relaxing cruise along the Thames with live English and recorded multilingual commentary, offering unique riverside views of London’s landmarks. Glide past Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and more, all from the comfort of your seat.

Everything you get at the Tower of London: Entry to the 1000-year-old fortress, access to the Crown Jewels, the White Tower, Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, and interactive exhibitions on royal history and the Royal Mint.

Why choose this combo: Unlock three top London experiences with one ticket—save time, money, and hassle while enjoying the city’s best views and stories.

Boarding from the London Eye or Tower Piers

Multilingual audio guide in English, Arabic, German, French, Spanish, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Indonesian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Vietnamese

Large bags, sharp objects, and items that can cause security hazards are not permitted on this experience.

Your pets are not allowed on this experience.

Smoking, eating, and drinking are not allowed.

Visitors enjoying panoramic views from the London Eye in London, England.

London Eye Millennium Wheel with champagne experience, UK.

London Thames sightseeing cruise boat passing under Tower Bridge.

Family enjoying Thames River cruise with iconic London landmarks in the background.

London Eye and Thames River Cruise with Tower of London in the background.

London Eye capsule with tourists enjoying panoramic views of the city skyline.

Women enjoying Thames River afternoon cruise with view of London Eye and cityscape.

Thames River cruise boat near Tower of London with view of London Eye.

Combo (Save 5%): London Eye + Thames River Cruise + Tower of London Tickets

One combo, two ways to experience the Tower of London – from the Thames & within its walls!

Feast your eyes on the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, then cruise the Thames for a double dose of London magic—all with this awesome, wallet-friendly combo!

The Tower of London is just a 0.1 km walk from Tower Pier, so you can easily visit the historic site right after your Thames cruise—or before, your choice!

Take your time at the Tower of London (3-4 hours), then hop on a 30-minute Thames cruise—half a day of epic sights, and still room for more exploration!

Ideal for sightseers and history geeks! Cruise past historic landmarks, then explore the Tower of London’s royal secrets. This combo is a history lover’s dream!

Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames. Find timetable here

Boarding from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, or Tower Pier

Audio guide in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese and Spanish

Access to the children's activity trails and live historical re-enactments

Beverages (available for purchase from the bar onboard)

London Sightseeing Cruise + Tower of London

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

Keep in mind food & beverages, alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, drones, large bags, suitcases, scooters, bicycles, fireworks and other explosive items are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Your guide dogs are welcome to this experience.

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Ramps are available for easy onboarding on the cruise.

The cruise is equipped with restrooms and baby-changing facilities.

The average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40mins except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier which is 10mins.

Please note: some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier.

Keep in mind that 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.

Not all areas of this experience are accessible by wheelchairs and prams/strollers.

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

Thames cruise boat on river with Tower of London in background, combo tour tickets available.

Women enjoying Thames River afternoon cruise with London Eye in the background.

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

Tourists exploring the Eiffel Tower with views of Paris, part of a combo tour with the Louvre Museum.

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on the Thames River with iconic London landmarks in the background

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Combo (Save 1%): Thames Sightseeing Cruise + Tower of London Tickets

Explore the Tower of London, the Thames, and more with a hop-on hop-off bus tour at your preferred schedule.

Everything you get at the Tower of London: Entry to the 1000-year-old Tower, the Crown Jewels, interactive exhibitions like Royal Mint and Torture at the Tower, and more. Come face-to-face with the Tower’s guardians — Beefeaters and the ravens!

Everything you get on the Hop-on Hop-off bus tour: Unlimited access to 3 bus routes with 40+ stops across the city. Learn about London’s history and culture via multilingual commentary, and get 4 walking routes to see the city at your pace.

Everything you get on a Thames River Cruise: Go on a scenic one-way cruise along the Thames for panoramic views of Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Big Ben, the Shard, and more from the water.

Why choose this combo: Explore the Tower, the Thames, and the city's landmarks with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour with the freedom to see them on a schedule that suits you.

24-hour unlimited Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Access to Blue, Green & Yellow routes (see routes here)

4 self-guided walking tour routes to see London at your pace

Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic

Kids' audio guide in English & French (only on the Yellow route)

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Boarding from Westminster Pier or Tower Pier

Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

First bus: 8:30am from stop 15 (Grosvenor Gardens)

Last bus: 4pm from stop 15 (Grosvenor Gardens) (5pm from Fri to Sun)

Popular stops: Buckingham Palace, Lambeth Palace, London Bridge

First bus: 8:30am from stop 1 (Coventry Street)

Last bus: 4pm from stop stop 1 (Coventry Street) (5pm from Fri to Sun)

Popular stops: Trafalgar Square, London Eye, Tower of London

First bus: 8:20am from stop 38 (Wyndham's Theatre)

Last bus: 5pm from stop 38 (Wyndham's Theatre)

Popular stops: British Museum, St Martin's in the Fields, Wyndham's Theatre