Explore the Tower of London with a private guide. See the Beefeaters standing guard and view the crown jewels. Learn about on of the most historic palaces in London from a local.

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Live tour guide: English
Private group

Highlights

Feel the thrill of seeing the ornate crown jewels for yourself
Walk by the red-uniformed Beefeaters as they stand guard
Discover how the tower has been used as a zoo, mint, armory, and observatory
Admire royal artifacts like Henry VIII's armor
Uncover where the notorious executions took place

Full description

Discover the Tower of London with a local on this private tour. Stroll along the outer walls to see the Traitor’s Gate and Tower Hill. Walk in the footsteps of Anne Boleyn and admire Henry VIII's armor.

Meet your guide at the Welcome Center in the Tower of London. Start by viewing the sites on the outside of the tower. Find out how Traitor's Gate got its name. Go to Tower Hill to see where public executions of high status prisoners took place.

Snap pictures of the red-uniformed Beefeaters standing guard. Uncover the many purposes the Tower of London has served such as a zoo, mint, armory, and observatory. Pass by displays of Britain’s most treasured royal artefacts.

Visit William the Conqueror’s White Tower. Say hello to the resident ravens and find out why they are known as guardians of the tower.

Includes

Guide
Entrance tickets

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Tips

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Please meet your guide at the Welcome Centre of the Tower of London. This is located on the lower part of the slope leading to the main entrance of the Tower of London. Your guide will be holding an 'Urban Saunters' tour sign. If you are travelling by taxi, please tell the driver to drop you off at Petty Wales, as the Welcome Centre is on a pedestrian street.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

All visitors must pass through security to enter the Tower of London

London: Private Tour of the Tower of London

London: Private Tour of the Tower of London

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