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Early Access: Tower of London Opening Ceremony and Royal London

Price From €129 per person
Duration 4 hours
Group Up to 20 people
Difficulty Moderate
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Tour Overview

Be the first in line to explore the crown jewels and witness the opening ceremony at the Tower of London. Take part in an adventure that will see you travel from the old City regal city of Westminster.

You’re invited to the opening ceremony at the Tower of London, to be first in to explore the Crown Jewels, to join us on an adventure from the old City to the regal city of Westminster. Welcome to the Ultimate Royal London experience.

Why join the queue when you can be first into the Tower of London to enjoy the opening ceremony led by a Beefeater and see the Crown Jewels without the crowds?

We’re about to read you the story of London, a tale of two cities where you’ll be exploring from crowns to confessions.

After benefiting from early access and a special ceremony with the Beefeaters, you’ll explore the Tower that has been keeping a watchful eye over the city and the river Thames since its founding in the 11th-century.

Rejoin your guide for a relaxing boat ride on the River Thames, alighting in the royal city of Westminster to take a walking tour of the iconic landmarks that dot these streets like jewels – Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace.

What's Included

  • VIP early-access tickets to Tower of London
  • Meet the Chief Beefeater for a private welcome to the Tower of London & Opening Ceremony
  • A guided walking tour of Royal Westminster
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Thames River Boat Ride

What's Not Included

  • Food & drink
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Your Itinerary

1

Welcome to your tour and one of the most iconic buildings in London. Discover the iconic sites on the outer walls such as Traitor’s Gate and Tower Hill with your guide before entering the complex to explore one of Britain’s most historic buildings at your own pace. You will see Britain’s most treasured royal artefacts, walk in the footsteps of Anne Boleyn, see the armour of Henry VIII, visit William the Conqueror’s White Tower and meet the ravens at your own pace.

2

You’re invited to the opening ceremony at the Tower of London, to be first in to explore the Crown Jewels, to join us on an adventure from the old City to the regal city of Westminster.

3

Enjoy a river cruise on one of the boats that plough the mighty Thames. Learn about the landmarks from your guide as you pass: Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, St Paul's Cathedral, Southbank, London Bridge and so much more.

4

Welcome to Westminster. Marvel at Big Ben, a London icon and hear all about the centuries that took this majestic building from palace to centre of British democracy.

5

Dream of the last Anglo-Saxon king and a flagship of the Church of England, your guide will give you the lowdown on this most important of places.

6

The prime spot to get your photo with the mounted cavalry of the Queen’s Horse Guards and official entrance to Buckingham Palace itself. Visiting outside only.

7

Built on the site of an old leper hospital, did you know that St James’s Palace is the oldest royal palace in the whole of the UK? Take in this beauty, still the official royal residence today.

8

See King's Guards

9

The most famous of King Charles III's palaces and housing a whopping 775 rooms, the stories attached to this icon have to be heard to be believed.

Meeting Point

Meeting Point

Tower of London Official Ticket Office, 2 Tower Hill, EC3N 4EE Greater London

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Additional Info

  • Book in advance 1 day before
  • Difficulty Moderate
  • Starts 08:15, 09:15
  • Language English
  • Group size Up to 20 people
  • Operated by Urban Saunters

Tags

  • Cultural And Theme Tours
  • City Tours
  • Walking Tour
  • Sailing Or Boat Tour
  • Couples
  • Family Friendly
  • Group Friendly
  • Skip The Line