TOWER OF LONDON AND CROWN JEWELS

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of the gift shop at the Tower of London. Please arrive in good time before your scheduled tour departure.

1: Guided Tour of the Tower of London – Approximately 2 Hours

Begin your journey through British royal history with an expert Blue Badge Guide. Discover the Tower’s fascinating past as a royal palace, fortress and prison, and hear stories of the monarchs, prisoners and historic events that shaped its legacy.

During the guided tour, you will explore the historic grounds, discover Tower Green and the scaffold site, and learn about the Tower’s defensive architecture, imposing towers and royal history.

Where opening times and access permit, you will also visit the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula.

2: The Crown Jewels Exhibition

Discover the magnificent Crown Jewels, one of the most celebrated highlights of the Tower of London. Admire the royal regalia, including the Imperial State Crown, featuring the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond, and the Sovereign’s Sceptre. Learn about the history, symbolism and ceremonial significance of these extraordinary treasures.

Please note that the guided tour does not include a guided visit inside the White Tower or the armoury. Guests may explore these areas independently after the guided tour, subject to opening hours and access arrangements.

End of the Tower of London Tour

The guided tour concludes inside the Tower of London. Guests who have booked the Tower of London tour only can enjoy additional free time to explore the attraction independently, subject to opening hours and admission conditions.

For Guests Who Have Booked the Full-Day Tour Including the Thames River Cruise and Westminster Abbey

Guests who have booked the full-day experience, including the Thames River cruise and a guided tour of Westminster Abbey, will continue their day with the guide after the Tower of London visit.

Following a lunch break, the group will head towards the pier to board the Thames River cruise. The experience will then continue according to the full-day itinerary, including the guided visit to Westminster Abbey.

Please ensure you have booked the full-day package if you wish to join the guide for the river cruise and Westminster Abbey tour.

What’s Included

• Guaranteed timed-entry tickets to the Tower of London.
• Entry to the world-famous Crown Jewels exhibition.
• Expert Blue Badge Guided Tour lasting approximately 2 hours.
• Guided exploration of the Tower of London’s historic grounds and highlights.
• Visit to Tower Green and the historic scaffold site.
• Visit to the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, subject to opening times and access.
• Personal headsets to hear the guide’s live commentary.

What’s Excluded

• Gratuities for the guide.
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
• Transportation to and from the meeting point.
• Food and drinks.
• Personal expenses.
• Independent exploration of the White Tower and armoury, which is not part of the guided tour.
• The Thames River cruise and guided Westminster Abbey visit, unless you have booked the full-day tour package.
• Any additional services or attractions not specifically listed in the inclusions for your selected package.

Please note: Inclusions for the river cruise and Westminster Abbey depend on the package booked. Check your booking confirmation for the details of your selected experience.

Start Point: In front of the gift shop at the Tower of London, London.

Finish Point for the Tower of London Tour Only: Inside the Tower of London, after the approximately 2-hour guided tour. Guests may continue exploring independently, subject to opening hours and admission conditions.

For Full-Day Tour Guests: The experience continues with the guide after a lunch break, when the group heads towards the pier for the Thames River cruise. The day then continues with the guided tour of Westminster Abbey according to the full-day itinerary.

Please arrive at the meeting point in good time. Late arrivals may miss the scheduled start of the tour.

• Booking confirmation will be provided at the time of booking.
• Timed-entry tickets to the Tower of London are included.
• The guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
• Personal headsets are provided to help you hear the guide clearly.
• The White Tower and armoury are not included in the guided portion of the tour. Guests may visit these areas independently, subject to opening hours and access arrangements.
• The tour involves walking around a historic site with uneven surfaces, steps and areas with limited accessibility.
• The tour is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for travellers with limited mobility.
• Wheelchairs, motorised scooters and other mobility assistance devices may not be suitable for all areas of the route. Please contact us before booking if you have accessibility requirements.
• The tour operates in most weather conditions. Please dress appropriately for the forecast, as parts of the visit take place outdoors.
• Participants should consider their ability to walk around a historic site before booking. If you have a medical condition that may affect your participation, seek appropriate medical advice.
• Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
• The maximum group size is 30 travellers.
• The Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula is visited subject to opening times and access restrictions.
• Access to individual areas and exhibits may change due to operational requirements, security measures or temporary closures.
• The Crown Jewels exhibition can be busy, and waiting times within the attraction may vary.
• Guests booked on the full-day tour that includes the Thames River cruise and Westminster Abbey will continue with the guide after a lunch break and head towards the pier for the cruise.
• Please check your booking confirmation for the meeting time and any package-specific arrangements.

You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the experience starts to receive a full refund.

• Full refund: Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time to qualify for a full refund.
• Late cancellations: Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the experience starts are non-refundable.
• Changes to bookings: Changes requested less than 24 hours before the scheduled start time will not be accepted.
• Local time: All cancellation deadlines are calculated according to the local time of the experience.
• Minimum number of participants: If the experience is cancelled because the minimum number of travellers has not been reached, you will be offered an alternative date or experience, or a full refund.

Please review the cancellation terms provided with your booking confirmation before making your reservation.