Tower of London private tour with a Beefeater
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1 hour


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English

Overview

Experience the infamous Tower of London on this exciting tour with exclusive access to one of the sites’ famous Beefeater guards. Used as both a Palace and a prison, this landmark is most well-known as the home of the Crown Jewels and execution site of three Queens of England and with the help of your guide, you'll discover it all. Your personalised experience begins in front of the main entrance to the Tower of London where you will meet your tour representative for an inspiring introduction to the history of this attraction. You will then be led in to meet one of the Tower’s Yeoman Warders, more commonly known as Beefeaters. Dedicated only to your small group, this Beefeater will explain the story and traditions of this elite guard and will be available to take pictures and answer questions.After the tour, you are free to stay in the Tower to explore its vast history. Visit the Tower Green to see the spot where Tudor King, Henry the VIII, beheaded Lady Jane Grey and two of his wives: Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard. You can also explore the famous White Tower, a medieval keep, where the ‘Princes in the Tower’ were held and allegedly murdered by their Uncle Richard III so he could usurp the English throne.As your tour begins early in the morning, you will have the opportunity to be among the first visitors to the Jewel House to see the spectacular Crown Jewels, which have been held here for the last 600 years. These are the official regalia and vestments used by the Sovereign of the United Kingdom during coronation ceremonies and other noble appearances. This priceless collection includes magnificent orbs, swords, rings, crowns and sceptres.

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City Wonders

Meeting Point Map

Location

Please meet your tour directly in front of the Ticket Office at Tower of London, look for a tour representative will be holding a City Wonders sign. The ticket office is located just opposite the main entrance to the Tower.Arriving by tube: Get off Tower Hill-Station (Circle and District lines). Turn right towards Trinity Square. You should clearly be able to see the tower when you exit the tube station. It is a short walk (about 3 minutes).

Address

8-12 Tower Hill, London EC3N 4EE, UK

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Experience

Inclusions

  • Entrance tickets to the Tower of London
  • Tour of the Tower of London with a Beefeater
  • Private tour

Venues

  • Tower of London

    There are many amazing historical stories and fascinating features of the Tower of London, but one of the most colourful has to be the men you see standing around in the bizarre red costumes. They’re officially named Yeoman Warders, but all of England knows them as ‘Beefeaters’.

Additional Information

  • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure may not be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
  • Explore the Tower of London with a private tour from a Beefeater guard
  • For help with meeting points or other urgent issues, please phone UK Free Toll +44 800 098 8019
  • Beat the crowds as you check out the Crown Jewels first thing
  • Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, you may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, it is strongly suggested to avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
  • Enjoy unlimited free time to discover the Tower of London at leisure
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not able to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance, strollers or baby carriages
  • Non-flash photography is permitted in the Tower of London
  • London's tourist sites are among the most popular in the world. Skip-the-Line Access and careful planning limit crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours
  • Weather can be very changeable in London, please make sure you bring adequate rainwear if required
  • This is a tour that involves a reasonable amount of walking. For this reason, we recommend comfortable shoes for all guests
  • Due to issues beyond control, timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions

Guide Languages

  • English

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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EUR 86.00