Crown Jewels Royal Secrets Scandals and Tower of London Tour
Description
With easy-access timed tickets as well as Crown Jewels entry, delve into the revelations of royal bedchambers, courts, spies, plots, financial scandals, dynastic tangles. From the rule of absolutist kings to the more prudish Victorians, discover the scandals linked to many royal personages of the Tower of London that have dramatically impacted reigns and history. Uncover the secrets of both the private and public lives of these past rulers on a remarkable tour filled with surprises and intrigue. Upon entering, the guide will discuss the various Royal Dynasties who have occupied the Tower of London since the 11th century, its architectural developments and how it evolved into one of the most famous royal residences in the world. With “If these walls could talk” narration your expert first class local London guide will delve into the revelations of royal bedchambers, courts, spies, plots, financial scandals, dynastic tangles, and the exploits of both regal villains and so-called saints.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore and discover the truly magnificent at the world famous Tower of London – a former 11th century fortification, prison and execution site. This fully guided visit to one of London’s most iconic landmarks offers the best opportunity to view 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones displayed in a royal setting that is designed to impress. This comprehensive tour of the Tower of London is led by a first-class Blue Badge local London guide who will begin outside the tower and introduce guests to the fortress structure, built by William the Conqueror in the 1070s as well as to the Kings and Queens and royalty who ruled their empires from the Tower over the centuries to the present day. ● Entry to the 11th century Tower of London ● Entry to Crown Jewels Exhibition ● Entry to White Tower & Armory ● See & take a photo of the famous 15th century Beefeaters officially known as Yeomen Warders ● Visit to famous Raven House of the Tower of London
Discover how Henry III transformed the fortress into a lavish royal residence. Edward I further fortified the Tower, using it as a strategic base. Henry VIII’s era marked the Tower’s role as both a royal residence and a grim prison, where his second wife, Anne Boleyn, faced execution. Be prepared to be shocked by stories of scandals linked to many royal personages of the Tower of London that have dramatically impacted reigns and history. Explore the secrets of both the private and public lives of these past rulers on a remarkable tour filled with surprises and pulsating intrigue. While in the Tower tour guests can also witness the Yeoman Warders, also known as the Beefeaters, go about their royal duties as the ceremonial guardians of the Tower as well as visit the legendary ravens that have been at the Tower for over 300 years. In summary, for the most engaging visit to the Tower of London this tour has all the major highlights included.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
Reviews(30)
Ben was wonderful and very knowledgeable. He was so patient and kind and took the time to introduce us to the Beefeaters when telling us their story.
We had a tour with Don and he was great! Very knowledgeable about the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels. Despite the heat, we were able to enjoy this tour and learned a lot.
Viator changed the meeting place and time without notifying us. In their email on the day of the tour, the wrong spot was listed as the meeting place, along with the wrong time. Also the tour lasted only 2 hours, not 3 hours as stated in the description. However, Ben the tour guide was very informative.
This was very informative tour and we had an awesome tour guide John. He went out of his way to find us when we went to the wrong meeting point ( totally our fault). He brought us up to speed on what we missed and made sure that we had a wonderful your experience.
Mark was a wonderful tour guide. The experience was well thought out but still left time for questions and small diversions. We got to witness a bride to be leave her car with her mother, father and attendants to walk into the chapel to be married. Mark shared stories both funny and scary about the Tower of London. We met the Beefeaters and even stopped for a picture with one of them. The whole experience was more of a shared dialog than a memorized script, which was a wonderful thing. There was a lot of walking and stair climbing but everything was done at a reasonable pace. Mark was very knowledgable and seemed to know everyone at the Tower on a first name basis. The group was small. It was one of the best tours I've ever been on.
Guide had excellwnt broad knowledge and gave a great historical overview. Would love to have had more time in the Crown Jewels area.
Ben was a fun tour guide. He was able to provide an in depth knowledge of the history of the Tower of London. The tour of the White Castle is done on your own. I would recommend this tour. We saw areas of the Tower that we had not seen before.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable. So helpful to have him explain the history of the tower and he was quite funny!
Michelle, thank you so much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that Ben made your tour both knowledgeable and personable. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed seeing the Crown Jewels and the unique, informative experience with the Beefeater. We appreciate your tip about dressing for the outdoors, especially in winter, and hope you had a truly memorable visit!
Unbelievable jewels, architecture & loved the history of everything. Our tour guide, John, was so knowledgeable & so much fun.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the jewels, architecture, and rich history on the tour. It’s wonderful that John’s knowledge and fun personality made the experience even more memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words!
I really enjoyed this tour. Our guide was fantastic; very sweet and knowledgeable. The group was small which made the tour even better. The only thing I was sad about is the tour did not include a walk though of prison cells.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the small-group experience, the Tower of London, and those unforgettable Tower highlights. We’d love to welcome you on more adventures, so be sure to check us out for future city tours across Europe and the USA!
