Tower of London Early Access, Opening Ceremony and Royal London
Description
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.
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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.
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.
Enjoy a river boat ride on the river 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs
- The total tour details includes the travel time.
Reviews(223)
Excellent tour. Our tour guide, Babs, was knowledgeable and delightful.
This was a great way to see the tower before it was too crowded, our guide Jeremy was entertaining and knowledgeable, he was also kind enough to point us to the right trains after the tour ended
What a memorable and worthwhile experience! Babs was fantastic - knowledgeable, enthusiastic and made the excursion fun for our entire family. Our children were engaged and inquisitive about all aspects of London past and present. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a mix of history and current British information.
This was a great tour. Instructions for the meeting point were clear and having the early access was ideal. The queues were very long and we were glad we could skip that. Our guide Babs was knowledgeable and humorous. She relayed some of the dark history in a relatable manner and gave us a lot of insight on where to stand for the opening ceremony, what not to miss inside the Tower of London grounds, how best to enjoy the boat ride and loads of other tips. This was a great introduction tour that covered some major highlights. Highly recommend it especially if Babs is your guide.
Jeremy was outstanding! He was extremely friendly, easy to understand and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour. The four hours are very well organized.
This was a great tour! We saw so much and our guide Babs was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and gave us great tips on what to see and do.
We had a great time. Our guide was knowledgeable and patient with our children. We were given the option to do what we wanted as the tour went on.
Fantastic! Jeremy was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and fielded all of our questions. Getting in to The Tower of London before the crowds was great and highly recommend.
Babs was a wonderful guide! Great start to our trip to England! Opening ceremony was wonderful and overview of city great.
Jeremy was extremely knowledgeable and personable. We greatly enjoyed his insight. He welcomed questions and had a great sense of humor. The pace of the tour was excellent
