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Tower of London: Opening Ceremony & Early Crown Jewels Access

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Most visitors arrive at the Tower of London to find crowded rooms and long queues at the Jewel House. This tour puts you inside before any of that happens.

You join a group of up to 20 guests and begin with a guided walk along the Tower's medieval outer walls, covering stories of Traitors' Gate, royal prisoners, and Thames-side ramparts. Before the Tower opens to the public, a Yeoman Warder leads your group inside for the Beefeater Opening Ceremony, where Yeoman Warders march in full dress uniform and unlock the fortress with military precision. It is a living ritual that most visitors never see.

Straight after the ceremony, you head to the Jewel House for first-of-the-day access to the Crown Jewels before the queues form. Your all-day entry ticket and included map and audio guide app then let you explore the White Tower, Bloody Tower, Tower Green, and more at your own pace.

What's Included

  • All-day Tower of London entry ticket
  • First-of-the-day access to the Crown Jewels and Jewel House
  • Pre-opening access to the Tower of London with a Yeoman Warder
  • Guided interior tour of the Tower of London
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68 Lower Thames Street
London EC3R 6DL, UK

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Tower of London

Meet your guide outside the Tower of London Gift Shop for check-in and a welcome briefing. From here, follow your guide along the medieval outer walls, passing the ancient moat, Traitors' Gate, and the Thames-facing ramparts while hearing stories of royal prisoners, ravens, and centuries of intrigue.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tower of London

Before the Tower opens to the public, a Yeoman Warder leads your group through a side entrance and into the empty fortress. Watch as Yeoman Warders in full dress uniform march through the courtyard and unlock the Tower of London gates with military precision, a living royal ritual that most visitors never witness.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Crown Jewels

Head straight to the Jewel House for first-of-the-day access to the Crown Jewels before the queues form. Marvel at the Imperial State Crown, set with over 2,800 diamonds, and the Sovereign's Sceptre, topped with the world's largest colorless cut diamond.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tower of London

With the guided portion complete, your all-day entry ticket and included map and audio guide app let you explore every corner of the fortress at your own pace. Seek out the White Tower armories, Bloody Tower, Tower Green, and the Chapel Royal across the rest of the day.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A smartphone and headphones are required to access the included audio guide app. Please ensure you bring both on the day of your tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tower of London: Opening Ceremony & Early Crown Jewels Access?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tower of London: Opening Ceremony & Early Crown Jewels Access?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • All-day Tower of London entry ticket.
  • First-of-the-day access to the Crown Jewels and Jewel House.
  • Pre-opening access to the Tower of London with a Yeoman Warder.
  • Beefeater Opening Ceremony viewing.
  • Expert English-speaking tour host.
  • Self-guided exploration after the ceremony.
  • Guided walking tour of the Tower of London external grounds.
  • Tower of London map and audio guide app.
The following is NOT included:
  • Guided interior tour of the Tower of London.
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Tower of London: Opening Ceremony & Early Crown Jewels Access is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tower of London: Opening Ceremony & Early Crown Jewels Access will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • All-day Tower of London entry ticket
  • First-of-the-day access to the Crown Jewels and Jewel House
  • Pre-opening access to the Tower of London with a Yeoman Warder
  • Beefeater Opening Ceremony viewing
  • Expert English-speaking tour host
  • Self-guided exploration after the ceremony
  • Guided walking tour of the Tower of London external grounds
  • Tower of London map and audio guide app
  • Guided interior tour of the Tower of London

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and historic surfaces. Please contact us in advance if you have any questions or concerns about your mobility.
  • A smartphone and headphones are required to access the included audio guide app. Please ensure you bring both on the day of your tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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