--- title: Crown Jewels Royal Secrets Scandals and Tower of London Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 106 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.66 reviews: 35 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 18 of 27 (Tower of London Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/crown-jewels-royal-secrets-scandals-and-tower-of-london-tour/ --- # Crown Jewels Royal Secrets Scandals and Tower of London Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore royal scandals at the Tower of London, with the Crown Jewels and defensive battlements on the route. A guide and timed admission, including the White Tower and Tower Armory, are included; expect uneven paths and stairs. 4.66 from 35 reviews at €106 per person for 3h. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 13:30, 14:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation… - Fitness notes apply: see additional information - Children from €100: ages 4 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €106 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.66/5 from 35 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 91% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: LetzGo City Tours GBP ## What's included - Guaranteed Timed Access Tickets to Tower of London - First-Class English speaking expert Guide - Visit the Battlements - walk the defensive inner battlements and huge towers that guarded the Tower - Visit to the famous Raven House home to the most famous birds in London - Entry to the Jewels House, White Tower and Tower Armory ## Not included - Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drinks / Gratitude ## Itinerary 1. **Tower of London** (2h; admission included) - 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... 2. **White Tower** (1h; admission included) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13:30, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time MEETING PLACE: Starbucks, 3 Tower Place, West Building, London EC3R 5BT MEETING POINT: Meet your guide directly outside Starbucks. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJMxz2sk0DdkgR15W2SByeqYY ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Tower of London Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 27** | €106 | 3h | 4.66 (35) | shared | | [Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London](/uk/london/tours/medieval-history-walking-tour-from-the-tower-of-london/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 4.97 (329) | shared | | [Private Tour of The Tower of London](/uk/london/tours/private-tour-of-the-tower-of-london/?format=md) | €325 | 3h | 4.96 (231) | private | | [Tower of London Early Access, Opening Ceremony and Royal London](/uk/london/tours/tower-of-london-early-access-opening-ceremony-and-royal-london/?format=md) | €125 | 4h | 4.93 (232) | shared | Ranked #18 of 27 in Tower of London Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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