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Tower of London After Hours Tour with Beefeater & Keys Ceremony

4.7 Great 105 reviews
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1h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Recommended by 90% of travellers: 95 four- and five-star reviews

Overview

Guidekin summary

Explore the Tower of London grounds after public closing with a Yeoman Warder, then watch the Ceremony of the Keys. After-hours admission and ceremony access are included; building interiors and the Crown Jewels are excluded, and other groups join the ceremony. 4.66 from 105 reviews at €189 per person for 1h 30m.

From the guide

The Tower of London is renowned for its magnificent architecture, sometimes unbelievable history, and enduring legacy. Experience it in its full glory on an exclusive nighttime tour as you head inside after the gates to the public have closed. As you explore the external grounds in the company of a Beefeater guard as your guide, you'll uncover age-old secrets and tales of the Tower's past before witnessing one of London's most historic acts: the Ceremony of Keys.

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Fri
Departs: 20:30
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs every day except Fri, departing at 20:30. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Guaranteed access to Ceremony of the Keys
After hours access to the Tower of London
Yeoman Warder guide
Bloody Tower (exterior)
White Tower (exterior)
Traitor's Gate
Execution Square

What's Not Included

Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities

Itinerary

Tower of London Stop 1
The Tower of London is an iconic landmark of England and a must-see for any visitor. On this tour, you’ll gain access after the Tower has closed to the public, led by a real Yeoman Warder (“Beefeater”) as your guide. Explore the many exhibits such as Traitor’s Gate and the Bloody Tower, where infamous figures once resided. Finish on an unforgettable note by witnessing the famous Ceremony of the Keys, the formal locking of the Tower that has taken place every single night for over 700 years.
1h 30m
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at 5BT, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK. Meet at the West Gate entrance, opposite the Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London giftshop.

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End point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at 5BT, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK. Meet at the West Gate entrance, opposite the Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London giftshop.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
  • Full names of all participants need to be entered when booking for security.
  • This tour does not include access to the Crown Jewels or access inside the buildings. This is a tour of the Grounds only and The Ceremony of the Keys.
  • Please be advised that other public groups will join you for the Ceremony of the Keys - The private access is the tour with the Yeoman Warden.
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Compared with other Tower of London Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #22 of 27€1891h 30m4.66 (105)shared
Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London€212h4.97 (329)shared
Private Tour of The Tower of London€3253h4.96 (231)private
Tower of London Early Access, Opening Ceremony and Royal London€1254h4.93 (232)shared

Ranked #22 of 27 in Tower of London Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €21 to €562, median €118; typical length 3h. 6 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 27 Tower of London Tours

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