A guided exterior walk, all-day entry and an audio guide app are included; interior exploration is self-guided. 4.6 from 141 reviews at €72 per person for 1h.
In our comparison: #24 of 27 in Tower of London Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €72 per adult.
Children from €84 (ages 0 to 5). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 125 of 141
Star breakdown of all 141 ratings
Reviewers value the guides and early Crown Jewels access; some expected more guided touring inside the Tower
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (30 May 2025 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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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.
20 min · Admission includedWatch 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.
20 min · Admission includedHead 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.
10 min · Admission includedWith 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.
10 min · Admission includedMost 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.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #24 of 27 | €72 | 1h | 4.6 (141) | shared, max 20 |
| Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London | €22 | 2h 15m | 4.97 (338) | shared |
| Private Tour of The Tower of London | €327 | 3h | 4.96 (232) | private |
| Tower of London Early Access, Opening Ceremony and Royal London | €126 | 4h | 4.93 (235) | shared |
Ranked #24 of 27 in Tower of London Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €22 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