--- title: Tower of London: Opening Ceremony & Early Crown Jewels Access lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 71 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.59 reviews: 139 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 24 of 27 (Tower of London Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/tower-of-london-opening-ceremony-early-crown-jewels-access/ --- # Tower of London: Opening Ceremony & Early Crown Jewels Access **Guidekin's take:** Enter the Tower of London before public opening to watch the Opening Ceremony and access the Crown Jewels early. A guided exterior walk, all-day entry and an audio guide app are included; interior exploration is self-guided. 4.59 from 139 reviews at €71 per person for 1h. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We highly recommend that you arrive 10 -… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 20 people: shared group - Starts 08:00, 09:00: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Children from €84: ages 0 to 5 ## Key facts - Price: from €71 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.59/5 from 139 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 88% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: The Tour Guy ## What's included - All-day Tower of London entry ticket - Tower of London map and audio guide app - Guided walking tour of the Tower of London external grounds - Self-guided exploration after the ceremony - 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 ## Not included - Guided interior tour of the Tower of London ## Itinerary 1. **Meet your guide outside the Tower of London Gift Shop for check-in and a welc...** (20m; admission included) - 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,... 2. **Before the Tower opens to the public, a Yeoman Warder leads your group throug...** (20m; admission included) - 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... 3. **The Crown Jewels** (10m; admission included) - 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. 4. **Tower of London** (10m; admission included) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:00 - 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 We highly recommend that you arrive 10 - 15 minutes before the scheduled meeting time of your tour to ensure a prompt start. You will find the guide in front of the Tower of London shop directly across from the Tower of London entrance. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJD86hbE4DdkgRS2MW1IQ8fz0 ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Tower of London Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 27** | €71 | 1h | 4.59 (139) | shared, max 20 | | [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 #24 of 27 in Tower of London Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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