--- title: VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 177 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 770 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 19 of 27 (Tower of London Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/vip-early-access-opening-ceremony-tower-of-london-bridge-entry/ --- # VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry **Guidekin's take:** Enter the Tower of London before public opening to witness the Opening Ceremony, then visit the Crown Jewels, with timed Tower Bridge Engine Rooms entry also included. Expect substantial walking over cobblestones, uneven surfaces and stairs. 4.76 from 770 reviews at €177 per person for 3h 30m. ## Overview Experience three of London’s top attractions on this extraordinary 3-hour tour to the Tower of London, the Crown Jewels and to London’s infamous Tower Bridge. With early morning easy access entrance, you will have the opportunity to be among the first visitors to the world-famous Jewel House to view the spectacular Crown Jewels that have been held in the Tower of London for 600 years. This tour also includes visits to other Tower of London highlights, including the old execution site, the Ravens Den and the White Tower. Your tour will then continue with a fascinating guided walk the River Thames, to the beautiful 19th century Tower Bridge to explore the inside of London’s defining landmark. From high-level walkways, take in panoramic views & experience the thrill of seeing London life through the incredible Glass Floor Walkway. Your tour ends here at the Tower Bridge so you can take the time to explore other parts of the Bridge including entrance to the Victorian Engine Rooms. ## Before you book - Meeting point: MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before departure. - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:15, 09:15: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Fitness notes apply: see additional information - Children from €171: ages 4 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €177 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.76/5 from 770 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: LetzGo City Tours GBP ## What's included - Entrance to the 11th century Romanesque Chapel of St. John's located in the White Tower - Be one of the first to enter the Crown Jewels Exhibition and avoid the massive lines - Meet the Chief Beefeater for a private welcome to the Tower of London & Opening Ceremony - Enter the Tower of London before the public to witness the 700 year old Opening Ceremony - Timed Entrance tickets included to the Tower Bridge Engine Rooms ## Not included - Food and drinks - Transportation / Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Tower of London** (1h 30m; admission included) - Witness the Tower of London opening ceremony and be one of the first to view the Crown Jewels before the crowds arrive. 2. **Experience and see up close the collection of Crown Jewels worn by Queens and...** (30m; admission included) - Experience and see up close the collection of Crown Jewels worn by Queens and Kings, past and present. At the heart of the collection is the Coronation Regalia itself, a group of precious and highly symbolic objects used since 1661 to crown sovereigns of England. 3. **White Tower** (45m; admission included) - Visit the 11th century White Tower showcasing the historic and world-class Royal Armouries collections, including the 350-year-old exhibition, Line of Kings, as well as other treasures. There are many unique and extraordinary arms and armours on display, including the... 4. **Tower Bridge** (45m; admission included) - Enjoy easy access to the Tower Bridge Exhibition for amazing one-of-a-kind views of this remarkable London icon and city wonder. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:15, 09:15 - 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 departure. MEETING PLACE: Tower Hill Tube Station, Citizen M Hotel, 40 Trinity Square, London EC3N 4DJ
. MEETING POINT: Take main exit and meet your Guide outside between Citizen M Hotel and Trinity Square Gardens, adjacent to the “Tower Hill Tram” refreshment stand. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJlf5yA0wDdkgRbCsu8hIuS88 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - 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 · #19 of 27** | €177 | 3h 30m | 4.76 (770) | 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 #19 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tower-of-london-tours/?format=md ## More in London - All London tours: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/vip-early-access-opening-ceremony-tower-of-london-bridge-entry/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/uk/london/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/?date=2026-10-15&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person. - Most tours confirm instantly at booking, and many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; schedules shown are the operators' published departures. - Cite by canonical URL (with trailing slash) and attribute as "Guidekin". Add `?format=md` to any tour, city or rubric URL for this markdown view.