Overview
Tour the Tower of London with a Beefeater, then explore highlights like the Crown Jewels and White Tower at your own pace!
Experience the legendary Tower of London on this tour, featuring exclusive access to one of its famous Beefeater guards. These popular tours usually involve long lines and large crowds, but not here. Once a royal palace and notorious prison, the Tower is best known as the home of the Crown Jewels and the execution site of three Queens of England.
You will be led by a guide inside to meet one of the Tower's Yeoman Warders, more commonly known as Beefeaters. This Beefeater will explain the story and traditions of this elite guard and will be available to take pictures and answer questions.
After the tour, explore the Tower at your own pace. Visit Tower Green, where Henry VIII executed two of his wives, and the White Tower, where the "Princes in the Tower' were allegedly murdered by Richard III.
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Location
Tower of London, London, UK
Meeting Point
- Tower of London | Meeting point directly in front of the Group Ticket Office (not at the entrance of the Tower of London)
Customers say the "Tower of London and Private Audience with Beefeater" experience is both informative and enjoyable, with many praising the knowledgeable and engaging guides, particularly David and the Beefeaters. Guests appreciate the early access to the Tower, allowing them to explore the Crown Jewels with minimal crowds. However, some reviews express disappointment regarding the perceived lack of a true private experience, as larger groups sometimes joined the Beefeater talks, leading to mixed feelings about the value for money. Overall, the combination of historical insights, humor, and the unique opportunity to meet a Beefeater are frequently highlighted as standout features of the tour.