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London: Tower of London Guided Group Tour with Thames Cruise

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About the activity

Explore the Tower of London with timed entry tickets and an expert guide, then cruise the Thames with a flexible ticket. Tower-only, Westminster add-on, full-day, and private options also available.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    1.5-7 hours
  • Includes
    • Expert, English-speaking guide
    • Pre-reserved Tower of London tickets
    • Access to the Crown Jewels
    • Flexible 30-minute Thames River Cruise ticket (if classic, half-day, or full-day upgrade selected)
    • Westminster Abbey skip-the-line entry ticket (if full or half-day upgrade selected)
    • Changing of the Guard (or Horse Guard) Ceremony (if full-day upgrade selected)
    • Guide tips
    • Guided tour of Crown Jewels
    • Guide for Thames cruise
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Save time with pre-reserved tickets to the Tower of London
  • Hear expert storytelling on the Bloody Tower, Traitor's Gate, and Tower Green
  • Marvel at the Crown Jewels and coronation regalia
  • Explore the White Tower, Tower Green, and Traitor's Gate with a small group
  • Get a flexible Thames River cruise ticket valid for 1 month (if option selected)

Description

The Tower of London holds nearly 1,000 years of royal secrets, and this guided tour gives you the best way to uncover them. Timed entry tickets get you inside with minimal wait, and an expert local guide brings the fortress's darkest stories to life.

Your tour begins outside the Tower, where your guide sets the scene before you step through the ancient gates. As you walk the fortress grounds, you'll hear tales of kings, queens, and prisoners whose fates shaped the course of English history.

At Traitor's Gate, you'll learn about the infamous water entrance that once delivered prisoners directly into royal custody, including Anne Boleyn. Inside the Bloody Tower, your guide recounts the unsolved mystery of two young princes and the long imprisonment of Sir Walter Raleigh.

Tower Green marks the somber site where royal figures like Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were executed. Your guide puts the dangerous political climate of Tudor England into sharp focus, making these stories feel remarkably close.

The guided portion wraps up at the Jewel House, where you'll continue independently to marvel at the coronation regalia and glittering crowns still used in royal tradition today. Your flexible 30-minute Thames River cruise ticket lets you drift past London's iconic bridges and skyline at a time that suits you best (ticket valid for 1 month, or longer).

Booking this classic tour gets you a guided Tower of London visit and a flexible Thames River cruise ticket. Want something different? Choose from a tower-only tour or upgrade to include Westminster Abbey, the Changing of the Guard ceremony, or a private guide.

Good to know before you go
  • Guides are not permitted inside the White Tower or the Jewel House but will share everything you need to know beforehand.
  • All visitors are subject to a bag and security screening on entry, so a small wait to get through the line may be necessary.
  • Your Thames River cruise ticket is typically valid for one month, with the exact expiry date noted on the ticket you'll receive during your tour. Your guide does not accompany you on the cruise.
  • For minors, please select the correct age category when booking. Children under 4 don’t need a ticket to enter the Tower of London, so the cost is lower, but entry tickets are required for the youth (5+) category. Incorrect selections will result in denied entry.
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
Meeting point

Tower of London Guided Tour ONLY (No Boat)

Half Day Upgrade: Classic Tour + Westminster Abbey Addition

Classic Tour: Tower of London Guided + Thames Cruise Ticket

Full Day Upgrade: Classic Tour + Westminster & Horse Guards

Private Classic Tour: Tower of London + Thames Cruise Ticket

Private Classic Tour (Spanish): Tower of London + Cruise

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Youth
    6-17 years
  • Children
    0-5 years
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