Private Tour of The Tower of London

Embark on a private tour of the Tower of London, a medieval palace steeped in history. Explore the Crown Jewels, learn about previous inmates, and be dazzled by the gemstone display. Engaging and entertaining, this 3-hour tour is perfect for all ages.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tower of London - The tour starts at your allocated time, your guide will be waiting for you at the Tower Welcome Centre, just outside the main entrance.

We have to pass through a few gates with murder holes to get safely inside. Your guide will introduce you to Merlina, Jubilee, Grip and other ravens. Some might be resting in their cages, some freely hopping around. They might even pose for a picture, but don’t get too close, they can bite!

Who was imprisoned in the Bloody tower? Let’s find out, right after we escape the torture chamber, where you can still see some of the brutal medieval instruments.

  • Jewel House - It’s time now to be impressed by the jewels, the crown, the sceptre, the orb and much more. The entire collection, which is guarded behind thick doors, has an unimaginable value.

  • White Tower - We will explore the white tower next, the oldest part of the fortress. Packed full with armour once belonging to famous kings, Henry VIII, Charles I, to name just a few. Upstairs, children and grown up’s can get involved with an interactive exhibition.

There is so much to see around the Tower of London.

  • Tower Bridge - Once we escape the fortress, you will have a fantastic view of the famous Tower Bridge. We might even be lucky enough to see it open.
What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Optional Upgrade: Afternoon Tea
  • Your Blue Badge Guide will work to minimise time spent queuing
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

You’re invited to participate in a 3-hour historic tour of a medieval castle situated in the core of London, the Tower of London. Densely packed with history, it has functioned as a jail, official royal residence, a royal zoo and a weaponry store. Our exciting voyage will take us to various towers, offering a glimpse into the lives of its former detainees.

The focal point of the tour is the jewel house, where an outstanding array of precious stones and the noteworthy crown jewels are exhibited. Your personal Blue Badge guide is armed with interesting facts and narratives that will captivate and amuse you throughout the excursion, creating a memorable outing.

For any children accompanying your group, they’ll delight in an entertaining quiz with a reward awaiting at the finish line.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
2b Tower Hill
Tower Hill
The tour departs from the welcome centre, opposite to the main entrance. Your Guide will be waiting with a sign showing the lead customers name.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Charliegj
Jul 24, 2024
Trudy Tours us in the Tower Terrifically - Trudy was delightful, a proper English lady. She was most informative, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great tour of the Tower.
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Lacey_l
Jul 20, 2024
Must do tour! - Sue was a wonderful tour guide. She was friendly, informative, told humorous stories, and was knowledgeable in answering questions. This was a favorite tour of our group aged 10 to 82!
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Dean_h
Jul 18, 2024
We had an excellent guide... - We had an excellent guide which made this experience so much more pleasurable. She explained all the crown jewels to us prior to us seeing them. So much history here and very interesting.
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Shelley_c
Jul 13, 2024
Best way to do the tower - Dan was such a great guide. He kept our kids (11. 12yo) fascinated with British history. We learned a ton and felt like we made the most of our Tower of London time. This was a perfect part of our London vacation!
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Sonya_y
Jul 12, 2024
Best way to se this crazy crowded site - Denise was so warm and kind. She explained so much in so short of time. Kept my annoying teenagers engaged. Learned a lot. Saw Ravens. Highly recommended
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J3060xflindab
Jul 10, 2024
Highly recommended! - Highly recommend this tour! Our guide Denisa was extremely knowledgeable, entertaining and professional. Paying extra for a private tour was absolutely worth it. The extra context and information really brought the experience to life. We also did a second private tour of Westminster Abbey with Marina, a couple of days later. Again a fantastic experience! We dealt directly with the company when booking which was seamless. Denisa (owner) was able to make recommendations based on our interests.
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Michelle_p
Jul 6, 2024
History made fun - My family had a wonderful experience with Marina as our tour guide. She is so very knowledgeable and professional. She makes history interesting with alll her expressive stories.
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Williamp306
Jun 10, 2024
Avoid Trafalgar:Denise Very Accommodating for Delay Caused by London Traffic - Excellent Tower Tour; Tell Taxi to Avoid Trafalgar SquareTraffic. Ritz to Tower=2.8 miles, time by taxi=1.5 hours. Demonstrations and closures around Trafalgar caused 1 hour standstill. On return, driver advised to avoid Trafalgar, which advice he disregarded and it took 1 3/4 hours. Drivers may know London streets but should use Google Maps for real time traffic and routing.
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Katie_s
Jun 4, 2024
Amazing experience- highly recommend - Lucy was a fantastic tour guide. She kept both us adults and my 17, 15 and 11 years old kids engaged too. She was very informative. I highly recommend the private tour- we got to see all the highlights and more. I’ve booked another Viator for Paris after this amazing experience.
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Denise_o
May 30, 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our... - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. We planned this tour for the afternoon of our arrival in London from the U.S. Our guide was most informative and pleasant. I highly recommend the private tour.
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