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  • Ticket Age Range
  • Adult (15+)
  • Child (2-14)
  • Infant (0-1)
  • Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Cancellation notes
  • Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
  • Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
  • Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
  • Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
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  • 24
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Version 18 – June 05, 2025 18:15
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  • Private Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels & River Cruise
  • Private Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels & Cruise
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Description
  • Your tour begins outside the Tower, where your expert guide will give you the context needed to understand the significance the site holds—not only in the pages of history, but its continued relevance today. Once the doors open, you'll step inside this historic building, with your guide bringing you directly to the Jewel House. Armed with the knowledge that makes these gemstones so important, feast your eyes on the 23,000 gemstones contained within the Crown Jewels.
  •  Afterwards, your guide will lead you out onto the castle ramparts. Take in the gorgeous view of the Thames before exploring the personal chambers of past kings and discovering the intriguing stories of betrayal and power behind the Traitor’s Gate and the Bloody Tower. You’ll also discover why a superstition holds that ravens be kept within the Tower at all times.   
  •  Retracing the paths of former prisoners of the Tower, you’ll step into the Torture Tower where you’ll discover the methods used to extract confessions and the exact spots where famous characters in history spent their final days.   
  •  Your last stop on the tour will be the White Tower. Here you’ll see the armory and discover the function behind specific pieces of armor and how they changed throughout the centuries. After parting ways from your guide, you’ll be free to explore further on your own, equipped with the complete story of the Tower and its importance as a symbol of royal, state and historic power.  You’ll also receive a flexible one-way boat pass for a London sightseeing river cruise to be used on any day and from any pier.
  • See London from every angle on this complete, full-day tour, exploring on foot, by water & even from above. This tour covers more ground than any other. 
  • Your morning starts near Westminster Abbey, where you'll catch a glimpse of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, before entering the Abbey at opening time to go directly to the Coronation Chair. Learn about the history of the building—England’s most important church—and visit the final resting places of a few of the countless monarchs and luminaries buried inside, from kings and queens to great writers and scientists. 
  • It’s a short dash from there to Buckingham Palace, where you'll catch the Changing of the Guard if it's taking place on the day of your tour. As the crowds gather in front of the palace, your guide will take you to a great alternative viewpoint to witness this historic ceremony. You’ll also swing by the Horse Guards Parade—home to the lesser-known but arguably more impressive King's Life Guard—before visiting Trafalgar Square. 
  • After a break for lunch, you’ll board a Thames sightseeing cruise complete with lively and entertaining commentary from the crew. It's a fun and relaxing way to journey to your last visit of the day, one that's sure to be a highlight: the Tower of London. With pre-reserved tickets, you’ll get inside quickly to enjoy a tour of its fascinating (and sometimes gruesome) history. 
  • Your full-day London tour comes to an end at the Jewel House inside the Tower. While your guide can't accompany you inside to see the Crown Jewels, they'll give you a primer on the top pieces to look out for and their significance so you can check them out on your own.
Highlights
  • board a sightseeing cruise on the river thames., discover the meaning behind the ravens., enjoy a morning visit to the tower of london. , see the crown jewels without the usual crowds. , uncover the history of the tower from an expert guide.
  • check all of london's top sights off your list in one day., marvel at the breathtaking crown jewels., sit back and relax on a thames river cruise., skip the line at the tower of london.
Version 16 – June 05, 2025 18:09
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  • Name: London
  • Search name: London, United Kingdom
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Version 15 – June 05, 2025 18:08
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Description
  • See London from every angle on this complete, full-day tour, exploring on foot, by water & even from above. This tour covers more ground than any other. 
  • Your morning starts near Westminster Abbey, where you'll catch a glimpse of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, before entering the Abbey at opening time to go directly to the Coronation Chair. Learn about the history of the building—England’s most important church—and visit the final resting places of a few of the countless monarchs and luminaries buried inside, from kings and queens to great writers and scientists. 
  • It’s a short dash from there to Buckingham Palace, where you'll catch the Changing of the Guard if it's taking place on the day of your tour. As the crowds gather in front of the palace, your guide will take you to a great alternative viewpoint to witness this historic ceremony. You’ll also swing by the Horse Guards Parade—home to the lesser-known but arguably more impressive King's Life Guard—before visiting Trafalgar Square. 
  • After a break for lunch, you’ll board a Thames sightseeing cruise complete with lively and entertaining commentary from the crew. It's a fun and relaxing way to journey to your last visit of the day, one that's sure to be a highlight: the Tower of London. With pre-reserved tickets, you’ll get inside quickly to enjoy a tour of its fascinating (and sometimes gruesome) history. 
  • Your full-day London tour comes to an end at the Jewel House inside the Tower. While your guide can't accompany you inside to see the Crown Jewels, they'll give you a primer on the top pieces to look out for and their significance so you can check them out on your own.
Highlights
  • check all of london's top sights off your list in one day., marvel at the breathtaking crown jewels., sit back and relax on a thames river cruise., skip the line at the tower of london.
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Included
  • certified blue badge guide, entrance to tower of london , expertly guided walking tour
  • certified blue badge guide, entrance to tower of london , expertly guided walking tour, small group of 20 guests maximum
Version 14 – June 05, 2025 18:06
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Version 12 – June 05, 2025 18:04
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Version 11 – April 18, 2025 13:05
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Cancellation notes
  • Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
  • Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Version 10 – April 10, 2025 22:03
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Version 9 – April 10, 2025 22:02
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  • - This tour is in English.
  • - This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • - The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
  • - All guests must pass through security.
  • - Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
  • - Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
  • - Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
  • - Walks complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to UK government guidelines for the most up to date information.
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  • adult, child, infant
  • adult, child
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  • child:
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  • to: '14'
Version 7 – April 10, 2025 21:57
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Version 6 – April 10, 2025 21:57
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Additional Info
  • Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit., Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Summary
  • Enter the Tower of London and spend the morning discovering the rich history waiting inside. Then see London by water on a Thames river cruise.
  • Enter the Tower of London and spend the morning discovering the rich history waiting inside. Then see London by water on a Thames river cruise.
Know Before You Go
  • all guests must pass through security., please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at tower of london. , sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. if modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time., there is no guiding allowed in the white tower for groups of more than 10. in peak season no guiding inside the white tower at all., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. , walks and devour comply with all local government regulations. please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information., we recommend you bring a water bottle (to protect the environment we don't provide plastic bottles). you'll be able to fill your bottle on tour.
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Know Before You Book
  • sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. if modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
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Summary
  • Enter the Tower of London and spend the morning discovering the rich history waiting inside. Then see London by water on a Thames river cruise.
  • Enter the Tower of London and spend the morning discovering the rich history waiting inside. Then see London by water on a Thames river cruise.
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  • Enter the Tower of London and spend the morning discovering the rich history waiting inside. Then see London by water on a Thames river cruise.
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Version 2 – April 08, 2025 18:39
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  • 1109014
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  • Private Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels & Cruise
  • Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels & Cruise - Clone
Short Description
  • Step inside a former royal residence and experience history brought to life with a complete tour of the Tower of London by an expert Blue Badge guide. You’ll head straight to the precious Crown Jewels for an up-close view followed by a complete tour of the complex. Hear the history behind the Bloody Tower, Traitor’s Gate, and the ravens kept within the Tower—along with the many specters said to haunt these halls. At the end, you’ll receive a flexible one-way pass for London’s best sightseeing river cruise. 
  • Step inside a former royal residence and experience history brought to life with a complete tour of the Tower of London by an expert Blue Badge guide. You’ll head straight to the precious Crown Jewels for an up-close view followed by a complete tour of the complex. Hear the history behind the Bloody Tower, Traitor’s Gate, and the ravens kept within the Tower—along with the many specters said to haunt these halls. At the end, you’ll receive a flexible one-way pass for London’s best sightseeing river cruise. 
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  • Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels & Cruise - Clone
  • Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels & Cruise