Legends and Lore Tour of the Tower of London

Highlights

Skip the Line at Tower of London
Expert Local Guide
Thames Boat Ride
See the Crown Jewels

Summary

Want to see the famous Beefeaters and Britain’s crown jewels while you’re in London? Wouldn’t it be great to glide down the Thames by boat, too? This Tower of London tour takes you to one of the city’s most intriguing attractions in style, as you travel along the river to this 11th century castle that became a prison for many of England’s most infamous characters. With your engaging local guide, you’ll climb the towers and learn all about the often-grisly history of this fascinating place.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

Parliament Sq, Parliament Sq, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Dropoff location

Tower Hill, Tower Hill, Greater London, England, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom

Why take this tour?

Immerse yourself in London's rich history and marvel at the Beefeaters and crown jewels with our Tower of London tour! Experience the ultimate way to travel in style as you glide down the iconic River Thames by boat and arrive at the 11th-century castle, which once imprisoned some of England's most notorious characters. With our expert local guide, you'll climb the towers and delve into the dark and captivating history of this intriguing attraction. From the gory executions to the lavish royal ceremonies, every step of this tour will reveal the secrets and stories that have shaped the Tower of London's legacy. Get ready for a thrilling adventure that will leave you in awe of London's past and present.

What’s included?

Enjoy a Panoramic Boat Ride down the River Thames by Clipper
Prebooked Tower of London Tickets
Guided Tour of the Tower of London
Access to the British Crown Jewels, White Tower and More!
Expert English-Speaking Guide
Small Group Size of Maximum 15!
Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
Food & Beverages
Gratuities

Things to know

Cancellation Policy

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

Redemption information

Please arrive 10 minutes early. Meet your guide at the statue of Abraham Lincoln located in front of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom across from Parliament Square. A representative will be there holding a sign that says “The Tour Guy'' on it. With Big Ben behind you, go across Parliament Square and cross the street to the statue of Abraham Lincoln.

• Large bags, backpacks, luggage, tripods, and glass bottles cannot be brought inside. There is no coat check or space on-site to leave your belongings, therefore, we encourage you to leave such items and anything similar at your accommodation.

• Please read our meeting point directions thoroughly in advance. It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 10 - 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.

• Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. A photo of the first page of your passport saved on your smartphone works as well.

• 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/baby carriages.

• We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line.

• The museums, sites and monuments we visit on our tours are among the most popular in the world. Careful planning helps limit crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours/high season.

• TTG reserves the right to alter itineraries for reasons of safety, restoration, maintenance, adverse weather conditions or occasional events.

• TTG runs tours rain or shine and no refunds will be issued due to inclement weather. In extreme weather conditions some areas may close down for safety purposes.

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

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