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Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels & Beefeater Meet and Greet
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The Experience
What your day looks like
If you've always wanted to meet a Beefeater, this is the tour to book. These iconic Yeoman Warders have guarded the Tower of London for over 500 years, and your small group gets 15 minutes alone with one outside the King's House (an area closed to everyone else). You'll hear royal gossip, wild legends, and have time to grab a photo with your Beefeater. Add on a tour led by a storytelling historian and access to the Crown Jewels, and you have an all-access pass to the Tower's best-kept secrets.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore the Tower of London with timed entry and beat the long ticket queues
- Meet a real Yeoman Warder at the King's House, an exclusive area closed to regular visitors
- Discover Traitors' Gate, Tower Green, and the Bloody Tower with an expert storytelling guide
- Access the Crown Jewels and hear the stories behind the monarchy's most iconic treasures
- Capture a photo with a Beefeater in their historic red and black uniform
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Your tour begins outside the Tower of London: You'll meet your guide right outside the Tower of London. Look for the exact location on your booking voucher. Here, you'll get a quick intro to this legendary fortress. Enter the Tower of London with pre-reserved tickets: Head inside with your timed-entry tickets and past Traitors' Gate, where prisoners like Anne Boleyn once arrived by boat. As a morning tour, you'll beat the crowds that pile up in the afternoon. See the Crown Jewels up close: Continue to the Jewel House, where gold crowns, ceremonial swords, and royal regalia still used by the monarchy today wait behind the glass. Your guide shares the stories of the most iconic pieces before you step inside on your own. Walk through Tower Green: Step onto the grassy square where two of King Henry VIII's wives met their end. Your guide tells the gripping stories of the power struggles, royal betrayals, and executions that defined Tudor England from this spot. Visit the Bloody Tower: Your guide will lead you past the fearsome Bloody Tower, sharing the incredible legends and historical dramas that played out within its stone walls. You'll learn about the high-profile prisoners held here, including the mysterious disappearance of the Princes in the Tower. Meet a Beefeater (Yeoman Warder) outside the King's House: Finally, your guide brings you to the King's House, an exclusive area closed to regular visitors. Spend 15 minutes here with a real Yeoman Warder who shares royal gossip, wild legends, and answers to your burning questions. Snap a photo with a Beefeater: Before you head out, this is your chance to grab a quick photo with your Yeoman Warder to remember the moment. Capture the iconic Guardian of the Tower in uniform for the perfect souvenir of your morning here. Your tour ends outside the White Tower: After your meet and greet, your guide shares the story of the White Tower and what to look out for inside. The tour then wraps up, and you're free to continue exploring on your own.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
London
Sightseeing at Tower of London.
Continued
London
Sightseeing at White Tower (Tower of London).
Continued
London
Sightseeing at The Crown Jewels.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
- Expert English-speaking guide - Timed entry to the Tower of London - 15-minute meet and greet with a Yeoman Warder at the exclusive King's House - Photo opportunity with a Yeoman Warder - Guided visit to Traitors' Gate and Tower Green - Access to the Crown Jewels
Not Included
Gratuities
What to Bring
- Please bring a valid government-issued ID - We recommend comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and a water bottle - Consider bringing weather-appropriate layers, particularly in cooler months
Restrictions
- Don't bring large backpacks or wheeled bags, as they are not permitted inside the Tower of London - A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all participants during the tour - All bags will be screened at the security checkpoint before entry
Meeting & Pickup
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled departure time to allow enough time for check-in. The tour will depart promptly at the stated time. You will find the guide in front of the Tower of London shop directly across from the Tower of London entrance. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-06-19
5.00 / 5
Great sunsets
2026-04-18
5.00 / 5
These was a great tour ! Would highly recommend
2026-04-05
4.00 / 5
Really enjoyed the tour and learning more about the history of the Tower of London. Our tour with the opening ceremony kept getting cancelled so we switched to this tour instead and we were grateful - I think this one was better. The Beefeater Meet and Greet wasn't as good as we expected, though.
2026-04-03
5.00 / 5
This was a wonderful tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable as well as witty, fun, and charming. She was also very responsible, making sure no one from our group got lost, as the Tower was a bit crowded that day. Our chat with the Beefeater was especially interesting and fun. I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone, particularly those with children.
2026-01-03
5.00 / 5
This was one of our favorite tours while in London. The tour guide was funny, knowledgeable, and kept things moving along. His recommendations on what to see and what to spend more time on were invaluable. The private meeting with the Yeoman Warder was fantastic! 10 out of 10. Would highly recommend.
2025-12-08
5.00 / 5
My first anniversary couple had an amazing time on this tour. You learn so much but its so fun that you don't want it to end. Highly recommend to everyone.
2025-11-05
5.00 / 5
Great tour and tour guide! Highly recommend and we loved meeting the Beef Eater and learning about his background!
2025-10-13
5.00 / 5
Our tour guide was knowledgeable and funny. He organized the tour to make sure we were not crowded by others (easier in October of course). He also provided excellent advice on the best way to see the Crown jewels; we otherwise would only have looked at one side. We particularly enjoyed meeting the Beefeater. I highly recommend this tour.
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