Andy did a great job of explaining the tower and pre guided areas where we were on our own. We missed the boat we would have taken and may take it another day.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Thames River cruise voucher valid for a one-way, 30-minute journey (if selected)
- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Pre-reserved Tower of London tickets
- Access to the Crown Jewels and White Tower
- Guided storytelling tour of the Tower of London
Excludes
- Guide tips
- Guided tour of the Crown Jewels
- Guide for the Thames River cruise
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Please arrive 15 minutes early. Meet one of our representatives in front of the Tower of London Shop, Tower of London side. Look for our friendly staff in red, holding a sign with 'The Tour Guy' on it!
Return
- Your tour will conclude inside of the Tower of London, where you'll be free to explore at your own place.
Itinerary
Meet your guide outside the Tower of London Gift Shop, near the main entrance area for Tower visitors. Look for your guide and check in with your group, then get a quick orientation on how the tour will unfold before heading inside with timed-entry tickets in hand.
Walk through ancient gateways and into nearly 1,000 years of royal drama, military might, and political intrigue. Pause at Traitor's Gate for the chilling story of those who passed through and never returned, including Anne Boleyn, then continue to the Bloody Tower for the unsolved mystery of the missing princes and the imprisonment of Sir Walter Raleigh. Stand on Tower Green, where some of England's most famous figures met their tragic ends, before your guide leads you toward the Jewel House.
Your guide hands you off at the entrance to the Jewel House and shares fascinating stories about what awaits inside before saying goodbye. Step inside independently to see coronation crowns, royal scepters, and the dazzling Cullinan diamonds up close, all still used in British royal ceremony today.
Climb the medieval keep that William the Conqueror built in 1078 to display royal armor, swords, and the chapel of St. John. Explore on your own and take in centuries-old medieval weaponry at your own pace before heading toward the Thames.
Walk a short distance from the Tower of London to Tower Pier and board your boat for a relaxing 30-minute cruise along the Thames. Glide past Tower Bridge, the Shard, Shakespeare's Globe, and London's iconic skyline before disembarking at one of the central piers to continue your London day from there. Your flexible ticket is typically valid for one month, so you can use it the same day or save it for later (the Thames River cruise is only included if the cruise option is selected)
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Reviews
Great time with our tour guide Gavin. He answered all our questions and made the history of the tower easy to understand.
Dan was a fantastic guide! So knowledgeable and fun to listen to, and we learned so much!
My husband and I had Arianna as our tour guide and she was so wonderful! This was our first time to London so our first time doing Tower of London! My in laws had recommended we do it and this did not disappoint and very much lives up to the hype. Arianna knew so much history and so many extra facts I didn’t know about. She let us ask whatever questions we wanted and even spent a little extra time with us towards the end since we didn’t have anywhere else to be so nothing felt rushed. She was fabulous! 10/10 recommend adding this tour to your travel plans! I would definitely do it again a second time if we ever make it back here.
Terrific tour. Our guide (can’t remember her name but she was a lovely woman from Albania) was knowledgeable, entertaining and took time to answer questions from our group. Made it a wonderful experience.
Loved the tour and our tour Gavin 😊 Very informative and interesting stories from over the ages!!!!
Excellent tour guide! She was informative and related well to the tour group. I learned a lot and enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend! We saw the Crown Jewels - well presented and good historical reference.
Very informative, but many names as dates to Keep up with. Our tour guide Adriane was very informative.
Jeremy was great! Would go again with him.
What a pleasant experience! Our tour guide Warren was so informative, and had a pleasant pace and great stories. My wife and I were very happy with this tour!!
Adrian was an awesome guide, he really bought the whole experience to life for us. Would 💯 recommend
Nick Meyer was a great tour guide. Knowledgeable, funny, and friendly. Highly recommend him.
Frances was a wealth of knowledge & humor. The tour flow & pace worked well with our group of 14. Q&A with a beefeater, which was a great added experience. The headsets were a great help.
This was a great tour of a very large and historical place. Our tour guide, Gavin, was especially brilliant and really knew how to share all his knowledge with a group. You will be lucky to have him as your guide. The tour was exactly the right amount of time, about 1.5 hour. We did the Crown Jewels on our own after the main tour was over.
Gavin was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and didn’t rush things. Really enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend.
Sean was AWESOME!! Sean was so knowledgeable and funny. A truly worthwhile experience.
This tour does not exist. Aviator uses a third party Tour Guys. We waited for tour at nine in spot requested. Victor was a no show. I sent several texts that were not answered. About 9:45 Tour Guys showed up and I spoke to representative. They said the tour Victor was booking did not exist and the same thing had happened to another couple yesterday. They didn’t help me contact Viator. I gave up and bought my own tickets to see the Tower. I had hoped Viator would contact me and issue a refund. That hasn’t happened. I’m going to contact my credit card company. I have used Viator many times. What a shocking lack of responsibility and concern for their customers especially because it happened to someone else the day before.
We had a fantastic time on this tour! It was a great way to experience London’s most iconic sights while also learning the history and stories behind them. Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the tour fun for our entire family. Even though we’ve visited London several times, we learned so many things we didn’t know and came away with a new appreciation for the city. The tour was well paced, informative without being overwhelming, and covered a wonderful mix of London’s history, landmarks, and culture. Our guide did an excellent job bringing the city and its history to life and was happy to answer questions along the way. A great experience and one we would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting London! 🇬🇧
Wonderful walking tour of the Tower with a brilliant and extremely knowledgeable guide Ariana
Amazing tour! Our guide, Andrew, was knowledgeable and entertaining. This was a really great tour which also gave extra solo time in several different areas. We added the River Cruise option which was also fantastic.
Steven Reid was an amazing guide
Our guide was excellent! Well worth the money!
We had such a great weather day for this tour! The tour guide was amazing and very informative. The Crown Jewels are a must see!!
Nick was an excellent, engaging and knowledgeable guide. Much fun!
Nick was awesome!! Very knowledgeable and very very entertaining!!! Really enjoyed our time
Nick was a great guide and made the tour fun!
Enthusiastic guide! Super fun and entertaining! Book nick for all tours!
Interesting tour great guide
Incredible history and great architectural experience that satisfies one's cruriousity! Should be on everyone's bucket list!
Jeremy Itzkovitz was a phenomenal tour guide. He was patient and kind and inclusive. His history and ability to make it interesting and exciting was top-notch.
It was very informative in that I had only thought of the tower as a place of imprisonment but our guide presented us with a fuller knowledge of its use as a royal residence as well. He fully answered questions and gave an engaging presentation.
Nate Young was an amazing tour guide — fun, charismatic, with terrific stories.
A wonderful experience, filled with history and storytelling. Our guide Frances was amazing and ensured that everyone had a lovely experience.
Our tour guide Francis was absolutely wonderful, so knowledgeable and joyful. Even on the hottest day of the week, she was able to keep our heat-adverse family cheery and entertained. Perfect tour for the kids, and all ages! We really loved her! Tour with her!
It was a great tour. Our tour guide Frances was amazing. She had a lot of interesting information, entertaining even for the kids. The length is just right. Highly recommend!
Anne was very engaging and knowledgeable. She has a great deal of enthusiasm for her work. A true pleasure.
We were put on the list for the wrong tour. We paid for the VIP beefeater’s meet and greet and received the regular tour. The tour guide was great but when we called to get a refund of the difference, the person on the phone first lied to us, then refused to get a manager, and in the end we didn’t get our refund. It ruined the experience for us.
Amazing day and super well done. Daniel, the tour guide knew his stuff! Highly recommend!
We originally booked a different tour but due to an error were added to the list for this one. Despite this, our tour guide, Steven Reid, was great and we had a great time. When the discrepancy was realized, our tour guide immediately apologized and helped us get a refund.
Steven was very knowledgeable and so personable. We loved him!
Great tour with lots of interesting facts but also good laughs
Nick was a great guide, super entertaining and informative. We loved our tour!
Nick was amazing. We had a lot of fun throughout and I held the flag for a bit
Great time, will highly recommend!
Stephen was an outstanding tour guide, very insightful and whitty! Perfect educational tour to enjoy the rest of visit!
Jackie was an exceptional guide at Tower of London. Knowledgeable and patient. Highly recommend!
Our guide Steven was terrific. He made the tour fun and interesting. It's a lot of walking and lots to see.
Tracy was wonderful, so engaging, friendly and knowledgeable. We would absolutely recommend this tour to others!
Steve was absolutely amazing! He exceeded our expectations. It was a wonderful experience and my family of 5 thoroughly enjoyed it.
Very insightful tour with an extremely entertaining guide!
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