Express Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels Access
Walk through royalty, rebellion, and learn the Tower's most infamous secrets with pre-booked tickets
Don’t waste your London trip in line. This express Tower of London tour gets you straight to the Crown Jewels, Traitors’ Gate, and more with plenty of time for fish and chips after. With a storyteller guide leading the way, you’ll hear the Tower’s darkest secrets, royal scandals, and tales of treason that still echo through its stone walls.
- Meet your guide
- Tower of London
- Bloody Tower
- Traitor's Gate
- Tower Green
- Crown Jewels
Tower of London Express Full Description
This 2.5-hour small-group tour includes:
Tower of London tickets
Access to the crown jewels, White Tower, and more
Expert, local storytelling guide
Maximum group size of 20
Timed entry with a local guide who knows the dark side of royalty
Get inside without wasting time at the gate and dive straight into 1,000 years of royal history, betrayal, and brutal power plays.
See the Crown Jewels under armed guard
Marvel at the coronation regalia still used today, including the Sovereign’s Sceptre and Imperial State Crown. Your guide explains what they are—and why they matter.
Visit Tower Green and hear the final words of queens
Stand where Anne Boleyn and others were executed, not in public spectacle, but in silence and shadow. Your guide will share what really happened.
Pause at Traitors’ Gate and learn who never left
Once a water entrance, now a symbol of doom—learn who passed through these gates and why their names are still remembered.
End near the White Tower and explore more at your own pace
Your tour wraps up near the White Tower, home to arms, armor, and centuries of royal intimidation. You’re free to stay and explore or move on.
What you get with this tour
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Engaging English-speaking guide
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Pre-booked Tower of London tickets
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Crown Jewels
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Bloody Tower and Traitor's Gate
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Hotel pick up
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Guide gratuities
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The Tower includes cobblestones and a mix of indoor/outdoor areas.
What to bring?
Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The Tower includes cobblestones and a mix of indoor/outdoor areas.
What language is this available in?
English by default. Need another language? Contact us and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Can I take photos?
Yes—photos are allowed throughout the Tower, except inside the Jewel House.
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