Tower of London: Beefeater Opening Ceremony & Early Crown Jewels Entry Tour

Hear about 1,000 years of history
with an English-speaking guide

The tour starts outside the Tower of London. Your English-speaking guide gives a short, engaging introduction to the Tower's history as a royal palace, prison, armory and place of execution, and to the notorious figures who once walked its grounds. Headsets are provided if needed to help you hear the guide.

Watch the Beefeaters' opening ceremony

Enter ahead of general visitors and watch the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) officially open the Tower for the day. It is a long-standing tradition that has continued for centuries, and you can see it up close.

See the Crown Jewels first when the doors open

After the ceremony, head straight to the Jewel House. Thanks to early entry, you can admire the British royal Crown Jewels in a relatively quiet atmosphere before the crowds arrive.

Explore the Tower freely with a self-guided app

Admission to the Tower of London is included, so you can keep exploring after the guided tour ends. Listen to the self-guided app and visit the White Tower, the Bloody Tower, Tower Green, the Fusilier Museum and more at your own pace.

※ Guides are not permitted to give commentary inside the Jewel House or the White Tower.
※ The 1-hour duration refers to the time with the guide.