Tower of London VIP guided tour with Ceremony of the Keys

Starbucks Coffee, Tower Place West, Tower Place, London, UK, London, United Kingdom
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Overview
Duration
1h 50min
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Enjoy a VIP guided tour of the Tower of London and access the site after closure.You'll start your night tour by exploring the exterior grounds accompanied by a Yeoman Warder guide who will tell you about the lions and elephants that once lived in the tower. He will also explain to you why the Crown Jewels are kept here.You will then stop outside the White Tower, where you'll learn about the history of this castle and its armoury collection. Furthermore, you will continue towards Traitor's Gate and hear the stories of the prisoners who crossed this gate to reach the Execution Block. Finally, you'll witness the Ceremony of the Keys, the oldest military ceremony in the world. This is a ritual that has been performed for over 700 years, during which you'll watch Yeoman Warders in Tudor dresses passing the keys to the Chief Warder.Please note: This tour does not include access to the Crown Jewels or access inside the buildings. This is a tour of the Grounds only and The Ceremony of the Keys. While the tour of the grounds of the Tower of London is limited to just your group (20 max), other visitors are able to purchase Ceremony of the Keys tickets and will be admitted to the Tower to witness the ritual.

What to remember

Important info

Know in advance:

  • multiple areas visited during the tour are not wheelchair accessible. If you are a wheelchair user or have mobility issues, please contact the local supplier after booking in order to arrange your tour. You will find their contact details in your voucher.
  • some sites visited on this tour are subject to occasional closures. You will be informed in case of any change in the itinerary
  • please send the full name of all participants to the local supplier after booking
  • the tour operator complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information
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What's included
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Entrance fees. Guided walking tour. Local guide
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What's not included
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Hotel pick-up/drop-off. Tips
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Highlights

Explore the Tower of London's outdoor grounds after hours. Get guaranteed access to the legendary Ceremony of the Keys. Meet a real Beefeater guard, who will be your guide. Learn how the royal palace became a notorious prison. Hear tales of some of the castle's most famous ghosts

Cancellation Policy
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Provider
Walks
Meeting Point

This tour meets at 3 Tower Place, London EC3R 5BT. Meet your guide at the West Gate of the Tower of London, directly opposite Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London gift shop. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign next to a large tree with benches.