Free cancellation
Half day (6 hours)
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Tower of London Skip-the-Line with Crown Jewels
★4.7(25,400 verified GetYourGuide reviews)· 2-3 hours69 travellers viewed this in the last hour
Skip the long queues and step inside the Tower of London, the fortress that has served as a royal palace, prison, armoury, and treasury for nearly 1,000 years. See the dazzling Crown Jewels collection including the Imperial State Crown with its 2,868 diamonds. Meet a Beefeater (Yeoman Warder) and hear tales of famous prisoners, daring escapes, and executions on Tower Green. Explore the White Tower, the Medieval Palace, and the infamous Traitors' Gate where prisoners arrived by boat from the Thames.
What makes this tour
Skip-the-line entry to the Tower of London
See the Crown Jewels and Imperial State Crown
Meet a Beefeater and hear tales of prisoners
Explore the White Tower and Medieval Palace
See the ravens that guard the Tower
Walk through the infamous Traitors' Gate
What's included
- Skip-the-line entry ticket
- Access to all Tower areas and Crown Jewels
- Beefeater guided talk
- Audio guide available
Best for
History buffsFamiliesFirst-time visitors
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