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VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet
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VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet

By LetzGo City Tours
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Ages 0-95, max of 30 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Early Morning Timed Access Tickets - no-wait at ticket office
  • Private Audience with a Beefeater
  • Admissions to Tower of London including the world-famous Crown Jewels
  • Entry to White Tower & Armory and visit Tower Green - the Execution site of three English Queens
  • Entry/Admission - Tower of London
  • Entry/Admission - The Crown Jewels
  • Entry/Admission - White Tower
What's not included
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude


Start:
  • Starbucks Coffee, 3 Tower Place, London EC3R 5BT, UK
    MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time MEETING PLACE: Starbucks, 3 Tower Place West Building, London EC3R 5BT MEETING POINT: Meet your guide directly outside the main entrance of Starbucks
End:
  • Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB, UK
    Travellers can continue on in the venue at their own leisure after the tour or exit with the tour guide, once the tour is finished. No re-entry permitted.

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8606P20

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
  • Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8606P20

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  • 3 Tower Place, London EC3R 5BT, UK
    MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time MEETING PLACE: Starbucks, 3 Tower Place West Building, London EC3R 5BT MEETING POINT: Meet your guide directly outside the main entrance of Starbucks
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  • London EC3N 4AB, UK
    Travellers can continue on in the venue at their own leisure after the tour or exit with the tour guide, once the tour is finished. No re-entry permitted.
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  • LetzGo City Tours
    277
    London, England
    Joined in April 2015
  • tonkal322
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun, facts tour about tower of London
    Our guide was fun and knowledgeable. It was a nice size group 12 people. There were a veriety of ages on this trip from 40s to 80s. Everyone could keep up with the walk. There was alot of fun stories throughout the tour, mixed with great facts. All questions asked seemed to be answered well. I highly recommend this tour.
    Written September 24, 2024
  • Tara W
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic experience with a great guide
    Brian was my whiskey tour guide. He was super knowledgeable & full of fascinating stories about Irish culture &life 👍🏼😊.
    Written September 23, 2024
  • Lori W
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Early Access is the way to go!
    Ben was an awesome guide! The Tower and opening ceremony was wonderful to see. Ben added lots of history and local stories which made the tour more interesting. We got to see the bridge open. Highly recommend this early access, as we were finishing with the Crown Jewels the room got very crowded as the other tours arrived.
    Written September 23, 2024
  • georgepS5127IH
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Torture, Executions, Crown Jewels - what more could one ask?!
    First, our guide Paul was fantastic. Knowledgeable, organized, informative, funny - he made the tour as outstanding as it was. He was clearly engaged with all of us and passionate about the history of the Tower. We learned a tremendous amount and enjoyed every second of the tour.
    Written September 21, 2024
  • N4007USbh
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Would not recommend
    Worst tour ever. Misleading. You pay to not stand in the TICKET line. You will stand in HUGE line with everyone else after the guide wastes your time with nonsense. Do not book this! Go with the FREE Beef Eater tour instead. Much more enjoyable.
    Written September 16, 2024
  • Chucketta
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Exhilarating Experience Touching History!
    An Excellent Tour for first timers! Our tour guide Marie was professional and extremely knowledgeable yet interjected a perfect amount of humor. This is an aggressive walking tour with a lot of stairs, so be prepared. Plenty of free time to explore on your own. Touching (but not actually) the history you’ve read about is priceless.
    Written September 7, 2024
  • 95lorit
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic overview and historical information
    Our guide, John, was absolutely fantastic! He provided so much history and was a pleasure to spend time with. The tour allows you to see many parts of the. of London. And the early access for the opening ceremony was very good. Tour allowed time to explore on our own. And, provided tickets to the tower bridge. This is a definite recommendation if you’re in London.
    Written September 3, 2024
  • tomtC1762SF
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tower of London and Bridge Tour LetzGo
    John was our guide and has been guiding for a while. Very knowledgeable and was able to share all sorts of tips to maximize our visit time. Getting there early and being the first group to see the opening of the gates was really cool. We were first in line for the jewels and we're able to take our time. His knowledge of the castle was amazing. Walking right up to the Tower bridge and getting first in line was really cool. We had walked the bridge but going in was better. The glass floors at the top were fun. I would recommend this tour guide and the tour. John also gave us some tips for a possible Ireland tour next year. It's worth the money.
    Written August 24, 2024
  • tinalU1084WY
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing Tour with great perks
    We absolutely would recommend this tour! John was a great guide great sense of humor and very knowledgeable. The early entry and opening of the gates was a special treat. Being able to look a Crown Jewels before the rest of the public was worth the extra cost. There was a lot more to this tour than I expected and was very impressed with the history with in the tower walls. Highly recommended!
    Written August 7, 2024
  • Judith L
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour of Tower of London
    Despite a hiccup in locating our guide at the start of the tour - the 3hr tour of Tower of London by Marc was informative and well paced. Allow time after the tour to explore the tower . Going on a tour eliminates the long wait lines to see Crown Jewels.
    Written August 5, 2024
  • Camper17488364399
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour
    Tour was excellent with tons of information. Guide was energetic and knowledgeable. and the tour was timed well and his facilitation and planning helped so we were able to see everything we wanted. Would definitely recommend this tour.
    Written July 30, 2024
  • nora m
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant afternoon in the Tower
    We enjoyed this tour very much. Loved the photo opportunity with the Beefeaters. So much history and interesting information. Our guide was fun, informative, and helpful.
    Written July 30, 2024
  • 978rossh
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Early Morning Tower of London
    The Tower of London is a must see to anyone visiting London. I recommend a guided tour especially if John is the tour guide. He shared so many facts and history about the Tower. Really interesting.
    Written July 7, 2024
  • 978rossh
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best of London
    Such an informative and interesting tour. Rob, our guide made this a truly unforgettable experience for us. Highly recommended. The street performers in Covent Garden were brilliant. Great fun.
    Written July 7, 2024
  • 978rossh
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great value for money
    The bridge is beautiful and a must see in London. A guided tour throughout the exhibition, the engine room and the glass walkways is the best experience. I really enjoyed the boat ride on the Thames. It was really relaxing and fun way to arrive to Westminster.
    Written July 7, 2024
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Alexis M
El Cajon, CA25 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Friends
Our Tour guide was very nice, but the experience was not worth the money. Although we enjoyed meeting Chris, the Beefeater and watching the opening ceremony, the rest of the “tour” was not a tour at all. Amber was just a coordinator telling us which building to enter. I don’t even understand the reason for this other than entering to see the Crown Jewels before the crowds arrived. We were on our own without any extra information, insight or anecdotes. We would’ve preferred renting the audio tour! We actually followed other tours and listened to their guide who was actually with them in each building.

I think a tour is a wonderful idea, but this was not a tour. She was basically a coordinator.
Written April 25, 2022
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Hi Alexia, thank you for your review but unfortunately, if you leave our group to explore on your own then you will certainly miss out on our incredible tour experience. Our tour is rated 5 stars because we offer visitors to London the exclusive opportunity to have a private audience with the world-famous Beefeaters which you mention yourself that you enjoyed along with the 1,000's of guests who have participated in our tour. We understand that some guests just get so bedazzled by all the pomp and ceremony that you break away from the group and do your own thing. Best Regards,
Written May 5, 2022
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Susan E
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
Basically this tour gets you in early but you don't see much and they don’t tell you anything more than you can read really quick on internet. Guide took time telling us stupid stuff about Crown Jewels until a crowd formed and then she released us to go in. Would have been much enjoyable if she would have let us go in before the crowd. We actually left the tour esrly because she was repeating herself so much and wasting our time. Our special meeting with the beefeater lasted about 5 minutes.
Written July 9, 2023
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Robert G
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Family
The review of this tour needs to be broken down and two parts. The first part was the entertaining guide that talked for two hours about all the features of the Tower of London. The second part was the VIP experience with the beefeater, which was awful. We were assigned a woman named Emma who started off her presentation by saying she was in a hurry and would only be able to speak to for short amount of time .

During her presentation, she checked her watch two different times She posed for pictures for a few minutes and then quickly left... considering we paid extra for the private beefeater meeting, I would be cautious about reserving this experience because you may get Emma again.
Written September 25, 2024
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LuckyLuke972
Plano, TX15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Couples
Our tour guide, Ben, was amazing. He toured us around for over two hours and kept us engaged throughout; never used a note card or anything. He was so full of information, and he timed the tour perfectly so that we got to see everything. We would highly recommend this tour to see the Tower of London and the crown jewels.
Written September 15, 2024
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207edwinp
Dayton, OH14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great guide, fun experience with making history alive. Having skipped this in the past, I am glad I could take my grandson especially with all the crowns out this year with the coronation. The early skip the line was more than worth it as we could see everything before the real crowds hit.
Written June 10, 2023
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MW
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Maria was great and a font of knowledge and the Tower is a must-see destination. One suggestion would be to ensure expedited access - we waited in line to get in like anyone else, tho the description suggested we would have priority. There *is* value in getting in early, as lines get long for access to the Crown Jewels, etc.
Written March 20, 2023
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Hello and thank you for your 5-star review and for highly recommending the tour to other visitors. Best Regards,
Written May 7, 2023
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Russ D
Atlanta, GA69 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
BEN ROCKS! He was on time and super-organized! He gave us great intel with time for us to explore the Crown Jewels and the White Tower and we were lucky to get Emma for our Beefeater, who gave us 20 minutes of insight into her life and what it means to be a Yeoman’s Guard - sorry for any spelling errors. Ben’s recommendation for the Thames River cruise up to Westminster was also solid. The tour added so much to the experience! I would highly recommend this tour to any first time visitors to the Tower. Worth the cost and hope you get the Emma/Ben 1-2 Punch!!
Written April 14, 2024
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scott j
Arvada, CO359 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
The history, the beauty of the Crown Jewels, and the amazing Tower it’s self, would make this tour. The Crown Jewels for those that do not know ,include, all the silverware, hardware, scepters, swords, crowns, clothing, etc.It is incredible. You also receive a presentation by an actual Kings Guard ( Beefeater). He was witty, informative, and very good. Add all this ,with are walking history encyclopedia, guide ,made this tour one of my favorites ever. I wish I knew the guides name, but I can not remember. Well worth the money.
Written July 28, 2024
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Emma
Queretaro City, Mexico79 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This is a tour that seeks you to appreciate the best of the Tower of London. Although it seems small, the place is quite large. Our Guide, Ben, treated us kindly from the beginning. The tour was quite long, almost 3 and a half hours and we met the most important places on the site. The meeting with the Beefeater was quite informative, informative and interesting. Emma, as the guard was called, was very kind and vivacious with her talk, and allowed us to take pictures with her.
The visit to the Crown Jewels was brief, but very enjoyable, it is a pity that no photos are allowed.
The only downside I saw was that there was little place to sit or rest, as chats with the Guide extended for up to 30 minutes at each site, which was tired after a few minutes. In the end we could stay to see the rest of the tower at will, but we were too tired and hungry.
It was an unforgettable experience
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Written September 1, 2024
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Lisa S
27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
Ben was a wonderful guide. Lots of useful information and historical facts.
The meeting place was a bit difficult as the address on the Starbucks isn’t clear but it’s the Starbucks right across from the ticket area for the Tower of London. The Crown Jewels are breathtaking and the exhibition is well done. Go on the earlier tours if at all possible as you will be entering/waiting in line with all the other people not taking a tour.
Written July 13, 2024
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VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet provided by LetzGo City Tours

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