Tower of London VIP guided tour with Ceremony of the Keys
Do this because
- 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
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.
Important to know
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
What’s included
Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
Local guide
What’s not included
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Tips
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Starbucks Coffee, Tower Place West, Tower Place, London, UK
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.
Provider
Walks
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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