Tower of London Private Tour Details

Experience the Tower of London in style with a private tour guide and get an understanding of this fascinating World Heritage Site.

With 1000 years of history, the Tower has been a palace, fortress, prison, observatory, and even a zoo! From the incredible Imperial State Crown to the 350-year-old St Edward Crown reserved for coronations, every corner houses a gem.

See below for some of the highlights of this incredible Tower of London tour with a private tour guide.

See the real Crown Jewels - the actual jewels, crowns, swords and sceptres used in royal ceremonies.
See the Beefeaters (Yeoman Warders) who work and live inside the Tower of London
Meet the iconic ravens and hear the legend of how they keep the tower safe!
See the execution site where three Queens of England lost their heads: Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard and Lady Jane Grey.
Enjoy the incredible armour of Henry VIII and Charles I in the Line of Kings at the White Tower.

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Tour Start & End Location

This tour starts and ends at the Tower of London. We will give you a specific, easy-to-find meeting point. Pickup at your hotel/apartment is available for an additional charge (contact us).

Tour Start Time

Flexible to suit your schedule. We recommend meeting just before opening to see the Crown Jewels without a wait.

Price Includes

Official, Licensed London Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Admission Tickets
All applicable taxes and fees

Price Excludes

Transfers to/from the Tower of London
Gratuities

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Pricing

£550 for 1-2 people. Add £55 per extra person.

Please contact us for large groups. Tours in languages other than English have a small surcharge.

VVIP Tower of London Early Entry Exclusive Access Tours

Want exclusive access to the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels with no-one else? Our VVIP option allows out-of-hours access just for you. No waits, no crowds and the whole castle to yourself. From £3250 per group. Options include early entry and after-hours.

Other VIP options include an evening tour with viewing of the Ceremony of the Keys, and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours with a Beefeater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I secure my tour with a deposit?

Yes – you can reserve any of our tours with just a 25% deposit when booking at least two months in advance. You can book through our website or by email. The remaining balance is due one month before your tour, and we’ll send you a reminder by email. Please note: our website accepts Visa and Mastercard only. To pay with Amex, please contact us by email.

Is this tour private?

Yes, all our tours are private to just you and your party. We never mix groups.

Are your tour guides licensed?

Our tours are led by licensed Blue Badge Tourist Guides – the highest guiding qualification in the UK, earned after two years of intensive training. With their expertise and official accreditation, you can be assured of an exceptional touring experience. They are the only guides authorised to give you a tour inside the Tower of London.

Can I customise or extend this private tour?

Yes, there are plenty of options. You can, for example, extend this to a 4-hour tour for an additional £50 and explore the fascinating area around the Tower of London with your guide on foot (this option is selectable at the last stage of the booking process on our website).

You could include the Tower of London as a sight visit on a longer half or full-day private walking tour or private car tour of London. Alternatively, this sight pairs well with our private Borough Market food tasting tour or our Tate Modern private tour.

Finally you can, see London’s most popular sights including the Tower of London in one day in our best of London private tour.

Other combinations are possible too. Contact us to book any custom options.

What's the Cancellation Policy for this tour?

Cancel at least 10 days before your tour’s scheduled start time (London local time) – £100 cancellation fee + admission ticket costs
Cancel between 4 and 10 days before – 50% cancellation fee + admission ticket costs
Cancel within 96 hours (4 days) – 100% cancellation fee.

This policy ensures our guides are paid fairly when bookings are cancelled. Departure times are listed in local London time – if you are unsure, please contact us. We strongly recommend taking out full travel insurance for your trip.

What languages can this tour be done in?

Enjoy this National Gallery private tour daily in English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Chinese Mandarin and Portuguese. Please enquire about other languages.

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