Tower of London & Crown Jewels: Beefeater Tours Included
The Crown Jewels & Beefeater Tales: What Actually Happens Inside the Tower
You get entry to the Tower of London, access to the Crown Jewels exhibition, and a guided Beefeater tour that departs every half hour from the moat: no separate booking needed. Walk the medieval fortress, see the Line of Kings armor collection in the White Tower, and finish on the wharf overlooking the river. Plan for a full morning or afternoon, bring no large luggage, and know you can't leave and come back the same day.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Tower of London and Crown Jewels
- Enter the Tower of London fortress
- Gaze at the imposing White Tower
- Visit king’s medieval bedchamber
- Marvel at the priceless Crown Jewels
- Join Yeoman Warders tour from moat
- Hear bloody tales of the Tower
- See execution sites and prisoner areas
- Discover exotic animal enclosures
- Visit Royal Armouries Line of Kings exhibit
- End visit at Tower Wharf viewpoint
What’s included
Your ticket includes entry to the Tower of London, access to the Crown Jewels exhibition, and a guided Beefeater tour that departs every 30 minutes from the moat. You'll also have access to the Line of Kings display in the White Tower and can spend time on the Tower Wharf overlooking the Thames and Tower Bridge.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Tower of London day ticket with Crown Jewels access and included Beefeater tours every 30 minutes. White Tower, Line of Kings exhibit, Thames views. No re-entry.
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The experience
The signage at the entrance doesn't quite match where the tours actually gather, and you'll stand there for a moment wondering if you've missed something, but then a member of the admissions team spots you and points toward the moat. That's the first real thing: the Tower of London isn't a single streamlined experience, it's a place you navigate, and the Beefeater tours that come with your ticket start every 30 minutes from there. Once you're in a group, the guide (dressed in the red and gold uniform), walks you through centuries of actual history: where prisoners were held, where heads rolled, the medieval bedchamber of a king, and the White Tower itself, which still dominates the fortress after nearly a thousand years. The Crown Jewels sit behind glass in their own exhibition space, and you move through at your own pace once the tour ends.
The Line of Kings display inside the White Tower is the world's longest-running museum exhibit, which means it's been telling the same story about English royal armor and power for longer than most people have been alive. You'll see the actual suits worn by actual monarchs, and the space has the weight of that kind of continuity, not flashy, just old and real. After you've walked the grounds and looked at everything, the Tower Wharf gives you a place to sit and actually breathe, with views across the Thames to Tower Bridge and The Shard rising up behind it. There's no luggage storage in the tower itself, and large bags aren't allowed, so travel light. Strollers don't work in the White Tower either, which matters if you're bringing small children.
The thing that catches people off-guard is the no re-entry policy, once you leave the tower, you're out for the day. So plan to spend three to four hours inside rather than ducking out for lunch and coming back. Service animals are welcome, and the site is accessible for most fitness levels, though there's a lot of walking and some uneven ground. Public transport gets you there easily enough. The tower sits right on the Thames, and the nearest tube stations are a short walk away.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
Are the Beefeater tours included in the ticket price?
Yes. Tours start every 30 minutes from the Tower moat and are included with admission. You don't book separately. Just find the meeting point when you arrive.
Can I leave the tower and come back later?
No. There is no re-entry once you leave, so plan to spend your full visit in one block.
Where do I meet the Beefeater tour?
Tours depart from the moat. The meeting point is signposted at entry, and staff will help you locate it if needed.
Is there luggage storage?
No luggage facilities are available. Large items of luggage are prohibited, so travel with a small bag or backpack.
Can I bring a stroller into the White Tower?
No. Strollers are not allowed in the White Tower, though you can use them in other parts of the fortress.
How long does a typical visit take?
Most visitors spend three to four hours exploring the Crown Jewels, the White Tower, and the grounds.
Is the tower accessible for people with limited mobility?
The site is suitable for most fitness levels, though there is considerable walking and some uneven ground.
Are service animals allowed?
Yes, service animals are welcome throughout the tower.
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