Tower of London & Crown Jewels Ticket with Beefeater Tour
Medieval fortress, working crown jewels, and 900 years of secrets in one morning
You get timed entry to the Tower of London, admission to the Crown Jewels exhibition, access to the White Tower and Medieval Palace, and a Beefeater-led public tour that explains the fortress's 900-year history. Arrive within your 30-minute window, bring ID, and plan for three to four hours on-site.
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Explore Tower of London and Crown Jewels
- Visit the Tower of London fortress
- Spot the ravens on the grounds
- Learn Tower history from Yeoman Warders
- View the Crown Jewels collection
- Admire the Imperial State Crown
What’s included
- Your ticket includes admission to the Tower of London, entry to the Crown Jewels exhibition with its 23,578 gems and working regalia, access to the White Tower, Medieval Palace, Bloody Tower, Chapel of St.
- Peter and Vincula, and the Battlements, plus participation in public Beefeater-led tours that run throughout the day.
- E-tickets arrive by email one day before your visit and can be shown on your phone.
- Monday and Sunday 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30
- Tuesday to Saturday 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30
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Tower of London admission with Crown Jewels exhibition and Beefeater-led tour. Includes White Tower, Medieval Palace, Bloody Tower. Timed entry, valid ID required.
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The experience
You walk past the gift shops and queuing tourists outside, then step through the gates and suddenly you're standing in front of the White Tower. A 950-year-old stone keep that looks exactly like what it is: a fortress built to intimidate. The contrast hits different when you're actually there. Around you, the Tower of London spreads across 21 acres of grounds that have held everything from royal palaces to torture chambers to, right now, a few ravens that genuinely do not care about your presence. The Yeoman Warders, the Beefeaters, are the ones who know the stories, and they lead the public tours that move through the site in loose groups, stopping at the White Tower, the Medieval Palace, the Bloody Tower, and the Chapel of St. Peter and Vincula. You get admission to all of it with this ticket.
The Crown Jewels sit in a separate exhibition space, and this is where the crowds compress. The collection holds 23,578 gems (the Imperial State Crown alone carries 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 5 rubies), and these are not replicas. They are the actual regalia used by the King in ceremonies like the state opening of parliament. You move through the display at your own pace, but during peak times the queues for entry can run long, which is why your ticket comes with a timed 30-minute window. Arrive within that window and you skip the worst of it. The Line of Kings exhibition, a wooden horse collection that survives from one of the Tower's oldest displays, sits here too, along with Henry VIII's battle armor.
Getting there is straightforward: the Tower Hill station on the Circle or District line drops you five minutes' walk away, or buses 15, 42, 78, 100, and 343 stop near the entrance. Bring a valid passport or photo ID. You'll need to show it at the gate. E-tickets arrive by email the day before, and you can display them on your phone. No printing required. The whole experience typically takes three to four hours depending on how long you linger at each stop and how busy the Crown Jewels queue runs that day.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.
Do I need to book a separate Beefeater tour or is it included?
Public Beefeater tours are included with admission. They run regularly throughout the day. You can join one when you arrive.
What if I'm late to my timed entry slot?
You must arrive within your 30-minute window. Late arrival may result in a no-show, with no refund or rescheduling offered.
Can I skip the Crown Jewels and just see the rest of the Tower?
No. Admission to the Crown Jewels exhibition is included in the ticket. You cannot opt out of that portion.
How long are the queues for the Crown Jewels?
During busy periods, queues can be long. Your timed entry helps, but expect to wait 20–45 minutes depending on the day and time.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. E-tickets arrive by email the day before your visit. You can show them on your smartphone at the gate.
What is the closest public transport?
Tower Hill station (Circle or District line) is a 5-minute walk. Buses 15, 42, 78, 100, and 343 also serve the area, with an 8-minute walk from the stop.
Operated by Royal Smart Tourism. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Tower of London & Crown Jewels Ticket with Beefeater Tour
4h–8h
from £ 37 per person
≈ US$ 48 in your currency
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