Tower of London tours, things to do and tickets

Within the ancient Fortress, the Tower of London, visitors can gaze up at the imposing White Tower and marvel at the priceless Crown Jewels.

Hear bloody tales of the Tower told by the Yeoman Warders; stand where famous heads rolled and discover where prisoners and exotic animals including a polar bear were kept. Tours start every 30 minutes from the Middle Tower and are included in admission.

Visit the Royal Armouries Line of Kings display, the world's longest running museum exhibit, in the iconic White Tower.
Complete your visit on the Tower Wharf overlooking the river Thames, Tower Bridge and Europe's tallest skyscraper, The Shard.

See the best that England’s capital has to offer on a full-day city tour of London! Explore St Paul’s Cathedral with a guide, then make a photo stop at Westminster Abbey. Watch the must-see Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace and have some free time for lunch around the UNESCO-listed Tower of London. Finish up with a sightseeing cruise down the River Thames. If you want to see even more, upgrade to one of two activities: a cream tea at Harrods restaurant or a London Eye flight.

See London on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city, led by a guide. Hear the history of top London attractions like Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, and a guided tour of St Paul’s Cathedral. After the sightseeing tour, watch the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace and tour the Tower of London. As a bonus, this experience also includes a one-way River Thames sightseeing cruise, which can be used on the day or another time. Upgrade to include a Standard London Eye ticket, after the tour.

- See all of London's most iconic sights in one day
- Visit two of London's most iconic landmarks
- Watch a traditional British military ceremony
- Marvel at the scale and splendour of St Paul's Cathedral
- See the priceless Crown Jewels collection at The Tower of London
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Thames
- Finish with spectacular views on the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel

On this evening walking tour, you’ll creep through London’s most haunted Royal Parks and see the city’s most haunted house. You’ll also cruise the Thames to take in the exquisite views and to visit the Tower of London. Learn about London’s dark, secret history with your group.

Please note we ask customers to wear a facemask and adhere to social distancing on the tour. Without a facemask you will not be allowed on the boat.

Discover London’s top sights for one low price with The London Pass®. Choose from a 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7- or 10-day sightseeing credits package, and enjoy access to more than 85 attractions, visiting as many as you like each day. Your London Pass also lets you redeem credits on a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus tour, a Thames River Cruise, London Bike rental, and more.

• Access over 85 things to do in London
• Choose between a 1-,2-,3-,4-, 5-, 6-, 7- or 10-day credits package
• Save your London Pass on your mobile device and browse the included digital guide to help plan your itinerary
• Visit London’s best attractions including Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral or ZSL London Zoo

And best of all, your London Pass is valid for 2 years from purchase date, and only activates when you exchange credits at any included attraction or tour. After that, your pass is valid for the remaining number of days purchased. So you can rest assured should your travel plans need to change!

Experience two views of London's landmarks with this amazing combo ticket Cruise down the River Thames in the London Eye River Cruise and take flight on The London Eye capsule.

The highlights of the 40-minute circular cruise include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, Shakespeare's Globe, Tate Modern and the Millennium Bridge.

Live commentary from specialist guides and audio guides in 9 languages

After your London Eye River Cruise take a 30 minutes flight on the London Eye capsule . Experience two views of London's landmarks.

Note that at the time of booking you will need to choose a timeslot, this is for your River Cruise Experience and this is the first experience you will take part. This cannot be changed.

You can then visit The London Eye up to 90 days after the first visit.

See the best of London’s royal highlights on a 4-hour walking tour. Begin with an early access visit to the infamous Tower of London, where you’ll see the opening ceremony and be dazzled by the Crown Jewels. Then, soak up the sights during a 30-minute Thames River boat ride before taking in the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Horse Guards Parade. End your tour outside the palace, where you’ll learn about Queen Elizabeth II and the history of the British Royal Family.

Unearth London’s gruesome past on this 1-hour ghost bus tour, led by a ghoulishly entertaining guide. See the capital’s sites of murder, execution and torture, and learn about the restless spirits that haunt some of London’s most famous landmarks. From the comfort of a Routemaster — a classic double-decker bus — pass by must-see attractions including St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London, and visit lesser-known spots such as the chilling Cross Bones Graveyard.

Don’t miss out during your trip to London with a day tour filled with top city sights and attractions! Your tour includes a panoramic tour of London, entry to St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London, ride on the London Eye and a viewing of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace! Your expert guide will be there every step of the way to make sure you have a fantastic day out in London.

Highlights of the tour:
Entry to St. Paul’s Cathedral
Panoramic tour of London
See the Changing of the Guard
Entry to Tower of London
Meet the Yeoman Warders
See the famous Crown Jewels
Thames River boat ride
The lastminute.com London Eye Experience
Luxury air–conditioned vehicle

Whether it's your first or fifth time in London, traveling around on a vintage Routemaster bus is the perfect way to get a comprehensive view of the city. This fully guided tour includes a Thames River Cruise, and is the ideal orientation if you're new to London, and return visitors will discover new facts and hear new stories from the professional live commentary aboard the London double-decker bus tour. Pass famous sights such as St Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London.

Red double-decker Routemaster buses are a much-loved London icon, and the only way to tour London.

Experience three of London’s top attractions on this extraordinary 3-hour tour to the Tower of London, the Crown Jewels and to London’s infamous Tower Bridge.

With early morning easy access entrance, you will have the opportunity to be among the first visitors to the world-famous Jewel House to view the spectacular Crown Jewels that have been held in the Tower of London for 600 years. This tour also includes visits to other Tower of London highlights, including the old execution site, the Ravens Den and the White Tower.

Your tour will then continue with a fascinating guided walk the River Thames, to the beautiful 19th century Tower Bridge to explore the inside of London’s defining landmark. From high-level walkways, take in panoramic views & experience the thrill of seeing London life through the incredible Glass Floor Walkway.

Your tour ends here at the Tower Bridge so you can take the time to explore other parts of the Bridge including entrance to the Victorian Engine Rooms.

Experience the quintessential sights of one of the world's most fascinating and dynamic cities on this full-day London walking tour. From Westminster Abbey to the Tower of London and even the River Thames, this London city tour is proof that limited time doesn't have to mean a limited view of the UK capital. Soak up London's key attractions in just one action-packed day, with all the logistics handled for you as you explore in the company of a knowledgeable Blue Badge guide.

See the best of London in an afternoon, with a visit to the Tower of London and a city tour including St Paul's Cathedral. The tour also includes a ticket for a sightseeing cruise from the Tower of London to Westminster Pier, to be used after your tour or another time.

- Visit two of London's most iconic landmarks
- See the priceless Crown Jewels collection
- Uncover the bloody history of the Tower of London
- Marvel at the scale and splendour of St Paul's Cathedral
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Thames

Blast along the River Thames on this 20 minute TOWER RIB BLAST round-trip speedboat cruise from Tower Millennium Pier.
Once suited up, sit back and take in the view as you head along the river past the Tower of London and under Tower Bridge. Then its throttle time!
Feel the FULL throttle of the RIB's (rigid inflatable boat) 740hp twin turbo engines as you roar along the River Thames towards Canary Wharf & back to Tower in the same fashion... It's a 20 minute BLAST! Thrill in the high speeds and intense wave crashing action at full power all the way back to the Tower Pier.
Small-group trips are limited to a maximum of 12 people.

Take a private black taxi tour of London's top attractions and hidden treasures with a professional guide. This family-friendly tour takes you to all the well-known sites in London, including the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abby. Then, explore the unusual sites of Great Britain's capital, like Henry VIII’s cow shed and Winston Churchill’s cigar chair.

Discover London’s top attractions by vintage double-decker bus and Thames River cruise, and enjoy the Harrods cream tea with scones served with a glass of Sparkling wine, too. Admire famous city sights such as Big Ben and the London Eye. After a photo stop at the Tower of London, you’ll cruise along the Thames River to London Eye and transfer to Harrods for a cream tea!

If you want to look at 53 sites in one day, take a tourist bus or an all-day cab ride. They do a nice job of hauling you around.

Now if you want to visit London for real, join this 5-star private tour. Half-day or full-day.

Get the “Best of London”: authentic, knowledgeable, in-depth, and fully customized to your interests.

Our guides are passionate and communicative. Our team cares that you fall in love with London.

Mix & Match as you wish with this bespoke tour.

Tourist highlights – Changing of the Guard, Big Ben, London Bridge etc.

Kids’ London – Platform 9 ¾, Harry Potter, Paddington etc.

The Royals -- Buckingham palace, Harry vs. William, and Camilla and Kate.

The city beat -- Soho, the bowler hat, an atmospheric pub.

We build a route around your interests. We meet at your hotel. Each stop is as quick, or as deep, as you wish.

You will say: “I've seen the highlights. But I've also experienced London”.

All for the same price as a day-long drive through London’s traffic.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music and food on this 3-hour Thames River jazz cruise with 3-course dinner. Cruise on the Thames River with friends or your special someone, and admire sweeping views over top London attractions such as the National Theatre, the Oxo Tower, Shakespeare's Globe, the Tate Modern, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. With live jazz music from the band on board, savor a delicious 3-course dinner of grilled escalope of chicken with dauphinoise potato and ratatouille of vegetables with a White chocolate and rum truffle mousse dessert with raspberry coulis.
Tour includes round-trip travel from Westminster Pier.

Please note, this menu is subject to changes from April 1, 2023.

London is known for more than just fish and chips and the iconic Big Ben — it’s also home to famous ghosts that haunt the city streets. Venture through the spooky side of London on this guided nighttime walking tour, and learn the city’s eerie history as you visit some of its most haunted sites, like the house number 50 Berkeley Square, Green Park and St James's Palace. Hear intriguing ghost stories and legends about famous figures like Michael Faraday, Coco Channel, Henry VIII and more. It’s the perfect night for those who enjoy a good scare!

Explore London's wealth of history in style on a private walking tour of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, with an expert to guide you. You will be inspired as the history of his iconic building revels its secrets from Roman times to the splendour of the Crown Jewels..