ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular tower of london & crown jewels tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
See London’s top sights fast: Changing of the Guard, St. Paul’s, Tower of London, and a Thames cruise, plus Harrods or the London Eye.
“A wonderful tour, and our guide was so sweet and funny. It is a long day though. So be prepared to walk!”
Beat the crowds with early Tower of London access, a Beefeater-led opening ceremony, Crown Jewels time, plus a Thames cruise to Buckingham Palace.
“A phenomenal tour! There was a nice balance of tour time and time touring on your own through the Tower. I appreciated seeing two different areas too - great use of the boat transport. If you get Jeremy as your guide, you won’t be disappointed. His level of knowledge is exceptional. 10/10 recommend!”
Skip the line for Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, then tour royal sights on foot and ride the Thames from Embankment to Tower Bridge.
“It was a great way to visit the city and learn about the history along the way. Katherine was our guide who was wonderful and very informative, she made tour interesting and entertaining.”
Small-group Tower of London tour with a local expert, timed entry, and focus on the Crown Jewels and the Beefeaters’ world.
“This tour was not good for children. There was not enough exploring, and more discussion on the surroundings. We had 11 and 13 year old boys and they wanted to explore the grounds more than stnad around and listen to the tour guide. Great tour, just not for a family.”
VIP early access Tower of London plus opening ceremony, Crown Jewels first look, and a flexible Thames cruise pass, all guided in English.
“It was enjoyable and informative. Guide was excellent. I learnt new facts even though I had read about the tower. We got to beat the crowds too.”
Meet a Yeoman Warder and see the Crown Jewels with early entry to the Tower of London in a small group tour.
“Our tour guide was good and our Beefeater was delightful! She taught us about the beefeaters and the tower and was welcoming and entertaining!”
Private Tower of London tour with a Blue Badge guide. Ravens, Bloody Tower clues, Crown Jewels, White Tower, Tower Bridge views.
“Galina was amazing and way beyond our expectations. Our cruise ship was late, causing her to have to wait for us, which she handled flawlessly. Knowledgable guide. Insightful. Very adept at working our way thru the Tower of London to minimize crowds. Absolutely recommend her for future travellers.”
Half-day guided tour of St Paul’s, Tower of London, and the Crown Jewels, with a one-way Thames cruise to Westminster.
“I enjoyed this tour immensely. I found the tour guide especially knowledgeable and personable. She gave us interesting information while driving to the destinations as well as when we were at the sites. I found the St. Paul Cathedral portion of particular interest. Lastly, just a word about the bus itself. It was clean, comfortable,…”
A 2-hour guided walk from the Tower to St Paul’s, linking medieval London landmarks with WWII and Shakespeare along the Thames.
“If you love history then this is the best tour you can book! We enjoyed walking around London and listening to many stories about historical events and people that marked each spot. Highly recommend!”
Tower of London entry plus 24-hour hop-on hop-off buses and a one-way Thames cruise, complete with audio commentary and WiFi.
“Extremely disappointing! Arrived during the Extinction Rebellion with many routes closed. No notice from Viator about the interruption of services. Had to walk considerable distance to get to a bus. Staff was not helpful in anyway and appeared to be a real effort to answer any questions and certainly did not share the interruption of…”
Crown Jewels start with optional Opening Ceremony, then a Thames cruise and royal highlights walk in a small group for short on-time Londoners.
“Very excellent tour of the Tower of London and Crown Jewels. Our guide was well versed in the details of the tour and provided excellent information on what to see when we took the Crown Jewels tour.”
A private day tour of London highlights with skip-the-line entries at Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London plus expert Blue Badge guidance.
“Lucy was amazing! So well informed and pleasant to chat with. I would highly recommend her and will request her next time we’re in London.”
Timed entry Tower of London with a guided walk to executions and the White Tower, plus Crown Jewels access and close-up regalia viewing.
“Tour Guide was a total no show. Left us hanging with no suggestions on what to do next. No Explanation why!”
Prebooked Tower of London plus Changing of the Guard viewing, Westminster sights, and a Thames cruise from Embankment to Tower Bridge.
“This tour was amazing and our Tour Guide Gavin was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, interesting and fun! We were the only group allowed in for the opening ceremony of the Tower of London which gives you a head start to view the Crown Jewels before the crowd. Throughout the tour Gavin's timing was impeccable and…”
See the Changing of the Guard and Crown Jewels on a 4-hour tour with Tower entry included and guided photo stops.
“Pamela Gawn was a great tour guide! I learned so much about the history and Pamela shared such great stories. She had such a depth of knowledge and provided a warm and engaging experience.”
