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Tower of London: Night-Time Tour and Ceremony of the Keys Experience
4.6
57 Ratings
Greater London
Experience the Tower of London like never before on a night-time tour and witness the historic Ceremony of the Keys. Uncover secrets and tales of this iconic fortress.
Experience the Tower of London like never before on a night-time tour and witness the historic Ceremony of the Keys. Uncover secrets and tales of this iconic fortress.
Duration:
1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tower of London - The Tower of London is an iconic landmark of England and a must-see for any visitor. On this tour, you’ll gain access after the Tower has closed to the public, led by a real Yeoman Warder (“Beefeater”) as your guide. Explore the many exhibits such as Traitor’s Gate and the Bloody Tower, where infamous figures once resided. Finish…
- Tower of London - The Tower of London is an iconic landmark of England and a must-see for any visitor. On this tour, you’ll gain access after the Tower has closed to the public, led by a real Yeoman Warder (“Beefeater”) as your guide. Explore the many exhibits such as Traitor’s Gate and the Bloody Tower, where infamous figures once resided. Finish on an unforgettable note by witnessing the famous Ceremony of the Keys, the formal locking of the Tower that has taken place every single night for over 700 years.
What's Included
- Exclusive out of hours entry to the Tower of London (exterior grounds)
- Small group of 20 guests maximum
- Local English-speaking Yeoman Warder guide
- Guaranteed access to Ceremony of the Keys
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Exclusive out of hours entry to the Tower of London (exterior grounds)
- Small group of 20 guests maximum
- Local English-speaking Yeoman Warder guide
- Guaranteed access to Ceremony of the Keys
- Expertly guided walking tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The Tower of London is renowned for its magnificent architecture, sometimes unbelievable history, and enduring legacy. Experience it in its full glory on an exclusive nighttime tour as you head inside after the gates to the public have closed. As you explore the external grounds in the company of a Beefeater guard as your guide, you’ll uncover age-old…
The Tower of London is renowned for its magnificent architecture, sometimes unbelievable history, and enduring legacy. Experience it in its full glory on an exclusive nighttime tour as you head inside after the gates to the public have closed. As you explore the external grounds in the company of a Beefeater guard as your guide, you’ll uncover age-old secrets and tales of the Tower’s past before witnessing one of London’s most historic acts: the Ceremony of Keys.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Full names of all participants need to be entered when booking for security.
- This tour does not include access to the Crown Jewels or access inside the buildings. This is a tour of the Grounds only and The Ceremony of the Keys.
- Please be advised that other public groups will join you for the Ceremony of the Keys - The private access is the tour with the Yeoman Warden.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Location
Starbucks Coffee
Tower Place
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at 3 Tower Place, London EC3R 5BT. Meet your coordinator for check-in at the West Gate entrance, which is opposite the Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London giftshop.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(57 Ratings)
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Patricia_a
May 8, 2025
Fantastic experience! - Our guide Yeoman Lisa was absolutely stellar! She made the Ceremony of the Keys just a fabulous experience. Recommend 5 stars!!!!
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Kathy_h
May 3, 2025
History lovers definitely need to experience this tour. - Great in detail and history. Also presented individual time for looking at exhibits. Provided awesome overview.
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Dena_b
Apr 13, 2025
This tour is a must. A... - This tour is a must. A great experience. You learn the history of the tower and see the key ceremony. This was a highlight of our trip.
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Michael_w
Apr 2, 2025
Phenomenal one of a kind... - Phenomenal one of a kind experience led by a bonafide Yeoman Warden stationed at the tower. Extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Well worth the time and expense.
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Joshandlani
Mar 30, 2025
Fantastic and informative tour! - Wonderful guide of was incredibly informative and fun! Enjoyed the stories and the history! Recommend to all!!
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Lindabutrym
Jan 25, 2025
A night to remember - It is totally outdoors and at night it was cold, so bundle up. Our Beefeater was extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant. My planned this on my husband’s birthday and he loved it.
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Dana_b
Jan 13, 2025
It was so up close and... - It was so up close and personal. Barry was amazing. He was full of interesting facts with a bonus sense of humor. We learned so much and it was pretty cool to watch and be apart of an historic ceremony.
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Margaret_y
Dec 27, 2024
Amazing Experience - Small group tour at night hitting some key parts of the tower before being placed at a prime spot to watch the ceremony of the keys. Really cool to be in the tower at night!
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Viv
Dec 2, 2024
It was fun. - It was a very interesting and informative tour. Gary was a great tour guide. The ceremony was very cool.
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Stephanie_e
Apr 10, 2025
Disappointed by the actual tour, enjoyed the ceremony of the keys though. - I was disappointed to only walk around the outside of the towers in frigid cold windy weather. I had on a long sleeved shirt under a sweatshirt under a wool peacoat with jeans and sneakers. I came prepared for cold weather but the wind was too much. The Viator tour guide left as soon as we entered the gates. No explanation or info about the outside area before entering the gate, which the beefeater seemed led to think we had already heard. The beefeater was very knowledgeable, but not as charismatic as I’ve heard them to be. The site was very dark, making it difficult to see certain things. We were told about things “over there” but couldn’t really see. For example we were told about an area that has a glass pillow in honor of Ann Bolyn but never got to actually see it. Never got to see inside any buildings which felt like a rip off. If we want to see that we have to come back another time and do another tour. The ceremony of the keys was interesting to watch, however I was so cold at this point I was counting the minuets until I could find a warm place. All the shops were closed so we couldn’t purchase any souvenirs or use any restrooms.
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