Tower of London Opening Ceremony & Royal London
Be the first in line to explore the crown jewels and witness the opening ceremony at the Tower of London. Take part in an adventure that will see you travel from the old City regal city of Westminster.
From £115
Tour Highlights
- Early access to the Tower of London for the Beefeater-led Opening Ceremony
- Discover the Crown Jewels before the crowds arrive.
- Boat ride down the Thames passing St Pauls and South Bank
- Walking tour of Royal Westminster with an expert local guide
Description
You’re invited to the opening ceremony at the Tower of London, to be first in to explore the Crown Jewels, to join us on an adventure from the old City to the regal city of Westminster. Welcome to the Ultimate Royal London experience.
Why join the queue when you can be first into the Tower of London to enjoy the opening ceremony led by a Beefeater and see the Crown Jewels without the crowds?
We’re about to read you the story of London, a tale of two cities where you’ll be exploring from crowns to confessions.
After benefiting from early access and a special ceremony with the Beefeaters, you’ll explore the Tower that has been keeping a watchful eye over the city and the river Thames since its founding in the 11th-century.
Meet your expert English-speaking guide who will give you the lowdowns and highlights of this historic fortress before you go inside to enjoy the Opening Ceremony and discover it on your own.
Rejoin your guide for a relaxing cruise of the River Thames, alighting in the royal city of Westminster to take a walking tour of the iconic landmarks that dot these streets like jewels - Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace. You’ll even have time to get snaps with the snazzily dressed mounted cavalry- all paired with the incredible stories, anecdotes and historical gems shared by your expert guide.
Come saunter with us for this well-paced crash course into London’s royal history that you’ll never forget.
Places You’ll See

Crown Jewels

Meet Beefeaters

Opening Ceremony

Buckingham Palace

Westminster Abbey

Big Ben
- Included
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Early access and entrance to the Tower of London, with Opening Ceremony and Crown Jewels.
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River Thames boat ride
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A guided walking tour of Westminster
- Excluded
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Gratuities
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Guided tour inside the Tower of London
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Food & drink
Meeting point
Important information
- Please arrive fifteen minutes before the start time on your voucher.
- The experience is fully guided apart from inside the Tower of London which you will enjoy on your own after a full introduction by your guide.
- Though the ground is mostly flat, we cover quite a lot of it and there are cobblestones so please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water.
- There is no photography allowed inside Jewel House.
- There is no large luggage allowed into the Tower of London.
FAQ?
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No. The guided walk covers Westminster and Churchill’s wartime London above ground; inside the War Rooms you explore at your own pace with the museum’s audio guide, which is included in your ticket. Your guide will tell you what to look for before you go in.
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ViatorExcellent4.98624 reviews
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leah dillon20 October 2026
Our guide Jeremy was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, we had a great timePosted on Google![]()
Susan Sides19 October 2026
Chris was amazing! Lots of good information was given.Posted on Google![]()
ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ ΚΟΝΤΟΓΕΩΡΓΟΣ19 October 2026
Chris is the best!Posted on Google![]()
Jeff G19 October 2026
Nathan was very good and knowledgeablePosted on Google![]()
Julie Westberry18 October 2026
We had an absolutely wonderful experience on the Changing of the Guard and Sunday Parade tour with Paul! His charming personality, fantastic Cockney accent, and wealth of knowledge made the experience truly memorable!Posted on Viator![]()
Brad_W17 October 2026Verified
Our guide was... Our guide was outstanding! His knowledge and understanding of WWII in Europe was imoressive. He had a way of telling about the history which made it come to life!Posted on Viator![]()
SamL_M17 October 2026Verified
War Room Guide (Richard) was excellent. Told family stories that related to what we were seeing. He knew the facts and history of WW2 and put them in context of today’s world.Posted on Viator![]()
Patrick_L16 October 2026Verified
London in WWII and Churchill War Rooms Tour With Jeremy My experience on the London in WWII and Churchill's War Rooms Tour with Jeremy was an absolute highlight of my trip to London, and cannot recommend it highly enough. From the very beginning, Jeremy brought history to life with a number of great stories, moving beyond simple facts and dates to paint a vivid picture of wartime London. His deep knowledge and professional delivery gave us a profound understanding of the Blitz and the strategic decisions made beneath the city streets, making the visit to the Churchill War Rooms feel deeply personal and immersive. What truly sets this tour apart, however, is Jeremy’s friendly demeanor and his wonderful Scottish sense of humor. He kept our group thoroughly engaged and shared his extensive expertise with a lighthearted wit that made the entire afternoon a lot of fun. If you are looking for an educational yet thoroughly entertaining experience in London, this tour is an absolute must-book.Posted on Google![]()
Carrie Dike15 October 2026
I loved Paul story telling about our world war history before getting us into Churchill War rooms, which were quite overwhelming in so many ways, That I could not absorb what the people working down there had to deal with in those conditions. Despite all the details and listening to the audio still very hard to imaginePosted on Viator![]()
Laura_A15 October 2026Verified
Bien organizado, buen... Bien organizado, buen tamaño, datos interesantes, magníficas vistas de la guardia. Nuestro guía turístico, Darcy, era experto y nos situó en lugares magníficos para ver la guardia.Posted on Viator![]()
Melody_H15 October 2026Verified
Nuestro guía Nathan, muy... Nuestro guía Nathan, muy culto, le puso algo de humor y consiguió que la historia fuera divertida. Sabía dónde teníamos que ponernos y nos llevó allí a tiempo.Posted on Viator![]()
CAROL_M15 October 2026Verified
Magnificent Tour & Tour Guide Coverage of WW II needs to be taken w/ a Good Tour guide & co. Nathan fr Viator is Fantastic ! We learned the most from himPosted on Viator![]()
Cherie_S14 October 2026Verified
Excellent info on wwii Excellent lead in to WWII and Churchill with guided tour ahead of it preparing us for the museum which was great. So much info.Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Carrie13 October 2026Verified
Paul was clear, knowledgeable, funny and helpful! Thoroughly enjoyed the war history and Churchills War RoomsPosted on Getyourguide![]()
GetYourGuide Traveller13 October 2026Verified
Nathan had great stories to tell and Made it a morning to rememberPosted on Viator![]()
Amy_G13 October 2026Verified
Best tour of the trip.... Best tour of the trip. Nathen, our tour guide was knowledgeable and articulate in all he spoke about regarding the history of London during the battle. If you are claustrophobic, you may have trouble in Churchills war room.Posted on Viator![]()
Beth_L13 October 2026Verified
Enjoyed this tour very much We learned a lot on this tour! Our guide Paul was very informative and also very entertaining. Great tour and great guide!!Posted on Google![]()
Summer Nepata-Harris12 October 2026
Absolutely loved the ‘Changing of Guards’ tour with Chris! He was highly knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour, which made the tour lots of fun. Highly recommend!Posted on Google![]()
Justin Litun12 October 2026
Our guide, Chris, was great. Friendly and knowledgeable, and we really enjoyed the tour.Posted on Google![]()
Andreia Luchtenberg12 October 2026
Vale muito a pena o tour!Posted on Google![]()
Betsy Walla12 October 2026
Paul was a great guide! He knew his history of London, was enthusiastic, and had a great Cockney accent.Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Linda12 October 2026Verified
Ella hat alles super interessant erklärt und hat unsere beiden Kinder ganz toll mit eingebunden. Kann man wirklich empfehlen!!!Posted on Viator![]()
Patrick_N12 October 2026Verified
Churchill Great tour. Nathan is a very knowledgeable doscent. Indepth, well.spoken ,l and is very interested in his craft.Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Christiane9 October 2026Verified
Wir haben heute mit Ellen den Wachwechsel auf Deutsch erlebt und sind sehr begeistert . Sie hat uns viele Informationen geliefert und in einer sehr unterhaltsamen Art noch einige Anekdoten erzählt. Sie hat uns super platziert, damit wir den Wachwechsel genau verfolgen konnten, sowohl zu Beginn als auch am Ende des Wechsels. Vielen Dank dafürPosted on Getyourguide![]()
Madeline9 October 2026Verified
Awesome Guide!!Posted on Getyourguide![]()
GetYourGuide Traveller9 October 2026Verified
Outstanding! Jeremy was engaging, Informative and a pure pleasure. We Loved this tourPosted on Getyourguide![]()
GetYourGuide Traveller8 October 2026Verified
A great activity and the guide was very knowledgablePosted on Getyourguide![]()
Frank7 October 2026Verified
Jeremy was absolutely brilliant! His incredible historical details, shared in such a fascinating way, kept us captivated the whole time. Great Scottish sense of humor! Highly recommended.Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Thomas6 October 2026Verified
Die deutsche Tourguidein war sehr gut🫶Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Thomas6 October 2026Verified
Die deutsche Tourguidein war sehr gut🫶Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
OnAir3391523267327 September 2026Verified
Churchill War Rooms and WW 2 memorials I highly recommend this walking tour, which is an easy flat course. I have been to London many times, and this one was truly the highlight of my many trips there. Of course, the war rooms were amazing, but Paul, our tour guide, is what really made the pre-war rooms tour so fantastic. It is unfortunate, the tour guides have to leave when you enter the exhibit, but there are plenty of volunteer guides throughout the exhibit.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
DLK26 September 2026Verified
Great historical walking tour! Richard did an excellent job!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Robert G25 September 2026Verified
Great tour for a first time London couple Great tour and Paul was the perfect tour guide. It was like having a local friend to show us around Westminster pointing everything out and also sharing the history of the sites at the same time. Great tour and highly recommended. Our only issue was that we had a difficult time finding the meeting point bc it was SO crowded around the statue. For someone unfamiliar with London like us ( first time in the city) it would work better to meet at a less busy area. Nevertheless we had a great time with Paul and we got to spend as much time as we needed in the Churchill War Room which is an amazing place. If you are a 1st timer in London like us, we recommend this tour.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Monique_pdx23 September 2026Verified
Outstanding tour The Churchill walking tour was fantastic. Nathan was a super knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. We highly recommend this tour.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Giuliana F22 September 2026Verified
Great experience and tour guide!! This tour was absolutely amazing!! Our tour guide, carolina was so knowledgeable and gave us so much history that we would have missed if we hadn’t booked this tour! The value for the money was great and i thought the duration of the tour was just right. We got to see the best viewing spots for the changing of the guard, and if we had gone on our own we would have went to the palace gates and missed so much!! Highly recommend this tour!!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Deirdre S21 September 2026Verified
WWII walking tour was terrific! Paul was a terrific guide! In addition to being educational, he was enthusiastic and engaging. Very nice experience.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Beth A21 September 2026Verified
Great time had by all! We had an amazing time with Jeremy for our changing of the guard tour. He explained the different steps involved and the significance of the ceremony, ensuring we had a great view of everything and plenty of laughs along the way!!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Karen T21 September 2026Verified
Fun and informative walking tour with knowledgeable and funny guide This tour was outstanding due to our outstanding guide Jeremy.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Emily20 September 2026Verified
Great and Informative Tour This was such a great tour. Our guide Jermey was the perfect combination of informative and entertaining. He was very knowledgeable and had answers to every question. He also got us great viewing spots and narration of what was happening and why really elevated the experience.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Sally K20 September 2026Verified
Engaging Tour of WW II London Paul was our tour guide and was great! He shared lots of interesting facts about WW II and the city of London. The Churchill War Rooms were full of history. Well with a visit. We had a lot of fun and would recommend the tour.Posted on Airbnb![]()
Ruth13 July 2026Verified
Jeremy was a very engaging guide. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone. It was about Churchill and much more.Posted on Airbnb![]()
Rak27 June 2026Verified
Excellent guide and also friendly and efficient communications with the operator. Highly recommend this tour.Posted on Airbnb![]()
Jocelyn5 June 2026Verified
Nathan was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable, well spoken and quite the character. Loved itPosted on Airbnb![]()
宇煊3 January 2026Verified
I like this very much, the guide shared some very moving storiesPosted on Trustindex![]()
Brent Dressen22 May 2025
London in WWII & War Tunnels Tour Great tour and very informative. Jeremy was our guide and was terrific! Great pace for the tour and we were able to cover all the highlights. Would recommend.!Load more
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