Tower of London after-hours tour with Beefeater and Keys Ceremony

1 hour and 50 minutes

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.

Guide: English

Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
Local guide

Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Tips

Guide: English

Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
Local guide

Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Tips

Visit the Tower of London at night, hear about the mysteries that surround the tower and witness the Ceremony of the Keys.

Enjoy a VIP guided tour of the Tower of London and access the site after closure.

You'll start your night tour by exploring the exterior grounds accompanied by a Yeoman Warder guide who will tell you about the lions and elephants that once lived in the tower. He will also explain to you why the Crown Jewels are kept here.

You will then stop outside the White Tower, where you'll learn about the history of this castle and its armoury collection. Furthermore, you will continue towards Traitor's Gate and hear the stories of the prisoners who crossed this gate to reach the Execution Block. Finally, you'll witness the Ceremony of the Keys, the oldest military ceremony in the world. This is a ritual that has been performed for over 700 years, during which you'll watch Yeoman Warders in Tudor dresses passing the keys to the Chief Warder.

Please note: 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. While the tour of the grounds of the Tower of London is limited to just your group (20 max), other visitors are able to purchase Ceremony of the Keys tickets and will be admitted to the Tower to witness the ritual.

Explore the Tower of London's outdoor grounds after hours
Get guaranteed access to the legendary Ceremony of the Keys
Meet a real Beefeater guard, who will be your guide
Learn how the royal palace became a notorious prison
Hear tales of some of the castle's most famous ghosts

Meeting point:

Tower of London Shop, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. This tour meets at 5BT, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK. Meet your coordinator at the West Gate entrance, opposite the Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London giftshop. There is a large tree with benches next to where the coordinator will be waiting.

Map

Know in advance:

multiple areas visited during the tour are not wheelchair accessible. If you are a wheelchair user or have mobility issues, please contact the local supplier after booking in order to arrange your tour. You will find their contact details in your voucher.
some sites visited on this tour are subject to occasional closures. You will be informed in case of any change in the itinerary
please send the full name of all participants to the local supplier after booking
the tour operator complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information