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Early Access Tower of London, Crown Jewels & Thames River Cruise
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
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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.
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This tour is in English.
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This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
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Please note: base on your the option you select your itinerary might change slightly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Skip the line and start your morning inside the Tower of London, a former royal residence, and experience history brought to life. You’ll admire the precious Crown Jewels and then enjoy an hour to explore at your own pace. Next, soak in views of Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, The Shard, and more on a relaxing river cruise down the River Thames. You'll disembark in Westminster, where you'll set off on a walking tour. Learn why each stop earned its spot in England's royal and political history as you pass Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and end with a peaceful stroll through St. James' Park. This walking tour covers London's main sites in under 5 hours.
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Highlights
4 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walk past Buckingham Palace, Big Ben & Westminster Abbey
Cruise on the River Thames with views of Tower Bridge, St Pauls Catherdral & Shakespeare's Globe
Early Access Entry to Tower of London
Crown Jewels Viewing
Explore the Tower viewing Blood Gates, the legendary ravens & the castle walls Ca
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities
Entrance to other monuments
Guided tour of Tower of London
Meeting Points
Departure
Tower of London Shop
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.
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Early Access Tower of London, Crown Jewels & Thames River Cruise
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About
Skip the line and start your morning inside the Tower of London, a former royal residence, and experience history brought to life. You’ll admire the precious Crown Jewels and then enjoy an hour to explore at your own pace. Next, soak in views of Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, The Shard, and more on a relaxing river cruise down the River Thames. You'll disembark in Westminster, where you'll set off on a walking tour. Learn why each stop earned its spot in England's royal and political history as you pass Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and end with a peaceful stroll through St. James' Park. This walking tour covers London's main sites in under 5 hours.
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Highlights
4 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walk past Buckingham Palace, Big Ben & Westminster Abbey
Cruise on the River Thames with views of Tower Bridge, St Pauls Catherdral & Shakespeare's Globe
Early Access Entry to Tower of London
Crown Jewels Viewing
Explore the Tower viewing Blood Gates, the legendary ravens & the castle walls Ca
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities
Entrance to other monuments
Guided tour of Tower of London
Meeting Points
Departure
Tower of London Shop
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.
Return
Horse Guards Parade
Itinerary
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Jewel House
Meet your local tour leader and head into the tower. You'll head straight to the Jewel House, which means you’ll be able to grab a prime spot to view the Crown Jewels. If you want to start your Tower of London tour with a behind-the-scenes look of day-to-day life at the Tower, select the Opening Ceremony option when booking. The Opening Ceremony is a notable military ritual that officially opens the famous historical edifice. After the Opening Ceremony, your tour will continue to the Jewel House.
45 minutes
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Tower of London
You'll have free time to explore the entire complex at your own pace. Your tour leader will share suggestions based on your interests. By the end of your visit, you'll be equipped with the complete story of the Tower and its importance as a symbol of royal, state and historic power.
1 hour
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Bloody Tower
See the sites where famous prisoners were executed, and choose to venture into the Bloody Tower to hear the story of the two princes, which has become a legend in its own right. Various sources say their ghosts are among the specters that have been sighted at the Tower at night. From there, step into the Torture Tower and learn about this horrid practice in British history. Though it has never been officially been permitted in English law, torture was used to extract confessions from prisoners brought to the Tower of London.
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White Tower
White Tower is the heart of the Tower of London, and you’ll have the chance to explore the armory. See armor used by Henry VIII, Charles I, and James II on display.
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Thames River
Reunite with your tour leader and board a sightseeing cruise down the River Thames, you'll see Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Shard—the tallest building in the UK—Shakespeare's Globe Theater and more.
1 hour and 5 minutes
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London Eye
An observation wheel and fixture on the London skyline popularized in movies and TV shows.
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Tower Bridge
A 19th century drawbridge still in use today and one of London's most recognizable landmarks.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
A symbol of resilience, having been rebuilt after the Great Fire and survived WWII bombings. The cathedral also hosted the state funeral for Sir Winston Churchill.
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Westminster Abbey
The river cruise ends in Westminster, where your tour leader will take you on a walking tour of England's royal history. Pause outside Westminster Abbey, where Coronations and royal weddings have been held for centuries.
20 minutes
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Big Ben
Gaze up at the clock tower standing next to the Houses of Parliament and an iconic symbol of the capital city.
10 minutes
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Houses of Parliament
The center of political life in the UK for centuries, with the current building dating back to the 1860s and 1870s.
20 minutes
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Buckingham Palace
Continue past Buckingham Palace to see the official residence of King Charles III and many other British monarchs before him.
20 minutes
13
St. James's Park
Finally, finish with a peaceful stroll through St. James' Park, the oldest Royal Park in London.
