VIP Tower of London: After Hours Tour & Ceremony of the Keys
Duration: 1 hour
Available in English
Overview
Uncover the incredible secrets of the Tower of London during an after-hours tour of the grounds with a Yeoman Warder. Experience its rich stories and history in a way that so few ever do.
Included
Included
Exclusive out-of-hours entry to the Tower of London (exterior grounds)
Included
Guaranteed access to Ceremony of the Keys
Included
Local English-speaking Yeoman Warder guide
Included
Expertly guided walking tour
Included
Small group of 20 guests maximum
Excluded
Excluded
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Excluded
Gratuities
Important information
Operating Hours
Daily at 8:30pm
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Please Note
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
All guests must pass through security.
Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
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.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Please bring a Warm coat or raincoat as this is an evening tour outside.
No High, pointed heels allowed due to the cobbled walkways.
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.
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.
Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
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.
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
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.
This tour meets at 3 Tower Place, London EC3R 5BT. Meet your guide at the West Gate of the Tower of London, directly opposite Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London gift shop. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign next to a large tree with benches.
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
All guests must pass through security.
Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
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.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Please bring a Warm coat or raincoat as this is an evening tour outside.
No High, pointed heels allowed due to the cobbled walkways.
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.
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.
Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
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.
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
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.
This tour meets at 3 Tower Place, London EC3R 5BT. Meet your guide at the West Gate of the Tower of London, directly opposite Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London gift shop. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign next to a large tree with benches.
Highlights
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Explore London's famous Tower of London in a whole new way on this exclusive after-hours tour. Discover the castle's intriguing history and uncover its secrets as you listen to your personal Yeoman Warder guide share stories about why it became such an infamous prison.
At nightfall, the Tower of London is transformed as the crowds clear out and silence falls over the building. After the crowds have left for the day, you'll step into a site that's brimming with secrets, where the walls whisper tales of the past—and you'll get to savour it all long after the crowds have left.
Your night tour of the Tower of London is filled with intrigue and mystery. As you step through the gates and explore the exterior grounds, you'll hear tales of lions and elephants that once lived here, find out why the Crown Jewels are kept here, and learn which ill-fated women met their end in this famous fortress. Pause outside White Tower as your guide explains the history behind this iconic castle and its impressive armoury collection. Traitor's Gate will take on a new air of mystery as you hear how its original purpose changed to bring prisoners to the Execution Block. Even your guide will be a living representation of the castle's long history. Yeoman Warders have been part of this story for hundreds of years, and must still reside inside the Tower. There's nobody better to show you around this storied site.
You’ll finish by viewing the Ceremony of Keys, the oldest military ceremony in the world and an event that very few members of the public are lucky enough to witness. With only 50 places available every night, access to the ritual is highly coveted and hard to secure—but your spot will be guaranteed. You'll be enchanted as Yeoman Warders, covered head to toe in Tudor dress, deliver their famous lines and pass the keys to the Chief Warder in a ritual that has been performed every single night for over 700 years.
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.