VIP Tower of London: After Hours Tour with Beefeater & Ceremony of the Keys

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1.5 h

Evening

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Overview

Get an exclusive invite to experience the Tower of London after it closes to the general public.
See the historic Ceremony of Keys, performed nightly for over 700 years, in front of your eyes.
Learn of the original purpose of the Tower of London and how it accidentally became a prison.
Hear stories of how the castle was once a zoo.
Listen to tales about the Tower's gruesome past and what famous (and royal!) ghosts walk the halls.

Tour Itinerary

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Total Customer Reviews: 184

Verified Ratings

4.7 /5

based on 71 Devour customer ratings

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Latest Reviews

Excellent

This was a tour I felt privileged to take part in. The Walks tour guide checked us in at 8:30 pm and immediately handed us over to a Yeoman warder who guided us around the Tower for an hour. It was a small group of 30 in a completely empty Tower so my photographs in the late May fading light are spectacular with not a single person cluttering up the picture. The Yeoman warder explained the ceremony we would witness and then it proceeded in silence with no photos of the ceremony. I had walked around the Tower in the morning on my own to view the Crown Jewels and in exhibits inside the buildings as this evening tour is outside only. The exclusivity made it worth the hefty price tag for me.

Verified · Tessa · Canada · Female · May 28, 2026

Excellent

The small group tour with the Yeoman Warder was excellent (shout out to Emily!) and I'm glad I did it, but I have to admit I'm not sure why it was so expensive. If you're a history lover and like to stay out of huge crowds, I say go for it.

Viator customer · Ann · May 24, 2026

Excellent

Once in a lifetime experience!!!

Verified · Amy · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years · May 21, 2026

Excellent

The atmosphere of Tower of London at night is so different than the day. It is almost magical. Everything about this tour was great. The explanation for the significance of the ceremony, the reverence asked and given by those in attendance and the accounts of historical events all made it a tour that I will remember for a long time.

Verified · Lori · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years · May 20, 2026

Excellent

Yeoman Warder Wayne was outstanding!!! Knowledgeable, funny, charming, and kind. Great experience! Bring a jacket and gloves if visiting in any season but summer.

Viator customer · Annette · May 20, 2026

Know Before You Book

Is this tour suitable for wheelchairs?

The historic pubs on this tour include narrow entrances and stairs. Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs. Please contact our Guest Experience team to discuss alternative tour options at [email protected].

Does this tour include the Crown Jewels?

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.

Is there much walking on this tour?

Yes, this tour does involve walking. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty and comfortable walking shoes are a must!