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

1.5 h

Evening

20 max

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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

Meeting Point

Total Customer Reviews: 56

Verified Ratings

4.7 /5

based on 56 Devour customer ratings

Rating Summary by Category

Guide

4.8/5

Guest Support

4.7/5

Latest Reviews

Excellent

What a wonderful experience I absolutely recommend this nighttime tour of Tower of London and the exchanging of the keys

Verified · Julie · Oct 22, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years

Excellent

This tour was fantastic! I hesitated at the high cost of it but it was well worth the price. Our Yeoman Warder, Gary, was so personable, knowledgeable and so informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and the Key Ceremony.

Verified · Olga · Oct 06, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years

Great

Great tours best way to tour London

Verified · Daniel · Sep 28, 2024 · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years

Great

Tour was generally fine but not worth the price of admission.

Verified · Tim · Sep 26, 2024 · USA · Male · 35 to 44 years

Excellent

This was a fantastic tour. Led by Yeoman Warder, A.J., we were awed by the venue itself and most impressed by AJ’s skill in conveying a wealth of information in a clear and succinct manner, at times comical, at times deeply moving. Highly recommended!

Verified · Francis · Sep 10, 2024 · USA · Male · 65 to 74 years

Know Before You Book

Is this tour suitable for wheelchairs?

This tour is wheelchair accessible, but you must contact our Guest Experience team ([email protected]) in advance so we can arrange your visit.

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?

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