Private Tower of London Tour: The Jewels, Before the Lines Form

Most Tower of London tours join the general queue and reach the Crown Jewels well after opening. This one walks straight to the Jewel House the moment the gates open, then continues through the Bloody Tower, the Wall Walk, and the White Tower with a Blue Badge guide who's entirely yours.

Yes. Your guide takes the group directly to the Jewel House as soon as the Tower opens, ahead of the general queue still forming outside.

Not quite. A standard ticket gets you in with everyone else, in the same queue for the Jewel House as every other visitor that day. This tour gets your group into the Jewel House first, right as the Tower opens, with a private guide throughout.

The tour meets at 6075 Niagara River Parkway, in the garden across from the main steps. Look for your guide in a yellow vest holding a yellow Walks sign. The tour ends nearby at Niagara Parkway, 5920 Niagara River Parkway.

To an extent. Your guide covers the Tower's essential highlights, the Crown Jewels, the Bloody Tower, the Wall Walk, and the White Tower's armouries, but because it's a private tour, you can ask to linger wherever interests you most.

Yes, with a little planning. The stops are close together and each one involves sitting rather than standing for long stretches, though some venues have a step or two at the entrance. Let us know your needs when you book, and we'll tell you exactly what to expect at each stop.

This tour works well for families, and the self-guided Palace visit gives kids room to explore at their own pace.

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Expect to cover about a mile on foot, and note that all guests pass through security and possible bag searches before entering the Abbey.

Sites within the Tower are occasionally closed without notice. If that happens on your visit, your guide will adjust the route and let you know what's changed.

Gratuities aren't included in the price, though they're appreciated if your guide made the visit a little easier.