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Tower of London: VIP After Hours Access & Ceremony of the Keys
London, England, United Kingdom
$169.95
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Overview
Experience the Tower of London like never before on this exclusive after-hours tour. As the city quiets and the crowds disappear, you’ll visit the Tower’s outer grounds, guided by a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater), whose insider stories will breathe life into its dark past.
Walk around the towering White Tower, hear the chilling tales of the infamous Traitors' Gate, and imagine the tragic fates of those brought through it. Stand in awe of the Tower Green, once the site of notorious executions, and feel the weight of history as you approach the Chapel Royal of St. Peter ad Vincula, where figures like Anne Boleyn are buried. Explore the secrets of the Bloody Tower and Bell Tower.
Lastly, witness the rare Ceremony of the Keys—a time-honored ritual that has been carried out for over 700 years to lock the Tower's gates. Watch as the Chief Warder, lantern in hand, secures the fortress, a symbolic act that marks the end of the day and preserves this living tradition steeped in royal history.
Walk around the towering White Tower, hear the chilling tales of the infamous Traitors' Gate, and imagine the tragic fates of those brought through it. Stand in awe of the Tower Green, once the site of notorious executions, and feel the weight of history as you approach the Chapel Royal of St. Peter ad Vincula, where figures like Anne Boleyn are buried. Explore the secrets of the Bloody Tower and Bell Tower.
Lastly, witness the rare Ceremony of the Keys—a time-honored ritual that has been carried out for over 700 years to lock the Tower's gates. Watch as the Chief Warder, lantern in hand, secures the fortress, a symbolic act that marks the end of the day and preserves this living tradition steeped in royal history.
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Tower of London: VIP After Hours Access & Ceremony of the Keys
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Marvel at the Traitor's Gate, White Tower, Chapel Royal ad Vincula and more!
- Journey Through History with an English, Speaking Expert
- Exclusive After-Hours Access to the Tower of London
- Witness the Legendary Ceremony of the Keys
- Hear True Insider Stories from your Beefeater Guide
- Gratuities (optional)
- Crown Jewels (not open after-hours)
- Hotel pick up / drop off
Meeting point
Please arrive 10 minutes early. Meet one of our representatives in front of the Tower of London Shop. Look for our friendly staff in red, holding a sign with 'The Tour Guy' on it!
Return details
Your tour with conclude in front of the Tower of London following the ceremony of the keys.
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Tower of LondonAs London’s streets empty out, meet our representative outside the Tower of London—a landmark where shadows grow longer, and the air hangs heavy with centuries of secrets. Here, under the gathering cloak of night, you’ll head inside after opening hours and meet your guide: a Yeoman Warder, better known as a Beefeater, whose insider stories breathe life into the stone walls around you. With the crowds gone and the city hushed, step inside one of London’s most infamous prisons and walk in the footsteps of traitors, royals, and the condemned. This after-hours experience reveals the Tower as you’ve never seen it before—dark, quiet, and alive with whispers of the past.
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Byward TowerThe Byward Tower, one of the iconic gateways to the Tower of London. This 13th-century gateway once housed watchful guards, its iron gate ready to drop and seal the fortress against intruders. Peek into hidden guard rooms and hear how its narrow, twisting staircases gave defenders the upper hand during attacks.
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Traitors' GateStand before the infamous Traitors’ Gate, where the murky waters of the Thames once delivered prisoners to their doom. Imagine the creak of oars and the soft splash of water as boats passed under its stone arch, carrying the accused—Anne Boleyn, Sir Thomas More, and countless others—through this foreboding entryway. The name alone sent shivers down spines; for many, it was the final gateway, marking the end of freedom and the start of their fate.
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White TowerNext, we’ll approach the White Tower, the oldest and most imposing structure within the Tower of London. Built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, this fortress has stood through centuries of history, serving as both a royal residence and a grim prison. From the outside, you can’t help but be captivated by its immense stone walls and towering turrets, each one telling tales of power, intrigue, and the royal bloodshed that unfolded within.
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As you approach Tower Green, you step into one of the most solemn and haunting parts of the Tower of London. This quiet, grass-filled courtyard may look peaceful today, but it was once the site of some of England’s most notorious executions. Here, beneath the shadow of the White Tower, figures like Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, and Lady Jane Grey faced their tragic fates.
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Church of St Peter ad VinculaAs you stand before the Chapel Royal of St. Peter ad Vincula, feel the weight of its grim past settle around you. This chapel, steeped in tragedy, has served as the final resting place for some of history’s most ill-fated figures—still buried here today, their stories forever entwined with the Tower’s dark legacy. The name "ad Vincula," meaning "in chains'', serves as a haunting reminder of the suffering they endured within these cold stone walls—prisoners marked by betrayal, doomed to an untimely end.
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Bloody TowerAs you approach the Bloody Tower, its very name sends a chill through the air. This infamous structure is steeped in bloodshed, mystery, and untold secrets. Once a royal residence, it became forever linked to the tragic disappearances of the young Princes in the Tower, Edward V and his brother Richard, who vanished without a trace in 1483, sparking centuries of speculation.
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The Bell TowerOnce used to announce significant events, the belltower is a must see for those wanting to learn about the history of the tower of London. It was within these cold, stone walls that Thomas More, the renowned statesman and martyr, was imprisoned before his tragic execution, and the tower is believed to have housed other prisoners of note. Many believe the tower’s cold walls still echo the suffering of those who were held within.
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Ceremony of the KeysYour after-hours visit concludes with a century-old tradition—the Ceremony of the Keys, an exclusive experience that few are fortunate enough to witness. For over 700 years, this ritual has been carried out each night to lock the Tower’s gates, a symbolic gesture of safeguarding the crown jewels and the fortress itself. The quiet reverence of the ceremony, with the flickering lanterns and the sound of the keys turning, will leave you with a sense of awe for a tradition that has endured through the centuries.
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Tower of London: VIP After Hours Access & Ceremony of the Keys
London, England, United Kingdom
$169.95
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!