Exclusive Beefeater Meet & Greet at the Tower of London
Overview
Step into British history with this exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience at the Tower of London. Unlike other tours, this VIP encounter offers a rare meeting with a Beefeater—one of the Tower’s legendary guardians who live and work within its walls.
Your journey begins outside the fortress, where your host introduces the Tower’s past as a royal palace, prison, and execution site of three English queens. Then, step inside for a private 15-minute welcome talk with a Beefeater, who shares firsthand stories, traditions, and Tower secrets.
The highlight? Your meet-and-greet takes place in a restricted area outside the King’s House, off-limits to the public. Here, you can ask questions, hear untold stories, and take memorable photos with one of London’s most iconic figures.
After your Beefeater encounter, explore the Tower at your own pace. Visit the Crown Jewels, walk through the medieval White Tower, and uncover nearly 1,000 years of history in this unforgettable experience.
What's Included
- Freedom to explore the Tower of London at your own pace
- Meet & Greet with a Beefeater at the Tower of London [approx. 15 mins]
- Access to a restricted area outside the King’s House
- Expert, English-speaking Host
- Opportunity to ask questions and take photos with a Beefeater
- Entrance ticket to the Tower of London & Crown Jewels
- Multilingual audio-guided app for the Tower of London (from January 2027)
- Gratuities
- Guided tour of the Tower of London
Meeting Location
2 Tower Hill
London EC3N 4EE, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
London EC3N 4AB
UK
What To Expect
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Tower of London
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
The Crown Jewels
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
White Tower
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The experience starts outside the Tower of London, where a City Wonders representative will greet you.
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our tours.
- From January 2027, guests can use the multilingual audio-guided app to explore the Tower, available across all options.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Freedom to explore the Tower of London at your own pace.
- Meet & Greet with a Beefeater at the Tower of London [approx. 15 mins].
- Access to a restricted area outside the King’s House.
- Expert, English-speaking Host.
- Opportunity to ask questions and take photos with a Beefeater.
- Entrance ticket to the Tower of London & Crown Jewels.
- Multilingual audio-guided app for the Tower of London (from January 2027).
- Gratuities.
- Guided tour of the Tower of London.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Exclusive Beefeater Meet & Greet at the Tower of London is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Exclusive Beefeater Meet & Greet at the Tower of London will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Freedom to explore the Tower of London at your own pace
- Meet & Greet with a Beefeater at the Tower of London [approx. 15 mins]
- Access to a restricted area outside the King’s House
- Expert, English-speaking Host
- Opportunity to ask questions and take photos with a Beefeater
- Entrance ticket to the Tower of London & Crown Jewels
- Multilingual audio-guided app for the Tower of London (from January 2027)
- Gratuities
- Guided tour of the Tower of London
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The experience starts outside the Tower of London, where a City Wonders representative will greet you.
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our tours.
- From January 2027, guests can use the multilingual audio-guided app to explore the Tower, available across all options.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
