Tour Details
Photos & Highlights
- Explore the Tower of London with hands-on, interactive activities, and skip-the-line tickets
- Led by a scholar specially trained to work with children
- Tower of London
Tour Description
The Tower of London is one of London's most famous landmarks. Known for its feathered inhabitants, its gruesome executions, and its famous prisoners, the Tower is the site of intriguing stories that inspire and fascinate young visitors. Why do the ravens live in the Tower? Was the Tower really used as a zoo? In this 2.5-hour Tower of London Tour for Kids, led by a specially trained family-friendly historian, we'll provide an engaging way to experience London with kids. Includes hands-on activities.
Sites Visited
- Tower of London
Included
- 2.5 hours with a family-friendly historian
- Skip-the-line tickets into the Tower of London
- Please Note: Our team will pre-purchase timed admission tickets on behalf of your party. However, due to enhanced COVID-19 safety precautions at this venue, there will be a mandatory security line which we must wait in together.
Itinerary Details
We’ll begin our walk by learning a bit about the history of the Tower and the stories surrounding the building of this royal residence. We will talk about the importance of building on the river banks and how many other Royal residences there still are by the banks of the Thames. Can you name one?
Traveling through time, we will meet Queens and Kings, look at the stunning Crown Jewels and learn about famous executions that took place in the Tower. At each stop, our guide, trained in visual thinking strategies, will engage the young adventurers with inquisitive questions and activities while simultaneously putting the Tower into its historical context.
By the end of the tour, all participants will have discovered numerous fascinating characters and stories. Children and adults will come away with a better understanding of British history, and the role of the Tower of London in history and today.
Looking for another family-friendly London tour? Try our British Museum Tour for Kids or our National Gallery Tour for Kids.
Looking for another family-friendly London tour? Try our British Museum Tour for Kids or our National Gallery Tour for Kids.
FAQ
What is a private tour?
Our private tours are limited exclusively to travelers within your party. They are designed to provide a learning experience that is completely tailored to you and your traveling companions. Private tours give you more flexibility with scheduling (you decide when the walk best fits in your trip), the ability to tailor your itinerary (we'll work to match the itinerary to the interests and dynamics of your group), and more personalized time with your guide.
Where do we meet? Where does it end?
The tour meets near the Tower, in an easy-to-find location away from the crowds. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map. The walking tour ends within the Tower grounds.
The tour meets near the Tower, in an easy-to-find location away from the crowds. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map. The walking tour ends within the Tower grounds.
Does this walk "skip the line"?
Yes, we use a reserved entry to bypass the ticket line at the entrance.
Yes, we use a reserved entry to bypass the ticket line at the entrance.
Is the Tower of London wheelchair accessible?
Whilst the Tower welcomes all visitors, this historic building has places with difficult stairs and passageways and wheelchair access is limited. There are also a large number of steps throughout the Tower with cobbles laid in some of the roads. However, the Jewel House and the Crown Jewels are fully accessible to all visitors. Contact us if you have any questions regarding accessibility.
Whilst the Tower welcomes all visitors, this historic building has places with difficult stairs and passageways and wheelchair access is limited. There are also a large number of steps throughout the Tower with cobbles laid in some of the roads. However, the Jewel House and the Crown Jewels are fully accessible to all visitors. Contact us if you have any questions regarding accessibility.
Can we schedule a tour in the afternoon?
We generally recommend morning tours, as crowds can be very bad in the afternoon, especially to see the Crown Jewels. However, we can sometimes make exceptions. Get in touch if you require a different start time.
We generally recommend morning tours, as crowds can be very bad in the afternoon, especially to see the Crown Jewels. However, we can sometimes make exceptions. Get in touch if you require a different start time.
Where You'll Start
Tour Experts
Paul was one of the youngest ever Blue Badge Guides to qualify since the profession of Blue Badge Guiding began. He is a descendant of the Shaw & Hardwick family of architects who worked in London throughout the entire 19th century and his father's family worked on the Thames for over 150 years. He loves to share the history with modern day London as much as possible in all of his tours.
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Simon is an enthusiastic and passionate docent whose aim is to inform, educate and entertain. With a background in professional theatre, he is a firm believer of the importance of good guiding is storytelling while giving a tour.
105 Reviews
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We had a terrific time with Jessica at the Tower of London. Her enthusiasm and knowledge about English history had us entertained and happy the whole morning. Our entire family learned a lot. In fact, we could have used more time with her. There was still more to learn and explore - it would be a great full day tour. We look forward to another tour with Jessica when we return.
Irma
Apr. 11, 2022
We had the MOST INCREDIBLE experience at the Tower of London. We cannot even express how lucky we felt to have Jess as our guide. She tailored the whole experience and hundreds of years of complicated history so our kids could really understand it. Her passion and energy was infectious and our kids (and us) came away with so much knowledge and reverence for the Tower. She is an all star and I would recommend this tour and Jess to anyone wanting a real in-depth tour of the Tower. Absolutely brilliant!
Sage
Apr. 8, 2022
Laura was great with my kids! They loved the tour, but were captivated by Laura's stories. She also brought along extra pictures to help my kids visualize the sorry better. This tour was definitely a highlight for us! Thank you Laura
Carrie
Mar. 9, 2022
