Tower of London: VIP After Hours Access & Ceremony of the Keys Discount Tickets

Overview

The Tower of London has locked its gates every single night for 700 years in the Ceremony of the Keys. Public tickets for this ritual sell out within minutes, making after-hours access one of London's most sought-after experiences, and this tour is your only way in. After the last daytime visitors leave, your small group enters the fortress with a resident Beefeater, one of the few people who actually live within its walls. By lantern light, you walk past Traitors' Gate, the White Tower, and the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, hearing stories drawn from nine centuries of royal power, imprisonment, and intrigue. The evening builds to the Ceremony of the Keys itself. You stand steps from the Chief Yeoman Warder as he challenges the sentry and the bugler plays the Last Post across empty grounds. No crowds, no cameras during the ceremony, just the ritual exactly as it has been observed since the 14th century.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Exterior views of Traitors' Gate, the White Tower, and the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula

Friendly tour host on arrival

Expert, English-speaking Beefeater guide

Ceremony of the Keys experience

Exclusive after-hours access to the Tower of London

Lantern-lit walking tour of the Tower's historic grounds

Exclusion

Crown Jewels (not open after-hours)

Gratuities (optional)

Interior building access

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This tour focuses on the Tower of London's historic grounds and the Ceremony of the Keys. It does not include access to the Crown Jewels or entry inside the buildings.

The tour of the Tower of London grounds is exclusively for your group. However, the Ceremony of the Keys is open to other visitors and groups who have purchased tickets for the event.

Please note photography is not allowed during the Ceremony of the Keys.

This tour involves walking on uneven terrain and historic cobblestone surfaces. It is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us in advance if you have any questions about your mobility.

Photos courtesy of © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust

We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.