Exclusive after‑hours Yeomen-led Tour of the Tower of London and Ceremony of the Keys

Description

As the crowds disappear and the ancient gates close, a Yeoman Warder - one of the Tower’s famed “Beefeaters” - will guide you through 1,000 years of intrigue, imprisonment, and royal drama on this external tour. Discover how William the Conqueror built the White Tower, learn about the ‘exotic beasts’ that once roamed the Tower and hear tales of the prisoners who entered through Traitors' Gate.

Your evening culminates in the Ceremony of the Keys, the Tower’s 700-year-old ritual of locking up the fortress for the night. Standing amid the Tower's mighty battlements in the cool night air, you can't help but feel a sense of wonder as you witness an ancient ritual that has remained more or less unchanged since the days of Edward III.

Intimate, atmospheric, and utterly unforgettable, this after-hours tour offers a rare chance to see the Tower at its most magical.

Subject to availability. Contributed by Historic Royal Palaces