The 6 Best VIP Experiences in London

1.VIP Tower of London & Tower Bridge Early-Access Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 862 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $201Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tower Hill for early entry to the Tower of London, the 700-year-old opening ceremony, and a fast visit to the Crown Jewels. Guides such as Ben, John, and Don are known for lively storytelling. Then walk to Tower Bridge for timed entry, Victorian engines, and Thames views on a self-guided visit.

“Ben, our tour guide was amazing. So much information about the tour. He answered all questions and made it fun.”

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2.VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 849 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Start early at Starbucks near Tower Place, then enter the Tower of London with a guide such as Ben, Warren, John, or Peadar. See the Crown Jewels, White Tower, ravens, battlements, and Tower Green, with a private Beefeater audience for questions and photos. The group can include up to 30 people.

“Our tour guide was lovely and knowledgeable. We enjoyed talking with the Beefeater and seeing the Crown Jewels.”

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3.VIP Early Access: Opening Ceremony Tower of London & Bridge Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $206Top rated

Meet your guide near Tower Hill for an early entry to the Tower of London, a private welcome with a Chief Beefeater, and the historic opening ceremony. See the Crown Jewels before the main crowds, explore the White Tower and Chapel of St. John, then visit Tower Bridge. Guides may include Ben, John, Don, Warren, or Brian.

“What a great experience! Our guide Ben met us early and shared some great info about the Tower of London. Throughout the tour, Ben was helpful, funny, informative and welcoming to all. It was a fabulous experience to see the Tower before the regular visitors entered and hear the history of the ceremony of the keys. It was also incredible to have first access to view the Crown Jewels and see the tower before it was crowded.”

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4.Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151Best value

Spend about three and a half hours walking through Soho with a local English-speaking guide such as Tom, Jordana, Dave, or Lizzie. Taste food from India, Myanmar, Sicily, and Chinatown, enjoy drinks and sweets, and hear stories about music, Mozart, nightlife, and Soho’s changing culture. Groups are capped at 12 and the tour is for ages 18 and above.

“Lizzy was amazing!!!! Fun and very knowledgeable able the Soho culture and history. This tour is an absolute must when you're visiting London.”

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5.VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $164

Start near the Tower of London for a guided morning visit with an opening ceremony, early Crown Jewels access, the Tower Walls, Edward I’s bedroom, the ravens, and the White Tower. Guides such as Kim, Elizabeth, Amber, and Fia have earned praise for vivid storytelling. A flexible one-way Thames cruise ticket is included.

“I feel this is misnamed. We did not get in early to the tower. Our guide was great, but we entered with the masses. She did get us thru the Crown Jewels immediately as she predicted the crowd flow, but there wasn’t any advantage provided that a motivated individual couldn’t achieve on their own”

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6.VIP Tower Opening Ceremony, Crown Jewels & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Start early at the Tower of London for its formal opening ritual and first access to the Crown Jewels. An English-speaking guide then leads you past Tower Green, the Bloody Tower, torture chambers, walls, ravens, and the White Tower. Your ticket also includes a flexible one-way sightseeing boat pass.

“Our tour guide Linda was very knowledgeable and enjoyable!!! The getting in the Crown Jewels early was great!!! The opening cry was perfect and the Yeoman was funny and great!!!!”

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