Raphael Tours & Events Review (2026): What to Expect & Prices

Is Raphael Tours & Events worth it? Our verdict

For anyone who wants to come away with a clear sense of how the Tower of London’s different buildings served royal and practical purposes, Raphael Tours & Events is a strong choice, as it covers the White Tower’s role as residence, treasury, and prison, and explains how the Wardrobe Tower stored royal garments and the Crown Jewels.

In 1066, William the Conqueror began building the White Tower to establish Norman control over London, and children will stand where history unfolded as they discover the stories and legends at the heart of the Tower. Children will visit the Medieval Palace and see the ravens considered the Guardians of the Tower of London.

A live guide leads this private experience, meeting guests just outside the Learning and Community Groups Meeting Point at the Tower of London.

Choose it if having admission tickets included matters to you.

Its tours pick up about 10 new reviews a month on the sites we track (roughly 100 bookers a month, our own estimate) - 6/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

What is Raphael Tours & Events?

Raphael Tours & Events is a Kid-friendly tour company in London with 55 tours covering the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and the British Museum. At £225.43 per person, Raphael Tours & Events' main tour costs £29.23 more than the closest comparable tour, run by Premium London Tours at £196.20. Its tours pick up about 10 new reviews a month on the sites we track - roughly 100 bookers a month if about 1 in 10 bookers leaves a review (our own estimate, from how many reviews they gained between February and October 2026). That puts the operator at 6/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

Among its other tours are a private tour of the Tower of London. Depending on the tour, its guides speak English, French, Italian and Japanese.

How much do Raphael Tours & Events' tours cost?

Booking Wolf prices for the eight Raphael Tours & Events tours shown here run from £180.20 to £293.29 per person.

The Kid-Friendly Private Tower of London Tour with Blue Badge Guide, the tour this review looks at most closely, costs £225.43 per person, against £250.48 on Viator. Priced per person by group size, the £225.43 is what each of two pays: a single traveller pays £331.74, and a group of four £128.17 each. This tour is sold in three age bands - infants (0-4), children (5-15) and adults (16+) - and the £225.43 is the adult price.

What to expect on its most popular tour

Over 3 hours, the Kid-Friendly Private Tower of London Tour with Blue Badge Guide has guests discovering the Tower of London, learning about its history, passing the Crown Jewels and the White Tower. The tour sets off at the Tower of London and returns there at the end.

During the tour, guests visit significant sites such as the Medieval Palace and hear stories about the Tower's history and its role over the centuries. The guide explains the significance of the ravens as the "Guardians of the Tower of London."

Is Raphael Tours & Events good value?

At £225.43 per person, Raphael Tours & Events' Kid-Friendly Private Tower of London Tour with Blue Badge Guide costs £29.23 more than the closest comparable tour on Booking Wolf, Premium London Tours' Discover London in Style with Your Private Blue Badge Tour Guide (longer, at 3 hours 45 minutes), which is £196.20. The price pays for a walking tour, admission tickets and a kid-friendly guide; food and drinks, public transport tickets, hotel pick up/drop off, and gratuities are not included.

How Raphael Tours & Events compares

The tour offered by Premium London Tours lasts longer at 3 hours 45 minutes compared to Raphael Tours & Events' 3-hour tour. Each tour suits families looking for a personalised experience, with both being private tours perfect for children and adults alike.

Who should skip Raphael Tours & Events?

• Anyone with a heart condition - the operator advises them not to book the tour.
• Travellers with limited mobility - the operator's own note: "Some areas of the Tower are difficult for pushchairs because of the cobbled surfaces. Buggy parks can be found in a few locations".

Before you book: practical information

At the meeting point, the guide holds a sign with the customer's name. The tour ends back at the starting point.

There is no room for prams or pushchairs. Each traveller should have at least a moderate level of fitness; service animals are allowed.

Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing during winter. If arriving by taxi, ask to be dropped off on Petty Wales.

Background & Highlights

In 1066, William the Conqueror initiated the construction of the White Tower, the central keep of the Tower of London, to assert Norman control over London. White Tower: The central keep of the Tower of London, completed in 1100, served as a royal residence, treasury, and prison.

The Tower of London became notorious as a prison in the 16th and 17th centuries, holding high-profile prisoners, including Anne Boleyn and Guy Fawkes. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, recognising its outstanding universal value.

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