Tower of London

About

Discover over 900 years of history, royal stories, and the dazzling Crown Jewels. It's an infamous symbol of royal trage

Why go

• Home to the Crown Jewels and nearly 1,000 years of royal history
• A fortress of imprisonment, execution and royal intrigue
• Experience incredible history and see the Crown Jewels

Must try

• See the Crown Jewels FIRST thing to avoid the 2-hour queue
• Take the free Yeoman Warder tour
• See the puppet animals at Tower of London
• Explore the White Tower
• See the Ceremony of the Keys

Pro tips

• Book tickets online in advance to avoid queues
• Arrive early, ideally at opening, to avoid crowds
• Allow at least 3 hours for the visit
• Go early to beat the Crown Jewels queue
• Book tickets directly through the official website

Good to know

• Tickets for Ceremony of the Keys are free but limited, book early
• You can't film the Ceremony of the Keys
• Don't get too close to the ravens

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Rating

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