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About Tower of London

The ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and ravens strut the grounds. The Tower of London, founded by William the Conquerer in 1066-7, holds some of the most remarkable stories from across the centuries. Despite a grim reputation as a place of torture and death, this powerful and enduring fortress has been enjoyed as a royal palace, served as an armoury and for a number of years even housed a zoo!

Gaze up at the massive White Tower, tiptoe through a kings’ medieval bedchamber and marvel at the priceless Crown Jewels. The famous Yeoman Warders have bloody tales to tell; stand where heads rolled and prisoners wept.

The Tower held many famous prisoners, from the highest levels of society; some in astonishing comfort and others less so… Visit the places of their confinement and read the graffiti left by prisoners from over 500 years ago.

From 26 July 2008 replicas of mighty siege weapons will be positioned in the Moat, you may even be able to help shoot one! Imagine what it was like to attack and defend this powerful fortress, learn the stories of the Tower under attack and of the soldiers who defended it.

Facilities

Opening Times Open all Year. Summer: 1 March - 31 October: Tues - Sat 09.00-18.00 / Sun - Mon 10.00-18.00. Last admission 17.00. Winter: 1 November - 28 February: Tues - Sat 09.00-17.00 / Sun - Mon 10.00-17.00. Last admission 16.00. The Tower is closed 24-26 December (inclusive) and 1 January.

Tower of London Address

Address:
London
London
EC3N 4AB
Telephone: 0844 4827777
Fax: +44 (0)20 7488 4153
Email:
Website: http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/

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Prices for Tower of London

Adult online price: £14.45 (USD23.62)  full price
Adult: £16.50 (USD26.97)  full price
Child (5 -15) online price: £8.08 (USD13.21)  child
Child (5 -15): £9.50 (USD15.53)  child
Family online price: £39.95 (USD65.30)  per ticket
Family (2 adults, 3 children): £46.00 (USD75.19)  per ticket
Senior/Student (with valid id) online price: £12.33 (USD20.15)  concession
Senior/Student (with valid id): £14.00 (USD22.88)  concession

Children under 5 are free.

 

Location Information for Tower of London

Address:
London
London
EC3N 4AB
Telephone: 0844 4827777
Fax: +44 (0)20 7488 4153
Email:
Website: http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/
Public transport: Tower Hill, London Underground
By Road: Signposted from station.

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Allow plenty of time to explore the Tower of London, with a 900 year history, there's plenty to see! Highlights include the dazzling Crown Jewels, the Medieval Palace and, of course, the famous Ravens. Take a free Yeoman Warder tour to discover the dark secrets of the Tower, including tales of pain and passion, treachery and torture. There are loads of activities for families, with special trails packed with quizzes, facts and illustrations.
 

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4.5
Based on 179 reviews
Ranked #9

  Latest 5 reviews of Tower of London

Seriously, A Must See!

When in London, you must not miss this incredible site! Full of history, original architecture, and the Crown Jewels, a visit here can sum up what London once was. Said by some to be one of the most...

When in London, you must not miss this incredible site! Full of history, original architecture, and the Crown Jewels, a visit here can sum up what London once was. Said by some to be one of the most haunted locations in England, visitors can quickly see why ghosts might choose to haunt this venue. You must do the tour with the Yeoman Warders--their stories are rich and their dedication to the Tower obvious. You will learn a great deal and have fun in the process.

This destination is great for all ages, but as the buildings are original and quite old, handicapped accessibility is limited. Allow plenty of time to wander through the many buildings-there is much to see, and you will be enthralled!

No trip to England is complete without a visit here!

 
5.0
26 June 2009
by thewhirledtraveler, Valparaiso, IN
 

Our favorite

After a two-week trip through Ireland and London, we decided this was our favorite place to visit. Seeing the crown jewels and taking the Beefeater tour provide you with a sense of what the monarchy...

After a two-week trip through Ireland and London, we decided this was our favorite place to visit. Seeing the crown jewels and taking the Beefeater tour provide you with a sense of what the monarchy means to Britain (somewhat foreign coming form the US). We learned so much and were highly entertained the whole time. Plan to spend a couple of hours, but it is well worth it.

 
5.0
24 June 2009
by pkpdd488, St. Louis
 

England has history like no other city in the world

If you get the chance go & visit the Tower of London. Make sure you allow at least 2-3 hours for your visit. Pick up a map or a free tour with one of the attractions Beefeaters. Well worth a visit.

If you get the chance go & visit the Tower of London. Make sure you allow at least 2-3 hours for your visit. Pick up a map or a free tour with one of the attractions Beefeaters. Well worth a visit.

 
5.0
18 June 2009
by pinkysalmons, england
 

Never miss this

probably the best castle i've been to. thoroughly enjoyed it, with great views of the tower bridge as well. there was also the king henry viii armour exhibition which was totallhy cool.

probably the best castle i've been to. thoroughly enjoyed it, with great views of the tower bridge as well. there was also the king henry viii armour exhibition which was totallhy cool.

 
5.0
16 June 2009
by Altus84, Kuala Lumpur
 

Do NOT miss this

Tons of fun. Great for kids. Lots of history, and the free guided tours are wonderful. The tours are given by the Beefeaters who live in the tower. This is one of my favorite places to visit.

Tons of fun. Great for kids. Lots of history, and the free guided tours are wonderful. The tours are given by the Beefeaters who live in the tower. This is one of my favorite places to visit.

 
5.0
26 May 2009
by tshissler, Chicago, Illinois
 

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