With our fully guided timed easy access tickets, you’ll see the highlights of the Tower of London by a first-class Blue Badge local London guide. Throughout its history, the Tower of London has been a place of royal refuge, opulence, and tragedy. Its walls have witnessed the rise and fall of kings and queens, serving as a backdrop to some of the most significant events in English history, making it the perfect location for an unforgettable London tour.
Upon entering, the guide will discuss the architectural developments of the Tower from its beginning up to the present day and how it evolved into one of the most famous royal residences in the world. As you explore the Tower of London, the expert local guide will delve into the lives of the kings and queens who resided within these historic walls, beginning with William the Conqueror, who established the White Tower in 1078 as a symbol of Norman power.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Enter the Lower Wakefield Tower to see the terrifying instruments of torture & hear incredible tales
✔ Entry to Tower Armory to view the magnificent tournament armour of Henry VIII and other Kings
✔ Guaranteed Timed Access Tickets to Tower of London and entry to world famous Crown Jewels Exhibition
✔ Visit the Battlements and the famous Raven House home to the most famous birds in London
✔ Entry to White Tower, a magnificent example of Norman architecture at the heart of the Tower
✔ See up-close the Imperial State Crown, The Koh-I-Noor Crown and the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross
✔ See the Church of St Peter ad Vincula and St Johns Chapel
✖ Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude
Departure & Return
Departure:
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MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
MEETING PLACE: Starbucks, 3 Tower Place, West Building, London EC3R 5BT
MEETING POINT: Meet your guide directly outside Starbucks.
Itinerary
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Tower of London
Explore and discover the magnificent at the world famous Tower of London – a former 11th century fortification, prison and execution site. This fully guided visit to one of London’s most iconic landmarks offers the best opportunity to view 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones displayed in a royal setting that is designed to impress. This comprehensive tour of the Tower of London is led by a first-class Blue Badge London guide who will begin outside the tower and introduce guests to the fortress structure, built by William the Conqueror in the 1070s.
● Entry to the 11th century Tower of London
● Entry to Crown Jewels Exhibition
● Entry to White Tower & Armory
● See & take a photo of the famous 15th century Beefeaters officially known as Yeomen Warders
● Visit to famous Raven House of the Tower of London
Duration: 2 hours
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White Tower
Discover how Henry III transformed the fortress into a lavish royal residence. Edward I further fortified the Tower, using it as a strategic base. Richard II's tumultuous reign saw him imprisoned here after being deposed by Henry IV. During the Wars of the Roses, Henry VI was held captive multiple times, meeting a tragic end in the Wakefield Tower. Edward IV reinforced the Tower, ensuring his control over London. We’ll uncover the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, Edward V and his brother Richard, who disappeared while under the guardianship of their uncle, Richard III. Henry VIII’s era marked the Tower’s role as both a royal residence and a grim prison, where his second wife, Anne Boleyn, faced execution. Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days' Queen, was also imprisoned and executed here. Elizabeth I, before becoming one of England’s greatest monarchs, was held in the Tower by her half-sister Mary I. James I, who utilised the Tower mainly for the storage of arms and ammunition.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
• Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
• Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
• Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
