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Tower of London & Crown Jewels
Culture

Tower of London & Crown Jewels

location_on London, England schedule 2.5 hours

Overview

Explore the Tower of London, royal fortress, palace and prison on the Thames, and see the Crown Jewels in the Jewel House. Your ticket covers the Crown Jewels and the White Tower, plus Yeoman Warder tours where running.

Highlights

  • Crown Jewels: More than 100 objects and some 23,000 gemstones, including the Imperial State Crown.
  • White Tower: The Norman stronghold at the heart of the fortress.
  • Yeoman Warders: Guided tours with the Tower’s ceremonial guardians, included where running.
  • Ravens and towers: Spot the resident ravens and walk past the Bloody Tower.

Good to know

  • Time on site: About 2.5 hours for the Crown Jewels, the White Tower and a Yeoman Warder tour.
  • Activity level: Plenty of walking on cobbles, with narrow, steep spiral stairs inside the towers.
  • Pairs well with: The London Eye or the River Thames Cruise.

Facts

History

  • The Tower was founded towards the end of 1066; the White Tower is usually dated to 1078 under William the Conqueror.
  • The Crown Jewels have been on public display since 1669, and in the Jewel House since 1994.
  • The last execution here was of the German spy Josef Jakobs, on 15 August 1941.

Did you know?

  • At least six ravens are kept at all times: legend says the kingdom will fall if they leave.
  • The Queen Mother's crown of 1937, set with the Koh-i-Noor, is the only British crown made of pure platinum.

Tour manager tips

  • Suitcases and large bags are not permitted and there is no left-luggage service.
  • Photography is not allowed in the Jewel House.
  • Ground is cobbled with worn, uneven steps, so wear comfortable shoes.

Included in the price

Included

  • Tower of London entry ticket
  • Access to the Crown Jewels and the White Tower
  • Yeoman Warder tours where running
  • All taxes and booking fees

Not included: Private guide, ghost tours and other separately ticketed experiences, hotel transfers, food and drinks, gratuities, personal expenses.

Please note: Access depends on the ticket type booked and on the attraction being open on the day of your visit.

Meeting point

Tower of London West Gate
St Katharine's and Wapping, London EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom

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Entry fees for museums, monuments and civic sites are set by the authority that runs each one and can change without notice. Figures here are a guide; your final quote confirms them.

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