Tower of London: History, Attractions & Visitor Guide

Cherished forever

Landmarks Tower of London UNESCO World Heritage Sites Prehistoric The ancient walls of the Tower of London pack almost a thousand years of history. A fortress, palace, and prison, this UNESCO World Heritage site also gives home to priceless treasures included in the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Medieval architecture, tales of intrigue and execution by the famous Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters), and those ancient ceremonies which have been without change for centuries are open for curiosity by its consumers. It is the kind of place that takes you on an unparalleled journey through British history from the Princes in the Tower to Thomas Becket, from Henry VIII's executions of three queens to the beheading of his daughter. It's fair to say that over the better part of 600 years, the Tower of London has been home to a menagerie of exotic animals, some of them still living, going back to King Louis IX of France, who gave the Tower an elephant in 1255. A tradition of monarchs giving exotic animals as diplomatic gifts began here, which made it the first royal zoo in London.

• Name: Tower of London

Name: Tower of London

• Location: North bank of River Thames, England, London

Location: North bank of River Thames, England, London

• Construction Started: 1066 (White Tower)

Construction Started: 1066 (White Tower)

• UNESCO Status: Yes (1988)

UNESCO Status: Yes (1988)

• Total Area: 12 acres (4.9 hectares)

Total Area: 12 acres (4.9 hectares)

• Height of White Tower: 90 feet (27.4m)

Height of White Tower: 90 feet (27.4m)

• Annual Visitors: Approximately 3 million

Annual Visitors: Approximately 3 million

• Current Role: As a historic stronghold this castle houses the nation's Crown Jewels.

Current Role: As a historic stronghold this castle houses the nation's Crown Jewels.

• The Tower of London was built, as soon as, by William the Conqueror after William the Bastard lost the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

The Tower of London was built, as soon as, by William the Conqueror after William the Bastard lost the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

• The White Tower, the central keep, and a fortress, royal residence were designed by the Bishop of Rochester Gundulf himself.

The White Tower, the central keep, and a fortress, royal residence were designed by the Bishop of Rochester Gundulf himself.

• Beginning in 1078 with Caen stone imported from France, they began to build with this being an assumption of the power and wealth the Normans brought with them.

Beginning in 1078 with Caen stone imported from France, they began to build with this being an assumption of the power and wealth the Normans brought with them.

• The fortress was a site on the Thames to control water traffic and defend London against invasion.

The fortress was a site on the Thames to control water traffic and defend London against invasion.

• During the reign of Henry III (1216–1272), the castle was greatly enlarged enclosing it within a defensive perimeter wall.

During the reign of Henry III (1216–1272), the castle was greatly enlarged enclosing it within a defensive perimeter wall.

• The concentric castling layout, as we see it today, was produced by Edward I (1272-1307) including the moat, and the outer curtain wall.

The concentric castling layout, as we see it today, was produced by Edward I (1272-1307) including the moat, and the outer curtain wall.

• In the 13th century, people began to know it as the Beauchamp Tower where political prisoners were held.

In the 13th century, people began to know it as the Beauchamp Tower where political prisoners were held.

• Draining the moat in 1843 and the White Tower was restored some years later in the Victorian era.

Draining the moat in 1843 and the White Tower was restored some years later in the Victorian era.

• The Waterloo Block of 1845 is Worcester's last major addition and now contains the Crown Jewels.

The Waterloo Block of 1845 is Worcester's last major addition and now contains the Crown Jewels.

• It was a royal residence until the 17th century with coronation processions and royal ceremonies.

It was a royal residence until the 17th century with coronation processions and royal ceremonies.

• From the 12th century until 1952 it functioned as England's most secure prison, housing such luminaries as Sir Walter Raleigh and the Kray twins.

From the 12th century until 1952 it functioned as England's most secure prison, housing such luminaries as Sir Walter Raleigh and the Kray twins.

• It was operated as the Royal Mint from the late 13th century down until 1810 when it had control over England's currency.

It was operated as the Royal Mint from the late 13th century down until 1810 when it had control over England's currency.

• From the 14th century onwards, home to the Crown Jewels seeing off the British monarchy and power.

From the 14th century onwards, home to the Crown Jewels seeing off the British monarchy and power.

• Key historical sites of such events as the unfounded disappearance of the Princes in the Tower (1483), the executions of Anne Boleyn (1536), Catherine Howard (1542,) and Lady Jane Grey (1554)

Key historical sites of such events as the unfounded disappearance of the Princes in the Tower (1483), the executions of Anne Boleyn (1536), Catherine Howard (1542,) and Lady Jane Grey (1554)

• Walls 15 feet thick at the base, the White Tower, 90 feet high (27.4m) with a height of walls of 90 feet (27.4m) is a masterpiece of Norman military architecture.

Walls 15 feet thick at the base, the White Tower, 90 feet high (27.4m) with a height of walls of 90 feet (27.4m) is a masterpiece of Norman military architecture.

• Unique square towers at each corner and an innovative design that makes it far more defensible than the towers at Wilton are features of it.

Unique square towers at each corner and an innovative design that makes it far more defensible than the towers at Wilton are features of it.

• The Chapel of St. John, built on the second floor, represents one of the finest surviving examples of Norman church architecture.

The Chapel of St. John, built on the second floor, represents one of the finest surviving examples of Norman church architecture.

• A concentric castle design (two rings of defensive walls making it one of Europe’s most secure fortresses of medieval Europe)

A concentric castle design (two rings of defensive walls making it one of Europe’s most secure fortresses of medieval Europe)

• The outer ward consists of twenty-one different towers with different architectural characteristics and history.

The outer ward consists of twenty-one different towers with different architectural characteristics and history.

• Built using high-quality Caen limestone imported from Normandy, mixed with local ragstone and Kentish limestone

Built using high-quality Caen limestone imported from Normandy, mixed with local ragstone and Kentish limestone

• The massiveness of the building is supported by a 10m deep chalk and flint foundation, which is an innovative foundation design.

The massiveness of the building is supported by a 10m deep chalk and flint foundation, which is an innovative foundation design.

• Original construction required approximately 45,000 cubic meters of stone.

Original construction required approximately 45,000 cubic meters of stone.

• A strategic placement of arrow loops improved defensive protection.

A strategic placement of arrow loops improved defensive protection.

• To advantage the defenders, Blinclockwise built spiral staircases

To advantage the defenders, Blinclockwise built spiral staircases

• Portcullises and drawbridges held in a sophisticated system

Portcullises and drawbridges held in a sophisticated system

• Originally tide-filled from the Thames, this moat was filled with water using an innovative water management system

Originally tide-filled from the Thames, this moat was filled with water using an innovative water management system

• Century's weathering was repaired with major Victorian restoration (1845-1855) and historical accuracy returned

Century's weathering was repaired with major Victorian restoration (1845-1855) and historical accuracy returned

• 20th-century initiatives strengthened bomb damage from World War II

20th-century initiatives strengthened bomb damage from World War II

• The current conservation program includes:

The current conservation program includes:

• Maintenance of medieval stonework in regular use according to medieval techniques using traditional materials.

Maintenance of medieval stonework in regular use according to medieval techniques using traditional materials.

• Climate monitoring systems to protect ancient masonry

Climate monitoring systems to protect ancient masonry

• Digital scanning to track structural movement at an advanced level

Digital scanning to track structural movement at an advanced level

• Specialist cleaning methods to combat urban pollution

Specialist cleaning methods to combat urban pollution

• Stabilizing the curtain walls

Stabilizing the curtain walls

• Protecting against Thames flooding

Protecting against Thames flooding

• On preserving medieval wall paintings.

On preserving medieval wall paintings.

• Historical integrity is the basis for upgrading visitor facilities.

Historical integrity is the basis for upgrading visitor facilities. The Ceremony of the Keys performed nightly for over 700 years

• Chief Yeoman Warder locks the Tower gates in an elaborate ceremony at exactly 9:53 PM

Chief Yeoman Warder locks the Tower gates in an elaborate ceremony at exactly 9:53 PM

• The ceremony has occurred every night without fail, even during the World Wars

The ceremony has occurred every night without fail, even during the World Wars

• Represents one of the oldest military ceremonies in the world

Represents one of the oldest military ceremonies in the world

• Special feeding rituals are required for the Tower's famous ravens every day.

Special feeding rituals are required for the Tower's famous ravens every day.

• According to legend, \"If the ravens leave the Tower, the kingdom will fall\"

According to legend, \"If the ravens leave the Tower, the kingdom will fall\"

• By royal decree, the Tower must at least have at least six ravens kept.

By royal decree, the Tower must at least have at least six ravens kept.

• A traditional ceremony where passing ships must pay tribute to the Tower

A traditional ceremony where passing ships must pay tribute to the Tower

• Rum barrels are still offered by modern naval vessels.

Rum barrels are still offered by modern naval vessels.

• Ancient initiation ceremony involving taking the oath in front of the Tower's chapel

Ancient initiation ceremony involving taking the oath in front of the Tower's chapel

• New Warders must drink from the ceremonial pewter tankard.

New Warders must drink from the ceremonial pewter tankard.

• It is the power and continuity of the British monarchy.

It is the power and continuity of the British monarchy.

• Standing throughout British history, it is a symbol of royal authority as well as justice.

Standing throughout British history, it is a symbol of royal authority as well as justice.

• The White Tower shows Norman domination and the reformation of England

The White Tower shows Norman domination and the reformation of England

• Supernatural protection and prophecy are what ravens symbolize

Supernatural protection and prophecy are what ravens symbolize

• The divine right of monarchy and British sovereignty, make up the Crown jewels

The divine right of monarchy and British sovereignty, make up the Crown jewels

• The Tower was both a prison (as a symbol of state power and punishment)

The Tower was both a prison (as a symbol of state power and punishment)

• Peace within strength Green spaces within the Tower walls

Peace within strength Green spaces within the Tower walls UNESCO World Heritage Site status was awarded in 1988 for

• Outstanding example of medieval military architecture

Outstanding example of medieval military architecture

• Nearly a millennium in historic significance

Nearly a millennium in historic significance

• Role in European history

Role in European history Grade I listed building status

• Highest level of protection for historic buildings in England

Highest level of protection for historic buildings in England

• Scheduled Ancient Monument designation:

Scheduled Ancient Monument designation:

• The national importance it recognized

The national importance it recognized Part of the Historic Royal Palaces group

• Independent charity caring for unoccupied royal palaces

Independent charity caring for unoccupied royal palaces Royal Palace designation

• An official royal residence maintaining its status

An official royal residence maintaining its status

• Historic England recognition for exceptional historic significance

Historic England recognition for exceptional historic significance

• Address: St. Katharine's & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom

Address: St. Katharine's & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom

• Geographic Coordinates: 51.5081° N, 0.0759° W

Geographic Coordinates: 51.5081° N, 0.0759° W

• Transport Options:

Transport Options:

• Underground: Tower Hill Station, Circle, and District lines

Underground: Tower Hill Station, Circle, and District lines

• DLR: Tower Gateway Station

DLR: Tower Gateway Station

• Bus: Routes 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1

Bus: Routes 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1

• River: Tower Pier for river services

River: Tower Pier for river services

• Entrance: Main entrance via Middle Tower on the west side

Entrance: Main entrance via Middle Tower on the west side Opening Hours

• Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (March-October)

Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (March-October)

• Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (November-February)

Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (November-February)

• Sunday-Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (March-October)

Sunday-Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (March-October)

• Sunday-Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (November-February)

Sunday-Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (November-February) Admission Fees

• Adults: £29.90

Adults: £29.90

• Children (5-15): £14.90

Children (5-15): £14.90

• Under 5: Free

Under 5: Free

• Family saver tickets available

Family saver tickets available

• Historic Royal Palaces membership includes free entry

Historic Royal Palaces membership includes free entry Amenities

• New Armouries Café: Hot meals and refreshments

New Armouries Café: Hot meals and refreshments

• Raven Shop: Souvenirs and gifts

Raven Shop: Souvenirs and gifts

• Ravens Café: Light refreshments

Ravens Café: Light refreshments

• Public toilets in three locations

Public toilets in three locations

• Baby changing facilities

Baby changing facilities

• First aid point

First aid point

• Water refill stations

Water refill stations Wheelchair Access

• Step-free entrance at the Wharf entrance

Step-free entrance at the Wharf entrance

• Lift access to the White Tower

Lift access to the White Tower

• Wheelchair-accessible toilets

Wheelchair-accessible toilets

• Manual wheelchairs available for free loan

Manual wheelchairs available for free loan Assisted Visits

• Free carer tickets are available

Free carer tickets are available

• Audio description tours

Audio description tours

• Large print guides

Large print guides

• Tactile models of the Tower

Tactile models of the Tower Language Support

• Audio guides in 11 languages

Audio guides in 11 languages

• Multiple languages written guides

Multiple languages written guides

• International sign language videos

International sign language videos

• Yeoman Warder tours in English

Yeoman Warder tours in English Best Times to Visit

• You will visit the Crown Jewels without having to queue with other visitors and be able to enter at opening time.

You will visit the Crown Jewels without having to queue with other visitors and be able to enter at opening time.

• Typically on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday it's a bit quieter

Typically on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday it's a bit quieter

• Avoid school holidays if possible

Avoid school holidays if possible

• The last admission is 1 hour before closing

The last admission is 1 hour before closing Photography Tips

• Best exterior shots from Tower Bridge

Best exterior shots from Tower Bridge

• White Tower photos are best in the morning light

White Tower photos are best in the morning light

• Photography allowed except in Crown Jewels house

Photography allowed except in Crown Jewels house

• Tripods require prior permission

Tripods require prior permission Money-Saving Tips

• Online rates are for the best

Online rates are for the best

• In other words, consider membership for various visits

In other words, consider membership for various visits

• 15+ people group rates available

15+ people group rates available

• 2-for-1 offers with rail tickets

2-for-1 offers with rail tickets Visit Planning

• A full visit will allow you 3-4 hours at least.

A full visit will allow you 3-4 hours at least.

• Join the first Yeoman Warder tour of the day

Join the first Yeoman Warder tour of the day

• Book Ceremony of the Keys 12 months in advance

Book Ceremony of the Keys 12 months in advance

• Get the official Tower app with guided tours

Get the official Tower app with guided tours Tower of London Ice Rink in November–January

• There is seasonal ice skating in the Tower's dry moat

There is seasonal ice skating in the Tower's dry moat

• Evening sessions contain illumined walls of a fortress

Evening sessions contain illumined walls of a fortress

• Holiday season special music and light shows

Holiday season special music and light shows Yeoman Warder Ghost Tours

• Supernatural and unexplained phenomenon evening tours

Supernatural and unexplained phenomenon evening tours

• Run exclusively during winter months

Run exclusively during winter months

• Make rarely accessed areas of the fortress included

Make rarely accessed areas of the fortress included

• Tower Twilight Tours

Tower Twilight Tours

• Access to these spaces after-hours

Access to these spaces after-hours

• Traditional gin-tasting experience also includes

Traditional gin-tasting experience also includes

• Historical reenactments of Tower famous events

Historical reenactments of Tower famous events Royal Gun Salutes

• Bazookas to fire when calling for royal occasions

Bazookas to fire when calling for royal occasions

• Takes place in Tower Wharf

Takes place in Tower Wharf

• Features historical artillery pieces

Features historical artillery pieces The American Raven Tale A US tourist spent three hours photographing Poppy the Raven in 2023. He had brought the raven with him on his visit, and it entered with him into hidden corners. Later Poppy was famous among staff for \"adopting\" one visitor each day. The Wedding Ring Story In 1978, a visitor dropped her wedding ring in the moat. During moat cleaning in 1980, workers found and returned the ring. Now annually, the family comes to visit on the anniversary of the ring's return. The Queen's Keys During WWII, a bomb exploded near the Chief Yeoman Warder during the Ceremony of the Keys. After knocking him down he stood up and dusted himself off and proceeded with the ceremony. The ceremony has never been canceled or altered in over 700 years. Salt Tower Graffiti

• The 16th and 17th-century carvings made by prisoners

The 16th and 17th-century carvings made by prisoners

• Include large coats of arms and poetry

Include large coats of arms and poetry

• Traces of original pigments are still upon some carvings

Traces of original pigments are still upon some carvings Medieval Palace Toilet

• One of the best-preserved medieval toilets (except for the trap door) in Europe.

One of the best-preserved medieval toilets (except for the trap door) in Europe.

• Features the original 13th-century plumbing system

Features the original 13th-century plumbing system

• A forgotten part of the Medieval Palace

A forgotten part of the Medieval Palace Royal Menagerie Site

• Often overlooked area near the Lion Tower

Often overlooked area near the Lion Tower

• Contains archaeological remains of animal dens

Contains archaeological remains of animal dens

• There are plaques to indicate where exotic animals once lived

There are plaques to indicate where exotic animals once lived Queen's House Garden

• Private gardens rarely opened to the public

Private gardens rarely opened to the public

• Contains herbs used in Tudor medicine

Contains herbs used in Tudor medicine

• Features original 16th-century wellhead

Features original 16th-century wellhead Chapel Royal Bell

• Original Tudor bell in Bell Tower

Original Tudor bell in Bell Tower

• Still rung for special occasions

Still rung for special occasions

• Bears marks from attempted theft in 1the 700s

Bears marks from attempted theft in 1the 700s

• At one point the Tower's polar bear would swim in the Thames on a long chain to catch fish! It was a gift from the King of Norway in 1252

At one point the Tower's polar bear would swim in the Thames on a long chain to catch fish! It was a gift from the King of Norway in 1252

• The Tower has one working portcullis, weighing 3,528 pounds (1,600 kg), and it's still lowered every night.

The Tower has one working portcullis, weighing 3,528 pounds (1,600 kg), and it's still lowered every night.

• During WWII, a Nazi pilot crash-landed near the Tower, the first enemy aircraft to land in London since 1066

During WWII, a Nazi pilot crash-landed near the Tower, the first enemy aircraft to land in London since 1066

• The cat of the Tower calls itself Mouser and is paid £50 a year for catching rats.

The cat of the Tower calls itself Mouser and is paid £50 a year for catching rats.

• Each Tower raven has one wing clipped so they can't fly away - but they still get \"time off\" in special cages.

Each Tower raven has one wing clipped so they can't fly away - but they still get \"time off\" in special cages.

• The Crown Jewels were secreted underground in a biscuit tin during WWII

The Crown Jewels were secreted underground in a biscuit tin during WWII

• A medieval law still requires that any whale caught in the Thames must be offered to the Tower's Constable.

A medieval law still requires that any whale caught in the Thames must be offered to the Tower's Constable.

• England’s first zoo had a lion that lived to 32 years, a much older lion in the 13th century.

England’s first zoo had a lion that lived to 32 years, a much older lion in the 13th century. Historical Royalty

• As a four-year-old prince, King Charles III performed his first official duty here.

As a four-year-old prince, King Charles III performed his first official duty here.

• Queen Victoria made the last royal visit to inspect prisoners in 1836

Queen Victoria made the last royal visit to inspect prisoners in 1836

• In 1698 Peter the Great of Russia came and was particularly interested in torture devices

In 1698 Peter the Great of Russia came and was particularly interested in torture devices Modern Celebrities

• Tom Cruise filmed scenes for \"Mission: Impossible - Fallout\" at the Tower

Tom Cruise filmed scenes for \"Mission: Impossible - Fallout\" at the Tower

• Lady Gaga visited in 2009 and reportedly had a long conversation with a Yeoman Warder about ghosts

Lady Gaga visited in 2009 and reportedly had a long conversation with a Yeoman Warder about ghosts

• Sir David Attenborough filmed several nature documentaries about the Tower Ravens

Sir David Attenborough filmed several nature documentaries about the Tower Ravens Notable Historical Figures

• It's one of those places that Samuel Pepy visited multiple times and describes in his famous diary

It's one of those places that Samuel Pepy visited multiple times and describes in his famous diary

• Constable was the Duke of Wellington who subsequently implemented many reforms

Constable was the Duke of Wellington who subsequently implemented many reforms

• Gandhi visited in 1931 during his trip to London for the Round Table Conference

Gandhi visited in 1931 during his trip to London for the Round Table Conference Film Appearances

• Scenes at the Tower appeared in 'Johnny English' (2003)

Scenes at the Tower appeared in 'Johnny English' (2003)

• For several key scenes, the Tower was used in the 2009 film, \"Sherlock Holmes.\"

For several key scenes, the Tower was used in the 2009 film, \"Sherlock Holmes.\"

• The architecture of the Tower was partly used for inspiration when writing 'The Dark Tower' (2017)

The architecture of the Tower was partly used for inspiration when writing 'The Dark Tower' (2017) Literary References

• Denotes features in the Shakespearean plays, 'Richard III' and 'Henry VI'.

Denotes features in the Shakespearean plays, 'Richard III' and 'Henry VI'.

• The Wolf Hall book sequence forms the heart of Hilary Mantel's work

The Wolf Hall book sequence forms the heart of Hilary Mantel's work

• Came out in Neil Gaiman's \"Neverwhere\"

Came out in Neil Gaiman's \"Neverwhere\" Television Shows

• The Tower has appeared numerous times in “Doctor Who”

The Tower has appeared numerous times in “Doctor Who”

• \"In \"The Crown\" the production team faithfully brought past events from the Tower to life.

\"In \"The Crown\" the production team faithfully brought past events from the Tower to life.

• There were Tower stories in several 'Horrible Histories' segments.

There were Tower stories in several 'Horrible Histories' segments. Video Games

• Shown in \"Assassin's Creed Syndicate\"

Shown in \"Assassin's Creed Syndicate\"

• Featured in \"London: The Game\"

Featured in \"London: The Game\"

• Key location in \"The Order: 1886\"

Key location in \"The Order: 1886\" Art and Music

• From the famous watercolors of Turner

From the famous watercolors of Turner

• Appearing on the Pink Floyd \"The Final Cut\" album cover

Appearing on the Pink Floyd \"The Final Cut\" album cover

• The subject of numerous Victorian Gothic paintings

The subject of numerous Victorian Gothic paintings Environmental Threats

• Rising Thames water levels threatening medieval foundations

Rising Thames water levels threatening medieval foundations

• Air pollution damaging historic stonework

Air pollution damaging historic stonework

• Raining more which accelerated weathering

Raining more which accelerated weathering

• Temperature fluctuations affecting ancient masonry

Temperature fluctuations affecting ancient masonry Visitor Impact

• Over 3 million annual visitors cause structural wear

Over 3 million annual visitors cause structural wear

• Heavy traffic vibrations in the surrounding area create problems for structure stability.

Heavy traffic vibrations in the surrounding area create problems for structure stability.

• Humidity from breath affecting medieval wall paintings

Humidity from breath affecting medieval wall paintings

• Heavy traffic vibrations in the surrounding area create problems for structure stability.

Urban Development

• Modern skyscrapers changing the historic skyline

Modern skyscrapers changing the historic skyline

• Construction vibrations affecting ancient structures

Construction vibrations affecting ancient structures

• Light pollution threatens the practice of original ceremonies.

Light pollution threatens the practice of original ceremonies.

• Development pressure on buffer zone areas

Development pressure on buffer zone areas Wall Walk Restoration Project

• Complete restoration of medieval battlements

Complete restoration of medieval battlements

• We put in place fresh drainage infrastructure.

We put in place fresh drainage infrastructure.

• Repair of historic arrow loops

Repair of historic arrow loops

• Conservation of original stone features

Conservation of original stone features Climate Adaptation Program

• Flood defense improvements

Flood defense improvements

• Environmental monitoring systems are sent

Environmental monitoring systems are sent

• Development of climate-resistant mortar compounds

Development of climate-resistant mortar compounds

• Development of sustainable drainage solutions

Development of sustainable drainage solutions Digital Conservation

• 3D scanning of the entire complex

3D scanning of the entire complex

• Creation of digital archive

Creation of digital archive

• Virtual modeling for maintenance planning

Virtual modeling for maintenance planning

• Remote monitoring systems

Remote monitoring systems Biological Conservation

• Raven breeding program

Raven breeding program

• Historic garden preservation

Historic garden preservation

• Native species protection

Native species protection

• Sustainable pest management

Sustainable pest management Responsible Tourism Practices

• Follow designated pathways

Follow designated pathways

• Keep a safe distance from historic walls

Keep a safe distance from historic walls

• Avoid touching sensitive surfaces

Avoid touching sensitive surfaces

• Report any damage to staff

Report any damage to staff Environmental Support

• Use water refill stations

Use water refill stations

• Properly dispose of waste

Properly dispose of waste

• Take public transport to the Tower

Take public transport to the Tower

• Purchase digital guides instead of printed materials

Purchase digital guides instead of printed materials Community Engagement

• Join the Friends of the Tower program

Join the Friends of the Tower program

• Join conservation workshops to learn more.

Join conservation workshops to learn more.

• Share sustainable visiting tips.

Share sustainable visiting tips.

• Investing in your neighborhood heritage

Investing in your neighborhood heritage Digital Contribution

• Share experiences on official social media

Share experiences on official social media

• Contribute to visitor feedback surveys

Contribute to visitor feedback surveys

• Navigate with the official Tower app

Navigate with the official Tower app

• Support online conservation campaigns

Support online conservation campaigns Within 5 Minutes of Walking Distance

• Tower Bridge: Glass floor walkway is Victoria's engineering marvel

Tower Bridge: Glass floor walkway is Victoria's engineering marvel

• St. Katherine Docks: Anold-time marina houses both dining and shopping places.

St. Katherine Docks: Anold-time marina houses both dining and shopping places.

• Trinity Square Gardens: World War I memorial site

Trinity Square Gardens: World War I memorial site

• All Hallows by the Tower: London's oldest church, survived the Great Fire

All Hallows by the Tower: London's oldest church, survived the Great Fire Within 15 Minutes of Walking Distance

• London Bridge: Noted crossing point with great views

London Bridge: Noted crossing point with great views

• HMS Belfast: WWII Royal Navy cruiser museum

HMS Belfast: WWII Royal Navy cruiser museum

• Borough Market: London's oldest food market

Borough Market: London's oldest food market

• The Monument: Memorial to the Great Fire of London

The Monument: Memorial to the Great Fire of London Within 30 Minutes of Walking Distance

• St. Paul's Cathedral: A historic Christopher Wren masterpiece

St. Paul's Cathedral: A historic Christopher Wren masterpiece

• Bank of England Museum: Financial history exhibits

Bank of England Museum: Financial history exhibits

• Leadenhall Market: Victorian covered market

Leadenhall Market: Victorian covered market

• Sky Garden: Free public garden with panoramic views

Sky Garden: Free public garden with panoramic views Half Day Morning Tour (4 hrs)

• 9:00 AM: Time of arrival

9:00 AM: Time of arrival

• 9:15 AM: Join the first Yeoman Warder tour

9:15 AM: Join the first Yeoman Warder tour

• 10:30 AM: Pay a quick visit to Crown Jewels

10:30 AM: Pay a quick visit to Crown Jewels

• 11:30 AM: Explore White Tower

11:30 AM: Explore White Tower

• 12:30 PM: Lunch at New Armouries Café

12:30 PM: Lunch at New Armouries Café Half-Day Afternoon Tour (4 hrs)

• 2:00 PM: Tower Bridge Experience

2:00 PM: Tower Bridge Experience

• 3:30 PM: Tower of London

3:30 PM: Tower of London

• 4:30 PM: There usually is a shorter queue at the Crown Jewel

4:30 PM: There usually is a shorter queue at the Crown Jewel

• 5:30 PM: Evening photos of Tower exterior

5:30 PM: Evening photos of Tower exterior Full-Day Historic London (8 hrs)

• 9:00 AM: Tower of London opening

9:00 AM: Tower of London opening

• noon: Lunch at St. Katherine Docks

noon: Lunch at St. Katherine Docks

• 1:30 PM: Tower Bridge Experience

1:30 PM: Tower Bridge Experience

• 3:00 PM: HMS Belfast

3:00 PM: HMS Belfast

• 4:30 PM: London Bridge and Borough Market

4:30 PM: London Bridge and Borough Market Weekend Royal London

• Morning: Tower of London

Morning: Tower of London

• Afternoon: Tower Bridge

Afternoon: Tower Bridge

• Evening: River Thames dinner cruise

Evening: River Thames dinner cruise

• Morning: St. Paul's Cathedral

Morning: St. Paul's Cathedral

• Afternoon: Borough Market

Afternoon: Borough Market

• Evening: Sky Garden sunset view

Evening: Sky Garden sunset view Family-Friendly Day

• 10:00 AM: Tower of London Ravens tour

10:00 AM: Tower of London Ravens tour

• 11:30 AM: Crown Jewels

11:30 AM: Crown Jewels

• 1:00 PM: Lunch break

1:00 PM: Lunch break

• 2:30 PM: Tower Bridge glass floor

2:30 PM: Tower Bridge glass floor

• 4:00 PM: HMS Belfast exploration

4:00 PM: HMS Belfast exploration Academic

• \"The Tower of London: A Complete History\" by Geoffrey Parnell

\"The Tower of London: A Complete History\" by Geoffrey Parnell

• \"Architecture of the Tower of London\" by Simon Thurley

\"Architecture of the Tower of London\" by Simon Thurley

• \"Tudor Power and Glory: Henry VIII and the Tower\" by Derek Wilson

\"Tudor Power and Glory: Henry VIII and the Tower\" by Derek Wilson Popular History

• Daniel Diehl presents \"Tales from the Tower\" as a collection of works.

Daniel Diehl presents \"Tales from the Tower\" as a collection of works.

• Alison Weir gives her work the name \"Prisoners of the Tower.

Alison Weir gives her work the name \"Prisoners of the Tower.

• \"Blood Royal: A History of the Tower\" by Robert Hutchinson

\"Blood Royal: A History of the Tower\" by Robert Hutchinson Children's Books

• \"The Tower of London: A Three-Dimensional Expanding Pocket Guide\"

\"The Tower of London: A Three-Dimensional Expanding Pocket Guide\"

• My illustrated children's book goes by the name \"Ravens at the Tower.\"

My illustrated children's book goes by the name \"Ravens at the Tower.\"

• \"Time Explorers: The Tower Through Time\"

\"Time Explorers: The Tower Through Time\" Historical

• \"Inside the Tower of London\" (Channel 5 series)

\"Inside the Tower of London\" (Channel 5 series)

• This BBC documentary is called \"Secrets of the Tower.\"

This BBC documentary is called \"Secrets of the Tower.\"

• \"Time Team Special: Tower of London\"

\"Time Team Special: Tower of London\" Cultural

• The Royal Collection produced a documentary named \"The Crown Jewels.\"

The Royal Collection produced a documentary named \"The Crown Jewels.\"

• \"Ravens: Legends of the Tower\" (Natural History film)

\"Ravens: Legends of the Tower\" (Natural History film)

• Engineering documentary: 'Building the Tower'

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