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The Legend of the Titanic exhibition ticket at Dock X
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The Legend of the Titanic exhibition ticket at Dock X

Dive into history with the largest Titanic exhibition in London. Explore artefacts, 360º video mapping, and a virtual reality experience at Dock X.

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London city tour hop-on hop-off bus
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London city tour hop-on hop-off bus

Book your London city hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Hop aboard the double-decker open-top bus and enjoy the best views of the city!

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The London Pass® Plus with Access to 100+ Attractions
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The London Pass® Plus with Access to 100+ Attractions

Visit as many attractions as you like with The London Pass®. From the London Eye to Madame Tussauds, save on 90+ things to do in London.

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Squid Game immersive multiplayer gameplay experience in London
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Squid Game immersive multiplayer gameplay experience in London

Test your skills in an immersive, Squid Game-inspired experience in London. Take on iconic challenges such as Red Light, Green Light, Memory Steps and Marbles.

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Windsor Castle and optional Tower of London tour with entry tickets
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Windsor Castle and optional Tower of London tour with entry tickets

Explore British royal history with a day tour of Windsor Castle, and optional Tower of London visit.

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Tower of London, Thames River Ride & Changing of the Guards
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Tower of London, Thames River Ride & Changing of the Guards

Book this Royal London tour now and skip the general access lines to the Tower of London. Enjoy a cruise up the Thames and a Westminster walking tour.

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Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue ticket in London
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Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue ticket in London

Join the immersive Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue in London. Engage in combat, gather resources, and save villagers.

Duration 45 minutes
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Tower of London and Crown Jewels private guided tour

Join this private guided tour at the royal palace of England's past kings and queens, where you'll learn about the history and traditions of the iconic Tower of London.

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Private London Sightseeing Taxi Tour & Tower of London
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Private London Sightseeing Taxi Tour & Tower of London

Admire London's top sights from the comfort of an iconic black cab with your private driver-guide. Visit the Tower of London with the included tickets.

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Tower of London and Private Audience with Beefeater
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Tower of London and Private Audience with Beefeater

Book your Tower of London private tour with a Beefeater to get early access to the Jewel House and discover one of the country's most iconic landmarks.

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Tower of London, Thames River Ride and Changing of the Guards Tour
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Tower of London, Thames River Ride and Changing of the Guards Tour

Visit the Tower of London and cruise the Thames River. See the Changing of the Guards or take a tour through the vibrant city of Westminster.

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Best of London Walking Tour with Tower of London and Tower Bridge
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Best of London Walking Tour with Tower of London and Tower Bridge

See 30+ London top attractions in one walking tour, and visit the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

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Eye on the Thames river cruise
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The inside story

There are many amazing historical stories and fascinating features of the Tower of London, but one of the most colourful has to be the men you see standing around in the bizarre red costumes. They’re officially named Yeoman Warders, but all of England knows them as ‘Beefeaters’.

Today, these men (and women) offer guided tours and interesting anecdotes about the Tower’s history, but they have a much longer history. Once a royal bodyguard (since 1509), they enjoyed a powerful position and the right to eat as much beef as they wanted from the king's table. Back then, they were known for fighting and drunkenness, and would have killed any unexpected visitor.

The modern Yeoman Warders are not just tour guides, however. Each one of them has served at least 22 years in the armed forces in places such as the Falkland Islands, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. They can answer your questions and are happy to have their photographs taken with you.

Opening hours

1 November-28 February:

  • Tuesday-Saturday: 9.00am-4.30pm
  • Sunday-Monday: 10.00am-4.30pm
  • Last admission is at 4.00pm

1 March-31 October:

  • Tuesday-Saturday: 9.00am-5.30pm
  • Sunday-Monday: 10.00am-5.30pm
  • Last admission is at 5.00pm

About the Tower of London

Only since the Victorian era has the Tower been a tourist attraction. Throughout its earlier history it has been a royal residence, a castle, an armoury, a treasury for the Crown Jewels and a notorious prison.

French King William the Conqueror started construction in the eleventh century using stone from Caen in France. Successive kings added more fortifications, accommodation and even a private zoo with lions. One of the most infamous events of this early history came in 1483 when Richard Duke of Gloucester put his two young sons in the tower ‘for their own protection’. Nobody ever saw them again . . . and Richard suddenly became king. Hmm.

During the Tudor period, the tower became a centre of torture and imprisonment. This was partly due to Henry VIII’s break from the Catholic Church and the large number of people who didn’t agree with it. Famous prisoners included politician Sir Thomas More and Henry’s own wife Anne Boleyn (whose crime was not to have a male child).

In 1605, the tower welcomed Guy Fawkes, an early terrorist who’d tried to blow up Parliament. Nor was he the only traitor. During WWII, spies were also imprisoned and executed here. German Josef Jakobs was the last to be executed in 1941.

Today, there’s a story about the ravens who live at the tower. It’s said that if they ever leave, the Tower and England itself will fall. Be nice to them . . .

Address

The Tower of London, Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4AB

Getting there:

By underground:

  • District or Circle lines to Tower Hill station (then five-minute walk)

By train:

  • The nearest stations are Fenchurch Street or London Bridge (then follow signs)

By bicycle:

  • Find cycle racks on the Wharf opposite the Perkin Reveller restaurant and stands (three) next to the shop at the tower. (Do not attach bicycles to railings.)

By Docklands Light Railway (DLR):

  • Take to Tower Gateway Station (then follow signs)

By bus:

  • Routes 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1 and sightseeing buses

By riverboat:

  • From Charing Cross, Westminster and Greenwich to Tower Pier

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