Did not have the best of weather for sight-seeing but would definitely recommend doing the Beefeater tour, these guys really know their stuff (they also do Ripper Tours which we will definitely do on our next visit)
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Tower of London
Tower Hill | Tower Hill tube, London EC3N 4AB, England
(City of London)
44 870 756 6060
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Ranked #29 of 900 attractions in London
Type: Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Ice skating
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
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One of London's most famous landmarks, the historic Tower houses the Crown Jewels, the prison cell of Sir Walter Raleigh, known as the Bloody Tower,...
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One of London's most famous landmarks, the historic Tower houses the Crown Jewels, the prison cell of Sir Walter Raleigh, known as the Bloody Tower, and the Chapel of St. John and the Royal Armories.
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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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New Delhi, India
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Though there are lots of castles in and around London this is probably the closest to the City. You must go here to get a feel of the quintessential British castle and also to see the stunning Crown Jewels. Make sure you do this early in the morning to avoid a queue. The guides are great and give the castle's...
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London, England, United Kingdom
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I have to admit I was quite looking forward to this visit, and considering how good some of the museums and historic sites we have been to, I felt quite let down with what we experienced.
First off, the number of people there was ridiculous, and the yeoman tour was with a group of 50 or more people, which made...
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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This is steeped in history and really interesting. There is a guided informative and entertaining tour by the guards who live in the Tower or you can make your own way round. You will also find an indoor and outdoor cafe with lovely fresh produce. Very good value for money. We paid £19.50 by buying tickets on our tour bus...
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Delhi, New York
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The beefeaters who take you on the tour are great, with the British sense of Humour, If doing for first time goo to learn the history with te tour and then do the indiviual buildings!!!
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England
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We visited on a chilly December when bad weather was on the horizon. Thakfully we enjoyed the sights of the tower. You really can feel the history of the people that have walked the hallways before you. Im not a History buff bu thought it was a great way to spend the day. Perhaps we should have given it longer...
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Brisbane, Australia
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I have been wanting to visit the Tower of London for years. favorite part of the visit was the tour guide and his stories and sense of humor, then you get to explore on your own. Only dislike was number of people but at such an iconic location that's to be expected.
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United States
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Terrific attraction for both parents and kids. Excellent Beefeater tour guide is a career soldier who lives at the Tower but clearly missed his calling as an actor. Allow several hours to explore the full site.
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Maputo, Mozambique
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great day out, lots to see and all quire interesting, the ticket purchasing is a nightmare so if possible book online, you can also get a year long pass which also allows entry in other attractions - if you live in london probably worth it.
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Worcester, United Kingdom
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Yeoman Warder tour was interesting and witty. Travelator to view Crown Jewels allows all to see without big queues.
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