Absolutely fantastic attraction. If you are visiting London from abroad or even if you're local it is worth visiting. You can spend all day there just looking around. The armoury was fantastic, but the jewel in the crown was the crown Jewels. Definitely worth a visit.
I believe the price of admission is pretty high considering I m just walking around ruins and some historical facts provided. I loved the experience, could have been more entertaining or just cheaper.
A great historical place to wander around. Plenty to see, weaponary, Crown jewels and Thames sights.
This was completely worth the price of admission! So much interesting history in the fridge! I love the glass part of the top walk of the bridge! It really freaks you out! Definitely a must see while in London!
Great place for royal history. If you are fan of jewels then you must visit this place. It has Crowns from all the Coronation ceremonies. You will see the legendary indian diamond the kohinoor here. Have ample time to explore
Really fun and interesting tour. Take the water taxi. Good views of other areas from the Thames.
Here we got in with the London pass. The two main attractions we went to see where the guards who stand absolutely still with no emotion shown and the crown jewels which you view in the vault
You get to learn about so much History! The Yeoman tours are worth it as they are informative and entertaining. Wear comfortable shoes as there are lots of stairs to climb. If you're into the Macbre you can view areas where prisoners were kept and have carved out messages. Lots of items used for fighting as well (suits of armor, medals, spears, canons). The crown jewels are spectacular.
It's just fantastic. From all wall history is yelling at you. One coming here shoukd consider will spend at least 6 hour to see moreless basic things.
awesome place to visit, especially for history aficionado like me. the yeoman warder who led the tour was funny and good at his job. my only objection was the involuntary "voluntary donation" to repair some cages at the premise. isnt that what the ticket fee is for -- for upkeep and running of the place?? and those entrance tickets were not cheap. the cashier mumbled that we agreed to donate, she wasnt asking for our agreement to donate. that made it involuntary.
Beautiful preservation of history. The crown jewel exhibit is a must see and like no other demonstration of opulence and wealth of the society.
10 Oct 19
our school never mentioned its importance
so not enjoyed as much
rather would have enjoyed watching London stock Exchange.
Main attraction was Kohinoor.
We had debate whether its original one or not.
Cuts and size matter the most why would any Indian would pay and go there and waste 2 and half hrs.
We have better forts, sea forts they are much beautiful at sight.
Keeping a structure in Heart of City or built city round it quiet strange to watch out for.
In India Pune city should have built near Shivneri fort.
Or Maharashtras capital should have been Raigad next to which should have been BSE.
If you can start with the guided tour (it's free!), it's well worth it. The amount of info they provide adds to the experience!
We decided we really shouldn't miss the spectacle of 10,000 torches lighting up the night around the Tower of London to commemorate the end of the First World War and pay tribute to all those who lost their lives. It was a moving sight, and well worth the visit. Entitled "Beyond the Deepening Shadow" this was a fitting way to mark 100 years since the end of that terrible war, truly an Armistice Day we should not forget. It was a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, and although packed with visitors the atmosphere was largely quite respectful - appropriately so, I thought.
So much to see, would recommend not doing the audio of English is first language as it allows you down so much
Let your imagination go wild as to the size and scope of history of this place. Watching the change of the guard and being there to see the jewels.
Amazing day, loved all of it , beefeater talk and tour was funny and informative , will be back soon.
Such a great place if you love history. Get there when they open for less crowds.
Closes strangely early for a central tourist attraction, and there was no real order or control for the tours. We ended up strolling ourselves through the Tower. It was an amazing place to visit, unfortunately it was so hectic.
Lots of activities during winter. It was a nice place to visit during winter, although it was a bit cold in the evening, it was worth the visit.
What a great place to finally visit. We started with a Yeoman Warder giving a superb and very knowledgeable tour with it being clear they love their job and the honour of working at the tower. Everywhere you look you see history be it the structures, displays, or the crown jewels. In the cafe even the waiting staff have a passionate knowledge of the history of the building. Loved it all.
A great experience and dive into the history of the place. The Crown Jewels exhibit is great, but it s the character-actors walking around giving performances makes the place a little extra magical.
Great time, the Yeoman tour really made it for us. If you visit here I can ensure you that taking this tour will make all the difference. Our Yeoman delivered all the fact in an engaging and hilarious manner.
Loved visiting as a kid, and it's just as good as an adult. Learn your history!
Watched the Tower of London documentary series on TV. Decided to have a boxing day trip to London and stay over. Fantastic yeoman of the guard guided us for 45 minutes. Dave the beefeater was superb and knowledgeable about everything and so funny. Only downsize were the crowds of people but what was I thinking it would be like the day after boxing day!! Still didn't miss much but got too cold to stand in the queue for jewels. Perhaps next time
One of the top five London sites for sure. Allocate at least 2-3 hours, more if you can. Enjoy one of the reenactments - they're generally very entertaining and even educational!
Gorgeous architecture on the inside & outside. Very interesting piece of history. The tour is very informative & educational. A must visit!
Made the mistake of going during half term and therefore hit big queues to see the crown jewels. Tbh a little disappointed with the display. Yeoman were excellent and well worth listening to. Cafe was overpriced but the shop was surprisingly quite reasonably priced. History of the place is fantastic.
An iconic historical location. A must see. Needs almost a day for a thorough tour.
Fantastic evening, attended the Ceremony of the Keys. Our host was brilliant, commanding the attention of all present, very knowledgeable highlighting various different parts of the Tower and important historic events that happened at that particular location. A privilege to visit. Proud to be British and of our fantastic Military, history and Royal family. God save the Queen!
I give it 4 stars because it's a very long and grueling tour to go up and down all the stairs so if you are not in the best shape then probably you want to skip it. However, I think it's a five star attraction for those that can truly explore the entire place. My favorite part was seeing all the jewels and the crowns and the swords.
Amazing historical site. Fish and chips at the small take out was the best I've ever had in my life! Closed the day before,of,and after Christmas day. A must see. Bathrooms are 50p.
Definitely one of the best tourist attractions for lovers of historical buildings but also fans of gruesome history, as you can learn about the many executions that took place there, as well as seeing instruments of torture! The Beefeaters or Yeoman Warders are very knowledgeable, as you would expect, yet also friendly. You can also see the Crown Jewels and of course the ravens!
Very nice and interesting place! Book your ticket in advance online. If you plan to visit more palaces then a subscription/supporter/combined ticket is cheaper. The royal crowns and jewels is the most interesting collection of the tower. Some theatrical acts are also taking place, which revive the atmosphere of the middle ages. The 7 crows are also around as the legend foresees. Various tourist shops inside with nice souvenirs. Of you have time group guides are also arranged by the tower guards, telling you the tower story with unique way!
Great for kids make sure to get the audio guide for children they will love it
Must see in London, you can spend several hours here as there is a lot to see. The guided tours are very informative. But, there is a long line to see the crown jewels.
Lots of history, very interesting exhibits, well work the visit.
Please dont be put off by what seems like a huge ticket price! The amount you get to see and do more than pays for itself. I don't think there's many places where thirty quid can get you a whole days worth of edutainment. The place is alive with history from so many era's, with excellent displays and interactive exhibits.
It's also hilarious and worth the money alone to watch Schoolkids being chased by Ravens for their packed lunches.
It was a perfect experience! Loved every bit of it!
This is a cool spot to see if you re coming to London as a tourist.
It s on the water which is nice and you can walk around the outside for free.
There s also a lot of open space where you can sit and people watch.
One of Hystorical place in London. amd the castle is 1000 years old
Worth a visit the feeling of the place is awesome. The crown jewels and exhibition and are also very informative and pretty to see
Had a brilliant visit, guided by Yeoman Warden Moira. There's easily enough to do here for a family to spend a full day; torture, ravens, the Crown Jewels, the Mint and more armour than you can shake a stick at.
Visited in February and started with a wonderfully entertaining Yeoman tour, would definitely recommend to get a feel for the history of the place.
Who would of thought that you could get such a great atmosphere from a bridge but you did. I will advise that if it's cold and windy as it was when I went, make sure you rap up well as you are particularly susceptible to the elements there.
If you re looking for a in-depth London experience, don t waste your time and money here. The site has rich history but they ve turned it into a freak show of weird reenactments and unconvincing props. It s very cramped during holidays and weekends.
Great day out. The Yeomans do a very interesting tour which is both informative and humorous. The walk around the battle wall is very good but not if you have mobility problems as there's is lots of winding steps up and down the towers. The white tower in the centre of the grounds has lots and lots of stairs both straight and winding, but when we were coming out found a lift around the back for disabled. At peak time the queue for the Crown Jewels is very long but worth standing in to see the Jewels. I think in all you need about 4 hours at least to see everything.
I was absolutely stunned by the Tower of London. I had no idea what to expect before going, but I was totally blown away. The views are breathtaking! I could walk around for hours just for the views along the Thames. I loved how there were many explanations for everything; I felt like I learned so much. The crown jewels were beautiful of course, but my sister and I had to wait about 45 minutes before we could enter (we went the first week of August). Overall, the Tower of London is now one of my favorite places in London and I cannot wait to take my children here one day!
Be prepared for a lot of people. Make sure to wait for the guide. They put a lot of humor in the tour
The tour by the beefeater was funny and informative. Worth it.
Must see if visiting London. Beautiful place with great history. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this.
Nice place to visit with kids. All people working there were really helpful and kind.
An experience that is absolutely worth the price of admission. Detailed history, beautiful architecture, and amazing views.
See the Crown Jewels. Tour the dungeons prisoners were kept in before losing their heads.
Brilliant day out even with a five year old and three year old. We skipped some of the less age appropriate sections but still managed to spend a good 4 hours looking around.
The crown jewels were particularly interesting for the kids but go early as it got busy around lunch time.
Tickets are pricey but they're good value for what you get.
I went early on a Sunday to avoid the crowds. A short walk from the tube through the bank district on a quiet day. The Tower was fascinating. The Crown Jewels fabulous and jaw dropping. A must visit!
This is absolutely a full day tour, there are so many little museums inside to learn the history of this landmark. There are also lines, be prepared to wait for over an hour to see the Crown Jewels. Be sure to get your Yoeman tour starting every half hour.
Fantastic history lesson, l think we had the best Warden he was not only hilarious but very knowledgeable. Loved the tour.
Quite a lot to see. Don't forget to catch a tour with a beefeater. One of the best sight's in London.
I've avoided coming here for years, but decided to bring the kids today. A bit pricey, especially if you agree to the suggested donation portion of the ticket. If you get a London Pass though, it's free. Expect to queue up for most attractions, especially the jewels, but they move fast. It should only take about 30 minutes to make it through the jewel queue.
Amazing place. Lots to do. Interesting. Fun for all the family.
Nice place with great things to see, would definitely try to be the first to enter. I arrived around 12 and the place was to crowded for true enjoyment
Awesome site full of interesting and unique history. Great views of London, and plenty to do. Only problem is the amount of queueing, but that was to be expected during the Summer Holidays.
Fantastic day out , we really enjoyed ourselves, everything is signposted , guides are great , facilities are good well worth a visit .. Really nice to see some of our history in real life. The Remembrance candles were an amazing tribute too
Beautiful Architecture, a must see while in London
Took a boat ride and visited this place. Quitr good area where kids can play. Worth a visit
If you enjoy history, this is definitely a place you need to go. The Yeoman Warders do an excellent job explaining every piece of the tower and go trough the rich history surrounding it. An absolute marvelous experience. If you have an opportunity to attend the Ceremony of the Keys, please do yourself a favor and go. This place has so much to offer.
A great time to visit as almost empty of tourists. White tower, ravens running amok an amusing way and crown jewels.
Too expensive for what's inside, just a main palace with a wall going outside all along. Most of the displays weren't that interesting to me
the most beautiful attraction in london in my opinion. theres a transparent platform when u go up the tower. bridge opens ocasionally for maintenance/crossings. do check schedule.
Got Big Kev in the warden s tour. What a legend. Such a great experience; much more entertaining than anticipated.
Fantastic history and landmark. Can't believe I hadn't been before.
Much better than I thought it would be. Not just a tower, but a whole castle filled with lots of history. Well worth spending a few hours and the guided beefeater tour is very good.
Great Historical visit. Buy the audio guide and enjoy.
Densely packed with history. Great exhibits and friendly staff. Lost my phone and they had it the list and found by end of day. A London must-do.
Very busy with tourist.
Not sign posted very well, and maps / guides not given out free.
We found the Crown Jewels, then queued for ages for the Bloody Tower, only to find it was a quick walk through. You can't get near the beefeater talks.
Having somewhere obvious inside to get maps would be a great help. Don't sure if they are handed out in queue as we were ushered in by staff as a member of our party had a walking stick.
Amazing tour so interesting, entertaining and funny guide. A great day out for me and my partner
Brilliant day walking around didn't realise it was so big would definitely recommend tour has they really know there stuff
Get there early. Plenty to keep you occupied for a few hours. Look for offers on tickets otherwise quite expensive.
Super fun, and a great place to learn lots of history. The crown jewels is something you can miss!
There is lots of history in this place! I really like the set-up, and you can go through quickly and catch the highlights, or take your time and explore more in-depth
A must visit for all visitors to london real history
Love the Yeoman Warder tour. Line for crown jewels may look long but goes quickly. Can spend an entire day in this place!
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