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Tower of London

Tower Hill | Tower Hill tube, London EC3N 4AB, England
44 870 756 6060
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Ranked #22 of 819 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 3051 Reviews
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Type: Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Ice skating
Fee: Yes
Owner description: 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,...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This place is loaded with layers of history from William the Conqueror on... Try to take one of the beefeater tours. They are loaded with history and humor, and they will take you to a few places that are not open to the general public. If you want to see the Crown Jewels, go early. The lines get long very... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I had been to the Tower of London on a previous visit to London, and had fond memories. As my wife and I approached from Tower Hill tube station, the view of the outside is pretty spectacular and in-line with its reputation. On the inside, however, things are not so. Some of the area's of the Tower were now, quite... More

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Union City, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I hope eveyone who goes will stop in the Jewelry Museum. It's really eye-opening--all that gold, etc. This is really a wonderful place to visit. I took my in-laws; they had a little difficulty understanding the guide who had a thick accent, but still enjoyed the place. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Best value visit of our trip. Lots to see and enjoy. Thoroughly recommend. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This was one of the best attractions that we visited when we were recently in London for a week. It was part history part entertainment, part on your own exploring and part museum wandering. The Beefeater Tour was very informative and entertaining. We learned a lot about the history and current use of the facility. And the Crown Jewels -... More

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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

plenty to see and a very interesting tour that teaches you much about this piece of english history More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

If you want to learn about the history of U.K. and its Royalties you cannot miss this place. It was one of the highlights of my visit. The jewels kept here were amazing! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

A must see in London, as it includes the White Tower, now pristine and living up to its name, which houses the armoury, the Crown Jewels and lots of towers and tales of bravery, and faith. Most touching to me were the graffiti on the walls dating hundreds of years back - usually proclaiming their faith as many had been... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This really is a slice of history and one of the attractions everyone should visit at least once. The crown jewels, the royal armouries, the changing of the guards, the bloody tower, the ceremony of the keys.. the list goes on and on. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I went to the Tower of London because a friend mentioned that you could not visit London without stopping by the Tower. I did not know much about its history, but I learned a lot through the tour that is included in the fee to get in. I would recommend anyone to visit, even those who do not normally gravitate... More

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