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School trip with primary aged children. Was a fantastic day out despite the weather. Lots of history here however be careful with a lot of walking around if you are wheelchair bound due to spiral staircases . Prices high and long waiting queues with a lot of groups attending. Visit the White Tower with horses and guards. See the Ravens and holding cells and of course the Crown Jewels and learn of its history. Always VERY busy. A hot drink £4.50. so take your own. Mainly inside but overall, really enjoyed it. Has a gift shop too. No parking. Great for kids but not babies. More...

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Go early, this place gets crowds, but for good reason; it was a great experience. Lots of great information and seeing the crown jewels exhibit was a highlight for everyone. There are benches, bathrooms and small refreshment stands on the courtyard, but you may want to bring some food and water. Plan for a coupe of hours here at least. The hop on hop off boat stops right at the tower. And several bus companies have stops just above the tower (big bus, etc). Hope that info helps you on your visit! More...

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My second visit and loved it just as much as the first time. Really worth a visit if you are in London. We had time to visit only for about 2 and a half hours or so and it was definitely enough to see the most important bits and some extras. Definitely start with the Crown jewels and work your way around it at your own pace afterwards. More...

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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. More...

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This was much better than anticipated; we spent 4 hours with kids, and could have spent 2 more. Go to the website and order tickets, pick them up at the group kiosk, it was very easy and quick. Waited 2 minutes on a Friday morning to enter and waited 20 minutes to see crown jewels. Definitely catch a Beefeater tour (they are free and run every 30 minutes or so). It was very clean and well organized with easy, accessible restrooms. More...

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It's my second visit and this time with my two children (5 & 8 years old). They thoroughly enjoyed it, from the walk on the easterly and westerly walkways with it's glass section crossing where you can see down below, the audio visual screens with historical and engineering facts (English and foreign languages subtitles) and the engine room. It's a fascinating building and we'll worth a visit. I bought our family ticket online in advance and avoided the ticket office queue, meaning fast entry. More...

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What can I say? Probably one one the top historic tourist attractions in the world. Great blend of political and military history dating back 940 years. Gruesome tales of executions and daring escapes. Then there's the crown jewels. Staffed by amazingly knowledgeable and friendly people. A must see if you are visiting London. You can easily spend at least half a day here and only scratch the surface. More...

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Great display of armoury and waiting on line to see the crown jewels is well worth it! The queue usually moves pretty quickly. Good cafe area to get a bit to eat or drink during your visit. The audio guide is certainly worth paying for as it's quite detailed and gives a good route map to plan your visit. More...

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First time visiting the Tower of London and was very impressed. Cost of entry was fair, £23 per adult for full access, discounts are available for families and concessions.

We spent around around 2 hours here and we saw all there was to see, you could spend longer if you stopped and read all the info.

Really enjoyed the crown jewels exhibit, was great to see them up close and in real life.

Would be great for kids as they run interactive sessions to talk through the history of the tower.

All in all a great experience, would recommend! More...

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Great place to visit. Really educational. Lots of different areas to see. Activity fun on for families, children and parents alike. Leave plenty of time for picking up tickets as the queues are long. Best to print of tickets before going. When booking online there was no choice for selecting free carer. But ask at the kiosks and if you have proof of disability and they will charge appropriately or refund you if it is already paid.
It is a bit pricey but it is well worth the money.
Easy to get to using the tube, so no worries about parking. More...

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Wow what a great experience. At first thought £ 29.50 was expensive but it was well worth the cost. Great 50 min tour by a Yeoman who was very knowledgeable and funny. What great history is there. One of the best places I have been in years. Spent about 5 hours here as there is so much to do and see. More...

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One of my favorite attractions in London. It's a bit on the pricey side to get in, but no more than other London sites, and it's completely worth it. Don't let the name deceive you - the "Tower" of London is actually quite a large castle complex with several buildings to tour.

First of all, you're given a live 50min tour by a real Yeoman Warden (also known as a "Beefeater") dressed in full uniform. These guys really love what they do - they are former military men who now live on the castle grounds with their families and devote themselves to caring for the castle and serving the royal family. Our guide this time was Chris the Ravenmaster who had great (bad) jokes and gave a super informative and entertaining tour.

After that there is still much to explore. Take a walk through the White Tower to see the king's collection of armor - visitors have been doing just that for over 200 years. The basement torture exhibit was unfortunately closed for building maintenance when we went, but there was plenty to see even without it.

And of course no trip to the Tower of London would be complete with a viewing of the Crown Jewels. The exhibit here is really well done. A series of rooms filled with animated and live action films create a nice build-up and fill in some background info until you are finally ushered through the thick vaulted walls into the jewel room. A moving sidewalk leads you slowly past some of the most incredible and valuable objects I've ever seen. Really worth a look, and they've made it interesting for kids as well. More...

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Pretty tough to beat all the other reviews, books, pamphlets and official tours of this iconic place, and all of them are right in the respect that it's one of the must see attractions in London. Visiting the Tower also helps immensely if visiting some of the other castles and churches in southern England as the kings, architects and builders were involved in many structures throughout the southeast. And this doesn't even scratch the surface of the history and events that occurred in the Tower through many centuries. You can usually see the crown jewels on display here which alone is worth the price of admission.

In line with the world class venue that it is, it also boast world class facilities - bathrooms, access, shopping, and its great for kids and families. Highly recommended, don't miss the opportunity to visit if in London. More...

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It could be possible to spend a week in the Tower complex as there is so much to see & question. Just reading the instruction panels & checking the details requires many hours. If you have questions the guides & attendants are very knowledgeable especially regarding difficult & unusual questions such as *how much are the crown jewels insured for?* The answer was that they are not insured!!! Stories about the ravens & the armour were fascinating. So much more to see and find out about. More...

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If you get a National rail ticket x2 you get half price entry min 2 people. There is a station 10min walk so its easy. Opens at 1030 and starts to close at 1630. Don't arrive late at the tour is 45min then there is a lot more to see... You really need atlas half a day in... Probably a full day in peak season. Great information and exibits, the Crown Jewels are amazing but remember there is much much more. Do the tour its free! Cafes and food inside... About the same price as the general area. More...

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Amazing experience inside with a lot to see! Doing the guided tour with the "Beefeater" is a must. But avoid going to the afternoon tour around 2. We didn't get to see everything as they closed relatively early and the tour took most of that time.

Well worth it though, new exhibits on the way as well. Lots to learn about and there is something for everyone really from jewels, to weapons and armour.

Great experience, just a bummer it closed as early as it did. More...

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Fascinating!
It is struck by how everything is preserved! You pass through the gate and feel the times of the Tudors. Sometimes it becomes scary to think that there have been executions of great people. Pleases audio guide in different languages. It is available in use. Prices are acceptable. Scares are frightening, but it can be seasonal. I recommend. More...

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A fantastic place and an even better experience. We spent around 3 and a half hours here and took the tour of the crown jewels and the Yeoman's guided tour, both are a must.

The crown jewels are the pinnacle here but the queue's can be quite long to get to the vault (under the clock) - today's queue was around an hour, but due to whether and standing issues with a pregnant lady, we were allowed in by the side door (speak to a staff member for pregnant or disabled access).

We the took a tour with Yeoman Sergeant Fuller - as a guide he was funny, witty and seemed to have swallowed the history book on the place - he even indicated where you could buy the history book he'd swallowed. The tour lasted about 60 minutes and although the group was large, it was fantastic, insightful and delivered in a way which was entertaining, informative and in anon-challenging way.

Well worth a visit! Check Google and London Timeout for offers like 241 for reduced entry. More...

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The Tower of London is magnificent. I would definitely recommend taking one of the many guides tours offered every 30 minutes. Our guide made history come alive and it was far more enjoyable than doing it on our own. The line for the Crown Jewels is very long even in winter months, so expect a 30-45 minute wait. I thought it was worth the wait, but this could differ from person to person. The Kohinoor diamond on Elizabeth’s crown was amazing as advertised (although nicked from Indian sub continent) as were many of the other jewels and ceremonial armor. The grounds themselves are interesting, although the structure looks better from outside than from within. More...

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Fascinating place with hundreds of years of history. Leave yourself the entire day. Try to be there when they open and consider packing a lunch or eating something small and quick within the tower. This will save you time instead of leaving and coming back. They closed at 4:30pm when we went and we were still running around trying to see things at the last minute. They do not allow photography in some places like the Chapel and the crown jewels. Photography is allowed in most other areas. If possible, try to plan your trip on a good weather day. We lucked out and had a sunny morning in December, although it was still very cold. Finally, be sure to do the free guided tour with a Meet Eater! More...

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The tower is a beautiful London icon and an engineering marvel. You can just stand there and get lost in London's beauty. Must visit at both day and night since it's nice to see both the city lights and sunlit bridge .
Quick notes:
1) You can walk across the bridge for free.
2) Make sure you catch the bridge open for the river traffic. It's amazing!
3) If you have time and some ££ try catching the tower bridge exhibition. It's a quick informational tour and you get to walk the upper bridge with a glass view of the bridge and river beneath.
4) There's also a brilliant photo and art gallery included in the tower exhibition that you can stop and marvel. More...

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Bomb sauce. Loved it. Totally cool to see the history of London's kings and military base. You need at least 2 hours to walk through everything. During the winter they even have a little ice skating rink just outside. Close to the Underground, coffee shops, it's very easy to get to. There's a discount for students, seniors, and kids. More...

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This is a must see when in London! Allow yourself plenty of time as there is so much to see here (most of a day). I would recommend joining one of the groups to hear all the stories. Got to see the Crown Jewels here which was incredible. absolutely adore the Tower of London. In my opinion it’s the best place to visit in London and if I lived nearby I would visit more often. 
I recommend the audio guide which I found very useful this time and gained far more information. It really is an outstanding historical place to see. 
The only downside are the shops which are extremely overpriced! More...

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An incredible, iconic London attraction. I visited in Mid-November. This was a great time to visit because it wasn't terribly cold and it wasn't crowded at all. Be sure to take a tour from the Yeoman Warders, you will learn a lot and they are great storytellers. From dungeons to medieval graffiti to the crown jewels, this was a very cool place to see! More...

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So much history and a great tour. The tour is very informative and gives you lots of interesting information on the history of three Tower of London. The building is relatively accessible to those who need it. Staff are very helpful. Some smaller children may get bored by the history and length of the tour. The price of entry can be slightly expensive. It's best to go when not so many people are around. Be sure to take a camera with you for lots of opportunities. More...

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Obviously this place is full of history, just walking the battlements and looking round the towers is fantastic. Each tower contains an exhibit of some kind - old weapons, torture devices, videos and what not. Then you've got the crown jewels, gaudy for my taste but certainly worth a look. Then there's the armoury in the central White Tower including the armour of several kings and all kinds of swords, pole arms, cannons and whatnot. I thought it was a little overpriced when I bought my ticket, but there is so much to see and do it's well worth it. Highly recommended. More...

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Highly recommend this pageant of history. Guided tours excellent. But it is laid out and explained well enough to discover on your own. We were fascinated with the castle’s evolution from William’s first wall to present state. Crown Jewels alone are worth the price of admit. Wonderful views of modern London from Middle Ages windows. I would say allow 2 hrs to see it. More if you’re prone to becoming absorbed in the history More...

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As someone who is obsessed with English history, this was the tour I needed my whole life. They made it easy to ask questions and there's so much to see! Plan for a few hours and know that the entrance fee is worth it if you genuinely care about what you're going to see. My only disappointments were that I couldn't get closer to the queen's house portion of the tower and that the torture section wasn't more expansive. But we learned a lot and it was great! More...

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The Quintessential London visit. Not to be missed. Must join a Yeoman warders tour! Must see the crown jewels. The staff are helpful and considerate with mobility challenged individuals. They love to answer questions and educate you. The cobbles are tricky underfoot and there are many steps to access the different areas. The white tower has a mobility lift but only to access the shop downstairs which is not terribly useful. However overall it's well worth the effort if just to watch the Ravens play and gobble their meat. More...

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Who can abstain from a historic castle in the middle of one of the most timeless and rich cities in the world! The main attraction are the crown jewels, but it's easy to spend hours exploring the additional halls, walls, and corridors through the castle. Take the time for a guided tour, or one of the courtyard shows. If you love history, this is a full day, if not, it is within reason to see the whole castle quickly in 3-4 hours. More...

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This was such a great time! I didn't even really want to go that badly but I enjoyed every minute once I was there. The Yeoman Warder who led our tour did a fantastic job. The reenactments of attacks on the tower were hilarious and informative. Fun for all ages, and SO much to see and do! More...

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If you can visit only one tourist attraction in Britain, this has to be it. The entry fee is pretty hefty, but there is masses to see. I think you need at least three hours. The cafe is good and not too expensive, so if you tire easily, plan to take a break half way through. The exhibition s are really well done, and I can recommend the beefeater guided tour. More...

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Great day out, the beefeater tour was really fun and had some great information. Some of the exhibits are a bit dry if you're not really into armour and guns. The place itself is such an amazing piece of history in such good condition. If you come by train get a 241 voucher. More...

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Bathrooms inside near the crown jewels area. Cashiers will go so fast they don't pay attention to the bills you're giving them at the cafe. Tour is absolutely worth it and free with purchase of a ticket. Buy tickets ahead of time. Overall though very informative and fun. More...

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We enjoyed touring the Tower of London. We did not stay with a guide but did overhear guides speaking and they seemed very knowledgeable. It was so cool to see everything inside and we definitely recommend! It does take some time to get through, especially if it's crowded, so plan ahead for spending a few hours here. More...

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What a fantastic place! It is expensive, but it is run by a charity and the upkeep must be enormous. I was taking my 7 year old for the first time. She had a wonderful time. There is lots to look at, interactive displays for children. The history of the place is felt everywhere. The yeoman warders are amusing and provide amusing, factual tours (no extra cost). The only queue was for the Crown jewels, but these are well worth the wait. We had a wonderful day out and will definitely be returning. More...

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Excellent day out for all the family. A little bit pricey but a full days entertainment. It has something for everybody. Its steeped in history. All the staff are really knowledgeable and really helpful. It can get a little crowded and be prepared for a wait if you want to see the crown jewels. There is so much to see you need all day there. More...

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Worth getting there early as the crowds of tourists soon build up. We had no problem going in at 9.45am on a Saturday, but coming out at 12, the crowds inside and the queue to come in had really built up.
Tip: if you get there early, head straight for the Crown Jewels and get a clear crowd free look at them. They are stunning.
Lots to see, lots of steps! If you have Royal Palaces membership as we do, then it would be worth just coming in for a couple of hours rather than trying to cram everything in. More...

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