Tower of London Tour
Tower of London Tour
Tower of London TourOver 1,000 years, the Tower of London has been a Royal Palace, a mint, a prison, and, perhaps most surprisingly, a zoo! Learn about the complex and fascinating history behind one of the ultimate London attractions by taking advantage of Globe Trips' cheap tickets to the Tower of London, with prices starting from under 15 for adults and less that 8 for 5-15 year-olds.
The Tower of London was continually worked upon and expanded by different monarchs since its simple beginnings in 1078. Over time it grew to have 20 towers. The Tower of London has had a violent past. Famously, its Garden Tower was renamed the Bloody Tower, following the discovery of the bones of two young boys during Charles II's reign. Prominent historical figures such as Lady Jane Grey and Thomas More were executed in the Tower, giving rise to rumours of hauntings by ghosts within.
The White Tower holds the greatest collection of armour in Europe, including Henry VIII's personal armoury. Similarly, the ravens and the legends connected to them make the Tower of London a must-see. Along with this, the Crown Jewels are a deeply impressive and unforgettable sight highlights include the Maundy Dish and, of course, the Imperial State Crown.
While imprisoned in the Tower in 1603, Sir Walter Raleigh wrote his History of the World. You yourself can learn about what life was like being imprisoned in the Tower by buying your ticket now.
Be thrilled and disturbed in equal measure by the tales that Beefeaters, the guards to the Tower of London, have to tell. Their tales have become legends, passed down through the ages, and will be sure to make your experience an extraordinary one.
The Tower of London was continually worked upon and expanded by different monarchs since its simple beginnings in 1078. Over time it grew to have 20 towers
Conclusion: On a list of things to do in London, going on a Globe Trips' tour of the Tower of London has to be at the top. The cheap tickets we have on offer mean that there is no excuse to miss out on such a great experience, to one of the most popular London attractions available.
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