The Tower of London has been an integral part of British royal history for nearly 1000 years. In the early 1080s, William the Conqueror began to build a massive stone tower at the centre of his London fortress. Nothing like it had ever been seen before. Through the centuries that followed, successive monarchs added to the fortifications. Discover the different stages of the construction and visit the 'historic hotspots' where dramatic events and quirky moments in the Tower's history unfolded. Experience some unmissable sights including the crown jewels, the Yeoman Warders and the famous ravens. During your visit; enjoy a tasty cream tea in the New Armouries Café situated in the grounds of the tower.
What's included:
- Entrance to the Tower of London where you can join one of the famous Yeoman Warder tours, visit the collection of Crown Jewels, walk through the Medieval Palace and much much more
- Enjoy a delicious cream tea in the New Armouries Café
- Allow at least 3 hours for your visit
- Experience gift pack including smart wallet, personalised voucher and message card
- PA cover to a value of £50,000 plus cancellation
What happens on the day:
Visit the astonishing collection of Crown Jewels. Discover the history of these priceless symbols of the British monarchy. You'll find them under armed guard in the Jewel House at the Tower of London. Walk through the surprisingly rich colours and comfortable furnishings of the Medieval Palace which contained fabulous interiors used by medieval kings and queens during their frequent but short visits to their most important fortress. Visit the White Tower built by William the Conqueror, which today houses displays from the Royal Armouries’ collection. You can’t miss its four distinctive turrets at the centre of the Tower of London – overlooking the River Thames. Explore the story of how the Tower was attacked and defended in the interactive Fortress displays. Pace the battlements, handle crossbows and explore the Tower’s history as a formidable royal fortress. Then indulge in a delicious cream tea in the New Armouries Café; situated in the grounds of the tower including: Tea or Coffee, a scone with jam and cream and a cake.