Tower of London: 950 Years of History
About this activity
Audio tour and entrance ticket
Audio tour in English
Route length: 1 km
Duration 1h 30min
Audio tours on your smartphone
After purchase, you will receive the link to download the app to take this tour
Control your experience
With the in-app audio guide, you decide when to start, pause, and finish your tour
No internet is required
All audio tours and tickets can be downloaded to your device anytime
Tour preview
Hosted by Manuel
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Book now- •Listen to interesting facts from the history of the Tower of London
- •Visit every tower and find out their secrets
- •Learn more about the Beefeaters of Tower, why they are called so, who they are, and what they do
- •See the place where Guy Fawkes was imprisoned
Discover London's gem with 950 years of history.
Explore this unique historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames and feel its unique atmosphere. Listen to stories about the castle's towers and learn more about their special ceremonies, inhabitants, and mysteries.
The tour will take you to different corners of the castle's territory, each with its secrets and legends. You will see...
What's included
- Ticket to the Tower of London
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
- •Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- •Please be aware that parts of the Tower may seem frightening/scary to young kids
- •Getting There:
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- •Metro: District or Circle line to Tower Hill
- •Train: Any train to Fenchurch Street (5-min walk) or London Bridge (15-min walk)
- •Bus: 15, 42, 78, 100 or RV1
- •The Tower is located within easy walking distance of several London Underground and national train stations including: 5 mins from Tower Hill Underground station – served by the District and Circle lines and step free access to street level. 10-15 mins from Monument, Bank, Aldgate, Aldgate East London Underground stations
- •10-15 mins from London Bridge and Fenchurch Street stations 20 min from Liverpool Street station 25 mins from London Charing Cross station
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- •Smoking, eating, and drinking are prohibited within all buildings, except designated refreshment areas
- •The use of photographic and recording equipment or mobile phones is prohibited within all buildings
- •Dogs aren't allowed in (except guide dogs)
- •Please note that parts of the Tower may seem frightening/scary to young kids
- •Show your smartphone ticket at the main entrance gate
Places you will visit
Entrance to the Tower of London
68 Lower Thames St, Tower
Tower Wharf
35 Tower Hill, St Katharine's & Wapping
Attractions on the route
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Meet the host, Manuel
On WeGoTrip since 2019
4.98 ratings & reviews
8 ratings & reviews
mrscherylgleason
September 2022
The collection of armor for many kings was beautiful. A beautiful, the largest diamond in the queens septet along with the crowns, the bedrooms of kings and queens the view along the river. It was really fascinating. I would definitely go again.
camronshelton
May 2022
The history was just stunning. You could feel Henry the VIII and Elizabeth I prescense throughout the visit. The Crown Jewels were mesmerizing. If you love anything Royal or Castles and history you won’t go wrong coming to this. Be prepared to walk up lots of stairs. Some of them small and steep.
Armida
March 2022
It was so interesting and so much fun, I can’t wait to come back again. I love feeling like I was transported back in time!!
hammonse001
February 2022
I love love love the tower. There is so much to do and see here. You could easily visit more than once and see or learn something every time. I would definitely go earlier in the day. If you are unsure of doing a tour try the audio guide first. If you come back the beefeater guides are fantastic as well.
doctoronholiday
December 2021
Download works really well for audio tour. Family of 4 & we organised it as 2 x 2 to make sure we were synced nicely. Easy to use & navigate around. Great maps pre loaded & helped when we got a bit lost. Well worth it to max the experience.
BunnyD11
December 2021
A must for any history lovers. A Fascinating glimpse into one of our capital city’s most Historic buildings. The audio guides were very good and easy to use and follow. My only disappointment was that because of tube strikes, we arrived an hour later than our entry time so did not manage to see everything. Will definitely re-visit.
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