'Top ten' things to see and do

These sights are 'unmissable'

There are dozens of amazing sights and activities at the Tower of London. We’ve chosen these as our 'Top ten'. Access to all these amazing sights is included in your Tower of London admission ticket, unless otherwise stated and is free for all members.

The White Tower

The White Tower is one of the most important historic buildings in the world. An iconic symbol of London and Britain, it is currently housing 'Power House', a fascinating exhibition about the national institutions founded at the Tower of London.

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Crown Jewels

Be dazzled by the 23,578 gems that make up the Crown Jewels, including the world’s most famous diamonds. You'll find this amazing collection in the Jewel House.

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Yeoman Warder tours

Join a Yeoman Warder tour (included in your admission ticket) and you'll be entertained by tales from the Tower; pain and passion, treachery and torture, all delivered with a swagger and a smile!

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Ravens

Legend says that the kingdom and the Tower will fall if the six ravens ever leave the Tower. The ravens have become one of the Tower's most famous sights.

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Medieval Palace

The Medieval Palace contains fabulous interiors. Discover what life was like and experience the sounds and aromas of life in a surprisingly luxurious medieval household.

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Fit for a King

Fit for a King See five hundred years of spectacular royal armour, offering a fascinating insight into the personalities, power and physical size of England’s kings. Entrance to this spectacular new exhibition is included in your standard admission ticket to the Tower.

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Royal Beasts

Elephant illustration by Tim Archbold For over 600 years, exotic animals were held captive at the Tower. Discover more about their extraordinary stories and what life was like for them in the Royal Menagerie.

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