'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.

Yeoman Warder

The White Tower 

The White Tower is one of the most important historic buildings in the world. It’s an iconic symbol of London and Britain, and one of the world’s premier tourist attractions.

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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 under armed guard 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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Tower Green

Execution inside the Tower was a privilege for those of high rank. Tower Green contains the memorial to the people who died here. 

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Lady Jane Grey graffiti

Lady Jane Grey was queen for nine days. She was imprisoned and executed at the Tower. But before her death, did the queen leave stone graffiti?
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Prisoners exhibition

There have been prisoners at the Tower almost since it was built. Our new interactive displays help children and adults explore their stories.
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Fortress 

FortressPace the battlements, fire full size replica siege engines and explore the Tower's history as a formidable royal fortress.
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Family fun activities 

We have a wide range of activities and tours to entertain families. Choose from family trails, spotting ravens, joining a Yeoman Warder tour, helping to fire full size replica siege engines and much much more.  
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