Tower of London, London

Very interesting place for a day visit. As expected it is bristling with tourists, but actually really well done the actual site is very clean and well presented. A highlight of the trip were the actor's dressed in old English garb reliving some of the history. The White Tower had some impressive interactive displays and games. There was an enviable queue to see the crown jewels but worth the wait this has been improved by introducing a travelator that carries everyone past the jewels this stop crowds blocking the view. You can go past as often as you like but no blocking.... An excellent solution.

This was the highlight of my London trip! It's an impressive and truly medieval castle with a varied and rich history. We took a Yeoman Warder tour which was SO worth it! Most of the castle grounds are accessible to the public (you can go up towers or on the ramparts), it's clean and well kept, and while the gift shop has the typical, touristy junk, they also carry relevant history books and decor. Going in the morning is the best time (lighter crowds): then you avoid the really large crowds. If you are a fan of medieval, royalist, or British history, then visiting the Tower of London is a MUST!

Well worth a visit when in London. I recommend buying your tickets online, since it's both cheaper and more convenient. Just make sure you go to the correct queue if you collect them on site. I did not. I would also recommend the audio tour. It's worth the extra pounds and it's probably difficult to fully experience The Tower just by looking around. If you are going to see the crown jewels, start there, as I experienced that the queue just got longer as the morning progressed.

We had a great day, just ahead of the impressive thunderstorms with hail! Yeoman Dave did a great job at giving us the overview of the tower, in spite of the large group. My third or fourth time here and you see new things all the time. The cafe was very peaceful and the Cumberland sausage with apple chutney was inexpensive and wonderful. Crowds were large, but everyone moved well through the multitude of displays. Overall a very historic and well preserved British national treasure!

Great way to spend an afternoon. If the queues to buy tickets seem long it is actually cheaper and quicker to buy the tickets online on your phone and then walk to the group ticket booth to collect them! Saved us at least half an hour today and a bit of cash. We really enjoyed the exhibits in the white tower and just walking around the battlements. Prepare for slow moving crowds though but can't be helped! Enjoy