Tower of London Tickets with London Sightseeing Tour

One of the most famous, and arguably infamous buildings in Britain's history, the Tower of London is a historic landmark that was declared a World Heritage Site in 1988. It was founded in 1066 by William the Conqueror and has been an important symbol of the British monarchy ever since. It was previously home to the Royal Mint, and has been used as a treasury, armory, and prison. On this tour, you will see the Line of Kings Exhibition, with its stunning displays featuring the figures of kings, royal armor and arms. The White Tower is known for its impeccable ability to keep invaders at bay and makes for an awe-inspiring sight. See the most famous diamond in the world, The Great Star of Africa, housed in the Jewel House alongside the precious Crown Jewels. Don't miss out on exploring the Tower of London with the Yeoman Warders (or the Beefeaters as they are popularly known) who will regale you with exciting stories through the ages.

Sights Covered

Line of Kings Exhibition | The White Tower | The Crown Jewels | The Yeoman Warder tours | The Royal Beasts | The Ravens | The Tower Green | The Medieval Palace | Coins and Kings: The Royal Mint at the Tower

Go around the city in bright Hop-On Hop-Off double-decker buses with an open top as you discover the numerous sights of London from your unique vantage point. The hop-on, hop-off tour has 4 routes - The Original Tour (Yellow Route), City Sightseeing Tour (Red Route), Museum Tour (Blue Route) and the Purple Route or Capital Connector (T6). Depending on the route you choose, the bus will have either live guided commentary or a multilingual audio guide, which will give you excellent insight into the history and culture of each for the attractions you ride past and will help you understand their significance. During the journey, you will go past symbols of British royalty, quaint English streets, museums and well-known neighborhoods. With the Hop-On Hop-Off ticket, you can board and deboard the city sightseeing buses as many times as you please. This gives you the flexibility to choose your own timings and spend as much time as needed at each of the attractions.

To further enrich your experience, take advantage of the free map of the Bus Routes, which you can view here.