In the early 1080s, William the Conqueror began to build a massive stone tower at the centre of his London fortress. Nothing like it had ever been seen before.

Take a guided tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around one of the most famous fortified buildings in the world. Discover its 900 year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.

Palace Highlights

Royal Beasts: Discover why animals were imprisoned at the Royal Menagerie.

Fit for a King: See this fascinating exhibition of five centuries of spectacular royal armour.

White Tower: Built to strike fear and submission into the unruly citizens of London

Yeoman Warders: You'll find them standing guard and giving tours at the Tower of London

Crown Jewels: Priceless symbols of the British monarchy under armed guard in the Jewel House

The ravens: Legend says that the kingdom and the Tower will fall if the ravens ever leave

The Fusilier Museum: Visit The Fusilier Museum at the Tower of London.

Fortress: Pace the battlements and explore the Tower’s history as a formidable royal fortress.

Tower Green: The place where some of the great names of history died by order of the state

East Wall Walk: Explore the massive defensive inner curtain wall and the four towers.

Medieval Palace: The Medieval Palace contained fabulous interiors used by medieval kings and queens