🇬🇧 Tower of London Tour | A Millennium-Old Witness to History

Hi~ This is Lele Smurf, your museum-loving guide! 🧚✨ Today, we’re exploring a must-visit UNESCO World Heritage Site—the legendary Tower of London! This iconic fortress has served as a royal palace, prison, and treasury, and today, I’ll share the ultimate guide to experiencing its magic! 🏰💎 📍 Address: EC3N 4AB, London 📍 Location: North bank of the Thames, just a 5-minute walk from Tower Bridge 🚇 How to Get There: 🔸 Tube: Yellow/Green Line to Tower Hill Station (3-min walk) 🔸 Bus: Routes 15/42/78 to Tower Gateway Station 🔸 Boat: Take the Thames Clippers from Westminster Pier 🎫 Tickets & Hours: 💰 Adults £33 Students £26.5 Children (5-15) £16.5 ⏰ Summer (Mar-Oct): 9:00-17:30 | Winter: Closes at 16:30 ❗ Pro Tip: Book online in advance to skip queues—scan your e-ticket for entry! 🏰 Must-See Highlights: 1️⃣ The Crown Jewels 👑 ▪️ Home to the St. Edward’s Crown, used for coronations! ▪️ Marvel at the 530-carat "Star of Africa" diamond—absolutely breathtaking! 💎✨ ▪️ Moving walkway design—expect 40-min queues in peak season! 2️⃣ The White Tower ⚔️ ▪️ The oldest Norman building in the Tower of London! ▪️ Features authentic armor worn by Henry VIII—history comes alive! 3️⃣ Wall Walk & Battlements 🏹 ▪️ A 1.3km loop along the ancient walls with stunning Thames views! ▪️ Pass by the Bloody Tower & Traitor’s Gate—each tower has unique historical exhibits! 4️⃣ The Legend of the Ravens 🐦 ▪️ Meet the 6 royal ravens—legend says if they leave, the kingdom will fall! ▪️ Watch the Ravenmaster feed them daily at 2:00 PM—so cool! 5️⃣ Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) Tours 💂 ▪️ Free guided tours by the iconic scarlet-uniformed guards! ▪️ Runs hourly from 10:00 AM (fewer in winter). ▪️ Hilarious and chilling 900-year history tales (English only)! 📸 Photo Spots: 🔹 Tower Bridge backdrop: West lawn of the castle 🔹 White Tower full view: Moat outer pathway 🔹 Night lights: Winter Fridays/Saturdays (lit until 7:00 PM) ⚠️ Pro Tips: ✅ Rent an audio guide (£5)—available at the entrance! ✅ Wear comfy shoes! Lots of cobblestones and spiral staircases! ✅ Bag storage (£1/hour)—large luggage must be left at stations. ✅ Souvenir pick: Mini crown replica (£15)! 👑 ✅ Rainy days add atmosphere—but bring an umbrella! ☔ #LondonMustSee #UKTravelGuide #WorldHeritageSite #UK #BritishTravel #London #LondonTravel #UKAdventures #HistoricSites #TravelTips #ExploreLondon