Description
On a private tour with an expert Blue Badge Guide, explore one of London’s most recognisable and historic sites – the Tower of London, with tickets included. Learn about the history of the monarchy, and the castle-fortress which is one of London's oldest buildings, begun by William the Conqueror in 1066. Hear about the famous prisoners whose last days were spent in the Tower and the crimes for which they met their end. Visit the Chapel Royal where three infamous Queens were buried after their execution: Anne Boleyn, Catharine Howard, and Lady Jane Grey. You will get the chance to explore all of the castle’s main sites, including the magnificent Crown Jewels, the White Tower, the prison cells, and torture chambers if you dare... as well as the Armoury and Royal Mint. Learn all about the fascinating medieval history of this royal castle turned prison.
