The King’s Lost Zoo
Walking tour in London, United Kingdom
Where did the Tower’s lions go?
32
minutes
New tour
7
stops
Six hundred years ago the Tower of London was full of animals: lions at the gate, a polar bear that fished in the Thames, an elephant, monkeys by a fire. Today only the ravens live here. Be the newest Keeper of the King’s Beasts and find out where they all went.
What you'll hear
What this tour offers
- Self-guided walking tour
- 7 stops, with directions between each
- 32 minutes of narration
- Keeps playing with your phone locked
- Yours to keep, replay anytime
- Earns your London passport stamp
Where you'll be
Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom
Things to know
Ticket
The Tower of London ticket covers the whole tour, walls included.
Where it starts
Just past the entrance, at the railings over the moat by the wire lions.
Up on the walls
Two stops are on the walls, up steps with no lift. With a pushchair, hear them from below.
Listening
Best with headphones. Download it in the app to listen offline.
Questions
Is the Tower of London good for kids?
Yes. For 600 years it was the king's zoo too. Children can hunt for wire sculptures of its lions, polar bear and elephant, then meet the ravens. Read the story
How long is the The King’s Lost Zoo audio tour?
About 32 min of listening across 7 stops, at your own pace. You can pause and resume at any time.
How much does it cost?
The tour costs $7.99 USD. Your first tour in the app is free.
Do I need to book in advance?
No booking needed. Download the Trevlo app, purchase the tour, and start listening whenever you arrive. Download it in the app first if you'll be without data.
What language is the tour in?
The tour is narrated in English.