Tower of London
Walking tour in London, United Kingdom
You could get in to see the lions by bringing a cat or dog for them to eat.
69
minutes
Deep dive
12
stops
For more than 400 years the Tower of London has put on a show for visitors. This tour finds the true stories underneath: an innkeeper's carving in a prison cell, Isaac Newton hunting a counterfeiter, Colonel Blood's three weeks of charm before he stole the crown, Jane Grey at dinner, and the Victorians who set the stage, ravens and all.
What you'll hear
What this tour offers
- Self-guided walking tour
- 12 stops, with directions between each
- 69 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
Where it starts
Outside the main entrance on Tower Hill, by the moat, before the bag check.
Allow three hours
The tour runs about 70 minutes, with the walls, the Crown Jewels and the White Tower to see. It's quieter early.
Stairs and cobbles
Uneven cobbles, and steep spiral stairs in the White Tower. There's no lift to the wall walk.
Entry ticket
Book entry to the site separately. The tour doesn’t include one.
Listening
Best with headphones. Download it in the app to listen offline.
Questions
Why does the Tower of London have ravens?
Probably as Victorian props. The first on record, in 1883, stood by an execution memorial. The legend that Britain falls without them dates from 1944. Read the story
How long is the Tower of London audio tour?
About 1h 9m of listening across 12 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.