Experts' Choice Award Tower of London
What the experts agree on
A UNESCO-listed medieval fortress steeped in a millennium of history, famous for the dazzling Crown Jewels, Tudor tales of executions, costumed guides, and free daily tours.
“The Tower of London's romantic silhouette, so emblematic of British history, has been the backdrop for some horrific episodes as well as moments of royal splendour.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "Nowhere else does London's history come to life so vividly as it does in this minicity of 20 towers filled with heraldry and treasure." Full review
Concierge "Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066, this huge fortified palace-jail-treasury-arsenal is the source of some of the most-famous tourist photo ops in all of England."
Condé Nast Traveler "The scene for many dramatic events during this country's history." Full review
Not For Tourists "Kings and Queens. Surprisingly insightful, annoyingly expensive."
Afar Magazine "Visitors to this turreted riverside castle enter a thousand years of history filled with cultural significance (but go early to avoid lines to see the crown jewels). " Full review
Departures "From the solid gold St Edward’s Crown, which rarely sees the light of day, to the glittering Imperial State Crown, here’s something you won’t see everyday: the Crown Jewels." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Some might go to the Tower of London to catch sight of the Crown Jewels, while others hope for a glimpse of a harrowed ghost as well." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A unique Christmas experience, the Tower of London's Medieval Christmas takes you back in time to 1284, where you join the court of King of England King Edward I as they prepare for the holiday season." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This uncompromising slab of a building has been many things, including the site where Henry VIII ordered the execution of two of his wives and, currently, home of the Crown Jewels." Full review
Time Out "While it sits low in the London skyline, the Tower of London remains one of the capital’s best and most well known historical attractions." Full review
