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The Tower of London

July 11, 2014 (2014-07-11T13:54:00+01:00) by Fiona Maclean Leave a Comment

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Last Updated on November 26, 2016

Take a Tower of London Tour

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As a major global city, London remains a top tourist destination for people who want to experience history, culture, and a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Strategically situated along the scenic Thames River, London hosts millions of visitors each year and provides each one with a visit that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Along with viewing Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and other popular destinations, people often do not feel that their visit to this city is not complete until they have visited the Tower of London. When they join one of the Tower of London tours, they can view its beauty, history, and intrigue first-hand. Some tourists who have not heard of the Tower of London tours may wonder why they should join one of these London tours in the first place. People who fail to take part in guided London tours often limit their enjoyment of the city to what they can see with their own eyes rather than what they can learn from the knowledge of their guide. They might miss out on fascination facts, interesting tid-bits, and chilling stories of the Tower’s history and instead glean only a fraction of what this destination has to offer. Tower Bridge by Day_SmallLikewise, when people join these London tours, they have the opportunity to avoid waiting in lengthy and tiresome lines for admittance. Given London’s weather, people who wait in line could be rained on or have to wait in weather that is less than comfortable. When they take part in one of the Tower of London tours, however, people get to move to the head of the line and enter the Tower without having to wait at all.Moreover, tourists who join London tours also avoid the noisy crowds that take away from their vacation enjoyment. Indeed, London is a popular destination that sees thousands of visitors at the Tower each day. People who wait in line and tour the attraction on their own often are grouped with dozens of other tourists who perhaps are less than courteous with their noise and distractions. However, vacationers can avoid these distractions and noise by taking one of the professional Tower of London tours. They will be personally guided through the destination by an expert Blue Badge guide, the top level of guide for this attraction. Their group will be limited to 20 people or less; they also will be provided with headphones that will allow them to hear their guide at all times. This personalized service lets tourists find out all that the Tower of London has to offer and remember their experience for years to come.

As they proceed through the attraction, people will learn that the Tower of London holds the crown jewels, was once used as a zoo, and of course famously housed some of the country’s most infamous enemies. Historical figures like Anne Boleyn, Thomas More, and Bishop Fisher all met their fates after being imprisoned there. Being so close to history and seeing first-hand a place that contributed to the world as it is now can be surreal, especially for people who can learn and appreciate its historical importance through a professionally guided tour.

London remains a destination to which many people worldwide want to travel. When they arrive, they can make the most of their time by joining the expertly guided London tours.

Filed Under: London Sights Tagged With: London tours, Tower of London

Fiona Maclean

About Fiona Maclean

An award winning London based freelance writer, Fiona's career started in arts administration, before working for a leading London restaurant group under restauranteur Laurence Isaacson on restaurant brands including The Ivy and Wheelers. With a music degree and an MBA, Fiona's passions include all types of music, food, restaurants, wine and travel and she has now reviewed over 400 restaurants for London-Unattached and written countless classical music and opera features. She is the Founder and Editor of London-Unattached and has written about food, wine and travel for other print and online publications including Metro, &London and Zing Magazine.

Contact Fiona@London-Unattached.Com

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