4-Hour Tower of London Tour with Tower Bridge and Borough Market

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Tower of London, a royal palace, prison, and execution site
• 02 See Traitors Gate, the Bloody Tower, and the place of execution of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard
• 03 Admire the priceless Crown Jewels and meet the famous Ravens and Beefeaters
• 04 Cross the iconic Tower Bridge for amazing views of London
• 05 Explore historic Borough Market, one of London's oldest food markets

Explore some of London's most historic riverside attractions on this 4-hour tour. Visit the Tower of London, a royal palace, prison, and place of royal executions, where two of England's queens, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, met their fate. See Traitors Gate, the Bloody Tower, the famous Ravens, the Beefeaters in their magnificent uniforms, and the priceless Crown Jewels worn at coronations and other events. Then cross the iconic Tower Bridge for views of London and London Bridge, and walk along the River Thames to historic Borough Market, one of the oldest food markets in London.

See the highlights of the Tower, including Traitors Gate, the Bloody Tower, the place of execution, the Beefeaters, the Ravens, and the Crown Jewels.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City London

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Borough Market

• Meet your tour guide at your central London hotel or at Tower Hill Underground Station and begin the tour.
• Visit the Tower of London, a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.
• See the highlights of the Tower, including Traitors Gate, the Bloody Tower, the place of execution, the Beefeaters, the Ravens, and the Crown Jewels.
• Cross the historic Tower Bridge for the most amazing views of London.
• See HMS Belfast, which was used as a hospital ship in the D-Day landings.
• Make your way to Borough Market, London's most famous food market, with food from around the world, now 1000 years old.
• Proceed to Southwark Cathedral and see the Shakespeare memorial and statue.
• Head back to your hotel or accommodation at the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking licensed London Blue Badge tour guide
• Tower of London
• Spectacular walk across London's most famous bridge
• Amazing views of the Tower and London
• The south side of the river to Borough Market
• Southwark Cathedral

What's Not Included

• Entrance to the Tower depends on the number and size of the group.
• A donation at Southwark Cathedral.
• Food and drink at Borough Market.
• Gratuities.

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Umbrella
• Jacket
• Camera

Know before you go

• The Tower is open 7 days a week, but visiting times vary in the winter months.
• No photography is allowed in the Crown Jewels.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tower Hill Underground Station, London, UK

Tour start

London, UK

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.