Tower of London Itinerary & Review 2026: Using the London Pass

Recommended London, UK Travel Itinerary

My Visit to the Tower of London (Using the London Pass)

Text/Photos ©Hibubu

Recommended London Travel Itinerary: The Tower of London

No matter which city you travel to, a visit to the country's royal palace is always a must-do.

In central London, you'll find the Tower of London – a fortress, a royal palace, and a prison, all rolled into one.

Its scale is truly immense, beyond imagination, and it offers a wealth of diverse experiences that go far beyond just admiring an architectural marvel.

Today, I'll be guiding you through the various experiences available at the Tower of London, structured around three fascinating themes!

How to Enter the Tower of London (Using the London Pass)

You can purchase individual tickets for the Tower of London, or like me, you can make the most of the London Pass.

📍 But be aware, individual tickets are quite pricey at 35.8 GBP, which is equivalent to nearly ~$48.

Therefore, I highly recommend booking and using a 1-day or 2-day London Pass through the link below if you can!

>> Book Your London Pass Here <<

Once you enter through the Tower of London's entrance, you can pick up a free map of the Tower from the wall.

The Tower is truly massive, much larger than you might expect, so grabbing a map will ensure you don't miss out on any of its wonders during your visit.

Now, let's dive into the atmosphere and key elements of each themed area within the Tower of London!

Tower of London Theme 1: Prison

Our first theme is Prison.

The Tower of London famously served as a prison, holding criminals and even royalty before they faced torture or execution.

The gate you see in the photo is Traitor's Gate, which was the entrance for prisoners brought in by boat.

Passing through this gate signified a fall from power, and it's said that most met their end either through execution or within the Tower's walls.

In front of this gate, you'll often find costumed staff members sharing fascinating stories. If you have some extra time, definitely stop and listen!

As expected for a prison, the Tower's dungeon section displays various torture devices used in the past. What really brought the realism to life were the illustrations showing exactly how they were used.

Tower of London Theme 2: Palace

The second theme for the Tower of London is Palace.

What I found most striking in this section was how significant ravens were as a symbol of the monarchy.

Ravens were considered such crucial beings that there's even a legend stating, 'If the ravens of the Tower of London ever disappear, the Kingdom of Britain will fall.'

So, it's said that at least six ravens are always kept at the Tower of London,

and it was quite impressive to see them actually raising the ravens

and even giving them names.

Also, while they might not have been the royal guards of the past,

you can still catch a glimpse of the British Royal Guards on duty here.

They stand guard with unwavering composure,

periodically performing disciplined patrols.

It was quite a pleasant surprise to see the guards here,

as they're surprisingly hard to spot in the city center.

Tower of London Theme 3: Fortress

The third and final theme is Fortress.

For over 1,000 years,

the Tower of London has also served as a fortress safeguarding royal treasures.

The most iconic building that truly embodies its role as a fortress

is the central White Tower.

While it originally housed the King and the royal family,

it later served as a prison and even an armory.

That's why one of the most prominent sights inside the Tower was

the armor and battle attire once worn by kings and royalty.

It was fascinating to see real-life chainmail and armor that I'd only ever encountered

in medieval movies or games.

On the other hand, it felt truly remarkable to think that people fought in battle

wearing such heavy armor.

Beyond that, a variety of weapons used for the Tower's defense,

like cannons, were also on display.

What was unique is that some weapons were interactive, allowing you to try them out

and even take some memorable photos. Kids especially seemed to love this themed zone!

Finally, we arrive at the Tower of London's most significant area:

the Crown Jewels.

This is where various royal treasures are collected, and photography is strictly prohibited inside.

I heard the queue is usually incredibly long, but I was lucky enough to enter without any wait.

Since I couldn't take photos inside, I've included a picture of a crown replica

I took at the souvenir shop. All these crowns are life-sized, and with actual jewels embedded,

their sparkling brilliance was truly dazzling.

The treasures were excessively opulent, truly beyond the reach of ordinary people,

making it a moment where I could indirectly feel

the immense power of the monarchy at that time.

The Tower of London: Even Better Than Expected!

Since it's included as a London Pass attraction,

I visited the Tower of London without super high expectations.

There was so much more to see than I had imagined,

and I was genuinely thrilled by all the different experiences I could try.

Especially, the treasures I saw at the Crown Jewels were

absolutely breathtaking, so dazzling and magnificent they almost felt overwhelming!

The Tower of London is packed with enough to see and do for at least two to three hours,

so if you're using the London Pass, I wholeheartedly recommend a visit!

Even if you don't make it to everything else, please, make sure you see the Crown Jewels!

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