The Tower of London, done right

The Tower is one of the few big-ticket paid attractions genuinely worth the money: a thousand years of history, the Crown Jewels, and the Yeoman Warders whose tours are far funnier than you'd expect. It isn't cheap, so book ahead online to skip the queue and save on the gate price, and go early before the coach tours arrive. We'll tell you what to prioritise inside so you're not overwhelmed.