Get a firsthand look at more than 1,000 years of British royal history with a visit to the storied castle grounds at the Tower of London. Marvel at the glittering Crown Jewels and coronation regalia of monarchs past, and roam the ramparts with the famous Beefeaters who still protect the tower.

Make your way to the banks of the Thames and cross the now-dry moat to enter the ominous gates of the Tower of London. A prison, a zoo, an arsenal, and a mint at various times throughout history, the many faces of the Tower of London can be seen in the varied architectural styles on display on the grounds—from half-timbered residences along the Tower Green to the stony heights of the White Tower.

Explore the turrets, keep, and armory on your own, or join in on a Yeoman Warder tour for the ultimate Tower of London experience. Hear the stories behind national treasures like King Henry VIII's suits of armor and the crowns and garments of kings and royals from centuries past. Tread in the footsteps of Ann Boleyn as you stand on the site where 3 ill-fated queens met their end, and be swept into Tudor times as you listen to real-life tales of pain, passion, and punishment.