London Trip Report: June 22 through July 2
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sgorces -- we got to the tower before it opened on a Sunday. We arrived about half an hour early so they were already selling tickets in a shop near the tower. Then everyone with tickets eventually had to line up about 10 to 15 minutes before the tower opened. I don't know that advanced tickets are really an advantage in this scenario. I do recommend Sundays because the city is easily navigated since the tube is so empty, although there may be some line closures to check for.
I think your 18 y/o will love the tower. It was definitely one of the highlights of the trip for me. It is a fascinating place and even when it is crowded it isn't stifling like a lot of other London attractions.
Take the advice that I got on the board and as soon as you get in run to see the jewels first to avoid a line. Next, we purchased the audio tour and took our time doing that. We didn't do the beefeater tour simply because it looked too crowded.
I am the kind of traveler that likes to experience new places and I rarely want to visit a place that I've already been, but I would go back to London a thousand times and I would certainly visit the Tower again. I feel the same about Kensington Palace and gardens and Hampton Court Palace.
Have a great trip!
I think your 18 y/o will love the tower. It was definitely one of the highlights of the trip for me. It is a fascinating place and even when it is crowded it isn't stifling like a lot of other London attractions.
Take the advice that I got on the board and as soon as you get in run to see the jewels first to avoid a line. Next, we purchased the audio tour and took our time doing that. We didn't do the beefeater tour simply because it looked too crowded.
I am the kind of traveler that likes to experience new places and I rarely want to visit a place that I've already been, but I would go back to London a thousand times and I would certainly visit the Tower again. I feel the same about Kensington Palace and gardens and Hampton Court Palace.
Have a great trip!
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what means punting? i was reading a novel that is set in london, and...i thought punting was something untoward! sorry if i missed an earlier reference.>>>>
It can indeed mean something untoward.
Apart from the activity in boats punting/being a punter can also mean alternatively placing a bet or using a prostitute.
So be careful when punting!
It can indeed mean something untoward.
Apart from the activity in boats punting/being a punter can also mean alternatively placing a bet or using a prostitute.
So be careful when punting!