London (Greenwich), England

The Tower of London

Home of the World’s Most Valuable Collection of Crown Jewels Explore the intriguing past of one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks. Accompanied by your Blue Badge Guide, see the famous Beefeaters—the Yeoman Warders who live in the Tower of London, protecting it and its valuable contents around the clock. Visit the White Tower, in whose dungeons terror once reigned. See Traitors’ Gate, named for the number of prisoners accused of treason rumored to have passed through it, and the Crown Jewels. These priceless symbols of the British monarchy include the 530.2-carat Cullinan I diamond, St. Edward’s Crown—last worn by the late Queen Elizabeth II—and the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. This stunning piece is set with 2,800 diamonds, including the most famous diamond in the Jewel House: the Koh-i-Noor. Following this fascinating journey through over 1,000 years of royal history, return to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3