Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London
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Ancient daily ritual at the Tower of London, performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

šŸ“œ Ancient daily ritual at the Tower of London.
šŸ” Main gates are locked for the night, performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

Why Go

šŸ•°ļø Witness the oldest extant military ceremony in the world.
šŸ¤« Experience a semi-secret nightly ritual.
šŸ‘‘ See the Chief Yeoman Warder and armed guard.
šŸ—£ļø Hear the traditional challenge and response.

Why Avoid

šŸŽŸļø Tickets must be booked online at least a year in advance.
šŸ“ø Photos and videos are strictly forbidden.
šŸš« Latecomers are not admitted.

Tips

ā° Arrive promptly at 9:30 p.m.
šŸ¤« Be prepared to remain quiet during the ceremony.

Cost

šŸ’° Tickets cost Ā£5.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, ceremony starts at 9:53 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m.

šŸ“ Location

Tower of London, London, England.

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