Big Ben tower 🇬🇧

#londontrip It’s always a great stop as we walk through London. The kids really enjoyed the ability to see the famous earth sign and get photos. Big Ben tour in December 2023. I was able to book tickets to climb the famous Elizabeth Tower. It is currently only available to UK residents and is on sale every Wednesday at 10am. They sell faster than old bell beats! What a great tour We climbed 334 steps to the tower, saw a Big Ben Ell bell hit 12 times in the afternoon, and saw the clock mechanism before walking behind all four clock faces. As a proud Briton – this is much more than just a watch – it’s a national icon that has been the backdrop for many historical events and traditional New Year celebrations. It was an absolute honor to be there and surprisingly emotional. The entire tour is routed with plenty of stations, where you are provided with relevant information. The only criticism/frustration was the fact that images were not allowed. They were very strict about this and the cameras/phones had to be put in a closet. It was great to take a magic tour. Not sure why - security or timing? I bought a guidebook at the Westminster store. Putting eyes on Big Ben meant seeing London truly to preserve it. It is located near the London Eye and Westminster Abbey! Great experience for the first time in London!