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Tower of London

📍 United Kingdom, London, Tower of London

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Quick Facts

Location: UK, London
Category: Square & Landmark
Duration: 2-3 hours
Opening Hours: Monday 10:00-16:30 · Tuesday 09:00-16:30 · Wednesday 09:00-16:30 · Thursday 09:00-16:30 · Friday 09:00-16:30 · Saturday 09:00-16:30 · Sunday 10:00-16:30 · The site publishes opening times by date (checked 4 November 2026). For the week of 2-8 November: Monday and Sunday 10:00-16:30, Tuesday to Saturday 09:00-16:30. On 4 November last entry is 15:00 and the final Yeoman Warder tour included in the ticket starts at 14:30. The page adds that it is quietest after midday, that two to three hours is recommended, and that on longer days last entry is 16:30 with the buildings closing at 17:30. The Wharf keeps its own hours, 07:00-19:00 daily, closing at 18:00 on some dates and before gun salutes. The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula is a working chapel and may close, and the Remembrance Sunday service on 8 November starts at 10:50 on Chapel Green.
Ticket Price: Adult: Tickets are bought online in advance or on the day at the office; prices appear in the booking system by date, with no fixed list on the page · Free Admission: Recipients of Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker Allowance can book GBP 1 day tickets for up to four people per household, one showing proof, online in advance. Tower Hamlets residents visit for GBP 1 all year, one per adult per day plus up to three children at GBP 1, bought on the day with proof of address · Carer or companion tickets and a military discount run through the FAQ. Crown Jewels, weapon collections and Yeoman Warder tours are included; the audio guide is from GBP 4.00, an optional 10 percent donation can be Gift Aided, and membership of three palaces starts at GBP 65. The GBP 1 offers exclude event tickets such as the Ceremony of the Keys.
Address: United Kingdom, London, Tower of London
Coordinates: 51.5081, -0.0759

Introduction

The Tower of London is an ancient castle carrying nearly a millennium of English history—a mighty fortress by the Thames, once palace, fortress, prison and execution ground, now guarding the Crown Jewels, London's most absorbing historic sight. Built in the 11th century after the Norman Conquest, its core White Tower was raised by William the Conqueror; after nearly a thousand years it is among London's oldest, most important buildings and a World Heritage Site. Through the ages it was a royal fortress and palace, and a prison and execution site for important prisoners (queens, nobles, statesmen), witnessing bloody court struggles—hence a mysterious, eerie legend. Today its brightest draw is the Crown Jewels—diamonds and gems, crowns, scepters and regalia, breathtaking. Visitors also explore the White Tower, walls and towers, hear the Yeoman Warders ('Beefeaters') tell its history, and see the famous ravens. Exploring the Tower of London and its Crown Jewels across a thousand years is London's top sight.

✨ Highlights

A Millennial Castle

A mighty fortress of some 900 years—among London's oldest buildings, a World Heritage Site.

Many Roles

Once palace, fortress, prison and execution ground—witness to much history.

The Crown Jewels

Dazzling crowns, scepters and regalia inside—rare royal treasures.

Warders & Ravens

Yeoman Warders tell the history; the famous ravens keep company.

🛈 Practical Info

→Last entry：15:00 on 4 November; on longer days 16:30 with buildings closing at 17:30

→Tours：Last included Yeoman Warder tour at 14:30; audio guide from GBP 4.00

→GBP 1 tickets：Up to four people per household on the six listed benefits; also Tower Hamlets residents all year

→Also note：The Wharf runs 07:00-19:00 but closes early on some dates, and the Chapel Royal may close

→Duration：Two to three hours suggested, quietest after midday

→Transportation：Subway (Tower Hill station)

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	10:00-16:30
Tuesday	09:00-16:30
Wednesday	09:00-16:30
Thursday	09:00-16:30
Friday	09:00-16:30
Saturday	09:00-16:30
Sunday	10:00-16:30

The site publishes opening times by date (checked 4 November 2026). For the week of 2-8 November: Monday and Sunday 10:00-16:30, Tuesday to Saturday 09:00-16:30. On 4 November last entry is 15:00 and the final Yeoman Warder tour included in the ticket starts at 14:30. The page adds that it is quietest after midday, that two to three hours is recommended, and that on longer days last entry is 16:30 with the buildings closing at 17:30. The Wharf keeps its own hours, 07:00-19:00 daily, closing at 18:00 on some dates and before gun salutes. The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula is a working chapel and may close, and the Remembrance Sunday service on 8 November starts at 10:50 on Chapel Green.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Tickets are bought online in advance or on the day at the office; prices appear in the booking system by date, with no fixed list on the page
Free Admission	Recipients of Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker Allowance can book GBP 1 day tickets for up to four people per household, one showing proof, online in advance. Tower Hamlets residents visit for GBP 1 all year, one per adult per day plus up to three children at GBP 1, bought on the day with proof of address

Carer or companion tickets and a military discount run through the FAQ. Crown Jewels, weapon collections and Yeoman Warder tours are included; the audio guide is from GBP 4.00, an optional 10 percent donation can be Gift Aided, and membership of three palaces starts at GBP 65. The GBP 1 offers exclude event tickets such as the Ceremony of the Keys.

💡 Tips

• Enter the ~900-year-old Tower of London and admire the dazzling Crown Jewels.

• The castle was palace, fortress, prison and execution ground—weighty, legendary history.

• Join the Yeoman Warder tour to hear the castle's history and tales.

• Book ahead; next to Tower Bridge, visit both.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Tower of London?

Monday: 10:00-16:30; Tuesday: 09:00-16:30; Wednesday: 09:00-16:30; Thursday: 09:00-16:30; Friday: 09:00-16:30; Saturday: 09:00-16:30; Sunday: 10:00-16:30; The site publishes opening times by date (checked 4 November 2026). For the week of 2-8 November: Monday and Sunday 10:00-16:30, Tuesday to Saturday 09:00-16:30. On 4 November last entry is 15:00 and the final Yeoman Warder tour included in the ticket starts at 14:30. The page adds that it is quietest after midday, that two to three hours is recommended, and that on longer days last entry is 16:30 with the buildings closing at 17:30. The Wharf keeps its own hours, 07:00-19:00 daily, closing at 18:00 on some dates and before gun salutes. The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula is a working chapel and may close, and the Remembrance Sunday service on 8 November starts at 10:50 on Chapel Green.

How much is the admission for Tower of London?

Adult: Tickets are bought online in advance or on the day at the office; prices appear in the booking system by date, with no fixed list on the page; Free Admission: Recipients of Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker Allowance can book GBP 1 day tickets for up to four people per household, one showing proof, online in advance. Tower Hamlets residents visit for GBP 1 all year, one per adult per day plus up to three children at GBP 1, bought on the day with proof of address; Carer or companion tickets and a military discount run through the FAQ. Crown Jewels, weapon collections and Yeoman Warder tours are included; the audio guide is from GBP 4.00, an optional 10 percent donation can be Gift Aided, and membership of three palaces starts at GBP 65. The GBP 1 offers exclude event tickets such as the Ceremony of the Keys.

Any practical tips for visiting Tower of London?

Enter the ~900-year-old Tower of London and admire the dazzling Crown Jewels. The castle was palace, fortress, prison and execution ground—weighty, legendary history.