Tower of London
Tower of London
Last updated 2026-10-29
By Global Travel Guide Editorial Team
Introduction
The White Tower dates from around 1078; later kings added walls, towers and the moat. The Crown Jewels are displayed in the Jewel House, and the Yeoman Warders lead tours that cover executions, the princes in the Tower and the ravens. Tickets are cheaper online and the site is busiest late morning; arrive at opening. Tower Hill station is a five-minute walk. The Tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and still an official royal palace.
Ticket Price
Adult GBP 38 (≈ USD 51), child 5-15 GBP 19 (≈ USD 25); tickets are flexible and can be booked online. The Crown Jewels are included.
Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 9:00-17:30 (last entry 16:30); Sun-Mon 10:00-17:30 (last entry 16:30); winter closes 16:30 (last entry 15:30); closed 24-26 December and 1 January.
Transportation
Tower Hill station (Circle and District lines) is a 5-minute walk from the entrance.
Best Season
In United Kingdom, for Tower of London, the best window is May-Sep; rain is possible year-round.
Pro Tip: Go at opening and see the Crown Jewels first
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Go at opening and see the Crown Jewels first Security lines build quickly. Enter at opening, go straight to the Crown Jewels, then join a Yeoman Warder tour for the history and stories.
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Frequently Asked Questions4 questions
Yes. Timed tickets are cheaper online and guarantee entry; the Crown Jewels queue can be long even with a ticket.
The Ceremony of the Keys takes place nightly at about 21:30. It is free but must be booked months in advance by writing to the Tower.
Allow at least 3 hours for the Crown Jewels, White Tower, ravens and the walls. Add time for the Yeoman Warder tour.
Tower Hill station (Circle and District lines) is a 5-minute walk; Tower Gateway DLR and the riverboat pier are also nearby.