Information on opening hours and planned closures
Week commencing - 12 October
Monday 12th 10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 13th 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 14th 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 15th 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 16th 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday 17th 09:00 - 17:30
Sunday 18th 10:00 - 17:30
Last entry: 16:30. Last Yeoman Warder guided tour (included in your ticket): 15:15.
Quieter times
The Tower of London is quieter in the afternoons, after midday. We recommend allowing up to two or three hours for the best experience. Last entry is at 16:30 and the buildings close at 17:30.
Closures
Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula
The Chapel Royal of St Peter Ad Vincula is a working community chapel, which means it may be subject to closures. Please check here for any upcoming closures.
Wharf opening times
The Wharf is open daily: 07:00-19:00 unless stated below.
Friday 16 October 2026: The Wharf will close at 18:00.
Monday 19 October 2026: The Wharf will close at 17:30.
Tuesday 20th October: The Wharf will be closed all morning until 12:30/13:00 once the 12:00 gun salute is finished.
Thursday 29 October 2026: The Wharf will close at 18:00.
Gun salutes
Please note the Wharf will close at least an hour before the gun salutes and there will be no access to the parts of the Wharf during the set up and duration of the gun salutes. Gun salutes take place at 13.00 and consist of 62 rounds unless otherwise stated.
The Wharf will also close the evening before each gun salute (from 18.00 to 21.00) for rehearsals.
Please note, the 13.00 Yeoman Warder Tour will be cancelled when a gun salute is taking place. They recommence at 13.30.
See all Gun salute dates