Tower of London

Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison

Getting here

Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB

Tickets and prices

Buying your tickets online is the cheapest and most convenient way to visit the palace

  • Members: Free
  • Adult (16+ years old): £21.50
  • Child (5-15 years old): £9.70

Opening times

Tuesday-Saturday: 9.00-17.30
Sunday-Monday: 10.00-17.30

Last admission: 17.00

Find out more about visiting

Explore what's on

The Crown Jewels

Prepare to be dazzled by this breathtaking, world famous collection of 23,578 gemstones that are still used in royal ceremonies today.

Open daily

Highlights Families Things to see

Defend the Tower

Defend the Tower is a costumed, live historical re-enactment. You must help our heroic guards defend the mighty castle against its most dangerous enemies.

Open daily until 20 October

Events Families Things to see

35 mins

Yeoman Warders

Prepare to be entertained by captivating stories of pain and passion, treachery and torture on the Yeoman Warder guided tours.

Tours daily, every 30 minutes

Highlights Tours and talks

60 mins

White Tower

At the heart of the Tower of London is the White Tower. It is the oldest part of the Tower, built to strike fear and submission into the unruly citizens of London.

Fortress Palace Prison Medieval Architecture and building history

The White Tower

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We are a charity and there's several ways you can support us.

Become a member

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Volunteer with us

Volunteers support the palaces in many different ways. See what roles we have available and register your interest.