Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces

Discover London’s castle without the crowds – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison

Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site without the usual crowds. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens and see the Tower like never before.

Opening times

From 19 May

Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00-18.00.

Last admission: 17:00 (16.00 slot), buildings within the Tower close at 17.30.

From 23 June

Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00-17.00.

Last admission: 15:30 (15.00 slot), buildings within the Tower close at 16.30.

Please check for information on closures and notices.

Tickets and prices

You can safely explore the history of this famous fortress, palace and prison. Your ticket includes the Crown Jewels, the White Tower, the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, Battlements, Medieval Palace, Bloody Tower, Torture at the Tower exhibition, Fusiliers Museum and Royal Mint exhibition. The Beauchamp Tower remains closed.

Peak ticket prices (excl donation):

Members: Free
Adult: £29.90
Child: £14.90

Getting here

Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB

Information on travel disruption

Welcome back to the Tower of London

Explore the Tower

See the Crown Jewels, the ravens, Bloody Tower, Medieval Palace, battlements, the public outside areas of the Tower of London and magnificent armour displays in the White Tower, including Line of Kings. All other buildings remain closed. Meet our Yeoman Warders positioned along the one-way route and hear their captivating stories about the history of the Tower.

Young boy looking towards the imperial state crown in the Crown Jewels exhibition

Things to see Highlights

See the Crown Jewels

Prepare to be dazzled by this breathtaking, world famous collection of 23,578 gemstones at the Tower of London.

Open

Tower of London

Allow one hour

Included in palace admission (members go free)

The Tower of London Deputy Ravenmaster attends to a raven with Tower Green and the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula in the background.

Things to see

The ravens

Meet the famous ravens at the Tower of London and discover why they are known as the guardians of the Tower.

Open

Tower of London

Included in palace admission (members go free)

A Yeoman Warder gives a tour to a group of visitors outside the chapel of St Peter Ad Vincula at the Tower of London

Highlights

Meet the Yeoman Warders

Discover captivating stories of pain and passion, treachery and torture with our Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London.

Open

Tower of London

Included in palace admission (members go free)

Also included in your ticket

Browse history and stories

Support us

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

Close up of conservator cleaning the workings of the portcullis inside the medieval Byward Tower. Dark room. Details of wood, rope and the metal grating.

Make a donation

Help us to conserve these historic buildings, ensuring they are here for future generations to enjoy. We raise all our own funds and depend on your support.

Children standing in front of the White Tower

Join as a member

Enjoy unlimited adventures at our palaces and help us at a time when we really need your financial support.

Lucy Worsley, Joint Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, speaks at a reception

Become a patron

Step closer to history and join us for unique and amazing events as a patron of Historic Royal Palaces.