Essential information for visiting the Tower of London
Tickets and prices
Explore London’s iconic castle.
Tower of London only ticket prices (excl donation):
- Members: Free
- Adult: £33.60
- Child age 5-15: £16.80
Opening times
01 November - 23 December 2023
Mondays and Sundays: 10:00-16:30
Tuesday to Saturday: 09:00-16:30
Last admission: 15:30
Wharf Opening times:
Daily: 07:00-19:00. Check upcoming Wharf closures.
Please check for full opening hours and information on closures and notices.
Getting here
Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB
Visit essentials
The Tower of London is an historic site with uneven, worn and sometimes slippery surfaces. Please take care when walking and wear appropriate footwear.
Please note there are no left luggage facilities and large bags are not permitted in the Tower.
- Tower map
- Toilets including Changing Places toilet - Ground floor lobby of New Armouries building next to the café. Access to the toilet is via radar key.
- Hand washing and hand sanitiser facilities
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Baby changing facilities
- Buggy parks provided
We do everything we can to ensure visitors with disabilities enjoy the full palace experience.
Dedicated facilities, digital BSL guide, tours and wheelchair hire are available. There are also concession tickets, with free entry for carers. Download an accessibility guide for more information.
From freshly made hot meals to tasty snacks and drinks on the go, a wide selection of delicious food options are available.
Try our delicious food options inside the Tower and on Tower Wharf.
Shop for gifts and souvenirs inspired by this famous royal residence and its iconic Yeoman Warders.
You can also shop online and non-EU residents can buy tax-free.
For visitors in groups of 15 or more.
Bookings are now open for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Interactive and enquiry-based sessions are available for all key stages and SEND students.
What to see on your visit
For your visit to the Tower of London, we recommend at least three hours to discover the iconic castle, including a visit to the Crown Jewels.
What to see on your visitTower map and walking routes
Tower map and walking routes
Tower of London map route including entrance and exit.
Food and drink
Enjoy delicious cakes, sandwiches and hot meals available in our cafés and restaurant.
Food and drink at the Tower
Book your audio guide
Book an audio guide tour with your advance tickets online. Listen to Yeoman Warders and curators share fascinating stories and hidden secrets of the Tower of London in our Audio Guide.
Prices start from £4.00
Book your Audio GuideBritish Sign Language digital visitor guide
Hold the stories of the Tower of London in your hand and experience history where it really happened with the British Sign Language digital visitor guide. The tour is self-led and is free of charge for for British Sign Language users.
British Sign Language digital visitor guide
Got a question?
Browse our frequently asked questions to help plan your visit.
Frequently Asked QuestionsEXPLORE WHAT'S ON
- Events
- Christmas
Christmas at the Tower
Celebrate Christmas at the Tower of London with magical coronation-themed displays and festive installations.
- 29 November 2023 - 03 January 2024
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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- Events
- Families
The Gunpowder Plot
Travel back in time and experience history like never before in this thrilling new immersive experience created by Historic Royal Palaces and Layered Reality.
- Fridays, Saturdays and selected Thursdays and Sundays. Check the Gunpowder Plot website for details.
- Open from 10:45
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- Separate ticket
- Events
- Christmas
Choirs@TheTower by MDBrunch
Enjoy a festival of choral singing over two days at the Tower, presented by MDBrunch.
- 02 and 03 December 2023
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)