Information on opening hours and planned closures
Week commencing - 07 September
Monday 7th 10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 8th 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 9th 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 10th 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 11th 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday 12th 09:00 - 17:30
Sunday 13th 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.
08 September 2026: The Wharf will only be open between 13:30 and 18:00.
The Wharf will be closed at 18:00 on the following dates:
Tuesday 08 September 2026
Wednesday 09 September 2026
Thursday 10 September 2026
Friday 11 September 2026
Saturday 12 September 2026
Tuesday 15 September 2026
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Thursday 17 September 2026
Saturday 19 September 2026
Tuesday 29 September 2026
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Mint Street
Mint Street will be closed until 11:00 on Monday 07 September.
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