Tower of London

Tickets for the Tower of London.

What’s Included

• Tower of London Tickets

Tickets for the Tower of London, the UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s the official home to the Crown Jewels and protected by the Yeoman Warders, more commonly known as the Beefeaters, oh and the resident Ravens, of course!

The Ravens have been living at the Tower of London for centuries and are known as the guardians of the Tower. Its said the Tower of London will fall if ever the Ravens leave the fortress! The Ravens are cared for by the resident Raven Master and the current Ravens are called Jubilee, Harris, Poppy, Georgie Edgar and Branwen!

The White Tower (which is where the Tower of London gets its ‘Tower’ name from) is home to the Royal Armouries and its incredible collection of armour and weaponry along with other historical pieces such as Henry VIII’s XXXL suit of armour.

The Tower of London has been used for multiple purposes over the years including as a royal residence, the royal mint, a menagerie, an armoury, an observatory, and of course, home to the Royal Crown Jewels!

The chapel located on the first floor, St John’s Chapel, is actually the oldest church in London as it dates back to 1080.

This is a true piece of English history which is why over 3 million people visit the Tower of London each year! An incredibly popular attraction in London.

Why not upgrade the ticket to one of our great combination passes. We have three great options:

1. Tower of London + Tower Bridge Exhibition. Click HERE for the ticket details.
2. Tower of London + Lastminute.com London Eye. Click HERE for the ticket details.
3. Tower of London + The View From The Shard. Click HERE to for the ticket details.

Useful Information About Tower of London

How to get to Tower of London

Tower of London Address: The Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB

Via Tube/Underground:

5-Minute Walk: Tower Hill Underground Station on the District and Circle lines.

10-15-Minute Walk: Monument, Bank, Aldgate, Aldgate East London, London Bridge and Fenchurch Street Underground Stations.

20-Minute Walk: Liverpool Street Station

Via Riverboat: Tower Pier is the nearest Riverboat stop.

Via Bus: Bus Routes: 15, 42, 78, 100, 343 and RV1 all stop near the Tower of London

Via Tourist Bus: All major Tourist Bus Routes pass the Tower of London

Tower of London Opening Hours

Tuesday 09:00 – 17:30 | Wednesday 09:00 – 17:30 | Thursday 09:00 – 17:30 | Friday 09:00 – 17:30 | Saturday: 09:00 – 17:30 | Sunday 09:00 – 17:30 | Monday 10:00 – 17:30

Tower of London Fun Interesting Facts

1. ‘The Ceremony of the Keys‘ is one of the oldest rituals the Tower of London still performs on a daily basis and is the closing ceremony of the Tower of London.
2. The Tower of London has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988.
3. The Tower of London Ravens – did you know there is an old folk tale that says should the resident Ravens ever leave, the Tower of London will fall. Its suggested it dates back to Charles II who insisted the Ravens must be protected!
4. Its said the Tower of London may be haunted with certain famous figures from history including Arbella Stuart and Anne Boleyn after she was executed there in 1536!
5. Did you know that the Tower of London was home to the first zoo in London, albeit it by accident! As various royals were gifted with animals from around the world, they housed them in the Tower of London, which was referred to as the Royal Menagerie and included exotics such as lions and even a polar bear! Local residents used to come and visit the animals thus making it a local zoo! Edward I even created a permanent home for the exotic gifts in the western entrance and it became known as the Lion Tower. It was later closed in around 1824.
6. The Kray brothers were put in a prison cell in the Tower of London after Ronnie hit a Corporal!
7. The Tower of London was hit during an air-raid in WWII.
8. The Beefeaters reals titles are Yeoman Warders!
9. Did you know there are multiple crowns in the crown jewels collection, but the most important one is only ever worn by any King or Queen once in their life. Its called the St. Edward’s Crown and it was created in 1661. This is the crown that is only worn once by the monarch on the day they become King or Queen, so King Charles III is now the latest to wear the St. Edward’s Crown on the day of his coronation, 6th May 2023. This crown has an incredible 444 precious stones on it, which include rubies, amethysts, sapphires and other gems. Once the coronation is over, the St. Edward’s Crown is returned to the Tower of London for protection and the King will then wear the Imperial State Crown from then on during the coronation. Its the Imperial State Crown at is also then used for public duty such as State Opening of Parliament each year, for example. The Imperial State Crown is adorned with an incredible 170-carat red spinel on the front of it, known as the ‘Black Prince’s Ruby’, which legend suggests (but never proved) that Henry V supposedly had this gem on his helmet at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415! The Imperial State Crown also has no fewer than 2868 diamonds on it with the largest being an amazing one called the ‘Cullinan II’ and it measures an incredible 317.4 carats!

Most Common and Frequently asked Questions About the Tower of London

Q: What is the Tower of London?

A: The Tower of London was founded in 1066 by William the Conqueror and has been used for multiple purposes over the years including a royal palace, a prison, a zoo (yes, a zoo!) and the royal mint! It was built to show his control over the city and also as a show of power and wealth and authority.

Q: What is the most famous part of the Tower of London?

A: The White Tower, which is where the name the Tower of London comes from, is probably the most famous part of the Tower of London. Its the area that was used as a royal residence and the armoury.

Q: Is the Tower of London still in use today?

A: Absolutely! The Tower of London is now used to house the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in London attracting around 3,000,000 visitors per year!

Q: What is the St. Edward’s Crown?

A: The St. Edward’s Crown is part of the Royal Crown Jewels collection and is the crown that the King or Queen wear only once, at the point they are being crowned. That is the one and only every time they will use the St. Edwards’ Crown. After their coronation date, they then wear the Imperial State Crown for future engagements.

Q: Can you visit and view the Crown Jewels?

A: Yes, absolutely! The Crown Jewels collection are on show in the Jewel House in the Tower of London, so with the purchase of your Tower of London ticket, you get to view the Crown Jewels collection (as long as it’s not in use!).

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Tower of London?

A: Tickets for the Tower of London cost from £29.90.

Q: When is the best time to visit the Tower of London?

A: That depends entirely on if you don’t mind crowds. We say first thing in the morning when they open it will generally be quieter and have smaller crowds or last thing before they close. They class the off-peak season as November to February so during these months, it also always generally quieter with fewer visitors, but as we always say, you are never going to be alone there with it being such a popular tourist attraction with around 3,000,000 annual visitors!

Q: Is the Tower of London a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A: The Tower of London is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was inscribed on to the list in 1988!