Watch Highlights of the Tower of London
Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison
Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens and see the Tower like never before.
Visit
Opening times
Monday 2nd 10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 3rd 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 4th 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 5th 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 6th 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday 7th 09:00 - 17:30
Sunday 8th 10:00 - 17:30
Last timeslot: 15:30. Last Yeoman Warder guided tour (included in your ticket): 15:30.
Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula is closed until the end of March 2026.
Check for temporary route closures before your visit. And learn more about the conservation work taking place this year.
Tickets and prices
Explore London’s iconic castle.
Full ticket prices from (excl donation):
- Members: Free
- Adult: £37.00
- Child age 5-15: £18.50
Getting here
Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB
Highlights
Duke and Disorderly
30 March to 30 May 2026
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly programme, full of chaos and silliness this spring at the Tower.
Included in your Tower ticket
- Things to see
White Tower
Marvel at the imposing White Tower, a magnificent example of Norman architecture at the heart of the Tower of London.
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Open
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- 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)
- Tours and talks
- Things to see
Yeoman Warder tours
Tour the Tower of London with a famous Yeoman Warder during your visit. Be entertained by tales of intrigue, imprisonment, execution, torture and much more...
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Daily
- Tours begin every 45 minutes
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
What's on
- Tours and talks
Tower of London River Tour
Enhance your Tower of London experience with a voyage along the Thames aboard the official River Tour.
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Daily. Tours depart every hour, from 10:45. The circular tour takes about 40 minutes.
- Tower of London
- Separate ticket
- Things to see
- Families
Object Handling
Get up close to fascinating historic objects at the Tower of London. Enjoy volunteer-led object handling sessions featuring mail armour, coins, archaeological finds and more.
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Every Monday
- 12:00 - 15:00 (excluding bank holidays and school holidays)
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Events
- Families
- Access
Relaxed Events, Children and Families
Aimed at neurodivergent and learning disabled children and their families, experience two hours free from crowds, including free entry to the Tower, Crown Jewels and access to relaxed and SEN programming.
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22 March and 27 September 2026.
- 09:00 - 11:00
- Tower of London
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Chapel closure
The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula will be closed until the end of March 2026. Find out more about the Chapel and excavation work taking place.
A 360 degree view of the Imperial State Crown showing St Edward's Sapphire, the Black Prince's Ruby, the Cullinan II diamond and the Stuart Sapphire.
Discover the Crown Jewels
Discover the world-famous collection of treasures including more than 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones.
Join as a member
Enjoy unlimited adventures at our magnificent palaces, discount in our shops and cafés, and exclusive events when you become a member of Historic Royal Palaces.
Explore the Tower of London Behind Closed Doors
Make the most of your visit and uncover the Tower's best-kept secrets with Google Arts & Culture. From the medieval Byward Angel to the Council Chamber in the King’s House, explore virtual tours and beautiful art in high-resolution.
Support us
As an independent charity, there are many ways you can support us.
Donate
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.
Hire a venue
Discover the spectacular spaces available for events at the Tower of London.
Become a patron
Step closer to history and join us for unique and amazing events as a patron of Historic Royal Palaces.