Highlights of things to see and do at 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 10:00-17:30
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
Last timeslot: 15:30. Last Yeoman Warder guided tour (included in your ticket): 15:30.
Medieval Palace is closed until summer 2025. Chapel Royal is closed until mid-June 2025.
Check our opening times page for information on closures before your visit.
Tickets and prices
Explore London’s iconic castle.
Tower of London only ticket prices from (excluding donation):
- Members: Free
- Adult: £35.80
- Child age 5-15: £17.90
Getting here
Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB
Highlights
Tower Remembers 2025
06 May - 11 November 2025
See a new special commemorative display of ceramic poppies installed at the heart of the Tower of London to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
Included in your Tower ticket
- Families
- Things to see
Armoury in Action
Shoot arrows, assemble firearms and brandish a sword in this exciting, hands-on experience in the White Tower.
- 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)
- Things to see
The Crown Jewels
Discover the dazzling history of the Crown Jewels in the spectacular Crown Jewels exhibition.
- Open
- Allow one hour
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
What's on
- Events
- Families
The Poet's Predicament
Join us this Spring for the Poet's Predicament. Learn about Clerk Geoffrey Chaucer, and how he balanced a demanding job with his keen passion for writing.
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05 April - 29 June 2025
- Daily 10:30 - 16:00 (performance may be affected on 09 April*)
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
Experience the Ceremony of the Keys
Be part of this ancient tradition, which has taken place every night for at least 700 years in the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London.
- Daily
- From 21:30-22:05
- Tower of London
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
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...
- Daily
- Tours begin every 30 minutes
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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.
The most iconic uniform in London
Second female Yeoman Warder uniform, with AJ Clark
Yeoman Warder Amanda Jayne (AJ) Clark talks us through her uniform, and what it means for this iconic item to be going on public display.
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.
Join as a member
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Become a patron
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Become a custodian of British History
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