Explore the Tower of London as a fortress, palace and prison
See the Famous Fortress
For your visit to the Tower of London, we recommend at least three hours to discover this iconic castle. Your Tower admission ticket includes:
- The Crown Jewels
- The Ravens
- The public outside areas of the Tower (including the Moat)
- Tower of London (including the Moat)
- Tower Green
- White Tower (including Line of Kings, Armoury In Action and St John's Chapel)
- Medieval Palace
- The Battlements
- Bloody Tower
- Torture at the Tower
Discover our Tower Itinerary Planner to help you make the most of your day.
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Things to see and do
All of the attractions below are included in your Tower admission ticket. Choose an item for more detail.
- Events
- Christmas
Christmas at the Tower
Celebrate Christmas at the Tower of London with specially created displays that show how kings and queens of the past experienced the festive season.
- 29 November 2024 - 05 January 2025 (excluding 24-26 December & 01 January)
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- 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
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- 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
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- 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.
- Open
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Medieval Palace
Step inside the luxurious lodgings of two kings, meticulously re-created in the Medieval Palace at the Tower of London.
- Open
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
St John's Chapel
An architectural gem in the White Tower.
- Open daily
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Guards at the Tower of London
Marvel at the guards protecting the Crown Jewels. See the sentries posted outside the Jewel House and The King's House.
- Open
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Tower Green & Scaffold site
Walk in the footsteps of those condemned to execution at the Tower of London on Tower Green and the Scaffold Site.
- Open
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Bloody Tower
Explore the stories of the Princes in the Tower and Sir Walter Raleigh in the infamous Bloody Tower.
- Open
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Battlements
Walk the defensive inner battlements and huge towers that have guarded the Tower of London for centuries.
- Open
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Fortress
Explore the Tower of London’s early years as a formidable fortress and discover why it has been both feared and revered.
- Open
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Fusilier Museum
Discover the story of the British infantry regiment from its formation at the Tower of London in 1685 to the present day.
- Open
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Exhibitions
Explore the exhibitions at the Tower, which are included in your admission ticket. Choose an item for more detail.
- Things to see
Line of Kings
Marvel at the historic armour of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II in the Line of Kings at the White Tower.
- Open
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Torture at the Tower exhibition
Discover stories of the unfortunate prisoners who were tortured within the walls of the Tower of London.
- Open
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Imprisonment at the Tower exhibition
Learn why people ended up as prisoners in the Tower of London, in the very rooms where some of them were held.
- Open
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- 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
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Royal Beasts
Discover why exotic animals were kept at the Tower of London and see how they lived in the Royal Menagerie.
- Open
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Tower's Mint
Discover the people and stories behind the Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
- Open
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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All of the fantastic attractions above are included in your Tower of London admission ticket.
Enhance your visit
Make the most of your visit to the Tower of London with these optional extras (not included in your day admission ticket).
Audio Guide Tours
Book an audio guide tour with your advance tickets online. Enhance your visit by joining Yeoman Warders and curators as they share fascinating stories and hidden secrets of the Tower of London in our Audio Guide.
Prices start from £4.00.
Tower of London Guidebook
Discover our official guidebook: Experience the Tower of London, an essential guide to a future visit and fantastic memento of your day at this iconic attraction.
Price: £4.99