Tower of London
Tower of London
4.5
Historic SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
About
The Tower of London is one of the top sights to see in the city right in front of the majestic Tower Bridge. This historic castle with over 1,000 years of history is home to the Crown Jewels, the iconic 'Beefeater' Yeoman Warders, and the legendary ravens that have kept the kingdom from collapsing. Inside the White Tower, the oldest building of the castle, is an 11th-century chapel and historic Royal Armouries collections. You can explore the castle and exhibits on your own, but a guided tour can help you navigate this popular attraction most efficiently. The Tower of London is also included in many tourist passes and combined attraction packages.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
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from AU$63.93
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The area
Neighbourhood: City of London
From its ancient past as a Roman trading outpost to its 21st century status as the wealthiest square mile in the world, the financial district known simply as “The City” is one of London's most historic and fascinating neighbourhoods. Here high rise office towers such as Norman Foster’s Gherkin mingle with Roman ruins and architectural marvels from virtually every era in between, including Christopher Wren's glorious St.Paul's Cathedral, and John Soane's dauntingly classicist Bank of England. This neighbourhood is also home to some of the finest restaurants and plushest hotels in Europe, in addition to an assortment of of watering holes, upscale shops, and Tube stations. During the week, the City is abuzz with white collar workers going about their business; the weekend sees this area turn into a quiet haven for sightseers.
How to get there
  • Tower Hill • 3 min walk
  • Tower Gateway • 4 min walk
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  • Chris M
    Royal Palm Beach, Florida18 contributions
    Worth the £ and time if you have both.
    Excellent history lessons in Central London steps away from Tower Bridge and the turbulent Thames. The Crown Jewels are housed inside. Plan the time of your visit to get a short, free, and fun guided tour by one of the Yeoman Warders. Plan way ahead to possibly get in to watch the daily closing ceremony for a minimal fee. The souvenir booklet is worth the £5 in my opinion. Prepare to spend a few hours, there is a LOT to see. Wear sturdy shoes as there are cobblestones everywhere inside and outside the walls. Food is available inside and outside. There is a water taxi/river cruise to Westminster just steps away also. Tower Hill Underground station is <5 minutes away.
    Visited November 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 December 2022
  • Quebec98
    Basel, Switzerland67 contributions
    Really worth a visit
    After being to London so many times and always avoiding the Tower of London (as I thought it is too touristy) I gave it a go this time. How wrong I was to wait for such a long time: it is so interesting, all the history these walls and the Yeoman warders can tell, just great. I was easily spending four hours in there.... Can highly recommend it.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 13 December 2022
  • teacher34
    Olympia, Washington662 contributions
    Excellent!
    So much history. The Crown Jewels are kept here, so if there are many people visiting, go there first. We got an audio tour and were lucky to go into a church and one of the Beefeaters was speaking. He was amazing. We enjoy all the history he shared and what a prestigious branch of the service it is. Really interesting. The other thing we found amazing was the history of the ravens. What huge creature. I believe there are eight of them. They are kept there. So many parts to this tower, it was fascinating.From there we crossed the London Bridge and went to Burroughs Market.
    Visited September 2022
    Written 25 December 2022
  • orangeblossomgelato
    San Francisco, California71 contributions
    Great tour as always
    Took the beefeater tour 10 years ago and loved it and did it with a friend again this time and it's still one of the most entertaining tours. We had Yeoman Warder Scott Kelly for our guide and he's great! He gave special attention to all the kids on the tour, which I'm sure made their day. Line for tickets across the way was very long and a bit confusing as there were ticket booths for other sights in the area as well. But once you have a ticket, there wasn't a line for entrance into the tower. Crown Jewels was also not super busy the day I went. All the yeomen and other people who work in here were really responsive to random questions about the place and history and were very knowledgeable with answers!
    Visited November 2022
    Written 27 December 2022
  • Ali
    19 contributions
    Fantastic Place
    We had a fantastic day here. A must visitor attraction. Staff and service great. Lots to see. I was amazed at all the history and the displays were good. We left feeling that we had learnt a great deal.
    Visited October 2022
    Written 29 December 2022
  • Wander688979
    California3 contributions
    Awful queues, unable to see the Crown Jewels
    We were really disappointed in queues. I knew it woud be busy but the ticket was misinforming. We queued up for the Beefeater tour which wasn't part of the Crown Jewel tour. My mom came specifically for this reason. It was freezing cold and the queue snaked around for over an hour.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 30 December 2022
  • K&M rates plates
    Sidcup, United Kingdom1,148 contributions
    Long queues
    Came here on the weekend of the queens jubilee for a walk around. The area was packed, the tower looked impressive. The grass verges round the outside could’ve done with a tidy up, didn’t go inside due to queues
    Visited July 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 31 December 2022
  • Nimai Hari
    Chicago, Illinois398 contributions
    Incredible amount of history
    We were on our way to the Tower Bridge and explored the area around the London Tower before. There is a lot to see around the London Tower and I would give yourself plenty of time. The proximity to the Thames River made it an easy location to get to as well as explore. This attraction has gone through many renovations as leadership of England has changed over time.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 31 December 2022
  • sssmck
    Lincoln, California86 contributions
    Good visit, but go early to avoid crowds during high travel seasons
    We got tickets using Headout and made sure to select the first time slot available that day. It was a very very busy day and this was the best thing I could have done. Highly recommend trying to catch a tour with one of the Yeoman Warders if lossible, even if it's shortened due to the rain as ours was it is still a lovely experience
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 1 January 2023
  • Jasmina S
    Mumbai, India1,028 contributions
    Crown palace creates larger que atteraction
    Tower of London is the most important and iconic place of London. Becoz of kohinoor crown that attractes world wide tourists. Larger people wants to see first crown. Very huge tower. Takes atleast 3/4/5 hours to see all sections. Gift shops are available. All section try to see. Their security guard called yoman and yowomen. They have particular dress with gives good get up. Can click lots of pictures but inside crown room it's not allowed. Full tower made from stone building. Must visit place of London.
    Visited October 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 1 January 2023
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Lainie L
New York City, NY186 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Solo
I was lucky to arrive in time to catch a free tour by one of the Yeoman Warder, who gave a great presentation.

This is a very cool experience, getting to experience the infamous Tower of London.

I stood on Tower Green where Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey lost their heads and it was both unsettling and fascinating to be so close to history.

There's so much to see and your head will quickly fill up with info!

I thought I would be in and out in two hours but I was here nearly four hours, and it was worth it.

The Crown Jewels are housed in a separate building in the Tower and it's a cool exhibit. Get here ASAP because the line gets long...fast!

Expect to get your steps in, walking up and down a ton of steps, and ducking into narrow doorways, but it's worth it!
Written 4 December 2023
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1704lolo
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK18 contributions
Dec. 2023 • Family
Great experience - brilliant your with Beefeater ‘Nev’ really informative and entertaining. So interesting - my boys learnt so much!
Written 2 December 2023
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Y7449ZUtimb
Leicestershire, UK242 contributions
Dec. 2023 • Family
An excellent day out well worth the entrance fee. It’s a full day experience soo much to see and do. The tour guide was excellent amusing and very informative too. There are so many different exhibitions within the attraction all steeped in history and interesting facts about our history
Written 2 December 2023
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Ashley T
1 contribution
Dec. 2023 • Couples
Excellent tour, the Yeoman are well informed. It was an entertaining and knowledgeable free tour - would highly recommend.

Written 2 December 2023
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John S
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Solo
Overpriced. The cost in 1955 was one shilling (5p) and free at weekends. There are other free attractions in London with more interesting exhibits.
Written 2 December 2023
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Sam186424
Worcester, UK40 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
Spent 6 hours here last Sunday, really enjoyed it. From the medieval palace to the Crown Jewels, everything was well explained and the yeomans were always on hand to assist.
Would definitely return and highly recommend.
Written 30 November 2023
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Michael P
Milton Keynes, UK3 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Busy even though my wife an I went on a weekday.
Queue for the Crown Jewels was long but kept moving.
Wish we had more time here
Written 28 November 2023
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Im A
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Dec. 2022 • Solo
I was captivated by the rich history and architectural grandeur of the Tower of London during my visit. Exploring the beautiful White Tower and walking along the medieval walls provided a fascinating glimpse into centuries of British history. The Crown Jewels exhibit was a highlight, showcasing the opulence of the monarchy. The Yeoman Warders, or Beefeaters, added a dose of humor to the tour with their engaging stories. While the Tower's dark past as a prison and execution site is sobering, the overall experience was truly memorable, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone eager to delve into the heart of London's storied past.
Written 27 November 2023
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Rachel A
Sudbury, UK4 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Friends
WOW! We had not envisaged spending so long at the Tower of London and still want to visit again to see the rest! We were a group of 6 - 3 adults and 3 boys, aged 9, 6 & 5. Everyone had things they wanted to see and do. We spent almost 3 hours there and are already planning our next trip.
The highlight of the visit has to have been Yeoman Daz, who heralds from Newcastle (sorry to not have remembered your official name and title). His tour was exceptional; his energy, enthusiasm and interactions with his audience were fantastic. Obviously he knew his history but the way it was delivered was so engaging and accessible for even the youngest in our group. The stories were suitably gorey and fascinating. We had a brilliant time and it's hugely down to his tour, which we took at 2pm. Thank you so much for making the trip so memorable and enthusing 3 little historians.
Written 26 November 2023
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Wendy S
5 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Spent fantastic fact filled few hours at Tower of London opting to join a group Beefeater tour before wandering around to explore more by ourselves. Darren Hardy had the group in stitches with his recounting of history and grizzly tales. Food great in cafe but service for hot drinks very slow.
Would certainly recommend a visit.
Written 25 November 2023
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Tower of London admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost AU$66.09, while a popular guided tour starts around AU$7.48 per person.




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