4,5/5 (405)
Tower of London
Free cancellation
Enjoy free cancellation on thousands of experiences. No stress, no waiting, just one click and it’s done.
Healthy & safety measures All the necessary measures are in place, so you can enjoy your experience the safest way possible.
London

Tower of London tickets and tours

Sort by: Popularity
Filter by:
All
Free cancellation
Entrance Tickets
Guided Tour
Tour with audio guide
TUI Collection
The Legend of the Titanic exhibition ticket at Dock X
Likely to sell out
Attractions & guided tours

The Legend of the Titanic exhibition ticket at Dock X

Dive into history with the largest Titanic exhibition in London. Explore artefacts, 360º video mapping, and a virtual reality experience at Dock X.

Duration 2 hours
Available in:

en, es 

Instant Confirmation
Squid Game immersive multiplayer gameplay experience in London
Activities

Squid Game immersive multiplayer gameplay experience in London

Test your skills in an immersive, Squid Game-inspired experience in London. Take on iconic challenges such as Red Light, Green Light, Memory Steps and Marbles.

Duration up to 1 hour
Available in:

en 

Instant Confirmation
Tower of London, Crown Jewels and Yeoman Warder Walking Tour
Likely to sell out
Attractions & guided tours

Tower of London, Crown Jewels and Yeoman Warder Walking Tour

Book your tickets to the Tower of London now to see the Crown Jewels and go on a Yeoman Warder walking tour guided by an actual Yeoman.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

London city tour hop-on hop-off bus
Top seller
Activities

London city tour hop-on hop-off bus

Book your London city hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Hop aboard the double-decker open-top bus and enjoy the best views of the city!

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, ar, +5  de, pt, ru, ja, zh

Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue ticket in London
Likely to sell out
Attractions & guided tours

Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue ticket in London

Join the immersive Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue in London. Engage in combat, gather resources, and save villagers.

Duration 45 minutes
Available in:

en 

Instant Confirmation
The London Pass® Plus with Access to 100+ Attractions
Attractions & guided tours

The London Pass® Plus with Access to 100+ Attractions

Visit as many attractions as you like with The London Pass®. From the London Eye to Madame Tussauds, save on 90+ things to do in London.

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Windsor Castle and optional Tower of London tour with entry tickets
Attractions & guided tours

Windsor Castle and optional Tower of London tour with entry tickets

Explore British royal history with a day tour of Windsor Castle, and optional Tower of London visit.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Tower of London, Thames River Ride & Changing of the Guards
Walking tours

Tower of London, Thames River Ride & Changing of the Guards

Book this Royal London tour now and skip the general access lines to the Tower of London. Enjoy a cruise up the Thames and a Westminster walking tour.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

London city pass deluxe
Attractions & guided tours

London city pass deluxe

Discover London with the ultimate Deluxe City Pass, and enjoy access to premium attractions.

Validity 168 hours
Available in:

en, de 

Instant Confirmation
London city pass classic
Attractions & guided tours

London city pass classic

Explore London's iconic attractions with the Classic City Pass.

Validity 168 hours
Available in:

en, de 

Instant Confirmation
London sightseeing tour on a vintage open-top bus
Activities

London sightseeing tour on a vintage open-top bus

Book a 90-minute London sightseeing tour on a vintage open-top Routemaster. See Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Westminster, and more in style and comfort!

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Attractions & guided tours

Tower of London and Crown Jewels private guided tour

Join this private guided tour at the royal palace of England's past kings and queens, where you'll learn about the history and traditions of the iconic Tower of London.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

You might also like

Entrance tickets to Jurassic World, an immersive attraction
Experiences for locals

Entrance tickets to Jurassic World, an immersive attraction

Step into the prehistoric era at 'Jurassic World: The Experience' in London. Interact with dinosaurs and explore a genetics lab. Book now.

Duration 1 hour
Instant Confirmation
Entrance Fees Included
Paradox Museum London Entrance Tickets
Attractions & guided tours

Paradox Museum London Entrance Tickets

Explore the mind-bending exhibits at Paradox Museum London and secure your tickets now for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration up to 1 hour 30 minutes
Available in:

en 

Entrance Fees Included
Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds The Immersive Experience in London
Tickets and events

Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds The Immersive Experience in London

Experience a real Martian invasion at Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience in London.

Duration 1 hour 50 minutes
Available in:

en 

Instant Confirmation
The View From The Shard entrance tickets
Attractions & guided tours

The View From The Shard entrance tickets

Get your tickets to The View from the Shard for admission to the best panorama in London.

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation
London Natural History Museum Ticket and In-App Audio Tour
Attractions & guided tours

London Natural History Museum Ticket and In-App Audio Tour

Get your tickets for Natural History Museum and enjoy a self-guided aoudio tour. Explore the wonders of biodiversity viewing amazing collections of dinosaur skeletons, plants, insects, and much more.

Duration from 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Available in:

en 

Instant Confirmation
London British Museum Ticket and In-App Audio Tour
Attractions & guided tours

London British Museum Ticket and In-App Audio Tour

Get your tickets for the British Museum and enjoy a self-guided audio tour. In the British Museum, you can fully immerse yourself in the mysteries of human civilization and feel like a real discoverer.

Duration from 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
Available in:

en 

Instant Confirmation
Tower Bridge tickets
Attractions & guided tours

Tower Bridge tickets

Get your tickets to the London Tower Bridge experience to enjoy the views from the 42-metre-high bridge and walk along the glass floors

Flexible
Instant Confirmation
Westminster Abbey tickets with audio guide
Attractions & guided tours

Westminster Abbey tickets with audio guide

Buy these Westminster Abbey tickets now to explore the gothic architecture for yourself and walk through the halls where monarchs have been crowned.

Duration 1 hour 5 minutes
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +4  pt, ru, ja, zh

Instant Confirmation
Moco Museum London Entrance Tickets
Attractions & guided tours

Moco Museum London Entrance Tickets

Discover the world-renowned art at Moco Museum. From Warhol to Banksy, experience the best of contemporary and pop culture art. Book now!

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

London Eye tickets
Top seller
Attractions & guided tours

London Eye tickets

Enjoy your London Eye and marvel at the best panoramic views of this iconic city.

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Ticket and audio-guided tour to the Houses of Parliament
Activities

Ticket and audio-guided tour to the Houses of Parliament

Book your Ticket and audio-guided tour to the Houses of Parliament and enjoy Parliament's magnificent art and architecture with audio commentary

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +3  pt, ru, zh

Warner Bros Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter
Activities

Warner Bros Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter

Step into the magical world of Harry Potter with timed entry to Warner Bros. Studios and explore iconic sets, props and costumes at your own pace.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
Attractions & guided tours

Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

Experience a whimsical Peppa Pig themed afternoon tea tour aboard a vintage bus, offering splendid views of London's iconic landmarks and delightful treats.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter with luxury coach transfer
Attractions & guided tours

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter with luxury coach transfer

Book your tickets now and relive the magic of the Harry Potter™ film series. Travel by luxury coach from central London and check out original film sets.

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation

The inside story

There are many amazing historical stories and fascinating features of the Tower of London, but one of the most colourful has to be the men you see standing around in the bizarre red costumes. They’re officially named Yeoman Warders, but all of England knows them as ‘Beefeaters’.

Today, these men (and women) offer guided tours and interesting anecdotes about the Tower’s history, but they have a much longer history. Once a royal bodyguard (since 1509), they enjoyed a powerful position and the right to eat as much beef as they wanted from the king's table. Back then, they were known for fighting and drunkenness, and would have killed any unexpected visitor.

The modern Yeoman Warders are not just tour guides, however. Each one of them has served at least 22 years in the armed forces in places such as the Falkland Islands, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. They can answer your questions and are happy to have their photographs taken with you.

Opening hours

1 November-28 February:

  • Tuesday-Saturday: 9.00am-4.30pm
  • Sunday-Monday: 10.00am-4.30pm
  • Last admission is at 4.00pm

1 March-31 October:

  • Tuesday-Saturday: 9.00am-5.30pm
  • Sunday-Monday: 10.00am-5.30pm
  • Last admission is at 5.00pm

About the Tower of London

Only since the Victorian era has the Tower been a tourist attraction. Throughout its earlier history it has been a royal residence, a castle, an armoury, a treasury for the Crown Jewels and a notorious prison.

French King William the Conqueror started construction in the eleventh century using stone from Caen in France. Successive kings added more fortifications, accommodation and even a private zoo with lions. One of the most infamous events of this early history came in 1483 when Richard Duke of Gloucester put his two young sons in the tower ‘for their own protection’. Nobody ever saw them again . . . and Richard suddenly became king. Hmm.

During the Tudor period, the tower became a centre of torture and imprisonment. This was partly due to Henry VIII’s break from the Catholic Church and the large number of people who didn’t agree with it. Famous prisoners included politician Sir Thomas More and Henry’s own wife Anne Boleyn (whose crime was not to have a male child).

In 1605, the tower welcomed Guy Fawkes, an early terrorist who’d tried to blow up Parliament. Nor was he the only traitor. During WWII, spies were also imprisoned and executed here. German Josef Jakobs was the last to be executed in 1941.

Today, there’s a story about the ravens who live at the tower. It’s said that if they ever leave, the Tower and England itself will fall. Be nice to them . . .

Address

The Tower of London, Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4AB

Getting there:

By underground:

  • District or Circle lines to Tower Hill station (then five-minute walk)

By train:

  • The nearest stations are Fenchurch Street or London Bridge (then follow signs)

By bicycle:

  • Find cycle racks on the Wharf opposite the Perkin Reveller restaurant and stands (three) next to the shop at the tower. (Do not attach bicycles to railings.)

By Docklands Light Railway (DLR):

  • Take to Tower Gateway Station (then follow signs)

By bus:

  • Routes 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1 and sightseeing buses

By riverboat:

  • From Charing Cross, Westminster and Greenwich to Tower Pier

Read more

How to get there

Tower of London London EC3N 4AB London