Absorb over 1000 years of history at the Tower of London, see the Crown Jewels, gather fascinating insights from the Yeoman Warders, the guardians of the Tower, and spot the ravens.
About this ticket
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Roam the grounds and enter inside the Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Peruse the dazzling Crown Jewels of the British Monarchy
- Keep your eyes peeled for one of the on-site ravens
Full description
Take a tour of the timeless Tower of London – part of British history since the 11th century. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built in 1086 by William the Conqueror.
Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace, and infamous prison. Spot the ravens that live on the premises and find out why they are known as the guardians of the Tower. Stroll across Tower Green to see where many executions took place, including those of 2 of Henry VIII's wives. You will also have access to the inside of the tower.
Prepare to be dazzled by the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. These priceless symbols of the British Monarchy compose the greatest working collection of crown jewels in the world. Pore over the 23,578 gems, including the glistening Imperial State Crown - this piece alone has 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 5 rubies.
Gain valuable insights into the Towers History from some of its most famous residents, The Yeoman Body. Whilst Tours may be currently unavailable, the Yeoman Warders will be on hand to provide fascinating stories of the Tower through the ages.
Includes
- Access to the Tower of London
- Admission to the exhibitions, including the Crown Jewels
- Children's activity trails
- Printed maps are available at the Tower ticket desk and entrance points
- Unlimited free Wifi access whilst you are visiting
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Know before you go
- Please note that during the summer months you might encounter long queues to enter the Tower of London so please factor this into your day and try to arrive early in the morning when the attraction is quieter
- The attraction is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, you must book a time slot in advance. Note that the last admission is at 4:30 PM, buildings within the Tower close at 5.30 PM
- Children under 5 years old go free of charge
- If you choose to make a donation to conserve the Tower of London, this donation will be gifted in its entirety to Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that looks after the Tower of London, for the purposes of maintaining and presenting the Tower. Get Your Guide receives no fee or commission for any donation made. Historic Royal Palaces is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (No. 1068852)
