Tower of London
1,000-year-old fortress with the Crown Jewels, ravens, and Yeoman Warder tours.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling with kids.
Why
- 01
A genuinely dense slab of history — executions, prisoners, the Crown Jewels glinting on a moving walkway.
Our read - 02
The Beefeater tours are funny and excellent.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
This is your first trip to London
A near-essential first London history hit that bundles the Crown Jewels, Beefeaters and Tower Bridge views in one stop.
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Tower of London earns the hours.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, Tower of London works.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Tower of London works.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Tower of London isn't cheap for what it is.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, Tower of London is hit or miss.
Plan it well
- Cost
- £35
- Timing
- Arrive at opening (09:00) or after 15:00 to dodge the Crown Jewels queue.
- Booking
- Book timed tickets online in advance — cheaper than the gate and avoids the entry line.
- Allow
- 3 hrs
- Accessibility
- Partly accessible; the White Tower and parts of the wall walk involve steep historic stairs with no lift.
- Getting there
- Tower Hill (District/Circle line) or Tower Gateway DLR, both a short walk.
Consider instead
Sources and method (2)
- Adult tickets start from £37.00 (children 5–15 £18.50, seniors £29.50); booked online via Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that runs the Tower. hrp.org.uk ↗
- Entry includes the Crown Jewels, White Tower, battlements and the Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tour subject to availability. hrp.org.uk ↗