Tower of London tickets and tours

Tower of London: Entry Ticket

Crown Jewels, White Tower and a free Yeoman Warder tour

★★★★½4.7· 4,584 reviews

• Entry to the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels Exhibition. The ticket also covers the White Tower, the Medieval Palace, the Bloody Tower and the walls, and the Yeoman Warder tour is free with it, in English.
• The Medieval Palace reopened in May 2025 after a major refurbishment, with new displays on the kings and queens who lived here and the households that served them.
• Allow at least two hours. Entry is by time slot: arrive within 30 minutes of the time on your ticket.

Tower of London: Guided Tour with a Beefeater

1 hour 15 minutes with a Yeoman Warder, Crown Jewels included

★★★★½4.3· 45 reviews

• A guided tour of about 1 hour 15 minutes with a Beefeater, in English. Entry and the Crown Jewels are included.
• You hear the secrets of the Tower from one of its guardians, and you are among the first visitors in the Jewel House.
• Arrive 15 minutes early. Tips for the guide are optional and not included.

Tower of London: Night Tour + Ceremony of the Keys

An after-hours tour with a Yeoman Warder

★★★★★5· 1 reviews

• An after-hours tour of about 1 hour 45 minutes with a Yeoman Warder, in English. You walk the outer grounds and around the White Tower, and hear the stories of Traitors' Gate and the people who came through it.
• You see the outside of Tower Green, where executions took place, the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, the Bloody Tower and the Bell Tower. The tour ends with the Ceremony of the Keys, when the Chief Warder locks the gates for the night.
• Arrive 15 minutes early. This is an evening tour, not a day ticket, so read what is included before you book.

Tower of London: Early Access + Opening Ceremony + Audio Guide

Enter before opening, then explore with an audio guide app

★★★★4.1· 22 reviews

• Enter before the Tower opens to the public and watch the Opening Ceremony, performed by the Yeoman Warders. After the ceremony you go straight to the Crown Jewels. The visit takes about 4 hours.
• It starts with a 30-minute introduction outside the Tower from an English-speaking guide, who tells the story of 1,000 years as a royal residence, prison, armoury and place of execution.
• Then you explore at your own pace with an audio guide app, available in several languages. Bring your own earphones, and arrive 15 minutes early.

Tower of London: Early Guided Tour + Tower Bridge

Opening Ceremony, Crown Jewels and the Tower Bridge walkways

★★★★★5· 9 reviews

• An early guided tour of about 3 hours, in English: the Opening Ceremony, then the Crown Jewels, before the regular visit begins.
• Your guide then takes you on to Tower Bridge, for the high-level walkways and the Tower Bridge Exhibition, with views over the city.
• You meet at Tower Hill Underground station and arrive 15 minutes early.

Tower of London: Guided Tour + Crown Jewels + River Cruise

Opening Ceremony, a guided tour and a cruise pass

• A guided tour of about 3 hours, in English. It starts with the Opening Ceremony and a short introduction by the Yeoman Warders, then the Crown Jewels.
• The guide then leads you from Tower Green, where nobles were executed, to the Bloody Tower, where Sir Walter Raleigh was held, along the walls to Edward I's restored bedroom, and past the ravens. The tour ends at the White Tower and you carry on alone, including the Beauchamp Tower.
• The ticket also includes a flexible one-way river cruise pass that you can use from any pier.

Tower of London: Thames Cruise + Guided Tour + Crown Jewels

By boat to the Tower, then a guided tour

★★★½3.3· 3 reviews

• A day of about 5 hours 30 minutes in English. You start with a Thames cruise past Tower Bridge and the Shard, while the guide points out the sights on the way to the Tower.
• At the Tower a guide tells you about royal dramas, executions, escapes and famous prisoners. Afterwards you see the Crown Jewels up close at your own pace and visit the White Tower.
• A headset lets you hear the guide. Arrive 15 minutes early.

Tower of London River Tour: 40-Minute Thames Cruise

A circular cruise from Tower Bridge Quay (not an entry ticket)

★★★★★5· 1 reviews

• This is a boat trip, not an entry ticket: it does not include entry to the Tower. It is a 40-minute circular cruise from Tower Bridge Quay, with live commentary in English.
• On the way you see more than 20 landmarks, among them the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye and Big Ben.
• The boat is the Silver Raven, the first fully electric sightseeing boat in the UK. Drinks and snacks can be bought on board.

London Explorer Pass: 2 to 7 Attractions, Tower of London Included

Pick your attractions and use them within 30 days

★★★★4· 241 reviews

• A digital pass for London: you choose 2 to 7 attractions from more than 75, and each visit uses one credit. The Tower of London is one of the attractions you can choose.
• The credits are valid for 30 days from the first time you use them, and you get discounts at food and gift shops in participating attractions.
• It suits people who plan several visits in London and want to decide as they go.

Luggage Storage near the Tower of London

Leave your bag for the day before you go in

★★★★★4.9· 7 reviews

• The Tower has no left luggage, and suitcases and large bags are not allowed inside. This service stores your luggage for the day, close to the Tower.
• Insurance and 24/7 customer support are included.
• Drop your bag first, then walk to the entrance without it.