Today, the tower famously displays the Crown Jewels (which include the Imperial State Crown) and holds centuries of history. It remains guarded by members of the Royal Bodyguards, known as Beefeaters.
Visitors can admire the Royal Armouries in the White Tower, walk along the battlements, and see the spot of Anne Boleyn’s execution by order of Henry VIII. They can also gain historical insight at the Torture at the Tower and Coins and Kings exhibits, the Fusilier Museum, and the Line of Kings.
The tower is an incredibly popular attraction—purchase your ticket or book your tour in advance.
Tower of London tickets include options for audio guides in several languages.
Choose an early-access tour to beat the crowds, or combine your trip with visits to other top London sites.
The tower hosts special events, medieval reenactments, and family activities throughout the year.
The tower is at the north end of Tower Bridge on the Thames River waterfront. The closest tube station is Tower Hill via the Circle and District lines. The tower is a 10-minute walk from the London Bridge.
Opening times are from 9am to 5:30pm March to October and 9am to 4:30pm November to February. It opens at 10am on Sundays and Mondays. Admission lines can get long, especially in the afternoon—visit first thing in the morning to avoid crowds. Guided tours led by “Beefeaters” start every 30 minutes near the main entrance.
The tower's wildly entertaining Beefeaters, or Yeoman Warders, share stories and secrets on the widely recommended Beefeater tour. Take these tours to learn about the six ravens that make the Tower of London their permanent home. Legend has it that the tower will fall if they ever leave. There's even a "raven master" tasked with looking after them and a seventh raven on hand in case one should fly away.
