Tower of London
One of the Royal Palaces, the Tower of London has a fascinating history dating back to about 1080 AD
The Tower of London began its legacy as a strategically located fortress way back at the end of the 11th century when William the Conqueror constructed the White Tower to secure his stronghold in the city of London. Over the years this site on the river Thames was expanded and fortified even further, including a moat by subsequent medieval kings and monarchs, serving at varying times as a fortress, a palace and as a prison and place of execution.
If the walls of this historical site could talk they could tell some amazing stories and indeed you will discover many incredible stories when you visit the Tower of London. It has been the centre of much of England's history and conflict during it's 900 plus years. There is simply too much history behind this attraction to go into detail about here, but you should definitely try to include a visit to the Tower of London in you travel plans.
The Tower of London is located adjacent to the Tower Bridge so you may want to combine both into one visit.
The Tower of London is open for visitors and tours from 9:am to 5:30pm from Tuesday thru Saturday and from 10am to 5:30pm on Sunday and Monday.
For more information about visiting the Tower of London including admission fees visit their official website at the link below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes.Tower of London Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Address: London EC3N 4AB, UK
Phone: 0333 320 6000
Official Website: Tower of London
Tower of London Reviews
Rated out of 5
A must see when in London. Give yourself at least two hours for a comfortable visit - you could easily spend half a day. The free guided tour by the caretakers is informative and an interesting lesson in history.
Be sure to see the Crown Jewels exhibit and the armoury. Tower bridge outside is a great place for photos as well.
Buy your tickets a day before so you can choose a good weather day as a lot of walking is outdoors.
Randy - a week ago
Amazing visit to the Tower of London! This was the highlight of our 3 days in London. We listened to the free information tour when we entered and it was super informative. Darren was our guide and did a wonderful job. All of the volunteers were fantastic. 10/10 recommend!
Maddy Campbell - in the last week
Great visit with the kids. Had a special for Halloween which made it even more fun.
No waiting times when we arrived in the morning.
Highlights were the Crown Jewels and the white tower. Great guide book as well and lots of fun things in the shop. Cafe was good as well and even had gluten free options. Overall great day out for the whole family.
Mark Bruns - a month ago
As an American visiting the U.K. I implore others to go to the Tower of London. The history completely surrounds and envelops you. It's an experience I will never forget. Even to see the Crown Jewels was breathtaking! I loved every moment we spent there. All of the lovely people who work there and share the stories and history every single day are to be commended! ❤️
D J - 2 weeks ago
Visited Tower of London for The Ceremony of the Keys. An interesting tour, led by one of the Beefeaters - lots of blood and gore thrown in the stories for good measure! Explained all about the Ceremony and traditions behind it. Only downside was there were a lot of people there, and if you are not that tall, then you don't get a good view of what was happening - you can hear it, but not see it.
Dawn McGuinness - 2 weeks ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| District and Circle Lines | Tower Hill Station | 5 MInutes |
How to get to Tower of London by Tube
From Tower Hill Station follow the signs for the Tower of London. It is a short 5 minute walk south across the road to the main entrance.
You can also get to the Tower of London by riverboat service from Charing Cross, Westminster and Greenwich piers. Disembark at Tower Pier.
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