See & do · Landmarks & architecture
Tower of London
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.via Google
A historic fortress, royal palace, and notorious prison dating back to 1066, housing the spectacular Crown Jewels.
- Good to know
- Paid entry (€€€); go early in the morning to see the Crown Jewels before the tour bus crowds arrive.
Reviews from Google
Awesome experience. Love the virtual tour. Amazing architecture. The Crown jewels are truly something to behold, just mind blowing. Also loved touring the armory. "Can you build something that will last 1000 years".
Great history tour, lots to explore. Definitely get to the crown jewels early as the queues build up very quickly. The armouries café was OK but too many long tables for the space. The blueberry muffin was good but the tea was poor in taste. The other thing that is really odd is, it was pouring with rain when we visited. They had I tent with a lady saying have you got hot tickets ready. There were a lot of people with umbrellas and she says getting very upset with people with umbrellas. Another couple of tents to shelter under and take your umbrella down would have resolved her upset. The other thing it really lacks is places to sit inside. There is a lot to explore and if it's raining, the benches outside are wet. Inside the buildings, there is a real lack of places to sit and have 2 minutes to rest your feet, especially if you are a little bit older. Overall, the Tower of London is well worth a visit, just a bit of thought and planning required by the organisers.
Absolutely incredible experience at the Tower of London! The history alone is mind-blowing… centuries of royalty, intrigue, betrayal, mystery, and unforgettable stories all wrapped into one iconic place. You can truly feel the weight of the past as you walk through the grounds. And of course… the ravens 🐦⬛ stole my heart. Seeing them up close (and learning about the legend that protects the kingdom!) was such a unique and memorable part of the visit. If you go, do not skip the Beefeater tour. It is 100% worth it! Ours was funny, engaging, and full of fascinating stories you’d never pick up just wandering on your own. The mix of humor and history made it both entertaining and educational. One of the best historical attractions I’ve visited… immersive, atmospheric, and absolutely unforgettable. Highly recommend!
The tickets are super expensive, but it was really worth it! I spent 2.75 hours here. if you're able to, I would highly recommend doing the free beefeater tour, which is included in the ticket price. There's so much history and so much to see. It's incredible how well they were able to preserve it. Definitely worth it!
Worth a visit by day and night. Beautiful site and buildings. The crown jewels are impressive. View to tower Bridge is a perfect from Tower of ldn. We went there for a gala diner and private viewing.