The Tower of London is one of London’s most important historic attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. William the Conqueror established the Norman fortress after the conquest of 1066, with construction of the White Tower beginning around 1078. Nearly 1,000 years later, visitors come to see the Crown Jewels, the White Tower, medieval defenses, royal history, famous prisoners, ravens, and Yeoman Warders.
If you are planning a visit, ticket details matter because prices, discounts, opening hours, and special experiences can change. The guide below covers current Tower of London ticket prices verified for September 2026, what admission includes, how to book, available discounts, tours, accessibility, group visits, and practical ways to avoid wasting time in queues.
Quick Answer
As of September 2026, standard Tower of London admission excluding the optional donation costs £37 for adults, £18.50 for children aged 5–15 and young people aged 16–17, and £29.50 for seniors, eligible students, and disabled visitors. Under-5s enter free. Booking online is recommended during busy periods.
Key Takeaways
- Standard adult admission is currently £37 excluding the optional donation.
- Children aged 5–15 and young people aged 16–17 pay £18.50; children under 5 enter free and do not need a ticket.
- Admission includes the Crown Jewels, White Tower, Medieval Palace, Yeoman Warder tour subject to availability, ravens, Battlements, Tower Green, Bloody Tower, and other open public areas.
- You can buy tickets online in advance or at the ticket office on the day, subject to availability.
- Discounts and special rates exist for seniors, students, disabled visitors, qualifying military visitors, groups, eligible benefit recipients, and Tower Hamlets residents.
- Historic Royal Palaces recommends allowing at least three hours for a visit.
Ticket Prices for the Tower of London
Historic Royal Palaces publishes both a standard price and a higher price that includes an optional charitable donation. The following general-admission prices were verified on September 9, 2026.
| Ticket type | No donation | With donation |
| Adult, age 18–64 | £37.00 | £40.70 |
| Child, age 5–15 | £18.50 | £20.40 |
| Child, age 0–4 | Free | Free |
| Young Person, age 16–17 | £18.50 | £20.40 |
| Senior, age 65+ | £29.50 | £32.50 |
| Full-time student, age 18+ | £29.50 | £32.50 |
| Disabled concession | £29.50 | £32.50 |
| Eligible carer/companion | Free | Free |
Students should bring valid student identification, and proof of age may be requested for age-based concessions. Children aged 5–15 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 are free and do not need a ticket.
You can always check the latest figures on the official Tower of London tickets and prices page.
Note: Prices and special offers can change. Check the official ticket page again before paying, especially if your visit is several months away.
What Is Included in a Tower of London Ticket?
A standard admission ticket covers far more than entry through the gates. Subject to temporary conservation closures and availability, admission includes the major public attractions within the fortress.
- The Crown Jewels exhibition
- Yeoman Warder tour, subject to availability
- The White Tower, including the Line of Kings, Armoury in Action, and St John’s Chapel
- The Medieval Palace
- The Battlements
- Tower Green
- Bloody Tower
- Torture at the Tower
- The resident ravens
- Other open public outdoor areas and exhibitions
Historic Royal Palaces recommends allowing at least three hours to see the major highlights. The Crown Jewels alone can require substantial time during busy periods.
See the current list on the official admission-inclusions page.
Booking Options for Tower of London Tickets
The simplest way to buy Tower of London tickets is directly through Historic Royal Palaces. You can choose an available visit date online, pay securely, and receive an electronic ticket for scanning at the entrance.
Tickets can also be purchased from the Tower ticket office on the day of your visit, subject to availability. Historic Royal Palaces recommends advance online booking during busy periods such as school holidays because popular dates and times can fill.
If you buy online, you can normally download your PDF ticket to a phone or print it. If you cannot access the e-ticket, staff at the ticket desk can use your booking reference to help retrieve the booking.
Third-party tour companies and attraction passes may also sell Tower admission. Their cancellation, amendment, and redemption rules can differ from Historic Royal Palaces rules, so check the provider’s conditions before buying.
Pro Tip: If the Crown Jewels are your top priority and you enter early, consider visiting the Jewel House before spending time at other exhibitions. If your priority is a generally quieter Tower experience, Historic Royal Palaces says afternoons after midday tend to be quieter.
Discounts and Special Offers for Tower of London Tickets
Several current concessions can reduce the cost of visiting, but eligibility rules differ.
Seniors, students, and disabled visitors
Visitors aged 65+, full-time students aged 18+, and disabled visitors currently qualify for the £29.50 no-donation concession price. Students should carry valid student identification.
Carer and companion tickets
Each disabled visitor can bring an eligible adult carer or companion free of charge. One carer ticket can normally be added online with the paid booking. Additional eligible companion arrangements can be made through Historic Royal Palaces or at the ticket office with supporting documentation.
Military discount
Qualifying military visitors with a valid MOD90 card, Defence Discount card, or MOD Certificate of Eligibility can receive the concession rate. Historic Royal Palaces states that these military concession tickets are obtained on the day of the visit. A standard Blue Light discount is not currently offered.
£1 tickets for qualifying benefit recipients
Visitors receiving specified UK benefits can obtain £1 tickets for up to four people per household. Eligible benefits currently include Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, and Jobseeker’s Allowance.
These tickets must be booked online in advance, availability is limited, and proof of eligibility and identification is required. The £1 offer has stricter conditions than ordinary admission and the tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed.
£1 Tower Hamlets resident tickets
Residents of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets can currently visit for £1. Adults need proof of address and buy the ticket at the ticket office on the day for the next available timeslot. An adult can also purchase up to three accompanying child tickets at £1 each.
Historic Royal Palaces members
Historic Royal Palaces members receive general admission as part of membership. Depending on the date and event, member pre-booking requirements can vary, so members should check current instructions before traveling.
The current standard admission table does not list a separate general family admission ticket. Families normally pay according to the relevant adult, young-person, and child categories, although family pricing is available for some optional products such as the audio guide.
Guided Tours and Experiences at the Tower of London
The best-known included tour is the Yeoman Warder tour. Yeoman Warders, often called Beefeaters, tell stories about the Tower as a fortress, palace, prison, execution site, and royal residence.
The standard Yeoman Warder tour is included with admission and cannot be reserved in advance. Current scheduling lists tours daily, generally every 45 minutes. Tuesday through Saturday, the first tour is normally at 10:00; Sunday and Monday it normally begins at 10:45. The final tour is currently scheduled for 15:15.
Tour operation can change because of weather, crowds, ceremonies, or other conditions. The route includes 21 steps plus cobbled and uneven surfaces, so it is not fully accessible to everyone.
Audio guides
A separate paid audio guide is available in multiple languages. Current individual prices are £5 for an adult and £4 for a child or concession, with a family audio-guide option for two adults and up to three children at £14. The audio guide can be added when buying advance admission.
Ceremony of the Keys and other special experiences
The Ceremony of the Keys is a separate evening experience rather than part of ordinary daytime admission. It takes place at night and requires advance booking. Special early-entry, ravens, or other themed experiences may also be offered at different times of year, with separate prices and conditions.
Check the official Yeoman Warder tour page and current “What’s On” listings before relying on a particular tour time.
Opening Times and How Long to Allow
Tower of London opening hours vary by date, season, ceremonies, and planned closures. For example, on September 9, 2026, Historic Royal Palaces listed opening hours of 09:00–17:30, with last entry at 16:30 and the final Yeoman Warder tour at 15:15.
Because the schedule can change, use the official date-specific opening-times page shortly before your visit.
Allow at least three hours for a typical first visit. Three to four hours is a sensible target if you want to see the Crown Jewels, join a Yeoman Warder tour, explore the White Tower, and walk through several additional exhibitions without rushing.
Historic Royal Palaces recommends allowing at least three hours to experience the Tower of London.
How to Avoid Long Lines and Wait Times at the Tower of London
The Tower can become busy during weekends, school holidays, and major tourism periods. Booking your general-admission ticket online in advance removes the need to purchase admission after you arrive and protects you from discovering that a busy timeslot has reached capacity.
Historic Royal Palaces currently identifies the period after midday as generally quieter. However, individual attractions within the Tower can have their own queue patterns. If you arrive early and seeing the Crown Jewels is your main goal, heading there first can reduce the risk of spending part of your visit in a larger queue later.
You should also check for temporary route closures, ceremonies, gun salutes, or conservation work before traveling because these can change the normal visitor flow.
Tips for Making the Most of Your Visit to the Tower of London
Start by deciding which attractions matter most to you. For most first-time visitors, the Crown Jewels, Yeoman Warder tour, White Tower, ravens, Tower Green, and medieval areas are the priorities.
- Allow at least three hours. A detailed visit can easily take longer.
- Check the official opening schedule. Hours and temporary closures vary by date.
- Wear comfortable footwear. The site includes historic cobbles, stairs, and uneven surfaces.
- Consider an audio guide. It is available in several languages and can add context to a self-paced visit.
- Plan breaks. Food and drink options and toilets are available within the visitor areas.
- Travel light. There is no left-luggage facility and large or rolling luggage is not permitted.
The ticket is valid for one entry. Historic Royal Palaces does not permit general re-entry after you leave, so complete your visit before exiting the site.
Accessibility and Special Accommodations for Tower of London Visitors
The Tower welcomes disabled visitors, but the historic nature of the fortress creates significant physical limitations. The site contains difficult stairs, spiral staircases, low doorways, cobbled paths, uneven surfaces, and narrow passageways. Wheelchair access is therefore limited rather than universal.
The Jewel House, where the Crown Jewels are displayed, has level access. Its moving walkway can be stopped by staff when needed. A wheelchair is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
Some areas cannot be reached by lift or ramp. Historic Royal Palaces specifically notes that the Battlements, Bloody Tower, and Imprisonment at the Tower exhibitions do not have lift or ramp access. The White Tower has lift access to its basement gallery and shop, but not to its upper floors.
Other support includes accessible toilets, a Changing Places toilet, BSL resources, audio-described options, Braille information in selected areas, tactile displays, and free eligible carer/companion admission.
Visitors with mobility, hearing, visual, sensory, or hidden-disability requirements should review the official Tower of London accessibility information before traveling.
Warning: Do not assume every part of the Tower is step-free. If someone in your group has limited mobility, check the access map before deciding which exhibitions to prioritize.
Group Bookings and Educational Visits to the Tower of London
Historic Royal Palaces provides dedicated rates and booking arrangements for groups of 15 or more. From March 1, 2026, the standard no-donation group rates include £34.10 per adult, £17.10 for children aged 5–15, £17.10 for young people aged 16–17, and £27.20 for seniors, full-time adult students, and disabled concessions.
Walk-up groups can be accepted, but groups without a pre-booked entry slot may need to wait until capacity becomes available. Groups with children must also follow the required adult-to-child supervision ratio.
School visits have separate subsidized arrangements. For the 2026/27 academic year, domestic students aged 5 and older currently pay £4.40 for eligible school visits, while under-5s are free. International school rates differ. Reduced school pricing requires advance booking and applies during qualifying UK term-time periods.
School admission includes open visitor routes and the Crown Jewels, while curriculum-based teaching sessions can be booked separately at additional cost. The subsidized school-visit package does not include the normal Yeoman Warder tour.
Schools should use the official school-visit booking information, while other organized parties should use the official group-visit service.
Combined Ticket Options for the Tower of London and Other Attractions
Historic Royal Palaces currently sells an official joint ticket combining Tower of London admission with its Official River Tour on the Thames. Prices depend on the visitor category and whether the selected date is classed as peak or off-peak.
Historic Royal Palaces also promotes membership as an option for visitors who plan to visit several of its properties, such as the Tower of London, Kensington Palace, and Hampton Court Palace during the membership period.
Other London attraction passes and third-party companies may package the Tower with unrelated attractions. These should not be confused with Historic Royal Palaces’ own ticket products. If you use a London Pass or another third-party voucher, follow that provider’s redemption rules and be prepared for the next available entry slot rather than assuming a pre-booked Tower timeslot.
Booking Changes, Refunds, Entry Rules, and Bags
Historic Royal Palaces operates a strict no-refunds policy for admission tickets. However, unused ordinary admission tickets purchased directly through the official website can generally be amended for an amendment fee, subject to availability and the relevant conditions.
Special events and certain promotional products have different rules. For example, £1 tickets cannot be changed or refunded, and Ceremony of the Keys bookings are generally non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
Your normal Tower admission ticket allows one entry only. Re-entry is not permitted after you leave.
There is also no left-luggage or bag-storage facility inside the Tower. Suitcases, large bags, and rolling luggage are not permitted, so use an external luggage-storage service before arriving if you are traveling with large baggage.
For the latest booking and visitor rules, consult the official Tower of London visitor FAQs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current ticket prices for the Tower of London?
As of September 2026, no-donation general admission is £37 for adults aged 18–64, £18.50 for children aged 5–15, £18.50 for young people aged 16–17, and £29.50 for seniors aged 65+, full-time students aged 18+, and disabled concessions. Children under 5 and eligible carers or companions enter free.
What is included in a Tower of London ticket?
Standard admission includes the Crown Jewels, White Tower, Medieval Palace, Battlements, Tower Green, Bloody Tower, ravens, Torture at the Tower, public outdoor areas, and a Yeoman Warder tour subject to availability. Temporary closures may affect individual rooms or routes.
How can I book tickets for the Tower of London?
You can book in advance through the official Historic Royal Palaces website or buy admission from the ticket office on the day, subject to availability. Advance online booking is recommended during busy periods and holidays.
Are there discounts available for Tower of London tickets?
Yes. Current concessions include rates for seniors, full-time students, disabled visitors, qualifying military visitors, and groups of 15 or more. Eligible UK benefit recipients can obtain £1 tickets, eligible carers or companions enter free, and Tower Hamlets residents have a separate £1 local-resident offer.
What is the best time to visit the Tower of London?
Historic Royal Palaces says the Tower is generally quieter after midday. If you arrive early and the Crown Jewels are your main priority, visiting the Jewel House first can also help you use your time efficiently. Allow at least three hours for the overall visit.
Can Tower of London tickets be refunded or moved to another date?
Historic Royal Palaces has a strict no-refunds policy. Eligible unused ordinary admission tickets purchased directly through its website can generally be amended for a fee, subject to availability. Events and certain special offers, including £1 tickets, have stricter rules.
Can I take photographs inside the Tower of London?
Non-commercial photography without flash is allowed in most areas. Photography is not allowed inside the Jewel House and is also restricted in the Martin Tower and some temporary exhibitions. Tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.
Sources
- Historic Royal Palaces — Tower of London Tickets and Prices — current admission prices, £1 offers, carer tickets, group tickets, and ticket delivery.
- Historic Royal Palaces — What’s Included in Your Ticket — admission inclusions and recommended visit duration.
- Historic Royal Palaces — Yeoman Warder Tours — tour schedule, booking rules, and accessibility limitations.
- Historic Royal Palaces — Tower of London Accessibility — wheelchair access, mobility limitations, companion tickets, and accessible facilities.
- Historic Royal Palaces — Tower of London FAQs — refunds, amendments, military concessions, photography, passes, and visitor rules.
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Tower of London — World Heritage status and historical significance of the White Tower.
