Tower of London Entrance Fee
The Tower of London entrance fee starts at £37.00 for adults for standard admission. Children aged 5 to 15 pay £18.50, children under 5 go free, and there are reduced rates for seniors, students, young people and disabled visitors. Historic Royal Palaces also offers £1 tickets for some eligible visitors, plus group pricing for parties of 15 or more.
Tower of London entrance fee at a glance
These are the standard no-donation prices listed on the official Tower of London ticket page:
- Adult (18 to 64): £37.00
- Child (5 to 15): £18.50
- Child (0 to 4): Free
- Young person (16 to 17): £18.50
- Senior (65+): £29.50
- Full-time student (18+): £29.50
- Disabled concession: £29.50
- Disabled carer or companion: Free
- Groups of 15+: from £34.10 per adult
Historic Royal Palaces adds an optional 10% donation at checkout, so the first price you see may be higher. For example, the adult ticket is shown as £40.70 with donation instead of £37.00 without donation.
Ticket types and what they include
A standard Tower of London ticket includes entry to the main public areas, including the Crown Jewels, White Tower, Battlements, Bloody Tower, Torture at the Tower exhibition, Fusiliers Museum and Royal Mint exhibition. The Yeoman Warder Tour is also included, subject to availability. Audio guides are available at extra cost.
Standard admission
For most visitors, the standard entry ticket is the best option. It gives access to the main site and the most popular areas without needing to buy a separate tour.
Tower of London and River Tour ticket
Historic Royal Palaces also sells a combined Tower of London + Official River Tour ticket. Adult prices start from £54.30 off-peak and £59.30 peak, with lower prices for children and young people.
Group tickets
If you are visiting as part of a group of 15 or more, discounted rates are available. Official group prices from 1 March 2026 include £34.10 per adult, £17.10 per child, and £27.20 for seniors, students and disabled visitors.
£1 tickets and local offers
The Tower of London offers £1 tickets to visitors receiving selected benefits, including Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, and Jobseeker’s Allowance. You can claim up to six tickets per household. The official site also says Tower Hamlets residents can visit for £1.
How to buy tickets
You can buy Tower of London tickets online in advance or on the day at the ticket office. The official site recommends booking ahead during busy periods because dates and timeslots can sell out. Visitors should arrive within 30 minutes of their chosen timeslot, and re-entry is not allowed once you leave.
Booking online is usually the better option because it gives you a timed slot and reduces the risk of arriving when availability is limited. For popular dates, especially weekends and school holidays, advance booking is the safer choice.
Best time to visit
A good time to visit the Tower of London is early in the day, especially if you want to see the Crown Jewels before the busiest periods. Historic Royal Palaces specifically advises morning visits for the Crown Jewels at peak times, and its ticketing language also distinguishes between off-peak term-time weekdays and peak weekends and school holidays.
The Tower recommends allowing at least three hours for your visit, although your ticket lets you stay until closing once you are inside.
Useful visitor information
The Tower of London address is:
Tower of London
London
EC3N 4AB
The site is about 5 minutes from Tower Hill Underground station and also within walking distance of Monument, Bank, Aldgate, Aldgate East, London Bridge, Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street and Charing Cross. River services to Tower Pier also stop next to the entrance.
The official accessibility page says disabled visitors can bring a free carer or companion.
Opening hours can vary by date, so it is best to check the official daily calendar before travelling. On the official opening times page for 17 March 2026, the Tower was listed as open 09:00 to 17:30, with the last timeslot at 15:30 and the last Yeoman Warder guided tour at 15:45.
FAQs about Tower of London entrance fee
How much is the Tower of London entrance fee for adults?
The standard adult ticket price is £37.00 without donation.
Is the Tower of London free for children?
Children aged 0 to 4 can enter free, while children aged 5 to 15 pay £18.50.
Are there senior and student discounts at the Tower of London?
Yes. Seniors aged 65+ and full-time students aged 18+ pay £29.50 for standard admission.
Is the Yeoman Warder tour included in the ticket?
Yes. The Yeoman Warder Tour is included with standard admission, subject to availability.
Can you buy Tower of London tickets on the day?
Yes. You can buy tickets on the day at the ticket office, but the official site recommends booking online in advance during busy periods.
Are there £1 Tower of London tickets?
Yes. The Tower offers £1 tickets to visitors receiving selected benefits, and the official site says the offer can cover up to six people per household.
How long do you need at the Tower of London?
The official guidance is to allow at least three hours for your visit.