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 – 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
Address: London EC3N 4AB, UK
Phone: 0333 320 6000
Official Website: Tower of London
Tower of London Reviews
Rated out of 5
Another MUST SEE when in London. Kind of surprised by how much bigger the place is once there, and very impressed with the story telling and tour by "Beefeater" yeoman. Funny and informative. Come as early as possible. During the week likely will encounter lots of school tours as well.
Christian Sieg - in the last week
We went on a walking tour that did not disappoint! I haven't been to the Tower since 1999! We are already talking about visiting on our own and taking it all in at our pace! Witnessing the Key Ceremony was very poignant!
Christine Hutsell - a week ago
It is a pleasure to see a lot of history being preserved and displayed for public. Make sure you book in advance and give atleast around 4-5 hours to cover most of the attractions and gift shops. The main attraction including the Crown Jewels can have a queue for about 40 mins or so on a good sunny weekend.
SANDEEP CHAUHAN - a month ago
Interesting experience, the main building in the middle has lots of interactive activities for children. The changing of guards was fun to watch. It’s a shame you can’t take pictures inside where the Crown Jewels are.
Abigail Da Silva - a month ago
Bigtime history visit with insight into the royal family and English culture. The exhibit featuring the crown jewels wasn't too crowded (no photos allowed), but you can get within arm's length through glass. The entire complex is a lot of fun to explore and there's a good view of tower bridge.
Joe Davis (Chilly) - 3 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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