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
This place is truly fantastic—beautiful, spacious, and with plenty of climbing for those ready to explore. The architecture and atmosphere are breathtaking. The only downside is the Crown Jewel display: it’s stunning to see in person, but photography is not allowed, which is disappointing for visitors who want to share the experience with family and friends on social media. Even so, the history here is rich and fascinating, and the overall experience is so impressive that I would gladly return again.
Chen Zhou - 3 weeks ago
We thought the viewing of the poppies were free so was abit taken back to find we had to pay a full entry fee. We ended up having a lovely day. The Tower is such an amazing place to visit. The staff and tour guides were friendly and helpful. The entrance fee was well worth the money
Sharon Foulkes - a week ago
Great experience st the Tower today. The tour was funny and informative. Poppy display was impressive. Not too busy for August Bank holiday!
Vicki T - a week ago
Absolutely magical experience, yes busy because we went in the summer holidays and at a weekend but everything was laid out really well and theres so much to see you can pick the best moments to go and see each bit. Staff were great. Just amazing to see some amazing history!
Zoe O’Brien - 2 weeks ago
Always nice to visit the tower of London and have the explanation about the building. Seing the guards and costume is good. Book tickets in advance and be in the queue on time. Best to start with the jewels before that queue is too long. You will have time to visits the others parts after. Count 2 to 3hours for a full visit if you arrive at the opening.
Gaëtan Görtz - a month 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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