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The Tower of London

Castle & Historic Landmark · Greater London, England

The Tower of London is a castle & historic landmark in Greater London, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £38 · Child £19 · Family £114
Checked on the official page: adult £38, child (5-15) £19 (excluding donation). Members free. No family price shown, so the family figure is 2 adults + 2 children.
Opening timesTue-Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sun and Mon 10am-5.30pm (Sun to 4.30pm in the week checked); last entry 4.30pm; last Yeoman Warder tour 3.15pm. Check for temporary route closures.
Best time to goWeekday opening time in January-March or November. Go straight to the Crown Jewels first, as the line builds quickly.
School holiday tipEarly July is quieter for Scottish families as English schools are in session. Late August is peak English and international tourism, so use a weekday opening slot.
Best agesBest for about 6+ who enjoy history and the Crown Jewels
If it rainsMixed: indoor towers and jewels, outdoor walls and grounds
FoodCafés and a restaurant inside the Tower and on Tower Wharf: hot meals, sandwiches, cakes.
Money saverBook online ahead; Historic Royal Palaces membership pays off over a couple of palace visits
Top tipsGo straight to the Crown Jewels, then the White Tower, then the ramparts. Take a Yeoman Warder tour at opening and bring food as nearby cafes are costly.
What to packComfortable shoes, snacks, water

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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