Tower of London
London, United Kingdom

Tower of London

Type: fortress / history

A Norman fortress on the Thames, built in 1078 on the orders of William the Conqueror. It has served as a royal palace, prison, and treasury — today it houses the famous Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~34.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

Buying tickets online in advance is recommended to skip the queues at the ticket office. The price includes access to all towers and a viewing of the Crown Jewels. Yeomen Warder tours are free and depart every 30 minutes.

Parking nearby

Tower Hill Pedestrian Entrance

Tower Hill Pedestrian Entrance

garage/underground 203m to the landmark

Address: London

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Minories Car Park

Minories Car Park

garage/underground 304m to the landmark

Address: 1 Shorter Street, London

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 20 7481 3153

Apcoa Parking Services

Apcoa Parking Services

Closed (opens at 09:30) garage/underground 305m to the landmark

Address: 50 Lower Thames Street, London

Opening hours:

Monday: 09:30–13:30 Tuesday: 09:30–13:30 Wednesday: 09:30–13:30 Thursday: 09:30–13:30 Friday: 09:30–13:30 Saturday: 09:30–13:30 Sunday: 09:30–13:30

Phone: +44 345 301 1151

Tower Hill Car and Coach Park

Tower Hill Car and Coach Park

garage/underground 324m to the landmark

Address: 50 Lower Thames Street, London

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
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ONE AMERICA SQUARE - LOADING BAY

Open until 18:00 garage/underground 360m to the landmark

Address: America Square, London

Opening hours:

Monday: 06:00–18:00 Tuesday: 06:00–18:00 Wednesday: 06:00–18:00 Thursday: 06:00–18:00 Friday: 06:00–18:00 Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

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