The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.
Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison
Buying your tickets online is the cheapest and most convenient way to visit the tower
Opening times
Tuesday-Saturday: 9.00-16.30
Sunday-Monday: 10.00-16.30
Last admission: 16.00
We offer all the essential facilities and a few you may not expect, including advice and tips fo
Accessibility
We do everything we can to ensure visitors with disabilities enjoy the full palace experience.
Dedicated facilities, tours and wheelchair hire are available. There are also concession tickets, with free entry for carers.
The Tower of London welcomes all visitors and aims to make everyone’s day out successful and enjoyable. We are committed to improving access and facilities for visitors with disabilities.
However the Tower of London is an historic building with difficult stairs and passageways and wheelchair access is limited. There are a large number of steps throughout the Tower with cobbles laid in some of the surfaces and pathways. There are some low doorways.
Disabled visitors receive a concession rate admission ticket and are entitled to bring an accompanying adult/carer free of charge.
Please note that carer tickets can only be obtained on the day of your visit showing proof of registered disability.
Induction loops
Induction loops are available throughout the Tower in the following locations:
Guide dogs welcome
All recognised guide, assistance or service dogs - including assistance dogs in training - are welcome inside the Tower. Make sure they are wearing their designated jacket or lead slip. Owners should also bring the dog’s 'Assistance Dog’s (UK)’ identification book with them.
Visitors with limited mobility
Whilst we strive to make the Tower accessible to all visitors, this historic building features difficult stairs and passageways where wheelchair access is restricted.
Mobility aids
A number of wheelchairs are available (free of charge) from the Welcome Centre at the main entrance. These cannot be pre-booked and are issued on a first-come first-served basis.
Virtual tours
A virtual tour of the Medieval Palace and the Battlements is available.
Lifts and ramps
There is a lift in the White Tower which takes visitors to the basement.
Ramps can be found in the following places:
• The New Armouries café
• Near the Raven shop
