The Tower of London by Train: Everything You Need to Know

London Bridge is one of the two mainline stations south of the River Thames and takes more than 50 million passengers in and out of the city each year. There’s step-free access to all platforms, along with extensive retail and dining spaces and free Wi-Fi. To walk to the Tower of London, exit the station, walk north and turn left onto Duke Street Hill. Then turn right onto Borough High Street, take the pedestrian tunnel stairs to cross the river, and turn right onto Lower Thames Street. Finally, continue onto Byward Street until you reach the Tower.

Fenchurch Street is the only London terminal with no direct links to the London Underground, but there’s no shortage of Tube stations nearby. Facilities at the station include cash machines, shops, and a currency exchange. To walk to the Tower of London, exit the station, walk north-east on Crutched Friars towards Rangoon Street, after 150 ft cross the road and take a slight left onto Cooper Row, then continue onto Trinity Square until you reach the Tower.

The Tower of London is usually open daily. Opening times can vary depending on the day, but it’s generally open 9 am to 5.30 pm Tuesday to Saturday and 10 am to 5.30 pm on Sundays and Mondays.Tickets can be booked in advance online or purchased on the day at the ticket office. You can arrive within 30 minutes of your ticket time.

Ticket prices are currently as follows:

• Adult (18-64 years): £35.80

• Child 5-15 or young person 16-17: £17.90

• Senior (65+ years), student or disabled: £28.50

• Carers and children under 4 years: free

• Groups (over 15 people): £33

A ticket includes entry to the following:

• All open public areas of the Tower including: The Crown Jewels, The White Tower, Battlements, Bloody Tower, Torture at the Tower exhibition, Fusiliers Museum, and Royal Mint exhibition.

• The Yeoman Warder Tour (subject to availability).

Tip: to find out about the latest events and exhibitions at the Tower of London, you can check out the what’s on page on their official website.

There’s plenty of exciting things to do once you arrive at the Tower of London, from seeing the famous Crown Jewels to taking a tour with the Beefeaters or visiting the lavish Medieval Palace. Here’s an overview of the must-see parts of the Tower of London:

The Crown Jewels

The Crown Jewels are kept under armed guard in the Jewel House at the Tower of London, and have been displayed at the tower since 1661. This magnificent world-famous collection of 23,578 gemstones is part of the Royal Collection and features pieces that are still used by the monarch in important national ceremonies, such as the State Opening of Parliament, today.

Yeoman Warder Tour

Listen to stories from 1,000 years of history and learn about the Tower's iconic history as a fortress, palace, and prison with an entertaining tour led by the famous Yeoman Warders, also known as ‘Beefeaters’. Tales of intrigue, imprisonment, execution, and torture await you.

The Medieval Palace

Newly refurbished in spring 2025, the Medieval Palace takes you back to the 1200s and into the households of kings Henry III and Edward I. Lavish textiles and colourful wall paintings provide a glimpse into the richness of the medieval world, while music from the 1200s, crackling fires, and prayers in Latin emerging from the chapels immerse you in the middle ages.

Bars

Fancy a tipple after your visit to the Tower of London? You’ll find a range of bars nearby, from popular chains like All Bar One and Slug & Lettuce to luxurious rooftop bars like The Savage Garden and cloudM Tower of London.

Restaurants

There’s a range of eateries close to the Tower of London, from burgers at BrewDog Tower Hill to more gourmet options like The Lampery restaurant. For spectacular views while you drink or dine, why not visit the Skygarden, London’s highest public garden?

Hotels

Planning to stay overnight after your trip to the Tower of London? There are plenty of hotels to suit all budgets nearby, from the luxury five-star Cheval Three Quays to the popular hotel chain Premier Inn London City (Tower Hill).

Shops

Fancy picking up a few souvenirs after your visit to the Tower of London? There are plenty of gift shops in the streets directly surrounding the Tower, including London Red Bus Gifts and Souvenirs.

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