How to visit and what to see at the Tower of London: schedules, ticket prices

One of the essential visits in a sightseeing trip to the british capital It is, without a doubt, the great fortress that is known as the Tower of London.

Formally it is considered as a palace and fortress Your Majesty, which throughout history was used as a prison.

This great fortress located on the banks of the Thames River It consists of a complex of buildings that, with a double wall, surround a large esplanade, which in its central area is occupied by a fortification known as the White Tower.

During your visit of the Tower of London You can tour the walls and its different towers, as well as enter some of the buildings.

This way you can see museums like armor or riflemen, but above all you will have the opportunity to see the impressive British Crown Jewels, the biggest attraction of this visit.

Tower of London visit schedules

Under normal conditions, the Tower of London visiting hours They are, in the summer season, from July to September, from Tuesday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 17,30:10 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, from 17,30 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m., with various variations in other seasons of the year.

Therefore, it is advisable that check the schedules depending on the time of year you are going to visit the monument.

The last access to this monumental complex is half an hour before closing time, and all the buildings are closed for visits at that time.

Prices and purchase of Tower of London tickets

The ticket prices to visit the Tower of London, which you can buy online in advance, adults are £29,90; children aged 5 to 15, £14,90; students, children 16 and 17 years old and seniors +65, 24 pounds.

There is also a discount for families, with a family pass for two adults and three children costing £82,10, and children under 5 are free.

And if you are a user of London Pass, the entrance of the Tower of London is already included in this tourist card.

Here you can download a brochure with all the information for visiting the Tower of London.

Guided tours of the Tower of London with Beefeaters guards

I tell you that to know the Tower of London you can sign up for guided tours carried out by the famous members of the guard body Yeoman Warders.

Also known as Beefeaters, have become one London icon image and even England.

These visits begin every half hour at the entrance to the fortification, they are in English, they last one hour, and they are already included in the ticket price.

In the summer season the last visit begins at 15,30:14,30 p.m., and in the winter season, at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

How to get to the Tower of London

La Tower of London It is located to the east of the city, at some distance from its central area.

Located on the north bank of the Thames River, is next to the famous suspension bridge Tower Bridge.

For get to the Tower of London by tube you must take the lines District (yellow) or Circle (green) to the station Tower Hill.

You can also get to the stations by train. Fenchurch Street (5 minutes walk) or londonbridge (15 minutes walk).

And if you opt for a boat on the river thames, you must get off at the dock Tower Pier.