This post covers how to get discounted tickets to the Tower of London, how to plan your visit, and what you’ll see on your tour.
- Overview
- 2 For 1 Deal
- 12 Additional Discounts
- Why Visit the Tower of London?
- Tickets and Visitor Tips
- Things to Do in London
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Overview
There are a number of different ways to save money on Tower of London tickets, and this post will cover some of the best discount opportunities.
Depending on which deal you choose, you could easily save 50% off or more when using one of the offers listed in this post.
Tower of London Tickets
- Adult (18-64): £29.90
- Child (5-15): £14.90
- Senior (65+): £24.00
- Youth (16-17) and Students: £24.00
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As you can see, entrance prices are pretty high without a discount.
However, if you use a tourist pass or the 2 for 1 deal to save money on Tower of London admission tickets, you could pay less than £15 per person!
Even if you can't take advantage of the best discounts, chances are you'll still be able to save at least 10% - 20% off using one of these offers.
It should be noted that while the cancellation policy at the Tower of London restricts refunds for late or non-arrivals, when you buy tickets through Get Your Guide, you can get a full refund up to 24 hours before the date of your outing.
Opening Hours
- Mondays & Sundays
- 10:00 am - 17:30 (5:30 pm)
- Last admission at 15:30 (3:30 pm)
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 9:00 am - 17:30 (5:30 pm)
- Last admission at 15:30 (3:30 pm)
2 for 1 Tower of London Deal
If you purchase and use a National Rail ticket on the same day you go sightseeing, it could give you a 2-for-1 deal at more than 150 London sites and attractions.
The Tower of London is one of the eligible locations.
Your train tickets will need to be used for travel to this attraction. The Tower Gateway will be the closest stop to this location, but you can also get off at Fenchurch Street.
You must download/print out a voucher that will allow you to get the 2-for-1 deal.
Once you arrive at this attraction, you'll need to provide both your train tickets and voucher at the Tower of London ticket office to take advantage of these discounted admission tickets.
During peak dates, this discount may not be available.
We recommend visiting on a weekday or during shoulder seasons to ensure you can get 2-for-1 tickets.
Check our full post for 2-for-1 discount details and information about
12 OTHER TOWER OF LONDON DISCOUNTS
This section includes the various discounts available for Tower of London tickets.
Tourist Attraction Discount Passes
You can find Tower of London tickets on multiple discount passes.
If you want to read about attraction discount passes that can save you up to 50% of the retail price on select London activities, check out our full post.
Admission to the Tower of London is included on these passes:
In addition to covering the cost of this attraction, tourist passes can also be used to visit the following locations:
- Tower Bridge
- Windsor Castle
- Kensington Palace
- Westminster Abbey
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Churchill War Rooms
- View From The Shard
- Hampton Court Palace
- And more!
Check out our detailed post on tourist attraction passes so you can save the most time and money on your trip to London.
All you have to do is scan your card and you’ll be allowed in ahead of everyone waiting in line for a ticket.
The TOOT Bus Combo Deal
If you're planning to take a hop-on-hop-off bus tour while visiting this city, you may want to consider combining that service with a trip to the Tower of London.
The TOOT Bus offers a deal that provides a discount on tickets for both activities when they are purchased at the same time.
While they imply that this is a 15% discount, the reality is that they charge a bit more for tickets to the Tower of London than what you'll pay at the gate, making the actual deal more like 10% off.
Even if it's not a full 15% off, this is still a great way to save a few pounds on both activities.
NOTE: This combo deal is not currently available as of July 2022. However, you might want to consider the following alternative combo package.
Tower of London + Tower Bridge
- £41.30/Adults | £20.60/Children
- £32.60/Concessions (Seniors, Students)
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Historic Royal Palaces Members
Royal history buffs might want to get a Historic Royal Palaces membership.
One membership purchase allows you unlimited entry into all the major royal, historic palaces: Hampton Court, Kensington Palace, Hillsborough Castle, Kew Palace, Tower of London, and the Banqueting House.
It pays for itself within a few visits and includes a 10% discount in Palace shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Prices:
- Adult Membership: £62
- Joint (2 Adults) Membership: £94
- 1 Adult + 6 Children Family Membership: £82
- 2 Adults + 6 Children Family Membership: £122
TIP: If you already bought tickets for one of the palaces, you can upgrade to full membership in person at the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Or Kensington Palace.
Senior Discount, Student Discount, Disabled Visitor Discount
Visitors 65 years old and up, full-time students with an ID, and disabled visitors receive the concession price of £19.30.
Military Discounts
Unfortunately, we could not find any military discounts for the Tower of London.
Family Saver Discounts
If you’re visiting the Tower of London as a family there are two versions of the family saver discount.
- Family Saver 1 includes 1 adult and up to 3 children for £50.50.
- Family Saver 2 includes 2 adults and up to 3 children for £79.40.
These are the off-peak prices.
Ceremony of the Keys
You can visit the Tower of London at night during the Ceremony of the Keys, but you must plan well in advance.
Tickets are "free" but come with a booking fee of £10.00.
Coupon Sites
Check out discount sites such as Groupon - they occasionally have great coupons for admission.
Off-Peak Pricing
If you avoid coming during peak ticket pricing seasons in July and August, you can easily save a few pounds on admission to the Tower of London.
Tower Hamlets Resident Discount
If you live within the borough of Tower Hamlets and you have an Idea Store card or library card, you can visit the Tower of London for only £1.
Group Discount
Visitors coming in groups of 6 or more are eligible for a much more affordably priced ticket.
Here are the group ticket prices:
- Adults: £27.60
- Children: £13.80
- Seniors, Students, Youth: £22.10
AAA Discount
There have been AAA discounts offered in the past, and you might be able to take advantage of this deal now.
Make sure to check your account and see if they are offering a discount on tickets to the Tower of London.
Blue Light Card
Although the Tower of London is not currently included with this card, there's always a possibility it will be added in the future.
This card is available at no cost to a variety of service people, including members of the NHS, police, ambulance, firefighters, social workers, pharmacy workers, and many others including volunteers.
NHS Discount Codes
This is similar to a discount website, but it includes coupon codes you can use to save money on tickets to the Tower of London.
The best part is that using these discount codes will help to raise money for the NHS!
Why Visit the Tower of London?
Still unsure about whether or not to visit this historic landmark? Well, here are a few reasons you might want to consider.
Free Yeoman Warder Tours
Each Tower of London admission ticket includes access to a free tour of the grounds led by a licensed Yeoman Warder, otherwise known as a Beefeater.
These professional tour guides know more about the Towers history than even the most seasoned historians, so you can expect to learn a lot on these tours which are offered every 30 minutes.
See the Crown Jewels
This is one of the main reasons a lot of guests visit the Tower of London, as the Crown Jewels are one of the most cherished historic items in all of the United Kingdom.
For more information, check our full post covering how to visit the Crown Jewels. Watch the video below to learn more about these items owned by the British monarchy.
Watch the Ceremony of the Keys
Every night at 21:53 (9:53 pm), this ceremony takes place at the Tower of London, and it has been taking place at the exact same time in the exact same manner since the 14th century.
It's difficult to get in to see this event, but there are tickets you can apply for ahead of time. Read our post covering the Ceremony of the Keys for additional details.
Discover other Tower Exhibitions
While most people mainly think of one or two attractions when they are trying to decide whether or not to visit the Tower of London, there are actually several additional exhibits you might want to see:
- The White Tower
- The Bloody Tower
- Medieval Palace
- Fusiliers Museum
- Royal Mint Exhibition
- Torture at the Tower Exhibition
- Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula
- The Battlements
- The Ravens
- And more!
With so many things to see and do, there are actually several great reasons to make the trip to this historic location.
For more information about what to expect while you're here, consider reading our post covering what you'll find inside the Tower of London.
Things to Do Near the Tower of London
In addition to all the things you can see and experience at this historic location, there are also a lot of great attractions nearby as well, including the following options:
- See the Tower Bridge Lift
- Visit the Tower Bridge Experience
- Get 2 for 1 London Eye Tickets
- Enjoy a Thames River Cruise
- See the Changing of the Guard
- Go to the London Dungeon
- Walk Across the London Bridge
- Walk Along the Banks of the River Thames
TIP: If you're not planning on taking advantage of the 2 for 1 deal, the closest tube station can be found at Tower Hill.
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