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1 / 6The Tower of London is one of the capital's great days out: a near-1,000-year-old royal palace, fortress and prison rolled into one riverside site, and home to the Crown Jewels. It's a genuinely ticketed attraction run by the charity Historic Royal Palaces, so you'll need a valid admission ticket to get in. The good news is that entry is easy to arrange — and, importantly, not restricted to the official site alone.
🎟️See Tower of London tickets on GetYourGuide →Where it is
The Tower sits at Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB, on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of London. The nearest Underground station is Tower Hill on the District and Circle lines, roughly a 5-minute walk away. DLR services to Tower Gateway and mainline trains into Fenchurch Street are also close by, and several bus routes stop nearby.
What to see
- The Crown Jewels — the working royal collection, including the Imperial State Crown.
- Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tours — lively guided walks led by the Tower's famous guards, included with your admission.
- The White Tower — the Norman keep dating to around 1078, housing displays from the Royal Armouries.
- The resident ravens and the sheer weight of history: some 1,000 years as royal palace, fortress and prison.
Skip-the-line vs guided tour
GetYourGuide genuinely sells Tower of London entry, with a dedicated destination page and real admission products — including a Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition ticket that offers skip-the-ticket-office entry at the same price as the official site — as well as guided and early-access tours that include entry.
Skip-the-line (admission) tickets let you head straight past the ticket-office queue. They're the simplest, best-value option if you're happy to explore at your own pace and catch a Yeoman Warder tour once inside. Be aware, though, that "skip-the-line" only bypasses the ticket-office queue — not the physical entrance and security check, which can still involve some queueing on busy days.
Guided and early-access tours include your entry but add a knowledgeable guide and, in some cases, quieter early access. They cost more and tie you to a set time, but suit anyone who wants context and a steer on what to prioritise across a large site.
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GetYourGuide has the widest choice for Tower of London — GetYourGuide genuinely sells Tower of London entry. It has a dedicated destination page (l2708) and real admission products — e.g. "Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket" (skip-the-ticket-office entry incl. Crown Jewels) at the same price as the official site — plus guided/early-access tours that include entry. Not merely external walking tours., most with free cancellation. Check live prices:
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Insider tips
- Go early. The Crown Jewels line builds through the day, so heading there first thing pays off.
- Book ahead where you can. Tickets can be bought in advance or on the day at the ticket office subject to availability, but pre-booking avoids the queue.
- Catch a Yeoman Warder tour — it's included and one of the highlights, so factor it into your timing.
- Allow plenty of time. Between the Jewels, the White Tower and the ramparts, this is a half-day rather than a quick stop.
Is it worth it?
Yes. This is a top-tier London landmark, and the mix of Crown Jewels, centuries of history and included Beefeater tours makes it well worth the admission. One point on booking that sets it apart from somewhere like Anne Frank House: the Tower is not official-site-only. Third-party resellers, including GetYourGuide, legitimately sell valid entry at the same price as the official site, so booking through an affiliate link here is safe and accurate — you're getting a real ticket, not a walking tour dressed up as entry.
FAQs
Are third-party tickets valid for the Tower of London?
Yes. Unlike some attractions that only honour tickets from their own website, the Tower is sold legitimately by third parties including GetYourGuide, at the same price as the official site. You can also buy direct at the official Historic Royal Palaces site.
Does skip-the-line mean no queueing at all?
No. Skip-the-line means skipping the ticket-office queue, not the physical entrance and security check. On peak days, expect some queueing regardless.
Are the Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tours extra?
No — they're included with your admission, so there's no additional charge to join one once you're inside.
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