Attraction · London
Tower of London: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Tower of London is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children under 5 go free (no ticket needed); carer/companion ticket for disabled visitors.
- Otherwise: adult (18-64), without donation — £38.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free carer/companion ticket for disabled visitors: Add the carer ticket to an online order and collect it at the ticket office.
- Afternoons (after midday) are quieter.
- Tower Hamlets residents pay £1 (tickets on the day at the ticket office with proof of address); £1 tickets also exist for Universal Credit and other named benefits - cheap but not free.
- Members of Historic Royal Palaces enter without booking.
- Christmas at the Tower (27 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027) is included in admission.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren under 5 go free (no ticket needed) | children under 5 | — | No |
| Free forFree carer/companion ticket for disabled visitors | carers of visitors with disabilities | Disabled visitor buys a concession ticket; proof of disability or support needs required (e.g. Blue Badge, PIP letter). | Yes |
Official prices
Tower of London ticket prices
| Adult (18-64), without donation — £41.80 with the optional 10% donation. Child 5-15 £19; 65+/students/disabled £30.30. Includes Crown Jewels and Yeoman Warder tour. | £38 |
| Audio guide | £4 |
| Tower of London + Opening Ceremony experience, adult — Early entry and first in line for the Crown Jewels. | £62 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult (18-64), without donation). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Tower of London
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Hours vary by day and season; e.g. week of 19 Oct 2026: Mon 10:00-17:30, Tue-Sat 09:00-17:30, Sun 25 Oct 09:00-16:30. Last entry 16:30; last Yeoman Warder tour 15:15. Use the official date picker.
Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom
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FAQ
Tower of London: common questions
Is Tower of London free?
Tower of London has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children under 5 go free (no ticket needed); carer/companion ticket for disabled visitors. Otherwise the official ticket costs £38.
Who gets free entry to Tower of London?
Children under 5. Carers of visitors with disabilities — disabled visitor buys a concession ticket; proof of disability or support needs required (e.g. Blue Badge, PIP letter)..
Do I need to book for free entry to Tower of London?
Add the carer ticket to an online order and collect it at the ticket office.
How much is a ticket to Tower of London?
Adult (18-64), without donation costs £38 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/visit/tickets-and-prices/ · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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