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A standard adult ticket to the Tower of London is £37 in 2026 — but that single price covers a surprising amount, and there are a few ways to pay less or get more. Here's the full breakdown.
If you're weighing up Tower of London tours and tickets, the first question is usually the simplest: what does it actually cost? The good news is that one ticket covers the whole site, including the Crown Jewels, so there are very few hidden extras. Here's exactly what you'll pay in 2026 and where a little planning saves money.
These are the official Historic Royal Palaces admission prices. There is no longer a family ticket, so each child pays the child rate.
| Adult | £37.00 |
| Child (5–15) | £18.50 |
| Child under 5 | Free |
| Concession (student, 60+, disabled) | £29.50 (carer free) |
Crucially, admission is all-inclusive once you're inside. Your ticket covers the Crown Jewels, the White Tower and Royal Armouries, the Medieval Palace, the Wall Walks, Tower Green and the free Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tour that runs every 30 minutes. You never pay separately for the Crown Jewels, which surprises a lot of first-time visitors.
Guided tours cost more than a standard ticket because you're paying for something extra — a guide, a smaller group, skip-the-line entry or a private Beefeater. As a rough guide:
| Standard day ticket | from about $50 |
| Early-access tour (beat the queue) | from about $99 |
| VIP Beefeater meet & greet | from about $136 |
| Private and small-group tours | $200–$360 |
For most visitors the standard day ticket is the best value, since it already includes the free Beefeater tour. Pay more only for a specific benefit like early access or a private guide.
Three things help. Book online to lock in your date and skip a queue. If you'll visit more than once, or you're touring several royal palaces, Historic Royal Palaces membership starts from around £65 and pays for itself in about two visits. And if you just want to see the Crown Jewels and explore at your own pace, resist the upsell — the standard ticket does that job. For opening hours and full visitor details, see the visitor guide, and for more common questions, the FAQs. Planning around crowds? Read our guide to the best time to visit.
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