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Tower of London
Tower of London
The Tower of London is a historic fortress beside the Thames. Buildings, courtyards and collections reveal different layers of its royal and public history. Plan for the areas you most want to see, and allow time for queues rather than treating the whole complex as one quick stop.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Take a look inside
Before you go
- Find it
- Tower of London, London
- Visiting hours
- Opening times vary by date and season. Check the official calendar and last admission.
- Admission & costs
- Admission is ticketed. Check official prices, concessions and reservation requirements before booking.
Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.
Getting there
- On arrivalFollow the official Tower of London entrance route and security instructions for your booked visit.
A little time. A closer look.
The Tower of London is a historic fortress beside the Thames. Buildings, courtyards and collections reveal different layers of its royal and public history. Plan for the areas you most want to see, and allow time for queues rather than treating the whole complex as one quick stop.
Something to notice
Compare the White Tower with a smaller courtyard detail. Notice how walls and gateways control movement.
A little consideration
Respect barriers and historic surfaces. Leave stonework untouched and follow visitor and photography rules.
A small companion, in full.
The actual guide, just as it downloads. One PDF, with the same guide in color and monochrome. Print only the page you prefer.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Printing & foldingMake it a pocket guide.
Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.
Check your paper size and printer settings before printing.
Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
Tower of London is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.
Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-12
Information may have changed. Check the destination’s official website before visiting.