Queue Jump Tickets to the Tower of London
River Red Rover sightseeing cruise - hop-on and hop-off all day long
Tower of London Opening Times
01 March - 31 October :
Tuesday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:30
Sunday - Monday 10:00 - 17:30
Last admission 17:00
01 November - 28 February:
Tuesday - Saturday 09:00 - 16:30
Sunday - Monday 10:00 - 16:30
Last admission 16:00
Westminster Pier to Tower Pier
0915* 0945 1015 1045 1115 1145 1215 1245 1320 1350 1420 1450 1520 1550 1620 1650 1720^ 1750^ 1815^ 1850
Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier
0915* 0945 1015 1045 1115 1145 1215 1245 1320 1350 1420 1450 1520 1550 1620* 1650*
London Eye Pier to Tower Pier
0925* 0955 1030 1100 1130 1200 1230 1300 1335 1405 1435 1505 1535 1605 1635 1705 1735^ 1805^ 1830^ 1905^ 1935*=2010*=
London Eye Pier to Greenwich Pier
0925* 0955 1030 1100 1130 1200 1230 1300 1335 1405 1435 1505 1535 1605 1635* 1705*
Tower Pier to Westminster Pier & London Eye Pier
1005 1035 1105 1135 1205 1240 1310 1340 1410 1440 1510 1540 1610 1640 1710 1740 1810 1840* 1910* (1940*= to Westminster Only)
Tower Pier to Greenwich Pier
0955* 1025 1100 1130 1200 1230 1300 1330 1405 1435 1505 1535 1605 1635 1705* 1740*
Greenwich to Tower Pier
1025 1055 1125 1200 1230 1300 1330 1400 1430 1500 1530 1600^ 1630^ 1700^ 1730^ 1800*=1830*=
Greenwich Pier to Westminster Pier & London Eye Pier
1025 1055 1125 1200 1230 1300 1330 1400 1430 1500^ 1530^ 1600^ 1630^ 1700^ 1730^ 1800*=1830*=
For the last boats of the day, please check return times with a member of staff. Actual times may vary depending upon the state of the tide and other river traffic. Always check with City Cruises staff for any changes to advertised service.
JOURNEY TIMES
From Westminster Pier:
TO |
ONE-WAY |
RETURN |
Tower Pier |
30/40 minutes |
1 hour 15 minutes |
Greenwich Pier |
1 hour 15 mins |
3 hours |
From London Eye (Waterloo) Pier:
TO |
ONE-WAY |
RETURN |
Tower Pier |
20/30 minutes |
1 hour 15 minutes |
Greenwich Pier |
1 hour |
3 hours |
From Tower Pier:
TO |
ONE-WAY |
RETURN |
Westminster Pier |
30 minutes |
1 hour 15 minutes |
London Eye Pier |
30 minutes |
1 hour 15 minutes |
Greenwich Pier |
30 minutes |
1 hour 30 minutes |
From Greenwich Pier:
TO |
ONE-WAY |
Tower Pier |
30 minutes |
Westminster Pier |
1 hour |
London Eye Pier |
1 hour 15 minutes |
All journey times shown are approximate. Actual times may vary depending upon the state of the tide and other river traffic.
Some exclusion dates apply including 24th - 26th December and 1st January
Tower of London
By London Underground
Nearest station: Tower Hill underground station
Use District or Circle lines to Tower Hill station. Follow directional signage to the Tower. The main entrance is a five minute walk from the station.
By train
Nearest stations: Fenchurch Street or London Bridge stations
From Fenchurch Street: Exit on to Mark Lane. Turn left on to Byward Street, which will lead you to Tower Hill and the Tower of London.
From London Bridge: Cross the bridge over the River Thames and turn right on to Lower Thames Street. After a 15-minute walk the Tower is located on your right.
By bus
Bus routes: 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1
The Tower is also served by all major sightseeing bus tours.
By riverboat
Nearest river access: Tower Pier. Riverboats for Tower Pier depart from Charing Cross, Westminster and Greenwich.
Parking near the Tower:
Please note there is no parking at the Tower of London. The nearest coach and car park is situated on Lower Thames Street and is a 2 minute walk to the main entrance.
The car park has both lift and stairs. Pedestrian walkways are clearly marked and show the direction of exit to the Tower of London and pay machines.
Sightseeing Cruise
Westminster Pier is close to Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament (with Big Ben), Horse Guards, Whitehall and the Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms.
London Eye Pier is next to the London Eye, County Hall (with the London Aquarium) and close to the world-renowned South Bank arts complex (including the Royal Festival Hall).
Tower Pier is right next to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.
Greenwich Pier provides easy access to the World Heritage Centre of Greenwich, home of the famous tea clipper Cutty Sark.