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Groups at the Tower



We offer a range of benefits and services to groups of 15 or more people, which include substantial savings on admissions, great value offers and special interest tours.
Tower of London

Palace information for groups

Group admission - the easy way!

Avoid the main queue and instead go directly to the special group ticket office where you can collect your tickets. Then follow the signs to the group entrance. All coach drivers and Blue Badge Guides bringing groups are admitted free. 

Guides and tours at the Tower

Audio guides

'Prisoners of the Tower' audio tour is available in , English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Russian and Korean at a cost of £3.50 for adults and £2.50 for concessions. A returnable deposit is also required. To book in advance for groups, please contact Antenna on +44 (0) 207 265 1493.

Special recommendations

Two new military ceremonies have been introduced for visitors to enjoy. The Opening Ceremony is for those early risers who, at 8.45am can witness the military escort march accompanied by the Yeoman Seargent to open the Tower for the day’s business. At 14.45 a Military Guard assembles for inspection and marches to the Byward Tower to collect ‘The Word’, the secret password for after-hours entry to the Tower.

Pre-booked groups who are staying in London can witness the Opening Ceremony from within the Tower of London. This new event will ensure your customers have a unique experience that will be well worth the early start!

Private guided tours

You may arrange for a private guide for your group. However, only authorised Blue Badge Guides are permitted to guide at the Tower. To book a guide please contact one of the following organisations:

Guild of Registered Tourist Guides:
www.touristguides.org.uk
Association of Professional Tour Guides:
www.blue-badge-guides.com 

Getting here and coach parking

Lower Thames Street has a coach station with pick-up and drop-off facilities as well as four coach parking bays. A parking charge applies.

Find out about getting to the Tower by road, river and public transport.

Food and shopping for groups

The spacious, self-service New Armouries Café can accommodate large groups and offers pre-arranged voucher options for groups. The Wharf Café and Kiosk offers takeaway bags for groups.

Click here to find out about our meal deals. 

Direct your groups to any of the five Tower shops or find out about shopping online and mail order.

Booking and contacting us

Group admission rates at the Tower of London

1 Mar 2008 - 29 Feb 2009

Group rate
(min. 15 visitors)

 Adult

£14.85

 Child (under 16)*

£8.55

 Concessions**

£12.15

*Children under 5 years old are admitted free of charge.
**Student with ID or senior citizen (over 60)

Advance and undated tickets: group travel organisers can buy undated tickets at group rates (minimum 15). Payment can be made by credit card or company cheque.

Bookings

Book a visit or tickets by getting in touch by email or the group booking line.

Contact email: groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk

Information line
Tel: +44 (0)20 3166 6311
Fax: +44 (0)20 3166 6310

Group booking line
From UK: 0844 482 7770
From abroad: +44 (0) 203 166 6000

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Seasonal ideas for groups: 2008

Hands on History 
Test your skills as a Yeoman Archer or experience the drama of medieval combat! This new permanent display, developed with the Royal Armouries, can be found on the second floor of the White Tower.

Fortress
In 2008 the story of this Fortress is being told, 1066 to 1666. See how the Tower was constructed to be a garrison acting as a deterrent to war and attack. Themed displays and costumed events will start in May. See ‘Fanfare’ for further details.

Costumed events are also very popular at the Tower. In 2008 more stories are being told of prisoners in the very rooms where they were held, and sometimes escaped!