Combos

Royal Observatory Greenwich & Tower of London Crown Jewels Experience

4.5/5(19,365)

Renee V

Family

Verified booking

4 days ago

Our family visit to the Tower was delightful and surprisingly easy. The audio tour was fascinating for the adults and our five year-old saw everything she was looking forward to, except an actual video of a beheading. We had to manage the tour with a three-month old, but pram parking and changing facilities were convenient. The nature and quality of the food surprised us all and we enjoyed a healthy and very tasty lunch. A lovely day all round!

Akiko T

Family

Verified booking

6 days ago

Headout Pass was easy to use. It allowed us to sight all bookings in one place and we could enter as is without having to queue for tickets or exchange the Headout Pass for tickets/vouchers and the like. Crown Jewels are one of the highlights of Tower of London as we had observed huge queues on prior visits. Very short queue on the day of our visit and we were able to enter as is with the Headout Pass.

Rupert S

Family

Verified booking

3 days ago

Having spnt my whole life on the outsode looking in -it was marvellous to join US relatives on discovering the interior- the heritahe, history and pride of England. The tour was top class in very heated times-the whole experience cpmpleted my patroiotism to the Country I love - probably not allowed to say that today for all the traitors to my heritage!

Link London's story of time and power in one day, from the Prime Meridian at Greenwich Observatory to the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.

Royal Observatory ticket with audio guide incl BSL, Prime Meridian Line and Octagon Room access, plus views of the Time Ball and Equatorial Telescope.

Tower of London ticket includes Crown Jewels, White Tower, Bloody Tower, Torture & Royal Mint exhibits, Traitor's Gate, Tower Green, and ravens.

Visit both sites on the same day in any order, using one simple booking; show separate tickets at each entrance and explore at your own pace.

Royal Observatory Greenwich & Prime Meridian

Entry to Royal Observatory Greenwich and Prime Meridian

Multilingual audio guide including British Sign Language

Access to Prime Meridian Line and Octagon Room

View of Historic Time Ball and Great Equatorial Telescope

Tower of London & Crown Jewels

Entry to the Tower of London

Access to the Crown Jewels in Jewel House

Access to White Tower, Chapel of St John, Battlements and Bloody Tower

Access to Torture at the Tower exhibition, Fusiliers Museum and Royal Mint exhibition

Access to Traitor's Gate and Tower Green

View of resident ravens in the fortress

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Lutz F
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
An absolute must-see in London—experience history up close! My verdict: Visiting the Tower of London was the absolute highlight of my trip to London. The perfect blend of dark history, royal splendor, and gripping stories. What I especially liked: The Crown Jewels: The sight of the real royal crowns and scepter is breathtaking and perfectly staged. The historic atmosphere: You can literally feel the centuries-old history as you walk through the ancient fortress walls and the White Tower.The famous ravens: It’s fascinating to see these legendary birds up close in person. A quick tip for future visitors: Be sure to buy your tickets online in advance to avoid long lines. Also, plan on spending at least 3 to 4 hours there, as the grounds are huge and there’s an incredible amount to discover! I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour to any history buff and visitor to London. Five well-deserved stars!
Ingo P
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The wait to get in was surprisingly short—no lines, not even for the Crown Jewels. The Tower as a whole is very interesting. A visit here should definitely be on your itinerary when you're in London.
Renee V
Family
Verified booking
4 days ago
Our family visit to the Tower was delightful and surprisingly easy. The audio tour was fascinating for the adults and our five year-old saw everything she was looking forward to, except an actual video of a beheading. We had to manage the tour with a three-month old, but pram parking and changing facilities were convenient. The nature and quality of the food surprised us all and we enjoyed a healthy and very tasty lunch. A lovely day all round!
Akiko T
Family
Verified booking
6 days ago
Headout Pass was easy to use. It allowed us to sight all bookings in one place and we could enter as is without having to queue for tickets or exchange the Headout Pass for tickets/vouchers and the like. Crown Jewels are one of the highlights of Tower of London as we had observed huge queues on prior visits. Very short queue on the day of our visit and we were able to enter as is with the Headout Pass.
Rupert S
Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
Having spnt my whole life on the outsode looking in -it was marvellous to join US relatives on discovering the interior- the heritahe, history and pride of England. The tour was top class in very heated times-the whole experience cpmpleted my patroiotism to the Country I love - probably not allowed to say that today for all the traitors to my heritage!

Explore the Royal Observatory Greenwich and the Tower of London in one day, with access to the Prime Meridian and the Crown Jewels in a single combo.

Getting started

Use your mobile vouchers at each venue entrance, where your tickets are validated before you go inside. You can plan both visits on the same day, fitting Greenwich and the Tower of London around your schedule. Download the multilingual audio guide for the Royal Observatory in advance so you are ready to explore at your own pace.

What to expect

Royal Observatory Greenwich & Prime Meridian

Visit the historic Royal Observatory Greenwich, the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the famous Prime Meridian Line, and explore key scientific landmarks inside the complex.

Features

Stand on the Prime Meridian Line with one foot in each hemisphere at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Enter the Octagon Room, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and see where early astronomers once observed the skies.

View the Historic Time Ball, which drops daily at 1 pm and was used by ships to set their chronometers for accurate navigation.

Look up at the Great Equatorial Telescope, one of the largest telescopes in the UK, and learn about its role in astronomical research.

Explore with a multilingual audio guide, including British Sign Language, giving context to the Prime Meridian Line, Octagon Room, Historic Time Ball, and Great Equatorial Telescope.

Tower of London & Crown Jewels

Step inside the Tower of London, a UNESCO-listed fortress, and discover royal treasures, historic towers, and sites linked to famous prisoners and executions.

Features

Access the Crown Jewels in the Jewel House and see the regalia used in royal ceremonies, including thousands of gemstones.

Visit the White Tower, the oldest part of the fortress, with its displays of arms and armour that reflect centuries of royal power.

Enter the Chapel of St John, a Norman chapel inside the White Tower that has witnessed key moments in royal history.

Walk along the Battlements for views across the fortress and the River Thames, and understand how the walls defended the city.

Step into the Bloody Tower and hear stories such as the mysterious disappearance of the Princes in the Tower.

Explore the Torture at the Tower exhibition to see instruments and accounts that reveal the Tower’s darker chapters.

Learn about military history at the Fusiliers Museum and discover the Tower’s role in national coinage at the Royal Mint exhibition.

Pass through Traitor’s Gate, once used to bring high-profile prisoners into the fortress, and pause at Tower Green, associated with the executions of figures such as Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey.

Spot the resident ravens in the fortress and see why their presence is closely watched as part of Tower tradition.

Wrapping up

After your visits, you are free to continue exploring the areas around Greenwich or the Tower of London on your own schedule, making use of the flexibility this self-guided combo provides.

Royal Observatory Greenwich & Prime Meridian

What to bring

Ticket and ID: Display your mobile voucher and carry a valid photo ID for entry verification.

Audio guide prep: Download the free audio guide, including the British Sign Language version, before your visit to avoid connectivity issues.

What's not allowed

Large luggage: Oversized bags, suitcases, and large luggage items are not allowed inside the Royal Observatory.

Pets: Only registered assistance animals are allowed; pets are not permitted.

Food and drinks: Food and drinks are not allowed inside the exhibition spaces.

Accessibility

Historic building limits: Some areas are not fully accessible; the Octagon Room and Great Equatorial Telescope are only reachable by stairs.

Guided tour access: Guided tour routes include stair-only areas, which may not be suitable for wheelchair users.

Accessible tours: An accessible version of the guided tour may be arranged in advance if requested.

Parking: Accessible parking is available only with a valid car park ticket.

Companions: One companion may enter free with a disabled visitor if registered in advance.

Additional information

Visit type: The standard entry ticket gives you a self-guided visit of the Royal Observatory.

Opening hours: The Royal Observatory is open from 10am to 5pm, with last admission at 4:15pm.

Planetarium: Entry to shows at the Peter Harrison Planetarium is not included with this ticket.

Young children: Children under 4 years can enter free of charge but must be registered with a paying adult.

Guided tour ticket: Any guided tour must be purchased in addition to a dated Royal Observatory admission ticket.

Tour availability: The exclusive-access guided tour of the Royal Observatory is available only on Saturdays.

Tour route: Guided tours include the Octagon Room and Great Equatorial Telescope, both accessible only by stairs.

Audio tour format: The downloadable audio tour includes a British Sign Language option.

Tower of London & Crown Jewels

What to bring

Ticket and ID: Display your mobile voucher and carry a valid photo ID for entry and security checks.

Audio app: Download Headout’s DEX audio app in advance on an iPhone if you plan to use the English audioguide.

Earphones: Bring your own earphones to use with the mobile audioguide.

What's not allowed

Photography limits: Photography is not allowed inside the Jewel House and the Chapel of St. John.

Large items: Luggage, large bags, tripods, selfie sticks, and similar recording equipment are not permitted.

Smoking and food: Smoking, eating, and drinking are not allowed during this experience.

Accessibility

General access: The Tower of London is partially wheelchair and pram or stroller accessible.

Companion tickets: Complimentary adult carer or companion tickets are available at the Ticket Office with valid supporting documents.

Service animals: Guide dogs are welcome throughout the venue.

Additional information

Crown Jewels display: The Crown Jewels are a working collection and their display may change without prior notice for security reasons.

Arrival window: You can arrive up to 30 minutes within your chosen time slot; entry outside this window is not guaranteed.

Entry validity: Your Tower of London ticket allows a single entry only and re-entry is not permitted.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.