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Westminster Abbey + Tower of London tickets

Short answer: a combo ticket usually saves you only a few pounds over booking separately, so buy the combo for the convenience of one booking — or because it adds a river cruise or bus tour you actually want. Yes, you can see both in one day if you start at the Abbey at 09:30.

Written and maintained by Dee · About this guide · Last updated 24 July 2026

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Prices are guide ranges in GBP and change with season and demand. Check the live price before booking: combined Abbey & Tower tickets, Abbey tickets or Tower of London tickets.

Westminster Abbey prices verified 12 August 2026, against the official Westminster Abbey prices and entry times page. Times can change at short notice, so please check before you travel.

Is the combo actually cheaper?

Booked separately, you are looking at roughly £27–£31 for the Abbey and about £35 for the Tower — call it £62–£67 per adult. Most two-attraction combos sit in the same range, sometimes a few pounds under. So the honest answer is that a plain Abbey + Tower bundle is a convenience purchase, not a bargain.

Where combos do pay off is when they bundle something you would have bought anyway. A Thames river cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier costs around £20–£30 on its own, and a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass is £35 or more. Bundled versions of those often work out cheaper than buying each piece.

Can you do both in one day?

Yes, with an early start. Here is the plan that works best for most first-time visitors:

1. 09:30 — Westminster Abbey opens. Go straight in; allow 1.5–2 hours for the nave, Poets’ Corner and the royal tombs.
2. 11:30 — Coffee or an early lunch near Parliament Square.
3. 12:30 — Travel to the Tower: District or Circle line, Westminster to Tower Hill, about 12 minutes. Or take the river bus from Westminster Pier for the views.
4. 13:00–16:00 — Tower of London: Crown Jewels first, then a Yeoman Warder tour and the White Tower.
5. 16:00 — Walk across Tower Bridge to finish the day.

One important caveat: Westminster Abbey is closed to sightseeing on Sundays because it is a working church, and last entry is well before closing. Check current times on our opening hours and tickets page before you lock in a combo date.

Which one should you visit first?

The Abbey, almost always. It opens at 09:30, closes to visitors earlier, and is quietest in the first hour. The Tower runs later into the afternoon and absorbs a mid-day arrival much better. Going in that order also means you travel downstream, which is the nicer direction if you take the river.

How to get between them

• Tube: Westminster to Tower Hill on the District or Circle line, about 12 minutes, no changes.
• River bus: Westminster Pier to Tower Pier, about 25 minutes. Slower, but the best views in London.
• Walk: Roughly 1 hour 15 minutes along the north bank via the Embankment.
• Bus: Route 15 runs part of the way; slower in traffic.

Full directions to the Abbey, including step-free routes, are on our getting there page.

What you see at each

At the Abbey: the Coronation Chair used since 1308, the tombs of 17 monarchs including Elizabeth I, Poets’ Corner, and the setting of every coronation since 1066. At the Tower: the Crown Jewels, the White Tower armouries, the ravens and the Yeoman Warders. They complement each other well — one is the ceremonial heart of the monarchy, the other its fortress and treasury.

Frequently asked questions

Is a Westminster Abbey and Tower of London combo ticket cheaper?

Usually only a little. Booking the two attractions separately costs roughly £62–£67 per adult. Most Abbey + Tower combo tickets land in a similar £59–£72 range, so the saving is typically a few pounds rather than a big discount. The real benefit is convenience: one booking, one confirmation and guaranteed timed entry to both. Combos that add a river cruise or a hop-on hop-off bus usually offer the clearest value, because those extras cost £20–£40 on their own.

Can you do Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London in one day?

Yes, comfortably, if you start early. Allow about 1.5–2 hours at Westminster Abbey and 3 hours at the Tower of London, plus 30–40 minutes of travel between them. A typical plan is Abbey at 09:30 when it opens, lunch near Westminster, then the Tower from about 13:30. Note the Abbey closes to sightseers earlier than the Tower and is closed to tourists on Sundays.

Which should you visit first, the Abbey or the Tower?

Visit Westminster Abbey first. It opens at 09:30 and its last entry is much earlier in the day, while the Tower of London stays open later. Going Abbey-first also lets you travel downstream by Tube or riverboat, and it puts you at the Tower after the busiest Crown Jewels queue of the morning has eased.

How far apart are Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London?

About 4 miles (6.5 km). The District or Circle line from Westminster to Tower Hill takes around 12 minutes. The Uber Boat by Thames Clippers river bus from Westminster Pier to Tower Pier takes about 25 minutes and is a much nicer trip if the weather is fine.

How much is a Westminster Abbey ticket on its own?

Online adult tickets are currently £27.13–£31.00, with concessions £24.50–£28.00 and children aged 6–17 £12.25–£14.00. Under-6s go free. Tower of London adult tickets are usually around £35 when booked online in advance.

Do combo tickets include the Crown Jewels?

Yes. Standard Tower of London admission includes the Crown Jewels, the White Tower and the Yeoman Warder tours, so any reputable combo that includes Tower entry covers them too. Always check the inclusions on the booking page before you pay.