Terms of Use & Legal Information
Last updated: April 2025
1. About This Website
tower-of.london ("we", "us", "our", "the website") is an independent informational and travel guide website. The website provides general information about visiting the Tower of London, including ticket prices, opening hours, tours, and practical visitor advice. The website is operated as a private commercial venture and is not connected to Historic Royal Palaces, HM Tower of London, or any official tourism body.
2. No Official Affiliation
This website has no official connection to:
- The Tower of London
- Historic Royal Palaces (HRP)
- Any UK government department or agency
- Any official tourism authority
- GetYourGuide, Tiqets, Headout, Trip.com, or any other booking platform (except as an affiliate partner — see Section 4)
The Tower of London is owned by the Crown and managed by Historic Royal Palaces, a charity. The official website is hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london.
3. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate and up to date. However:
- Ticket prices, opening hours, and attraction details are subject to change without notice
- Information on this website should be used for general guidance only
- You should always verify current prices, hours, and availability at the official Historic Royal Palaces website before making any booking or travel arrangements
- We accept no liability for decisions made based on information published on this website that subsequently proves to be inaccurate or outdated
If you identify any inaccuracy, please contact us and we will correct it promptly.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
This website participates in affiliate marketing programmes. We have affiliate relationships with the following platforms:
- GetYourGuide — we earn a commission when you book via GetYourGuide links on this site
- Tiqets — we earn a commission when you book via Tiqets links or widgets on this site
- Headout — we earn a commission when you book via Headout links or widgets on this site
- Trip.com — we earn a commission when you book via Trip.com links on this site
Affiliate commissions are paid to us by the booking platform and do not increase the price you pay. All affiliate and sponsored links are marked with rel="nofollow sponsored" attributes in the page HTML.
Our affiliate relationships do not influence the accuracy or objectivity of our editorial content. We link to providers we believe offer reliable, value-for-money services to our readers. We do not receive payment from Historic Royal Palaces or any attraction to promote their services.
This disclosure satisfies requirements under the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) consumer protection guidelines, the FTC guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (for US readers), and the EU Directive on unfair commercial practices.
5. Third-Party Booking Platforms
Ticket purchases made through links on this website are processed by third-party booking platforms (GetYourGuide, Tiqets, Headout, Trip.com). All booking terms, cancellation policies, and consumer rights are governed by the terms and conditions of those platforms, not by tower-of.london.
We are not responsible for:
- The availability or pricing of tickets on third-party platforms
- Booking errors, system failures, or payment issues on third-party platforms
- Cancellations, refunds, or changes to bookings made through third-party platforms
- Any aspect of your visit experience after ticket purchase
For booking issues, cancellations, or refund requests, contact the platform through which you made your purchase directly.
6. Intellectual Property
The original written content on this website is the copyright of tower-of.london. You may not reproduce, republish, or distribute our content without prior written permission.
The following trademarks and intellectual property referenced on this website belong to their respective owners:
- "Tower of London" and related marks — Historic Royal Palaces / Crown Estate
- "GetYourGuide" — GetYourGuide AG
- "Tiqets" — Tiqets.com B.V.
- "Headout" — Headout Inc.
- "Trip.com" — Trip.com Group
- "National Rail" — Rail Delivery Group
- "NUS" / "TOTUM" — National Union of Students (UK)
- "ISIC" — ISIC Association
Use of these names on this website is for informational and descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with the trademark owners.
7. Privacy & Cookies
This website collects minimal personal data. The following data processing occurs:
- Server logs: Standard server access logs including IP addresses and browser information are maintained by our web host for security and operational purposes. These are not shared with third parties except where required by law.
- Affiliate tracking: When you click an affiliate link, the third-party booking platform may set cookies to track the referral. These cookies are set by the third-party platform, not by us. Please review the privacy policies of GetYourGuide, Tiqets, Headout, and Trip.com for details.
- Third-party widgets: GetYourGuide, Tiqets, and Headout embed booking widgets on this site. These widgets may set cookies and collect data subject to those providers' privacy policies.
We do not sell or share personal data. We do not use advertising cookies beyond the affiliate tracking described above.
This website is operated from within the European Union and processes data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.
8. Limitation of Liability
This website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, tower-of.london disclaims all liability for:
- Any inaccuracy, omission, or error in the information published on this website
- Any loss or damage arising from reliance on information published on this website
- Any issues arising from bookings made through third-party platforms linked from this website
- Any issues with your Tower of London visit, including but not limited to entry refusal, attraction closures, or changes to opening hours
Nothing in these terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.
9. Links to External Websites
This website contains links to external websites, including the official Historic Royal Palaces website, booking platforms, and other resources. These links are provided for convenience and information only. We do not endorse, monitor, or take responsibility for the content of external websites.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The date of the last update is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of this website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Governing Law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
12. Contact
For questions about these terms or any legal matter relating to this website, contact us at: web@tower-of.london