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'A Crown Dual!' The Tower of London and Porters English Restaurant have teamed up to present you with this exceptional day out. Our tickets for the Tower of London allow you to avoid the long queues, simple exchange the voucher at their group ticket desk and off you go! After your visit to the Tower, jump on a London bus (about 13 minutes), tube (9 minutes) or taxi (about £12 ) to Porters in the heart of Covent Garden. The Tower of London - Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066 and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. The Tower of London has been an integral part of British royal history for nearly 1,000 years. Only at the Tower can you marvel at the breathtaking Crown Jewels, stand on the execution site of three English queens and hear the myths and legends that make a visit to the Tower a day out to die for! Although the Tower of London is today seen as a visitor attraction, it is also a thriving community; about 150 people still live within its walls, mainly the Yeoman Warders (or 'Beefeaters') and their families. Opening Times
1 March - 31 October
Tuesday - Saturday: 09.00 - 18.00
Sunday - Monday: 10.00 - 18.00
Last admission: 17.00 1 November - 28 February
Tuesday - Saturday: 09.00 - 17.00
Sunday - Monday: 10.00 - 17.00
Last admission: 16.00

Porters English Restaurant
Admittedly Porters hasn't been around quite as long as the Tower, a mere 25 years, which by London restaurant standards is actually quite an achievement. Owned by The 7th Earl of Bradford; Porters serves traditional English food, their policy of keeping standards high and prices low is definitely a recipe for success. 'One is tempted to say that before dining at Porters one should check with Mother and double check with Nanny that it is alright to have such an  unashamed indulgence. Prepare to return to the good old days and the reassurance that wholesome English food is what made the Empire great and can still delight and embolden the visitor to Covent Garden.' Covent Garden Life - 2004 A two-course meal from Porters excellent table d'hote menu is included along with the fast-track ticket for the Tower of London.

Opening Times
Monday - Saturday: 12 noon - 11.30pm
Sunday: 12noon - 10.30pm
  Directions from The Tower of London to Porters

Directions via Tube (every 5-7 minutes)
Tube journey about 10 minutes plus walking 10 minutes
Tower Hill Station (District and Circle Lines) to Embankment Station
Walk from Embankment Station to Porters (5-10 minutes)
Take the left hand side exit.
Walk straight up Villiers Street to the Strand.
Turn right and cross the Strand at the first pedestrian crossing.
Continue along the Strand and take the first road left, Bedford Street.
Walk up Bedford Street and take the second right, Henrietta Street.
Walk down 20 yards and Porters is located on the right hand side
Directions via Bus (every 5-10 minutes)
Bus journey about 20 minutes plus walking 3 minutes
Take the Bus No.15 from Tower of London Stop:X toward Eastbourne Terrace
Alight Bus at the Strand Palace Hotel
Then walk in the same direction as the bus was going until you reach Bedford Street on the right.
Walk up Bedford Street and take the second right, Henrietta Street.
Walk down 20 yards and Porters is located on the right hand side

How to book and save
1. Select the date you would like to visit the Tower of London and Porters.
2. Then pay online using our secure system.
3. You will receive an email voucher / receipt for your package.
4. Print your voucher and present it at the group ticket desk at the Tower of London
5. Porters will automatically book a table for you at 7.30pm, however if you would prefer to eat at lunchtime or another time in the evening then either telephone (link to contact details) Porters or e-mail (link to contact details) them to organise that. They will be accommodating.

*** Children between 5 and 15 years of age. Children who want to choose from the grown-ups menu pay a £5 supplement, (payable to Porters on the day) Children under 5 are free at both the Tower of London and Porters.