London Dungeon and Tower of London: Close But Not Adjacent

The **London Dungeon** and **Tower of London** are **near each other but not directly adjacent**—separated by ~300-400 meters (3-5 minute walk).

Locations

• London Dungeon: 28-34 Tooley Street, Southwark, SE1 2SZ (near London Bridge station)
• Tower of London: Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB (north bank, adjacent to Tower Bridge)

Walking Route

1. Exit London Dungeon onto Tooley Street
2. Head east toward Tower Bridge Road
3. Cross Tower Bridge Road at crossing
4. Enter Tower of London via Middle Drawbridge / West Gate

Transport Connections

• London Bridge Station: National Rail, Northern Line, Jubilee Line — serves Dungeon directly
• Tower Hill Station: District Line, Circle Line — serves Tower of London
• Tower Gateway DLR: Adjacent to Tower Hill
• River Bus (Uber Boat): London Bridge City Pier ↔ Tower Pier

Visit Planning

• Combined tickets: Merlin Annual Pass covers both (Dungeon + Tower separate but same parent)
• Time allocation: Dungeon ~90 min; Tower 2.5-3 hrs
• Order: Tower first (opens earlier, more content), then Dungeon
• Nearby: HMS Belfast, Borough Market, The Shard, Tower Bridge Exhibition

Why the Confusion?

Both are historic/entertainment attractions on the Thames. "London Bridge" (the crossing) is between them. Marketing sometimes bundles them. But they're distinct experiences: immersive actor-led horror walkthrough vs. 1,000-year fortress/palace/prison with Crown Jewels.