Tower Bridge, London: Tickets, Tours, Hours, Address, Tower Bridge Reviews: 4.5/5
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
4.5
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges • Observation Decks & Towers
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
About
An iconic London landmark and one of Britain's best loved historic sites, Tower Bridge is open to the public 363 days a year. Within the Bridge's iconic structure and magnificent Victorian Engine rooms, the Tower Bridge Exhibition is the best way of exploring the most famous bridge in the world! Come learn about this incredible feat of Victorian engineering, discover how the Bridge is raised and enjoy stunning panoramic views across London from our high-level walkways, 42 metres above the River Thames. Opening Times: 09:30 - 17:00 (last admission )
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Michelle C
Sutton, UK235 contributions
Excellent
Oct 2021 • Friends
Have seen Tower Bridge from the outside on many occasions by decided on the tour this time and the glass viewing platform! Reasonably priced. Just be aware there are loads of stairs so if you have mobility issues! However they may of had a lift so find out first! Amazing place as you walk up the stairs. The glass view platform was amazing and the views stunning. Definitely worth a visit if you're in London. Thank you.
Written October 17, 2021
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Mike Barratt
2 contributions
A must visit + tour experience.
Oct 2021
This was our first trip to London and first time visiting the Tower Bridge. We were very lucky that our ticket enterence time coindided with one of the daily free tours hosted by the staff.
Our tour guide was Joel and he was brilliant! He was fun, friendly and knowledgeable. The attraction its self was great but the tour experience brought it to life. We came away feeling that we had recieved a truely personalised experience.
Thank you Joel for your time and kindness.
Our tour guide was Joel and he was brilliant! He was fun, friendly and knowledgeable. The attraction its self was great but the tour experience brought it to life. We came away feeling that we had recieved a truely personalised experience.
Thank you Joel for your time and kindness.
Written October 15, 2021
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gotravelyolo
London, UK5 contributions
Beauty
Aug 2021
One of the most amazing views in London. SO many movies have them based in London have the bridge but doesn't seem as majestic as in real life.
Written October 15, 2021
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Mark L
Dunfermline, UK116 contributions
Must do visit while in London
Oct 2021 • Family
Probably one of the most iconic attractions in London. Definitely worth a visit, we were up on the glass viewing platform when the bridge opened up which was good to see from above. Engine room was really amazing to see too
Written October 14, 2021
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Bunty8
North Ayrshire, UK511 contributions
Iconic bridge
Oct 2021
Did this with national rail 2 for 1 deal. We had 10am slot and practically had place to ourselves. Watched a tall ship sail through before we entered exhibition. We chose to walk up the stairs, information panels on way up and before you reach walkway, there is a film and guide who was very friendly and will answer any queries you have.
Crossed to south tower over the scary glass floor section, after descending you follow a line to the engine room, really interesting. Tour finishes in shop, toilets were also here.
Excellent tour and would recommend.
Crossed to south tower over the scary glass floor section, after descending you follow a line to the engine room, really interesting. Tour finishes in shop, toilets were also here.
Excellent tour and would recommend.
Written October 10, 2021
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Jules
Kent. UK33 contributions
A must do in London
Oct 2021 • Friends
Visited on the 2 for 1 in London offer which made it very good value. A really informative visit but not in a boring way. Howard the guide on the walkway was brilliant. We were lucky enough to be up there when the bridge opened for a test. Would highly recommend.
Written October 10, 2021
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Avux99
Cheshire, UK416 contributions
Tour
May 2021 • Family
Been over it numerous times but never up, so that had to change! You start off with a film, before going over the walkway, you then also get to have a walk down the south tower out to the southern end of the bridge, out along the pavement & under the bridge on the south side to see the engine rooms as part of the tickets, which we did go & have a look at but I’d say they aren’t a must see personally.
Written October 8, 2021
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John W
Douglas, UK1,840 contributions
A wheelchair accessible tour that fully delivers.
Oct 2021 • Couples
Went up in lift. Then across the walkway. Glass floor. Scary. Good disabled loo. Then to the engine room. All on level. I was really surprised. Well done.
Written October 4, 2021
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Paul Allatson
London, UK6 contributions
Well priced
Sep 2021
A simple but informative tour and a very reasonable price considering its in the heart of London. Thank you .
Written October 3, 2021
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Imre-Gustav Vellamaa
Tallinn, Estonia148 contributions
Have a walk there!
Sep 2021
Yes I know it is one of "must-be" in London but IT IS a great bridge to walk on and have a view from. Also a great view if watching to the bridge from far, specially when it is dark outside. There is possible to have a ticket to the upper level as well (I just had no time for that this time).
Written October 2, 2021
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היי בשביל לחוות את הרצפה השקופה יש צורך לקנות איזה כרטיס?הבנתי שיש 2סוגי כרטיסים איזה מומלץ לקנות?
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avi_peer
Rishon Lezion, Israel42 contributions
הכרטיס לגשר השקוף לא יקר כמדומני 9-10 פאונד, החוויה קצרה אך מהנה ובעלת נוף מהמם. עמדת הכרטיסים ממוקמת כמה מטרים לאחר הכניסה לגשר, תמיד יש שם אנשים קשה לפספס.
Graeme M
Annan, UK
How tall is it and act?
Milomir Nikolic
Giannitsa, Greece93 contributions
The bridge, built in 1894, is 244m (800’) long between two 65m (213’) tall towers constructed on piers. The central span of 61m (200’) between the towers is split equally into two bascules or leaves, which can be raised to an angle of 83 degrees to allow river traffic to pass through. The bascules weigh over 1,100 tons each and are counterbalanced to minimize the force required to raise them, an operation which takes just five minutes.
Between the towers are two high level walkways that are 42m (138’) above the River Thames which allow pedestrians to cross the river even when the bridge deck is raised. The walkways were closed to the public in 1910 due to lack of use but were reopened as fully covered passages in 1982 as part of the then newly launched Tower Bridge Exhibition. There is a Glass Floor, comprised of panels weighing 530 kg and measuring 11m (36’) long and 1.8m (2.6’) wide that span the high-level Walkways
Bonjour,
Pour les personnes ayant des difficultés à monter les escaliers, l'accès à la plateforme de verre est'elle possible en ascenseur svp ?
Merci
Minorisa
Manresa, Spain47 contributions
Yes, there is elevator.
What are the queues like to get onto the glass walkway on a weekend? How long did it take you to get in?
Is it better to book an advanced ticket or does this not affect the queue?
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Zachary, LA23 contributions
Hi, yes it is better to book in advance, this includes any other attraction you may like to visit. There can be queues.
Eugene R
Sanford, FL
Cost of taxi from Tower Bridge Port to Holiday Inn Kensington?
Kathy D
Statesboro, GA17 contributions
I agree with Prince if you are deciding Uber vs Taxi - Uber is so much nicer. The vehicles are cleaner and you do not need cash. You can charge everything to the App including the tip.
Maria S
Basildon, UK25 contributions
Is it possible to take a pushchair up the tower bridge? If not is there somewhere to leave it? Thanks
Hello,
Yes of course, Tower Bridge is accessible with lifts to each element of the visit.
Pushchairs are more than welcome to be taken around during your visit.
Regards,
Tower Bridge team
Frequently Asked Questions about Tower Bridge
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- Sun - Sat 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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