Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
4.5
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
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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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- Denver80206Denver, Colorado22 contributionsFascinating TourFascinating tour. The guide, Joe, was incredibly knowledgeable and very willing to answer questions and yes, he knew the answers. We learned how the bridge was constructed, while maintaining river traffic through it, and why it was constructed. And how it operates today and accommodates ships greater than 30’. We went on a Friday morning. Group size was about 14-16. We used elevator to go from floor to floor within tower. The tour ran about 15 minutes long, but no one cared … that interesting.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 23, 2023
- abhinavkapoor1984New Delhi, India38 contributionsMust visit landmark for london touristsGood to visit the place. Landmark of london. Nothing so special, a short stay of 30 min is sufficient there. A walk from london bridge to tower bridge is good. Please carry a umbrella. Must do. Umbrella cost at nearby shops is 15£. Better take from ur home.Visited September 2023Traveled soloWritten September 24, 2023
- judithtopsfield7 contributionsGo on the guided tour with MontyMonty was our tour guide yesterday. He made it perfect. So much knowledge and extra information that he had researched himself. He was very careful to make sure that the group was comfortable, could hear and answered all our questions well. A great way to spend 90 minutes in London. Very interesting, and good for all ages.Visited September 2023Traveled with friendsWritten September 25, 2023
- TaylorLaurel, Maryland164 contributionsIconic!It was so cool to go inside the towers of Tower Bridge and walk across at the top! Beautiful views and wonderful history! Also gave us a cool insight as to how the bridge was built and how it operates. Definitely worth the ticket price!Visited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 25, 2023
- Peter RDartford, United Kingdom1,304 contributionsWorth the visitBeen wanting to visit for ages and finally got there. Plenty of information on display about the building and workings of the bridge, plus there is an audio guide you can get on your phone available giving a commentary about the bridge, its history and how it works. A walk over the walkways gives some amazing views especially through the glass floor, not for the faint hearted. The entry fee also includes a visit to the engine room which is also worth the visit.Visited August 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 30, 2023
- Doodle DadWelwyn, United Kingdom116 contributionsYou’ll get more than a good London skyline photoCame here to do the walkway across the top of the bridge, but Tower Bridge impressed us more than we expected. Everything is really well done, even the engine room which I expected to be a bit dull was brought to life with interactive exhibits and a nice audio-visual display. Staff were friendly and it was unrushed and not too busy. We stayed about 90 minutes in total and for two families of four, wasn’t bad value either.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 2, 2023
- Sanaz MVancouver, Canada25 contributionsDon't pass this up. Well worth the fair ticket priceThis was surprisingly one of the best experiences of our trip to London. We just stumbled upon it while walking on the bridge, and upon buying the very inexpensive tickets, where treated to one of the best historical exhibitions in London, along with a spectacular view from the glass floor at the top of the bridge. Highly recommend!Visited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 3, 2023
- OldjackGreater Melbourne, Australia29,079 contributionsIcon Suspension BridgeThis icon suspension bridge was built between 1886 to 1890 to connect the east end of London. It is 240 metres long and has two Victorian Gothic style towers 6r Metres high. A must see if in London.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 7, 2023
- scouse1941806 contributionsA London visit "Must".It's "just part of the London Scenery" - I had no idea that I could walk across the top of this fantastic London iconic structure! What a great experience. Stairs or elevator option takes visitors to the 'Top' and from here you have the option of walking across the length of the bridge via the glass walkway or via the "normal" floor! Great discussions and challenges on the part of most. I admit that I opted to do half and half! Even though it was grey and overcast, the views were magnificent. It was an eye opener to see the Tower of London, for centuries the tallest building in England, dwarfed by the modern buildings of the City. From the walkway we then were able to visit the exhibit of Victorian machinery that once operated this bridge. Machines that were works of art! Absolutely worth the visit.Visited September 2023Traveled soloWritten October 9, 2023
- roy vTraralgon, Australia5,937 contributionsWhat a iconic structureIn London this is one iconic place hard to miss. We had great walks beside the river and of course the bridge was visible from a long way off. We went under it one day by boat and walked across it another, very busy popular place. Fantastic architecture,it surely is one of the worlds most recognised buildings, a real feature of London and the Thames river. A pleasure to see and walk across, must be one of the most photographed places in the countryVisited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 10, 2023
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel42,752 contributions
Dec 2019
We had a great time visiting the famous bridge and enjoying its upper level with the glass floors (and the partial mirrors above).
There was a 5-minute queue to get the tickets, but it was worth it.
Included with the ticket is entry to the nearby Tower bridge museum, which is a lovely addition that explains the mechanics behind the bridge.
There was a 5-minute queue to get the tickets, but it was worth it.
Included with the ticket is entry to the nearby Tower bridge museum, which is a lovely addition that explains the mechanics behind the bridge.
Written January 28, 2020
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Michael Shields
Louisville, KY41 contributions
Sep 2022
This was an unexpected gem of a self-guided tour. We purchased tickets in advance which I almost always would recommend because sites like this can limit access. We visited in September 2022 the weekend before the Queen's funeral, so the access pattern was a little different from the usual signage, but it only delayed us a few minutes and all of the staff were extremely polite and helpful.
This is a tour that you could easily blow through in an hour or less, but if you take your time (which we did) and enjoy the views and read about the history, you should plan on a couple of hours to see the exhibits.
The old boilers and pumps were cool to see, but I wish we could have seen the actual working mechanism (even if you don't get to see it work - since openings don't happen randomly). Maybe they already offer a small group tour, but if they don't, they should.
The views from the top were awesome and the glass floor provided some very cool perspective on the river and the bridge itself. It was a beautiful morning so the vistas were awesome. This was also a relative bargain at just over 11 GBP each.
This is a tour that you could easily blow through in an hour or less, but if you take your time (which we did) and enjoy the views and read about the history, you should plan on a couple of hours to see the exhibits.
The old boilers and pumps were cool to see, but I wish we could have seen the actual working mechanism (even if you don't get to see it work - since openings don't happen randomly). Maybe they already offer a small group tour, but if they don't, they should.
The views from the top were awesome and the glass floor provided some very cool perspective on the river and the bridge itself. It was a beautiful morning so the vistas were awesome. This was also a relative bargain at just over 11 GBP each.
Written October 10, 2022
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Hi MichaelShields.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
We are glad to hear you enjoyed visiting inside Tower Bridge!
We do indeed offer guided tours for small groups, so we look forward to welcoming you again in the near future.
Warm regards,
Tower Bridge Marketing team
Written October 20, 2022
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Colleen C
Middleton, WI290 contributions
Jan 2020
This is (I think) one of London's most beautiful bridges, and with our Travelcards, we were able to get two for one tickets to climb up the North Tower and walk across the upper level walkway. It is enclosed, so weather is not an issue, and there are small windows that open that allow you to get amazing pictures up and down the river. We went at night, so the city was lit up; it was beautiful. There is also part of the floor that is glass, so you can see the road and the river underneath you. We also went just down the road a bit to see the Engine Room and learn more about the history of the bridge and the people who worked it every day. It was fascinating and well worth the extra time. Walking back across the lower level of the bridge (street level) rounded out the visit nicely. This was a very cool stop.
Written February 12, 2020
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Nicoyaforever
Sandy, UT119 contributions
Dec 2019
Tower Bridge (not to be confused with London Bridge), is one of the most recognizable landmarks in all of London, and it is a must-visit. If you are able to walk up the steps, I recommend you do that, for you go up a winding staircase from the street level, all the way up to the observation deck level. Along the way, you feel like the engineers and workers who built this wonderful tower and bridge. At the observation area, you are able to see the street and people below through the glass-bottom floor. Very cool. You can walk from one tower to the other, and from one end of each tower to the other end. You then walk downstairs, go outside, and about a block from the Towers, the engines that power the bridge can be seen, and a pretty good gift shop can be visited. The area around the bridge is very lively, with pubs and restaurants nearby, so there are lots of things to do. A must do when in London!
Written January 2, 2020
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Perth, Australia1,646 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
One of Londons most photographed landmarks The Tower Bridge.
We recommend viewing from both sides of the river to see it in all its glory.
If you are lucky you may see it open for a big ship like we did.
We recommend viewing from both sides of the river to see it in all its glory.
If you are lucky you may see it open for a big ship like we did.
Written January 27, 2020
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Hannah M
Lifton, UK112 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
Trying to find affordable child friendly things to do in London isn’t easy but Tower Bridge with it’s glass floored walkway was both fun and great value. However, once you’ve climbed the stairs (lift available for wheelchairs & buggy’s only) it’s a very short experience. The glass floor section is only a few meters long, so everyone up there is huddled around this one section and once you’ve managed to find a space to take a pic of the traffic below, you head back down again. We’re we’re only on the bridge for 15mins! You can then visit the engine room but my kids weren’t at all interested in that part of the experience. Overall I’d say it’s worth doing once, just to say you’ve done it as the unique view of the bridge below your feet is quite something.
Written November 3, 2021
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scaz m
Oxford, UK20 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
This visit takes between 30mins- 1hour.
There was plenty of info about how the bridge was developed and built. There was a clear but slightly uninspiring video talking through the process at 2 points in the upper walkways. Lots of photo displays and great views across the river and the Tower of London. The glass floors are fun, mainly because it was entertaining to see lots of grown ups rolling around on them pretending to be scared they might fall through. People also jumping cheerfully on the glass, posing in the air. The engine room was really good, and I especially liked the stories of the people who worked there - some for 40 years, and the joy and pride they took running the amazing hydraulics system to raise the bridge.
Good mix of history and entertainment
There was plenty of info about how the bridge was developed and built. There was a clear but slightly uninspiring video talking through the process at 2 points in the upper walkways. Lots of photo displays and great views across the river and the Tower of London. The glass floors are fun, mainly because it was entertaining to see lots of grown ups rolling around on them pretending to be scared they might fall through. People also jumping cheerfully on the glass, posing in the air. The engine room was really good, and I especially liked the stories of the people who worked there - some for 40 years, and the joy and pride they took running the amazing hydraulics system to raise the bridge.
Good mix of history and entertainment
Written March 8, 2020
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Cliffy
16 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Visited on a day trip to London. One ticket covers both a tour of the original steam powered engine room (under the Southernmost part of the bridge) and the overhead non moving part of the bridge, with access gained from the Northernmost tower.
The Victorian engine room is well laid out, informative and easily accessible but it’s mainly of interest to adults who like industrial heritage and anyone seeking the history of the bridge.
The greater highlight for young and old alike, has to be the twin over bridges. Both of these have a large glass floor in them, where the opening bridgedeck and the Thames can be clearly seen below your feet. Although part of the ascent is via a lift, there are a number of steps to climb so check in advance whether this is suitable for you. Views up and down the Thames are lovely (especially on a fine day), and small sliding windows in the glass sides enable photos to be taken from the over bridges without any intrusion into camera autofocus systems.
Well worth a visit, and on this occasion no prebooking was necessary even though some ticketing websites were implying that tickets weren’t available so again, best to check direct with Tower Bridge before travelling
The Victorian engine room is well laid out, informative and easily accessible but it’s mainly of interest to adults who like industrial heritage and anyone seeking the history of the bridge.
The greater highlight for young and old alike, has to be the twin over bridges. Both of these have a large glass floor in them, where the opening bridgedeck and the Thames can be clearly seen below your feet. Although part of the ascent is via a lift, there are a number of steps to climb so check in advance whether this is suitable for you. Views up and down the Thames are lovely (especially on a fine day), and small sliding windows in the glass sides enable photos to be taken from the over bridges without any intrusion into camera autofocus systems.
Well worth a visit, and on this occasion no prebooking was necessary even though some ticketing websites were implying that tickets weren’t available so again, best to check direct with Tower Bridge before travelling
Written January 16, 2020
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Jackie W
Leominster, UK24 contributions
Feb 2020
There was a short queue when we arrived and we were soon in a lift being taken upwards. There was a short film to watch when we got out the lift and a guide chipped in with various snippets of info and answered any questions. We were then free to walk along the walkway reading about the bridge and looking at the views. The best bit was the glass floor with the mirrors above so you can look up and see what's going on under your feet! Amazing. We then descended and walked to the engine room. What an interesting history this bridge has. Well worth the entrance fee. I thoroughly recommend this place.
Written March 2, 2020
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Anna H
Lincolnshire, UK15 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
It was satisfying to time our visit with 2 opening and closing moments of the bridge within 45 mins. For the first we looked down on the animated passengers below us on the deck of a cruise ship. They were waving and clapping and one boldly stood on a table to get our attention whilst holding aloft a red sweatshirt. We gazed at them through the glass floor of the viewing platforms as 2 tugs guided the ship through, enjoying their excitement. Then we dashed down the stairs in time to see the bridge raised again for one of the tugs to go back down river.Plenty of photo opportunities and lots of information about construction and running of the bridge over its history. It is disappointing that the engine rooms no longer form part of the main tour.
Written April 3, 2020
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Are there stopping points on the stair climb up to the glass bridge? Visiting with an elderly parent who can make the climb but might need a few resting stops.
Written March 19, 2024
Yes, there are multiple stops along the way and you are always welcome to use our elevators, also!
Written August 30, 2024
Is there a Uber river boat that leaves around 9pm or is there a good river tour that you can see London at night ?
Written March 4, 2024
Hello and thank you for your question but unfortunaetly we did not take the boat or inquire about it, since we were only interested to walk from London bridge to Tower bridge. But i leave it is possible to take a boat on the river i'm not sure weather it is possible at night.
Written March 6, 2024
Everyone seems to say walking on Tower Bridge is free. If so, why Tower Bridge website says it costs 11.40 pounds for entry ticket?
Written March 6, 2023
The bridge itself is free ... There are two towers on the bridge with an ariel walkway (glass floor)
There is a charge for this ...
Written March 8, 2023
Hi there I watched a video that showed what look like a tube station on the Tower Bridge? What is the name of the station that lets you out what looks like a 1/4 of the way up the bridge on the city side. It is right across from the hotel for a better reference if that makes sense. Thank you!
Written February 21, 2022
Hi, the nearest tube station is Tower Hill. Just north of Tower Bridge. 5/10 min walk. There isn’t a tube station on Tower Bridge. There is a walkway, here called a subway or underpass that goes under the road. But you walk it. Hope that helps.
Written February 21, 2022
היי בשביל לחוות את הרצפה השקופה יש צורך לקנות איזה כרטיס?הבנתי שיש 2סוגי כרטיסים איזה מומלץ לקנות?
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Written December 23, 2019
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.
Written December 23, 2019
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
Written December 13, 2019
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
Written October 13, 2019
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?
Written September 26, 2019
Hi, yes it is better to book in advance, this includes any other attraction you may like to visit. There can be queues.
Written September 28, 2019
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