Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
4.5
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges • Observation Decks & Towers
09:30 - 18:00
Monday
09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 18:00
Thursday
09:30 - 18:00
Friday
09:30 - 18:00
Saturday
09:30 - 18:00
Sunday
09:30 - 18:00
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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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  • Gallions Reach • 6 min walk
  • Tower Hill • 7 min walk
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  • Sim
    Chelmsford, United Kingdom64 contributions
    Tour
    We had the tour here, which included walking across the top, over the glass floor and down into the engine rooms. Every step you walk there is information on how / when etc the bridge was built and how it works. Very clean and well kept. The staff were all friendly, as covid is here at the moment, all the staff were following the guidlines. For £10 pp ( different rates for different users) what a wealth of information you get about one of Londons fabulous buildings- highly recommend!
    Visited August 2020
    Travelled with friends
    Written 16 August 2020
  • martinbrown2k
    Barnsley, United Kingdom63 contributions
    An often overlooked yet fascinating tourist attraction
    Almost everyone whose heard of London has heard of Tower Bridge. It's appeared in numerous movies, perhaps the most recent was "Spiderman: Far from Home". It's an iconic landmark. Most tourists who visit London plan to visit it, walk across it and take photos. What most people don't realise however, is that the upper structure is a walkway that was built to allow pedestrians to cross even when the bridge was raised. This walkway is still open today, albeit for a fee, which also includes access to the old engine room and guides on hand to talk about the history of the bridge. When visiting, there are 2 ways to reach the top, by walking up 206 steps or by using the lift/elevator. The lift wasn't working on the north side on the day of my visit, which meant I climbed the stairs and I'm so glad I did as I got to see the original colour of the bridge, some great views out of the windows and saw lots of history including how the bridge opens and how a man once jumped the bridge in a red London bus. Once up the top a guide greets you and tells you interesting facts about the making of the tower and points to a photo of a man who fell from the tower during construction, then swam to the shore and climbed back to the top and continued working. Then comes the main event, the upper walkway. This is where Spiderman fought Mysterio in the movie. Right in the centre is a glass floor where people either jump up and down on it to prove they wont fall through, or cower at the sides. Through the floor you can see traffic passing over the bridge. At the sides of the walkway are windows which offer great views of the Thames and includes small sliding windows which open to allow you to take photos without reflections from the windows. Once across you can either go down the steps or use another lift. Once back at ground level you can visit the old engine room, see the old boilers, use the restrooms and visit the gift shop. Whilst it's not necessarily an attraction you'd keep coming back to, it is definitely something worth visiting, it's different from the usual tourist attractions but isn't expensive either.
    Visited August 2021
    Written 10 August 2021
  • noodles
    36 contributions
    Buy you tickets at the door.
    Great place to visit and excellent value for money. I booked tickets via my hotel and paid £8 more than on the door. Don't make the same mistake. Buying tickets in advance does not get you in any quicker and costs more.
    Visited February 2020
    Travelled with family
    Written 22 February 2020
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Denver80206
Denver, CO26 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Fascinating 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.
Written 23 September 2023
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FarAway42419051547
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
A good hotel in London that is close to monuments and nice and clean. Breakfast was great. Staff were a little pushy to upset bigger rooms but generally ok,
Written 20 September 2023
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JeremyBurke
Lisburn36 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We were fortunate enough to travel over the bridge several times and also while we were on a river cruise we witnessed the bridge opening to allow a large sailing ship to pass,

It is a quite remarkable and iconic piece of engineering, and if that sort of thing interests you then it is well worth a visit
Written 17 September 2023
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Anuruddha K
London, UK118 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We visited towerbridge on a weekend.
A bit crowded. We downloaded the free audio guide via the smartify app. We also made sure that we visited there at a time of bridge opening. The best view of opening bridge is not from the glass floor. It is from the roadside. ( Which anyone withiut a ticket also can see)
Walking on glass's floor was fun.
There was an activity book for kids and they had to get the book stamped on points of interest along the way. The history of tower bridge is displayed inside in various ways. Videos, boards etc.
Kids liked the Engine rooms which is at the end of the trail.
Can cover the place in 1 hour. Or even 30 mins if you are in a tight schedule.
Personally I believe that the ticket price is too much. How ever worth a visit.
Written 13 September 2023
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Stacey G
London, UK5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
The most beautiful English twins. I love to go to see them because I feel good when I think about the British high architectural potential. And the result is amazing. Ours fathers had a fantastic job.
Written 13 September 2023
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Chris
Warminster, UK119 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Very interesting to find out how Tower Bridge was built and everything involved.
The glass walkway was a little disappointing as expected it to be the whole walkway, when in fact, it was only a small part, 3 or 4 panes of glass. It was cool looking down at the traffic, though.
Well worth a visit.
Written 12 September 2023
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alaninbow
London, UK35 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Fascinating visit, and a really informative tour.

A great day out for our pensioners group, even for those who are not too mobile.
Written 11 September 2023
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andressamsm
Sao Paulo, SP34 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
It was my dream to visit London annd Tower Bridge, and my first in this place was espetacular. just wonderful.
Written 10 September 2023
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vudumoon
Las Vegas, NV5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Absolutely amazing! The views are stunning. Checkout this iconic bridge, you won’t be sorry. Oh, and don’t confuse Tower Bridge with London Bridge! 😉
Written 9 September 2023
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Gayle Y
Melbourne, Australia54 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
The walk to the Tower Bridge is impressive enough however, once you get inside this magnificent structure, in my opinion, you’ll be blown away. If you’re only thinking about a guided tour, I would say do it. The knowledge the guides impart brings the history alive, and to be able to ask questions, and have them answered immediately, brings another level of understanding.

Lifts and stairs, enable people of all capabilities to enjoy the tour. The famous glass walkway, high on the Bridge, has the glass section in the centre of the path, with “normal” walkway on either side and so, the amazing views all around are available to everyone.

From the initial idea of the bridge to it’s current workings and stories throughout it’s history, I could have stayed for more.

Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful experience and a special thank you to Ian, our guide, who patiently answered so many questions and for your wonderful information and stories.

Highly recommend the experience
Written 8 September 2023
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