Tower Bridge, London: Hours, Address, Tower Bridge Reviews: 4.5/5
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
4.5
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges • Observation Decks & Towers
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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
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 )
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
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The area
Address
How to get there
- Gallions Reach • 6 min walk
- Tower Hill • 7 min walk
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Marion S
2 contributions
Jun 2022
Very nice area to go for a walk if you are not from London. My husband and I throughly enjoyed. Def recommend.
Written 27 June 2022
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Annamarielee
Chichester, UK289 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Didn't pay to go up to the top level, but just being on it and watching it day and night was amazing. Such a fantastic structure.
Written 26 June 2022
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Ami
West Midlands, UK97 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
…however, I would be lying if I said I enjoyed climbing the 206 steps to the top! (Yes, I counted).
The staff were friendly and it wasn’t too busy when we went (and it was a Saturday morning so I was expecting crowds).
Yes, it is a tourist attraction but I’m pretty sure it claims to be.
It’s worth a visit for sure.
The staff were friendly and it wasn’t too busy when we went (and it was a Saturday morning so I was expecting crowds).
Yes, it is a tourist attraction but I’m pretty sure it claims to be.
It’s worth a visit for sure.
Written 25 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Kectxk
Texarkana, TX13 contributions
Apr 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Tower Bridge. It was full of history and offered a unique picture of the river Thames below and the bridge traffic through the glass floor! It had a short film and interesting displays that explained the history as well as the current stories of the people who continue the tradition of bridge operations. On the north side of the bride you exit to the Tower of London area and on the south side of the bridge you exit to a vibrant business center near the Potter''s Field Park which is great for people watching.
Written 23 June 2022
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Lynda H
Plymouth, UK33 contributions
Jun 2022
We very much enjoyed this fascinating tour. The staff were particularly helpful and friendly which contributed to making this a great experience.
Written 20 June 2022
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Juanita C
18 contributions
May 2022
Beautiful! Stunning! What an absolute treasure! Staff where very friendly and helpful and the lady in the Gift Shop, who served us our "nice, cheap tat" (LOL) was a real gem. The glass floors were a special treat. We will definitely be back.
Written 19 June 2022
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Terri S
9 contributions
Jun 2022
Great tour! Nice audio & guides. There are steps to climb if you want to go up; very doable for us. Would go again.
Written 17 June 2022
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hendrix2015
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa742 contributions
Jun 2022
What a fantastic experience!. The bridge is in fantastic condition, especially considering its age. There's a lot more to this landmark than meets the eye. There is even a glass floor where you can see ships passing by underneath. The original machinery is still in place and kept in immaculate condition. The staff ere great also.
Written 15 June 2022
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Hi hendrix2015,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time visiting Tower Bridge.
We hope to welcome you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Tower Bridge Marketing team
Written 16 June 2022
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Bob S
9 contributions
May 2022
A pretty cool place to visit just for fun. I did self guided tour and enjoyed learning about the Bridge. ( This ISN'T the London Bridge so don't get them confused). Views from Tower walkways are great and the see through floor adds a unique perspective (and a little vertigo maybe?)
Written 14 June 2022
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Hi bobspur6984.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time visiting Tower Bridge.
We hope to welcome you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Tower Bridge Marketing team
Written 16 June 2022
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Dawn G
New Rochelle, NY8 contributions
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!
Tina
Cornwall, UK15 contributions
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.
היי בשביל לחוות את הרצפה השקופה יש צורך לקנות איזה כרטיס?הבנתי שיש 2סוגי כרטיסים איזה מומלץ לקנות?
תודה
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, Greece94 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?
janetrD7879KD
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tower Bridge
- Tower Bridge is open:
- Sun - Sat 09:30 - 18:00
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- (0.15 km) A Complete History of London Show
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