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Up at the O2 Snow Globe Experience

4.6/5(3,677)

Philipp B

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It was the highlight of our trip to London this year and will remain unforgettable. A great team took care of us, and the view was spectacular. The weather cooperated too: it was sunny with pleasant temperatures and, above all, not windy. Highly recommended.

Tina E

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

Fantastic experience throughout. Our guide was amazing and very helpful especially as it was quite wet on the decline, never thought I'd do it but as soon as I was down I wanted to do it again.

Stephanie S

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

Beau was an excellent guide, super hospitable to the whole group, conscientious and clear in his directions and guidance and just a great host, super personable about london and life.

Janusz S

Family

Verified booking

6 days ago

It was a wonderful experience, and I am truly impressed by the arena's construction. Thanks to the app, everything went smoothly, and the whole process was very easy to navigate.

Sue L

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

The group was organised well, extra attention and care to check that my 82 year old dad was ok, was very thoughtful by Bo the guide. Enjoyed the walk!

Janine H

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

What an unforgettable experience! Our sunset climb over The O2 was made even more special by our fantastic guide, Theo. He was friendly, knowledgeable and reassuring throughout, making sure everyone felt safe, relaxed and able to enjoy the spectacular views. The Prosecco at the top as the sun set over London was the perfect touch. To top it all off, Ariana Grande was performing the final night of her run at The O2 beneath our feet—making an already brilliant evening feel completely magical. A unique London experience that we would thoroughly recommend. Thank you, Theo!

Carefully climb to the summit 52m above London, feel the festive atmosphere, and enjoy views of Tower Bridge, the Shard, and sparkling holiday rooftops.

Professional guides lead the climb, ensuring safety, sharing seasonal highlights, and pointing out the best angles for Christmas-themed snowy photos at the summit.

The summit includes 20 extended minutes for photography, letting you capture London’s winter skyline and the iconic snow globe in all its festive glory.

Choose your climb time for ideal holiday views: daytime for crisp sights, sunset for golden winter tones, or twilight for illuminated festive cityscapes.

Don’t miss this limited-time festive event from November 6 to January 3, offering a rare chance to see London decorated for the holidays.

Guided climb over The O2's roof

Access to the immersive snow globe at the 52m-high summit (Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027)

Extended 20 minutes on the roof for photos

Daytime, sunset or twilight climb (as per option selected)

Drinks such as bubbly, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and soft drinks (available for purchase)

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Philipp B
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It was the highlight of our trip to London this year and will remain unforgettable. A great team took care of us, and the view was spectacular. The weather cooperated too: it was sunny with pleasant temperatures and, above all, not windy. Highly recommended.
Gary O
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Celebrate with my wife for are 9th year anniversary so we done the shard first and done the o2 climb after it was the first time for me and my wife both really enjoyed it and all the stuff was really nice aswell
Joshua T
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2026
If you're on the fence about doing it, just do it! We had an amazing time all the staff were friendly at attentive and engaged with all the climbers. Our guide Lisa was great and made sure we all had a great time. I highly recommend adding this to your trip!
Tina E
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
Fantastic experience throughout. Our guide was amazing and very helpful especially as it was quite wet on the decline, never thought I'd do it but as soon as I was down I wanted to do it again.
Stephanie S
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Beau was an excellent guide, super hospitable to the whole group, conscientious and clear in his directions and guidance and just a great host, super personable about london and life.

Feel the thrill of climbing The O2 roof at sunset, 52 meters above London, then step into the UK’s highest snow globe for 20 minutes of festive photo fun.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated spot near The O2’s main entrance. They’ll check tickets, run through a quick safety briefing, and help you gear up. After security checks, your group will start the climb together, ready for the views.

What to expect

Up at The O2

This limited-time winter experience pairs a guided climb over The O2’s roof with exclusive 52-meter-high snow globe access, creating a magical Christmas adventure above London from November 6, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Features:

Guided roof climb: Walk along The O2’s roof with an expert guide, feel the height under your feet, and spot London landmarks like Tower Bridge, the Shard, and Canary Wharf.

Immersive snow globe: Step into a snow globe at the summit, watch gentle snow fall, enjoy the whimsical winter set-up, and take festive photos to remember the moment.

Extended summit time: Spend 20 minutes at the top photographing the city, taking in the sunset, and soaking up views of the skyline without feeling rushed.

Choose your time slot: Select a climb time that fits your schedule, seeing landmarks in daylight, golden hour, or nighttime city lights from the summit.

What to bring

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor activity.

What’s not allowed

Alcohol, food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, large bags, suitcases, and loose items are not allowed on this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted for guests under the height of 1.2m (3.94ft), under the age of 8 years, over the weight of 130kg (286.60lb), a waist measurement over 125cm, or an upper thigh measurement over 75cm.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Pregnant women are restricted from participating in this experience.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Climbers aged 8-17 must be accompanied by adults according to experience guidelines, with one adult required for every five children.

For safety reasons, all participants must attend a pre-climb briefing and wear the provided safety equipment.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.