Observation Decks in London

Really enjoyed our visit to The Shard! The views over London are amazing and it's great to see all the famous landmarks from up there. We had a lovely time taking photos and enjoying the view. Definitely worth a visit if you're in London! It's crazy how fast the lift is!

Visiting the Shard viewing platforms was an overwhelming experience. Especially because we had such beautiful clear day and you could see for miles. And being able to use Apple/Google Maps to help identify all of the famous landmarks and buildings was absolutely brilliant. 100% highly recommend that you put this on your must do list when visiting London.

We found the entrance easily; even though it was already 11:00 AM on a Saturday morning, the line was short and moved quickly. Everything was managed to perfection, and the staff was extremely kind and helpful in giving us directions. With our audio guide, we enjoyed an immersive experience, and our visit lasted longer than planned. Interesting descriptions and captivating stories accompanied us throughout the tour, making it quite thrilling at times. A wonderful experience that I highly recommend to anyone who loves the history of the British monarchy!

Easy online booking and constant updates via email. A bit of a line upon arrival, but the ticket check was quick. Well-designed audio guide.

At 8:00 AM, we walked along the Thames from the Harriott Hotel by the London Eye (which we booked this morning through this app) to the Tower, arriving right on time at 8:45 AM. We still had to wait about 45 minutes until entry, but that is normal and wasn't an issue at all in the sunny weather! Following the advice we’d received, we headed straight over to the Crown Jewels exhibition. That collection is truly impressive! The other areas are all interestingly designed as well. The entire castle and all its sections are in very good, well-maintained, and restored condition. You’d never believe that the Tower has several hundred years under its belt! The guards are all very friendly, but also take their duty very seriously! They are happy to let you take photos, but putting an arm around their shoulder—which one female tourist tried to do—was politely declined! The restrooms are also in very good condition. As a German, it's nice to see that some signs also provide information in German! However, exploring some of the areas does require good physical fitness. In the White Tower, you first walk through all 3 floors twice along the length and twice across the width before winding your way back down inside one of the turrets! The minimum 3 hours you should plan to see most areas fly by very quickly! If, like us, you also opt for Tower Bridge admission with a slightly cheaper combo ticket, take the stairs instead of the elevator (which we only noticed once we reached the top), and then walk all the way back to the hotel, you are guaranteed some serious muscle soreness the next day if you're an out-of-shape tourist! The meticulously maintained Engine Rooms of Tower Bridge are also very interesting. The steam engine looks so pristine that you’d think it was just built! Though back when it was still coal-fired, it probably looked a bit dustier! The rich green with contrasting pin-striping painted on all the moving parts shows that true craftsmen who loved their trade were at work here! All in all, a fantastic combo trip that is well worth doing twice in a lifetime! It’s a pity, though, that no guided tours are offered in German, but you rarely find those at British attractions anyway...

We buy tickets online 1 hour before we decide to visit Tower Bridge. We bought it while we drink coffe at Sky Garden. Very simple and fast.

Sky Garden wasn't great. We could have skipped it because the London Eye is better for taking photos from above. It's redundant. Better to just go to the London Eye alone.

It was our first visit to the London Eye and we really enjoyed it. The weather was perfect for getting amazing views of London. The one day unlimited boat trim on the Thames was the icing on the cake for us. What better way could there be to see so much of London. The boat was comfortable with cafe and toilets. A special shout to the captain that provided a great commentry, both informative and amusing. Great