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The Shard

Soak in 360-degree views from The Shard, Western Europe's tallest building, with world-class dining.

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The Shard
Aerial view of the Shard tower in central London at sunset.
Old couple enjoying city view from The Shard's observation deck in London.
Couple taking a selfie at a London skyscraper with cityscape view.
London skyline with Tower Bridge and Thames River at sunset from The Shard.
Tour guide leading a group at the Shard, London.
Glass observation deck at sunset with city view.
View of the Shard in London at sunset with city skyline.
London skyline at night with The Shard and River Thames.
Toasting with champagne at the top of the Shard, London skyline in background.
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  • Ride high-speed lifts to one of London’s tallest viewing platforms and enjoy 360° skyline views stretching up to 40 miles in every direction.

  • Begin your visit on Level 68, then explore Level 69’s panoramic indoor gallery for iconic sights like Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and St. Paul’s.

  • Step onto Level 72’s open-air sky deck for an immersive experience and see its distinctive glass facade from the top floor.

  • Upgrade your visit with fast-track entry and a glass of champagne or soft drink for a more relaxed and celebratory experience.

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  • Ride high-speed lifts to one of London’s tallest viewing platforms and enjoy 360° skyline views stretching up to 40 miles in every direction.

  • Begin your visit on Level 68, then explore Level 69’s panoramic indoor gallery for iconic sights like Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and St. Paul’s.

  • Step onto Level 72’s open-air sky deck for an immersive experience and see its distinctive glass facade from the top floor.

  • Upgrade your visit with fast-track entry and a glass of champagne or soft drink for a more relaxed and celebratory experience.

from
£32.50
Toasting champagne glasses with a view from The Shard, London.
Bartender serving champagne at The Shard's bar with city view in London.
Champagne and dessert on a table with a view from The Shard in London.
People enjoying drinks at a table with city views from the top of the Shard in London.
Old couple enjoying city view from The Shard's observation deck in London.
Guests enjoying champagne with a view of London from The Shard.
Tourist capturing panoramic views of London from the Shard.
Visitors enjoying the view from The Shard's observation deck in London.
Visitors enjoying the London skyline from The Shard's observation deck.
View of London from The Shard at sunset, featuring Tower Bridge and the Thames River.
Free cancellation
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Flexible duration
  • Head straight to one of London’s highest viewing platforms with your entry tickets and toast the skyline with a glass of champagne or soft drink.

  • Take in sweeping 360-degree views from The Shard, nearly twice as tall as any other viewpoint in London, stretching up to 40 miles.

  • Explore the indoor gallery on Level 69 and the open-air Sky Deck on Level 72 for unmatched views of landmarks like Tower Bridge and St Paul’s.

  • Ride high-speed lifts from Level 1 to 68 in under a minute, then ascend to the top floors of London’s most iconic modern skyscraper.

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  • Head straight to one of London’s highest viewing platforms with your entry tickets and toast the skyline with a glass of champagne or soft drink.

  • Take in sweeping 360-degree views from The Shard, nearly twice as tall as any other viewpoint in London, stretching up to 40 miles.

  • Explore the indoor gallery on Level 69 and the open-air Sky Deck on Level 72 for unmatched views of landmarks like Tower Bridge and St Paul’s.

  • Ride high-speed lifts from Level 1 to 68 in under a minute, then ascend to the top floors of London’s most iconic modern skyscraper.

from
£40.51
The Shard and London Eye in London, UK.
Couple taking a selfie at a London skyscraper with cityscape view.
The Shard skyscraper against a clear blue sky in London.
London Eye capsule with cityscape view from river cruise, part of Combo deal.
Group enjoying view inside the London Eye with Big Ben in the background.
Old couple enjoying city view from The Shard's observation deck in London.
Aerial view of Tower Bridge and the Thames River in London from The Shard.
London skyline at night with The Shard and River Thames.
Interior view of a London Eye pod with cityscape in the background.
Couple taking a selfie on the London Eye with cityscape view.
London Eye Ferris wheel overlooking Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • See London from two iconic viewpoints—The Shard and the London Eye—while saving time and money with this value-packed combo ticket.

  • Ride high-speed lifts to The Shard’s 72nd-floor sky deck for 360° views stretching up to 40 miles in every direction.

  • Board a climate-controlled glass pod on the London Eye for a smooth, 30-min aerial journey past Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

  • Choose a fast-track London Eye upgrade to skip queues and save up to 60 mins, giving you more time to explore the city.

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  • See London from two iconic viewpoints—The Shard and the London Eye—while saving time and money with this value-packed combo ticket.

  • Ride high-speed lifts to The Shard’s 72nd-floor sky deck for 360° views stretching up to 40 miles in every direction.

  • Board a climate-controlled glass pod on the London Eye for a smooth, 30-min aerial journey past Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

  • Choose a fast-track London Eye upgrade to skip queues and save up to 60 mins, giving you more time to explore the city.

from £69.18
£62.26

10% off

Tower Bridge walkway with a red bus and The Shard at sunset in London.
Tower Bridge in London at sunset, viewed from under an archway.
Engine room machinery inside Tower Bridge, London.
The Shard towering over London's skyline.
Visitors enjoying the view from The Shard in London.
Tower Bridge in London with raised bascules, viewed from the River Thames.
Children observing London skyline from inside Tower Bridge.
Visitors enjoying the glass walkway at Tower Bridge, London.
Visitors inside The Shard with panoramic views of London at dusk.
Glass observation deck at sunset with city view.
London skyline from The Shard at dusk, featuring illuminated cityscape and Thames River.
Flexible duration
  • Discover two iconic London landmarks with one combo ticket—save 10% while exploring historic Tower Bridge and soaring views from the Shard.

  • Walk across Tower Bridge’s 42-meter-high glass walkway and see the Thames beneath your feet for a thrilling view of London’s skyline.

  • Step into the Victorian Engine Room to explore the original steam machinery and uncover 135 years of groundbreaking bridge engineering.

  • Ride high-speed lifts to The Shard’s Level 72 open-air Skydeck and soak in panoramic 360° views from one of the tallest viewing points in London.

  • Enjoy indoor galleries on Levels 68 and 69 of The Shard, offering a comfortable spot to take in the city’s landmarks from above.

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  • Discover two iconic London landmarks with one combo ticket—save 10% while exploring historic Tower Bridge and soaring views from the Shard.

  • Walk across Tower Bridge’s 42-meter-high glass walkway and see the Thames beneath your feet for a thrilling view of London’s skyline.

  • Step into the Victorian Engine Room to explore the original steam machinery and uncover 135 years of groundbreaking bridge engineering.

  • Ride high-speed lifts to The Shard’s Level 72 open-air Skydeck and soak in panoramic 360° views from one of the tallest viewing points in London.

  • Enjoy indoor galleries on Levels 68 and 69 of The Shard, offering a comfortable spot to take in the city’s landmarks from above.

from £48.50
£46.08

5% off

View from The Shard and Tower of London, London tour combo offer.
Guests enjoying champagne with a view of London from The Shard.
The Shard skyscraper in London with surrounding cityscape.
Entrance gate and stone walls of the Tower of London, England.
Crown jewels display with a guard in the background at the Tower of London.
Visitors enjoying the view from The Shard's observation deck in London.
Tourist capturing panoramic views of London from the Shard.
London skyline with Tower Bridge and Thames River at sunset from The Shard.
People enjoying drinks at a table with city views from the top of the Shard in London.
Tower of London with tourists exploring the grounds, London.
Armour displays of Prince Henry and King Charles I at Tower of London exhibition.
Crown jewels display at Tower of London crown exhibitions.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Discover 1,000 years of British history and take in skyline views from one of London’s highest viewpoints with this money-saving combo ticket.

  • Explore the Tower of London, a UNESCO site that served as a palace, prison, and home to the dazzling Crown Jewels.

  • Visit royal landmarks like the White Tower and the Chapel of St Peter, the burial site of Queen Anne Boleyn, within the fortress walls.

  • Ride high-speed lifts to The Shard’s indoor gallery on level 69 and open-air Skydeck on level 72 for breathtaking 360° city views.

  • Enjoy 40 miles of unobstructed views of landmarks, including the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, and the River Thames.

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  • Discover 1,000 years of British history and take in skyline views from one of London’s highest viewpoints with this money-saving combo ticket.

  • Explore the Tower of London, a UNESCO site that served as a palace, prison, and home to the dazzling Crown Jewels.

  • Visit royal landmarks like the White Tower and the Chapel of St Peter, the burial site of Queen Anne Boleyn, within the fortress walls.

  • Ride high-speed lifts to The Shard’s indoor gallery on level 69 and open-air Skydeck on level 72 for breathtaking 360° city views.

  • Enjoy 40 miles of unobstructed views of landmarks, including the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, and the River Thames.

from £68.30
£61.47

10% off

Tower Bridge in London with The London Pass by Go City logo.
Uber Boat cruising past the Old Royal Naval College in London.
Big Bus tour in London with passengers, passing by the Houses of Parliament.
Visitors standing on the field of Emirates Stadium, London.
Visitors exploring the ornate gallery of Kensington Palace, London.
People gathered outside Westminster Abbey, London, admiring its Gothic architecture.
St Paul's Cathedral exterior with red double-decker bus, London.
Windsor Castle view from the Long Walk, included in The London Pass.
Visitors walking towards the National Maritime Museum entrance in London.
London Eye and river cruise boat on the Thames River.
Cutty Sark ship at National Maritime Museum, London, with visitors nearby.
Hampton Court Palace with manicured gardens and colorful flowers, London.
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Extended validity
1 more
  • Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience in London with exclusive access to 90+ attractions scattered across the city.

  • The London Pass® makes visiting top attractions like the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace and more super easy, saving you up to 55%.

  • Level up your experience with the London Pass Plus and access 4 additional sights like Madame Tussauds and the London Eye, for the ultimate London experience.

  • Pick from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day London passes depending on your itinerary and enjoy 1 year validity from the date of purchase.

  • Just scan your London pass at the first attraction, and it's activated and you can then redeem your credits over the number of calendar days purchased.

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  • Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience in London with exclusive access to 90+ attractions scattered across the city.

  • The London Pass® makes visiting top attractions like the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace and more super easy, saving you up to 55%.

  • Level up your experience with the London Pass Plus and access 4 additional sights like Madame Tussauds and the London Eye, for the ultimate London experience.

  • Pick from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day London passes depending on your itinerary and enjoy 1 year validity from the date of purchase.

  • Just scan your London pass at the first attraction, and it's activated and you can then redeem your credits over the number of calendar days purchased.

from £79
£71.10

10% off

View from The Shard and group climbing The O2 in London.
View from The Shard overlooking London skyline, part of Combo: The View from The Shard + Up At The O2.
Aerial view of Tower Bridge and the Thames River in London from The Shard.
Group climbing the O2 Arena roof in London with safety gear.
Guide pointing while talking to tourist on rooftop tour in London.
Couple taking a selfie at a London skyscraper with cityscape view.
Toasting champagne glasses with a view from The Shard, London.
People enjoying drinks at a table with city views from the top of the Shard in London.
Glass observation deck at sunset with city view.
London skyline from The Shard at dusk, featuring illuminated cityscape and Thames River.
People celebrating on the O2 Arena roof at sunset during Up At The O2 adventure in London.
O2 Arena in London with surrounding buildings and cranes reflected in the Thames River.
Visitors climbing Up at The O2 during twilight with city lights in the background.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • You haven't seen London if you haven't seen it from The Shard, so take this golden opportunity to discover the city with experts on site.

  • Spot the London Eye, and St. Paul's Cathedral among other iconic attractions from the indoor and outdoor viewing decks on levels 68, 69, and 72.

  • Take on the thrilling challenge of scaling the roof of the famous O2 Arena in London, it's sure to turn your average day into an unforgettable escapade!

  • Hook yourself up to a secure harness and scale the iconic building with the aid of a friendly guide, who's on hand to share fascinating facts about The O2.

  • Fun fact: Designed by architect Renzo Piano, The Shard’s shape was inspired by the spires of church steeples and the structure of a shard of glass.

More details

  • You haven't seen London if you haven't seen it from The Shard, so take this golden opportunity to discover the city with experts on site.

  • Spot the London Eye, and St. Paul's Cathedral among other iconic attractions from the indoor and outdoor viewing decks on levels 68, 69, and 72.

  • Take on the thrilling challenge of scaling the roof of the famous O2 Arena in London, it's sure to turn your average day into an unforgettable escapade!

  • Hook yourself up to a secure harness and scale the iconic building with the aid of a friendly guide, who's on hand to share fascinating facts about The O2.

  • Fun fact: Designed by architect Renzo Piano, The Shard’s shape was inspired by the spires of church steeples and the structure of a shard of glass.

from £69.50
£62.55

10% off

Westminster Abbey facade with visitor during 3-hour walking tour, London.
Tower Bridge spanning the River Thames in London.
Old couple enjoying city view from The Shard's observation deck in London.
Visitors enjoying the view from The Shard's observation deck in London.
Visitors inside The Shard with panoramic views of London at dusk.
Tourists walking towards Buckingham Palace on Westminster tour, London.
Tourists at Trafalgar Square with Nelson's Column during Westminster walking tour.
National Gallery and St Martin-in-the-Fields church in London with tourists exploring the area.
Guards in red uniforms and bearskin hats perform at Changing of the Guard, London.
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London, view from Westminster Bridge.
Entrance to Downing Street, London, with security and historic buildings visible.
Westminster Abbey façade with rose window and tourists in London.
Equestrian statue in front of historic London building near Westminster.
London Eye overlooking the Thames River with cityscape in the background.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, part of the Go Up The Shard & See 30+ London Top Sights tour.
Tate Modern and Shard viewed from Thames Sightseeing Cruise in London.
Tower of London exterior with river view and surrounding trees.
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5 hr
  • This value-packed small group guided walking tour to see the best of London's landmarks, neighborhoods, and heritage is the best there is.

  • Explore the Westminster area's popular sights like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Whitehall, among 30 sights, and try to catch the Changing of the Guard too!

  • As you reach the London Bridge area, you can see other iconic attractions like the Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the Tower of London, and a few others.

  • End your walking tour by taking an elevator ride up to The Shard, Western Europe's tallest building that offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city.

  • Did you know that the Shard's exterior has 11,000 glass panels – that’s equivalent to eight football pitches?

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  • This value-packed small group guided walking tour to see the best of London's landmarks, neighborhoods, and heritage is the best there is.

  • Explore the Westminster area's popular sights like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Whitehall, among 30 sights, and try to catch the Changing of the Guard too!

  • As you reach the London Bridge area, you can see other iconic attractions like the Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the Tower of London, and a few others.

  • End your walking tour by taking an elevator ride up to The Shard, Western Europe's tallest building that offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city.

  • Did you know that the Shard's exterior has 11,000 glass panels – that’s equivalent to eight football pitches?

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£85

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About The View From The Shard

At 95 stories, The Shard towers like London’s crystal crown! This Renzo Piano masterpiece serves gourmet dining, luxury stays, and views that make you go “whoa.” It’s a skyline star—and yes, it’s selfie-approved!


Address
32 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG, UK
Also known as
Shard London Bridge
Year opened
2012
Founded by
Renzo Piano
Visitors per year
1750000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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Warren Rainforth
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Warren

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Jul 2025
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A wonderful and memorable way to celebrate a special birthday. Throughout the staff were most attentive, smart knowledgeable, friendly and polite.
Susan Pickup
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Susan

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May 2025
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The talk by staff. It wasn't crowded. Staff were friendly all around. I had a nice chat with a bar staff and someone else took photos. The cake was delicious and views amazing
Caitlyn Kitson
AU

Caitlyn

Australia
Jul 2025
5/5
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It was a clear day so we could see things clearly. Micheal the guide was knowledgeable and humerus which made our experience exceptional.
Boulet GILLES
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Boulet

France
May 2025
5/5
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An incredible view of the whole of London, a spectacular vantage point. A bar for a drink while touring The shard . An incredible place in London
anjaly baby panjikaran
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Anjaly

United Kingdom
Jul 2025
5/5
Economical and easy to enter and access. Excellent app with all the attractions and up-to-date with the attractions, no foul plays.
Donald Meredith Massie
US

Donald

United States
Sep 2024
5/5
We were able to see a lot of London in only 2 days because it was so convenient to take the bus and to have admission already paid for many of the sites we visited.
Lucy Pye

Lucy

Aug 2019
4/5
Said the tickets were able to be used on my phone and you actually needed to print them out ... Not helpful when we are staying at a hotel with no access to a printer
Ismael Wagner

Ismael

May 2018
5/5
An observatory but much better than London Eye which is quite mainstream. You're going to see the city like a small, 3D map and will love it!
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