Combo (Save 18%): The View from The Shard Tickets + Thames River Cruise
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Explore the city's top landmarks as you cruise along the River Thames, and make your way to the very top of one of London's highest viewing platforms at The Shard.
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Discover London from two angles with panoramic skyline views from The Shard and a flexible sightseeing cruise along the Thames River.
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Step onto Level 72’s open-air Skydeck and take in sweeping views nearly twice as high as any other platform in London.
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Cruise past riverside landmarks like Tower Bridge, enjoy historical audio commentary, and board your cruise from any of four central pier.
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Thames River Cruise
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One-way flexible Thames River Cruise
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Boarding from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Piers
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Boarding at any time
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Live English commentary or recorded commentary in 14 languages
The View from The Shard
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Entry to The Shard
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Expert English guide
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4 digital photos
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Thames River Cruise
- Food and drinks from the onboard bar (available at an additional cost)
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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GroupVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5We visited The Shard to celebrate my twins' birthday, as going there had been a dream of theirs for a long time. It was such an incredible experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, everything was smooth and well organised. The staff were welcoming, helpful, and clearly explained everything, including how to access the lifts. Once we reached the top, the views were absolutely breathtaking and made the whole visit unforgettable. My twins enjoyed it so much that they even filmed a vlog about their day! It was a truly special birthday experience, and we would definitely visit again. Highly recommend!LLauren V
CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5This was a great experience and the strawberries and stories were amazing! I took my 14 year old son and he loved it! You can o my change your ticket 24 hours prior which i think isn't very flexible specially when it's such a tourist attraction and things can change on the day. That's my only quarrell is that the booking should be able to move.MMohammed A
CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5The different angles of the views in the shard of Tower Bridge, sky garden, London eye, river Thames, Tower of London, London Bridge staition, sunset, daytime views, night views. The gift shop was amazing bought a £16 large size shard in silver. Looks amazing on my desk.SSilke H
GroupVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5Thanks to the scheduled entry time, we didn't have to wait long; the ride in the elevators was quick and hassle-free; the guides were all super nice; and the view of London was fantastic. We were there for sunset—I highly recommend it.DDenise W
CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5Our major highlight was seeing the Tower Bridge open and close while we were viewing the Bridge from the Shard viewing platform. The staff were very informative when we asked them questions. We enjoyed looking at all the landmarks from above.
Take in sweeping views from one of London’s tallest buildings and enjoy flexible sightseeing on a one-way Thames cruise.
Getting started
Start your day by boarding the Thames River cruise at any of the four piers: Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich. Present your mobile voucher at the boarding point and receive your cruise pass. Once at The Shard, head to the entrance, undergo a quick security check and scan your ticket for entry.
What to expect
The View from The Shard
Visit The Shard, one of Western Europe’s tallest buildings, and enjoy panoramic views of London from multiple levels. This ticket includes access to indoor viewing galleries on levels 68 and 69 and the open-air Skydeck on level 72.
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Levels 68 & 69: Floor-to-ceiling glass walls provide 360-degree views of landmarks like Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the London Eye.
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Level 72 Skydeck: An open-air platform with unobstructed views and a chance to feel the wind at 310 meters above the city.
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Digital photo package: Capture and keep your visit memories with included digital photos.
Thames River Cruise
Enjoy flexible travel along the Thames and board at any key piers near major attractions for flexible sightseeing.
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Flexible sightseeing: Board or disembark from any of the four key piers—Westminster, London Eye, Tower, and Greenwich—allowing easy access to top attractions like Big Ben, the London Eye, the Tower of London, and the Cutty Sark.
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Open-top and indoor seating: Enjoy fresh air and open views from the upper deck, ideal for photos and sightseeing, or relax in the comfortable indoor saloon, perfect for any weather.
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Commentary: Listen to live commentary from onboard guides who share fun facts, historical insights, and quirky stories about the landmarks along the Thames, enhancing your journey with rich context, or plug in and listen to an audioguide available in 14 languages.
Wrapping up
Disembark at any pier or stay aboard to complete the river loop. After your Shard visit, continue exploring London on foot.
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Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
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The average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40 mins, except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier, which is 10 mins.
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Facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
The View from The Shard Tickets in London
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Show your ticket at The View from The Shard.
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Address: 32 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG, United Kingdom.
Get directions to the redemption point
Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames
Boarding points
- With your flexible cruise ticket, you can board from any of the following four piers at the selected timeslot
Westminster Millennium Pier
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Board your cruise at Westminster Millennium Pier.
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Address: Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, United Kingdom.
London Eye Pier
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Board your cruise at London Eye Waterloo Pier.
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Address: London 1SW1A 1AE, United Kingdom.
Tower Pier
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Board your cruise at Tower Millennium Pier.
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Address: Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT, UK.
Greenwich Pier
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Board your cruise at City Cruises London Greenwich Pier.
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Address: King William Walk, London SE10 9HT, United Kingdom.
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