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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9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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 )
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- Gallions Reach • 6 min walk
- Tower Hill • 7 min walk
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Brian
Pittsburgh, PA555 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
The glass floor is a great time if you can do it! There are a lot of steps up but worth the amazing view. This is a can’t miss London attraction
Written 5 July 2022
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aavct90
Simsbury, CT228 contributions
Jun. 2022
I highly recommend visiting this bridge and taking a stroll over it at night, as you will get the best photos. I think it's visually stunning compared to London Bridge as well. Not to be missed for first time visitors!
Written 5 July 2022
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Cincin2100
San Francisco, CA302 contributions
Jun. 2022
You can get some fabulous photos of the bridge at sunset or in the early evening. Go east of the bridge and take your photos from there. If it is cloudy it can be very dramatic.
Written 4 July 2022
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Michael B
Louisville, KY68 contributions
Jul. 2022
Amazing architecture and history unlike anything in the U.S. Do the Tower of London and then take a walk across this marvel!
Written 4 July 2022
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Carmelo S.
London, UK8 contributions
Jun. 2022
I had the chance to enter in this amazing building, but, unless you are over 60's or other lift requirements, you need to do the stairs not many, just bring some cold water with you and remove your jacket it will get hot.
By the way you can take a picture if you a brave enough on the glass who facing the road underneath, about 53 meters height .. Scary Not easy to believe there is glass there.
Don't try to get there where the weather is rainy, it's useless for pictures, unless you like it.
Enjoy
By the way you can take a picture if you a brave enough on the glass who facing the road underneath, about 53 meters height .. Scary Not easy to believe there is glass there.
Don't try to get there where the weather is rainy, it's useless for pictures, unless you like it.
Enjoy
Written 3 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
FTMDave
Adria, Italy5,770 contributions
Jun. 2022
By far the most beautiful of the London bridges. The bridge is an artwork in itself and it has great views of the Thames.
Written 3 July 2022
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Silas
Phoenix, AZ4 contributions
Jun. 2022
One of the most beautiful bridges in the world. Great place for sunsets and a fantastic subject for all kinds of photos all day long. For £10 (£4 for children, £7 for students and seniors) you can visit the towers and walk over the glass floor / skywalk which is a decent enough experience and another great spot for photos with elevated views above the Thames river onto the Shard, the HMS Belfast, the Tower and the Walkie Talkie Building to justify the price. The Tower Bridge Experience is accessible through the London travel passes. So if you have one of those passes, make sure to spend half an hour in there. To get here, take the Tube (Circle/District) to Tower Hill or one of the red busses to Tower of London. From there, it's only a walk of 5 minutes max to the Tower and the Tower Bridge. It's a must-visit if you're in London. You can spend a lot of time on this bridge and on the Queen's Way, looking at this architectural masterpiece.
Written 2 July 2022
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CraneMountain
Scheveningen, The Netherlands60 contributions
Jun. 2022
It was fun going up the stairs to the top. The climb in itself was interesting with loads of factoids about the building. It isn't as old as I thought - built in the time of Queen Victoria. At the top there is a video of the "olden days" which was really cool to see. The walkway connecting to two towers has a glass floor which gives you a view straight down to the roadway and
pedestrian walkway. Very scary but the kids seemed to like it.
Apparently, 8 elephants could walk across the glass without breaking it. I did ask but they never tested it with elephants.
TheTower offers a fabulous view up and down the river.
pedestrian walkway. Very scary but the kids seemed to like it.
Apparently, 8 elephants could walk across the glass without breaking it. I did ask but they never tested it with elephants.
TheTower offers a fabulous view up and down the river.
Written 2 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Fordy40
Shrewsbury, UK452 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Business
If you're in London you must visit Tower Bridge. The bridge really is a sight to behold! The view from the banks either side is fantastic! It's also close to The Tower of London and Butler's Wharf. If you're brave enough you can go right up top and look through a glass bottom but you got to like heights.
Was busy but worth the visit
Was busy but worth the visit
Written 1 July 2022
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MLHart521
Indianapolis, IN82 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
My wife and I did the”inside tour”, which we thought was very worthwhile. The history of how Tower Bridge came to be and the engineering behind the original steam engine powered draw bridge was very interesting. The views of London from the elevated pedestrian bridge were great. There is a glass floor, which delighted the children. If you are afraid of heights you do not have to walk on the glass floor. Overall, an enjoyable experience.
Written 1 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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, UK17 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?
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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.
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- Tower Bridge is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
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- Hotels near Tower Bridge:
- (0.20 km) The Tower Hotel
- (0.32 km) The Lalit London
- (0.41 km) Cheval Three Quays
- (0.38 km) The Dixon, Tower Bridge, Autograph Collection
- (0.55 km) Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square
- Restaurants near Tower Bridge:
- (0.16 km) The Tower
- (0.17 km) Butlers Wharf Chop House
- (0.16 km) VICINITY
- (0.21 km) The Anchor Tap
- (0.14 km) The Real Greek - Tower Bridge
- Attractions near Tower Bridge:
- (0.19 km) Bridge Theatre
- (0.29 km) Tower of London
- (0.15 km) A Complete History of London Show
- (0.13 km) Sailing Barge Lady Daphne
- (0.15 km) Sir Simon Milton Statue