What is there to see at Tower Bridge?
The views from Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge stands 140ft above the city so you can enjoy stunning views out across the Thames. You can also get a thrilling birds-eye view through the spectacular glass floor.
Take advantage of the unique opportunity to photograph tiny London buses, boats and passers-by beneath your feet! You may even be able to watch the bridge’s mighty bascules open beneath you.
For a schedule of the Bridge lifts please click here.
The history of Tower Bridge
Completed in 1894, Tower Bridge was instantly hailed as a London icon and architectural marvel. Learn the fascinating story of how it was designed and built for Queen Victoria, with state-of-the-art videos and interactive panels.
The Monument
(5-10 minutes’ walk from Tower Bridge)
The tallest isolated stone column in the world, Sir Christopher Wren, famous for designing St Paul’s Cathedral, designed the 200ft-high Monument. When it was built to commemorate the beginning of the Great Fire of London in 1666, it was the tallest building in London.
Climb the 311-step spiral staircase for spectacular views of the historic City of London, where old and new buildings blend together to form the famous skyline.