Visit Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge

The views
Tower Bridge stands 140ft above the city so the views are unsurprisingly unmissable.

Get stunning views not only across the Thames, but down through the spectacular glass floor, and get 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
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.

Your ticket also includes a visit to the Victorian Engine Rooms, to discover the original machinery that powered the bridge’s lifts when it was first built.

The Monument
(5-10 minutes’ walk from Tower Bridge)

The tallest isolated stone column in the world, 200ft-high Monument was designed by Sir Christopher Wren, famous for designing St Paul’s Cathedral.  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.

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015

The Tower Bridge Exhibition has been awarded the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015 for its excellent customer reviews. Visitors praised the beautiful views of London, and the displays about the iconic bridge's history.

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How to collect your ticket

Please take your VisitBritain e-voucher to the Tower Bridge ticket office located on the north side of the bridge where it will be exchanged for a ticket.
Please note: e-vouchers cannot be exchanged at the Monument.

Disabled visitors
A disabled visitor and one carer enter the Tower Bridge exhibition for free. You do not need an e-voucher.

Please note: Monument is not wheelchair-accessible and has 311 steps.

How to get there

Tower Bridge
Nearest tube: Tower Hill (Circle and District lines) or London Bridge (Jubilee and Northern lines)

Monument
The Monument is a short walk (5-10 minutes) from Tower Bridge, along the northern bank of the Thames.
Nearest tube: Monument (Circle and District lines)

Opening times

• The Monument opens daily from 9.30am until 6pm (last admission 5pm)
• Tower Bridge opens daily from 9.30am until 6pm (last admission 5pm)
• Closed 24 - 26 December and open from 10am on 1st January
• Please note that Tower Bridge will open at noon on Sunday 28 April. The Bridge is the halfway point of the London Marathon route and will be busy with spectators for most of the day.