London Shard Tours
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Piercing the sky like a gigantic shard of glass, the London Shard is every bit as spectacular as it sounds. This architectural wonder, designed by Renzo Piano, is not only one of the city’s most iconic structures—it also boasts the highest observation deck in London.
The Basics
For most visitors, the star attraction is the view from The Shard’s open-air Skydeck, which affords a spectacular vista of London landmarks such as the Tower of London, Big Ben, the London Bridge, Buckingham Palace, and even (on a clear day) the distant Windsor Castle. Visitors can opt for a day or evening visit, splurge to add Champagne, or combine skip-the-line entrance with a ride on the London Eye, a sightseeing cruise along the River Thames, or a walking tour of Central London.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Visits are timed, so it’s best to book ahead.
- For security reasons, all guests are required to pass through metal detectors and have their bags scanned before entering the building.
- Free Wi-Fi is available on-site.
- The Shard is fully wheelchair accessible and concession tickets are available.
How to Get to The Shard
The Shard is located in Southwark in central London, a short stroll from the London Bridge and Borough Market. The closest tube station is London Bridge, served by the Jubilee and Northern lines.
When to Get There
The Shard is open all year round, and thanks to the London Landmarks Guarantee—if you can’t spot at least three of the city’s top landmarks, you can revisit for free in better weather—there’s no bad time to visit. Those hoping to avoid the crowds are best off visiting outside of peak summer season or opting for an early morning weekday time slot. For the most atmospheric views, consider an evening visit to admire the illuminated London skyline.
The Shard by Numbers
Standing a dizzying 1,016 feet (309.6 meters) high, The Shard is the tallest building in Western Europe and features a shimmering façade made from some 11,000 panes of glass, with 44 lifts and 306 flights of stairs. At 800 feet (244 meters) high, the observation deck is twice as high as any other London viewpoint, and the 360-degree panoramic views stretch up to 40 miles (64 kilometers) away on a clear day.
Address: 32 London Bridge Street, London SE1, England
Hours: April–Oct: daily 10am–10pm; Nov–March: Sun–Wed 10am–7pm, Thurs–Sat 10am–10pm
Admission: Adult £25.95, Child £19.95
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Skip the Line: The View from The Shard Direct Entry Ticket
Get your ticket to 'The View from The Shard' and enjoy sweeping vistas of the London cityscape. As the tallest building in Western Europe, the Shard offers panoramic views of up to 40 miles (64 km) across the capital. Take a high-speed elevator to one of the viewing decks and marvel at the sights, including great angles of main attractions like the London Eye and Tower Bridge. Complement your experience with a glass of Champagne (upgrade required).
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Skip the Line: The View from The Shard Direct Entry Ticket
Get your ticket to 'The View from The Shard' and enjoy sweeping vistas of the London cityscape. As the tallest building in Western Europe, the Shard offers panoramic views of up to 40 miles (64 km) across the capital. Take a high-speed elevator to one of the viewing decks and marvel at the sights, including great angles of main attractions like the London Eye and Tower Bridge. Complement your experience with a glass of Champagne (upgrade required).
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Central London Helicopter Flight- Shared flight
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Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience
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As Tower Bridge cruises into view hold on tight as your expert skipper opens the throttles and rockets you down the river! Find out why they're famous for their speedboat experiences as you twist and turn through Canary Wharf and listen to a medley of all the latest hits!
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High-Speed Thames River RIB Cruise in London
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London in a Day Private Custom Tour
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Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise with Optional London Eye
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The Shard Viewing Gallery & Westminster Walking Tour
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London Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Access to Over 80 Attractions
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Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 30 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
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Thames 24 Hour Hop-On Hop-Off River Cruise
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London City Sightseeing Tour Including Tower of London and City of London
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Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two years from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 30 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
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Light Up London Private Night Tour (Tower Hill Tube Station Pick Up)
London by day is glorious. London by night is glorious and glittering. Can you afford to miss out on those hypnotic nocturnal views? BCHT’s cabbies proudly partner with London’s massive Illuminated River Project to showcase London all lit-up like a Christmas tree. Even outside of the holiday season. Don’t forget your shades.
On both our tour options, you get to see the first 4 bridges that will launch Illuminated River. When the art project is complete, it will light up 15 bridges along 2.3 miles of the river. Thames is the star - so many fantastic views from bridges. Stop at the famous Tower Bridge and London Bridge, apart from three others. Blinkers glued and ears on alert for amusing anecdotes about Illuminated River, tidbits on the architecture of the bridges and social history of the diverse communities living along the banks.
Finally chew on this. London’s taxi trade expanded historically alongside the pace of the River Thames crossings? This one’s close to our heart.
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Crown Jewels of London Afternoon Private car tour
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$313.28
Price varies by group size
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City of London Grand Tour
The City of London Grand Tour
All our tours have been made Covid secure carried out in daily sanitised vehicles with antibacterial gels and wipes onboard.
We provide personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks and disposable gloves.
Our staff carry out a daily health check with temperature checks and may wear PPE too.
The venues will have sanitising stations and respect UK government rules on social distancing and safe travel.
Discover The City in-depth, on an 8 hour tour in luxury and style on this private tour in a Mercedes with your personal chauffeur and City of London official guide for guided visits in The City's top attractions.
Guided tour of Tower of London for the Crown Jewels
Guided tour of St Paul's Cathedral.
Lunch stop at Leadenhall or Borough Market (lunch not included).
Complimentary pick up and drop off anywhere in central London.
Combine it with our Royal London Grand Tour over 2 days for the most complete and comfortable London experience.
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$254.83 savings
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$254.83 savings
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20 minute Tower Millennium Pier Speedboat Blast Loop
Combine sightseeing with high-octane thrills on a Thames River speedboat cruise, the ideal choice for adrenaline junkies. On a RIB (rigid inflatable boat), soar past London landmarks such as Tower Bridge, The Shard, and HMS Belfast at full throttle, and slow down intermittently to listen to comic commentary. Select from two duration times—the longer option also includes views of the iconic O2 Arena and double the exhilarating twists and turns.
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Thames Rockets Private London Speedboat Experience
Thames Rockets are committed to ensuring social distancing becomes the new norm, so they've got the perfect ‘pick me up’ balancing safety and enjoyment in equal measure.
Bring your nearest and dearest, friends, housemates, pals or family out for a truly unique London adventure for truly unique times! Come together this summer on board your very own exclusive charter experience just for you and your guests all for a very special price. You will have the speedboat all to yourselves as they whisk you out for a breathtaking blast of fresh air fun!
Their comedian guides will be ready to ensure you make the most of every second. Feel the wind on your face and the sun on your skin as you soak up every second cruising through central London once more.
Your guide will be your very own fountain of knowledge, keeping the banter flowing and offering teasers, facts and tales along the way. This will be accompanied with a brand new trademark soundtrack celebrating this great reunion.
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per group
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$661.36
per group
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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City of London Walking Tour
City of London Walking Tour
All our tours have been made Covid secure: our staff carry out daily temperature checks and we can provide face masks, disposable gloves and antibacterials if you like. We'll use an app for your smartphone so you can hear your guide easily through your earphones.
Discover The City at leisure on this 8 hour private tour with your personal official London Blue Badge Guide for guided visits of The City's top attractions: The Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, The Shard and Leadenhall or Borough markets.
Guided tour of the Tower of London: see the world famous Crown Jewels.
Guided tour of St Paul's Cathedral.
Lunch stop at Leadenhall or Borough Market (lunch not included).
The best and highest view of The City from The Shard, Europe's tallest building.
Photo stops around The City.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel or other central location.
Combine it with our Royal London Walking Tour over 2 days for the ultimate in-depth London experience.
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per group
$116.12 savings
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$464.48
per group
$116.12 savings
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Light Up London Private Night Tour (Central London Pick Up)
London by day is glorious. London by night is glorious and glittering. Can you afford to miss out on those hypnotic nocturnal views? BCHT’s cabbies proudly partner with London’s massive Illuminated River Project to showcase London all lit-up like a Christmas tree. Even outside of the holiday season. Don’t forget your shades.
On both our tour options, you get to see the first 4 bridges that will launch Illuminated River. When the art project is complete, it will light up 15 bridges along 2.3 miles of the river. Thames is the star - so many fantastic views from bridges. Stop at the famous Tower Bridge and London Bridge, apart from three others. Blinkers glued and ears on alert for amusing anecdotes about Illuminated River, tidbits on the architecture of the bridges and social history of the diverse communities living along the banks.
Finally chew on this. London’s taxi trade expanded historically alongside the pace of the River Thames crossings? This one’s close to our heart.
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Madame Tussauds London with Hop-on Hop-off Tour and River Cruise
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London Eye Fast-Track Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise
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PRIVATE BUBBLE SPEEDBOAT BLAST - 20 minutes
Blast along the River Thames with your choice of 20- or 40-minute round-trip speedboat cruises from Tower Millennium Pier. Once suited up, sit back and take in the view as you head along the river past the Tower of London and under Tower Bridge. Then its throttle time! Feel the throttle of the RIB (rigid inflatable boat) engine as you roar along the River Thames toward Canary Wharf (and past Greenwich to the O2 arena on the 40 minute option). Thrill in the high speeds and intense wave crashing action at full power all the way back to the Tower Pier. Small-group trips are limited to a maximum of 12 people.
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$409.35
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