| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Exhibit type | Historical exhibits |
| Attraction type | History & culture, Traditional house experience |
| Tour types | None |
| Additional service & facility | Barrier free |
| Transport convenience | Near city center |
The Tower Bridge entrance is located in the west side of the North Tower.
All bags, wheelchairs and pushchairs will be searched. Maximum bag size of 45cm x 35cm x 20cm.
Your pre-booked ticket will not offer you fast track entry into Tower Bridge.
Monday 09:30–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Tuesday 09:30–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Wednesday 09:30–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Thursday 09:30–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Friday 09:30–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Saturday 09:30–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Sunday 09:30–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Closed between 24 - 26 December and open from 10:00am on 1 January
Tower Bridge is the iconic, visually distinctive bridge with two towers and a bascule mechanism that lifts to allow ships to pass. It is a famous visitor attraction offering unique experiences. London Bridge, located upstream, is a much simpler, modern concrete bridge primarily used for road traffic, without specific visitor features.
Inside Tower Bridge, visitors can walk along the high-level walkways, 42 meters above the Thames, and step onto the thrilling glass floor to see London's bustle below. The Bridge Exhibition uncovers over 135 years of history, and the Victorian Engine Rooms display the original steam engines that once powered the bridge lifts.
The closest Tube stations to Tower Bridge are Tower Hill (District and Circle lines) on the north side, and London Bridge (Jubilee and Northern lines) or Bermondsey (Jubilee line) on the south side. Each is approximately a 5-10 minute walk to the bridge entrance.
Completed in 1894, Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed building and a symbol of Victorian engineering. It was built to provide better access to the East End of London while maintaining river traffic. Its revolutionary design, combining a bascule and suspension bridge, makes it an enduring landmark representing London's industrial past and architectural prowess.
Yes, river boat services operate frequently from nearby Tower Millennium Pier, adjacent to Tower Bridge. Visitors can take these boats upstream to Westminster Pier, providing convenient access to landmarks like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye, with scenic views along the River Thames.
From Tower Bridge's high-level walkways, visitors get spectacular panoramic views of London. You can see iconic landmarks such as the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, The Shard, and HMS Belfast, as well as sweeping vistas of the River Thames and the city skyline.
Several bus routes stop very close to Tower Bridge. Key routes include the 15, 42, 78, 100, and 343, which stop at or near Tower Gateway, Tower Hill, or London Bridge stations. These provide convenient connections from various parts of London to the bridge area.
The Tower of London is directly adjacent to Tower Bridge. Other major attractions within comfortable walking distance include the historic Borough Market, the modern architecture of The Shard, and HMS Belfast on the River Thames. Southwark Cathedral and Shakespeare's Globe are also accessible with a slightly longer walk along the South Bank.