Come up, look out, see more

Your visit begins here as you enter London’s defining landmark. Discover the architects, makers, thinkers and technicians who built and laid the foundations of London’s most defining landmark. Watch films from the time when the Bridge was built and experience the hustle and bustle of Victorian London.

Enjoy the iconic panoramic views of London, from the Tower of London to St Pauls in the west, and Canary Wharf to Shooters Hill in the east, experience the London skyline from a unique perspective above the River Thames. Then look down and see London life through the Glass Floor, from a unique viewpoint 42 metres above the river. And if you're lucky, enjoy the magic of the bridge lifting below your feet!

Descend through the South Tower and discover the stories of the people who have maintained and worked inside Tower Bridge since it was completed in 1894. As you wait for the lift, stand amongst and on top of the original designs for the Bridge’s towers and its bascule chambers. Investigate original tools of the engineers, the uniforms of the staff, and materials which were used to build the Bridge.

After exiting the South Tower, follow the blue line commemorating the people of Tower Bridge. Meet the different trades and roles, the men and women, that helped to construct and operate the Bridge; from rivet boy to navvy, from stoker to tracer and watchman. Maybe you even spot one of your ancestors? 

Set amongst the original steam engines, coal burners and accumulators that once powered the raising of Tower Bridge, uncover the fascinating histories of cooks, coal stokers and engineers.

Don't forget to visit our award-winning shop - select from a range of London-themed gifts, books and souvenirs to remember your visit.