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Tower Bridge Live

General entry

09:30 to 18:00

Last entry

17:00

Relaxed Opening

09:30 to 11:30

Family Activities

10:00 to 16:00

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Book your tickets to Tower Bridge

Visit inside London's defining landmark, taking in stunning panoramic views from the High-Level Walkways and experience the thrill of the Glass Floors. Part of your visit includes the magnificent Victorian Engine Rooms where you can feel the atmosphere of the working Bridge. Pre-booking is highly recommended.

Entry to Tower Bridge

  • Includes North and South Towers, High-Level Walkways and the Engine Rooms
  • Can be booked up to 8 weeks in advance
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Two children holding a piece of paper and the older boy points at it. They are participating in the Tower Bridge Cat Trail

Tower Bridge Cat Trail

  • Included in your entry ticket
  • Learn about Bella the Tower Bridge Cat
  • Collect all stamps to complete your Apprenticeship Record
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A person holding a phone with the Tower Bridge Audio Tour on it, headphones are plugged into the phone

Audio Tours

  • Perfect for your self-guided tour
  • Available in multiple languages
  • Bring your own headphones
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A small group of people walk on the Glass Floor

Group visits

  • For groups of 15 or more
  • Pre-booking is essential
  • Can be booked up to six months in advance
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Child making crafts

Family activities

  • Included in your entry ticket
  • Family craft activity
  • Drop-in to participate
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A father and son enjoying Quieter Time at Tower Bridge

Relaxed Opening

  • Designed for neurodivergent individuals
  • Further reduced visitor capacity
  • Reduced soundscape
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Deaf guide leading a guided tour in British Sign Language with guests in Tower Bridge
Coming soon

Deaf-led Guided Tours

  • 90 mins tour inside Tower Bridge
  • Led by Deaf Guide, John Wilson
  • A BSL-signed Tour without spoken translation
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A family looking at the views on the Walkways at Tower Bridge.

Quieter Time

  • A quieter experience for everyone
  • Fewer visitors
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A British Sign Language Interpreter and Guide at the Engine Rooms with guests

Guided Tours with BSL Interpretation

  • 90 min tour inside Tower Bridge
  • Led by an experienced Guide
  • Accompanied by British Sign Language interpreter
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A group of visitors on a guided tour at Tower Bridge.

Guided Tours

  • 90 mins tour inside Tower Bridge
  • Led by an expert Guide
  • Tours are conducted in English only
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Two guests at the Engine Rooms in Tower Bridge

Concessions and offers

  • National Rail 2FOR1 tickets
  • Local, disabled visitors and students
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Ask an Expert

  • Included in your entry ticket
  • During UK school holidays
  • Drop- in sessions in the Engine Rooms
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Explore inside Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is more than a bridge – it’s a place you can visit. Select areas to discover what’s inside.

Explore inside Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is more than a bridge – it’s a place you can visit. Select areas to discover what’s inside.

1North Tower

Begin your visit by walking up the North Tower. Discover the architects, engineers, and technicians who built and laid the foundations of the landmark.

Explore North Tower

2The Walkways

Discover our two High-Level Walkways and take in the breath-taking panoramic views of east and west London from 42 metres above the River Thames.

Explore The Walkways

3South Tower

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.

Explore South Tower

4The Blue Line

See the workers of Tower Bridge immortalised in the Blue Line that leads from the Towers to the Engine Rooms.

Explore The Blue Line

5Engine Rooms

Explore the Victorian Engine Rooms that once powered the mighty Bridge Lifts for over 80 years, and the stories of the workers who kept Tower Bridge in motion.

Explore Engine Rooms

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Visit Tower Bridge

Everything you need to know to plan an enjoyable visit to Tower Bridge.

Plan your visit
An external shot of the Walkways of Tower Bridge

Access and accessibility

We aim to make your day out comfortable and enjoyable. See our facilities that will make your visit even more enjoyable.

Explore inside

Discover iconic London views from the Walkways, dare yourself to walk across the spectacular Glass Floors and be amazed by the powerful machinery in our Engine Rooms.

What's on

Discover our ticket options and see what's on inside Tower Bridge to make the most of your visit.

What our visitors say

It was one of the best experiences that I ever had in London. To be inside the Bridge was very special, so much history so see and to feel. I really loved the whole experience. Worth every penny.

It was a very nice experience. Staff are helpful and friendly. My kids really enjoyed the Glass Floors! It was a fun visit, everyone in my group of six had a great time.

We really enjoyed our visit to Tower Bridge. The information was very interesting, and it was exciting to get to see the Bridge Lift while we were inside it.

The terrific tale of the day a London bus jumped over Tower Bridge

On 30th December 1952, a Number 78 bus jumped Tower Bridge. Albert Gunter, the bus driver managed to jump the opening bridge and got all 20 passengers on the bus across safely. Read the true story of the bus jump, and the recount of the story by a passenger on board.

Read the bus jump story

Stories of Tower Bridge

Peel back the layers of the ever-changing icon that is Tower Bridge. Reveal its extraordinary hidden stories, from details about the construction to heart-warming tales about the workforce.

Explore all stories
Historic photograph of a large crowd gathered on Tower Bridge during its public opening day in 1894, with the iconic Gothic-style towers and suspension chains prominently visible in the background.

History

Discover Tower Bridge's fascinating history, from how it was constructed to its key commemorative dates.
5 men standing in front of Tower Bridge

People

It's the people that make a place. Get to know the historic figures who built Tower Bridge and have maintained it since 1894.
Historic photograph of Tower Bridge under construction in London, showing incomplete steel framework, cranes, and boats on the River Thames.

Engineering

Explore how Tower Bridge works, why does it opens and marvel at fascinating Victorian engineering.

Facts of Tower Bridge

There are many stories about Tower Bridge, but here are the top facts and interesting things about London's Defining Landmark.

Art and Architecture

Explore how Tower Bridge has been depicted in art through the decades, and the architecture details behind its intricate design.
Two dogs on the High-level Walkways at Tower Bridge

Nature and Sustainability

Discover the remarkable animals and wildlife that have made their mark on the Bridge and the River Thames over the years.
A man in Victorian attire giving a speech to visitors at Tower Bridge

Past projects

Explore past projects and campaigns at Tower Bridge, such as our birthday celebrations and the Artist in Residence programme.

Support Tower Bridge

Income generated at Tower Bridge goes towards City Bridge Foundation's charitable work across London, which includes maintaining our bridges and supporting London's communities.

Visit the Gift Shop
Hardcover book on the history, engineering and design of Tower Bridge.
  • Books

Tower Bridge: History • Engineering • Design Hardcover Book

£10.00
Die-cast metal model toy of a London Bus with Tower Bridge written across the side.
  • Toys and games

Die Cast Pull-Back Bus Model Toy - Tower Bridge London

£10.00
1000 piece jigsaw puzzle of a panoramic image of Tower Bridge across the river Thames.
  • Toys and games

Clementoni Across the River Thames 1000 Piece Puzzle

£18.00
Hanging ceramic decoration featuring Tower Bridge and a red bus.
  • Decorations

Jessica Hogarth Tower Bridge Hanging Ceramic Heart Decoration

£6.00
Plush soft toy of Bella, The Tower Bridge Cat.
  • Toys and games

The Tower Bridge Cat Soft Toy

£20.00
Mug featuring an illustration of London landmarks by Jessica Hogarth.
  • Home

Jessica Hogarth London Skyline Mug

£12.00
Chopping board with an illustration of Tower Bridge by Peckish Goose.
  • Home

Peckish Goose Tower Bridge Mini Chopping Board

£14.00
Set of three lip balms shaped as iconic London sights.
  • Fashion

Mad Beauty London Lip Balms Box

£9.00
Tote bag featuring an illustration of London by Victoria Eggs.
  • Fashion

Victoria Eggs Quintessentially London Canvas Tote Bag - White & Gold

£22.00

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