Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes at London's defining landmark? Explore the exclusive hidden areas of Tower Bridge, from the machinery rooms to the Bascule Chambers.
Key information
Date
November and December 2026 dates are now sold out
Price
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Adult (aged 18+)
£80.00 -
Concessions (includes seniors aged 60+ with valid ID, students aged 18+ with valid ID, youth aged 16 to 17, and disabled adults aged 18+)
£75.00 -
Child (aged 14 to 15 years)
£73.00 -
Disabled Child (aged 14 to 15 years)
£70.00 -
Companion (one per disabled visitor)
Free
Location
This tour starts at the Engine Rooms, look out for the signage.
Booking information
Book tickets
The 2026-2027 November and December tours are now sold out but you can join our waitlist to be notified if spots open up.
Tickets for January, February and March tours will go on sale later this year. Subscribe to our newsletters to be the first to find out.
Tour duration: allow for around 2 hours
💡We are running limited amount of Behind-the-Scenes Tours with British Sign Language Interpretation again this year. These tours are designed specifically for BSL users, and they are now on sale.
⚠️All attendees are required to sign a waiver before the tour. Please read the Behind-the-Scenes Tour waiver before booking.
About the tour
Led by one of our expert guides and a member of our Technical Team who keeps Tower Bridge running, you will discover the fascinating history of Tower Bridge and visit the behind-the-scenes operational areas.
This tour will begin at the Victorian Engine Rooms where you can get up close to the the original steam engines, accumulators and boilers. You will then go behind-the-scenes to the Bridge’s operational areas including the Control Cabin, Machinery Room and the immense Bascule Chambers, which house the enormous 420-ton counterweights that form the unseen part of the iconic Bridge Lifts. Finally explore the Towers and take in the unparalleled views of London from the spectacular Glass Floors and High-Level Walkways.
This exclusive tour is a thrilling experience not to be missed.
Areas covered by the tour:
- Engine Rooms
- Control Cabin
- Machinery Room
- Bascule Chambers
- Towers
- Walkways
- Glass Floors
What to expect
Tower Bridge’s Behind-the-Scenes Tour is a unique experience with access to operational areas not normally open to the public.
The tour visits both indoor and outdoor areas which are naturally dirty as part of everyday Bridge operations. There are uneven floors and some of the spaces are damp and cold, especially those located underneath the Bridge and below river level - some of these are considered confined spaces and have no windows and no natural light.
The Bascule Chambers are accessed via 115 steep steps, of which 35 are a spiral staircase.
- Attendees must wear comfortable footwear and practical, warm clothing.
- Attendees must be of sound health in the event of an emergency evacuation from these areas.
- Due to the operational nature of some of the spaces, this tour is not fully accessible.
- Allow around 2 hours for the tour.
- Attendees must be 14 years or older; those aged 14 to 17 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tours are conducted in English only.
⚠️Attendees are required to sign a waiver before the tour. Please read the Behind-the-Scenes Tour waiver before booking.
Getting here
Please note the tours starts at the Engine Rooms. It is underneath the southern approach of the Bridge, and next to Potters Field Park.
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