The View from the Shard: Entry Ticket
Get your ticket for the Shard and enjoy the best view in London
- Access to the View from the Shard
- Glass of Champagne (if selected)
The View from the Shard Tickets and Information
- The View from the Shard Address: 32 London Bridge Street, SE1 9SG, London
- Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00 - 22:00
Is it worth visiting The View from the Shard
- If you enjoy incredible views of the city, then we definitely think so, yes!
What do you see when visiting the Shard
- Incredible views of London
- Multimedia exhibits
About The View from the Shard
The View from the Shard offers observation decks on levels 68, 69 & 72 of the building which give visitors the chance to enjoy incredible views of London from Western Europe’s tallest building standing proudly in the London skyline at 309.6 metres (1016 feet).
Landmarks visible from The Shard include:
- The Tower of London
- Tower Bridge
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- The River Thames
- Canary Wharf
- One Canada Square
- London Eye
- The Walkie Talkie
- Many others
Getting to the observation decks
Entering the building, you will jump on the high-speed elevators that carry you from level 1 to level 68 in just 1-minute!
You can then move to level 69 where you will find the Champagne Bar which offers a variety of drinks and snacks and where you can sit, relax and enjoy the views. Or, why not continue up to the 72nd floor where the open-air Sky Deck is located making the experience extra special!
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The View from the Shard FAQs
- Do you need to book tickets in advance to visit The View from the Shard?
- No, they do sell tickets on the door, but they are often sold out as it's a very popular tourist destination in London, so it’s always better to book tickets for the View from the Shard in advance to avoid disappointment and to secure your preferred date.
- Does my View from the Shard ticket only give me access for a certain amount of time?
- No, there is no time restriction on your ticket. One you are in you can spend as much time as you wish there (within their open hours!).
- What happens if there's bad weather during my visit and we can’t enjoy the View at the Shard?
- The View from the Shard actually has a guarantee in place should this happen - their rules state that if you can’t see at least 3 of the following five landmarks due to low visibility then you get a complimentary return voucher! The landmarks are: London Eye, The Walkie Talkie, Tower Bridge, One Canada Square and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
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Tips for visitors
- Book tickets in advance and online: The View from The Shard is an incredibly popular attraction in London and can get busy. We suggest booking tickets online to avoid the queues that can form at the ticket office.
How to get there
- The View from the Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, SE1 9SG, London
Opening Hours
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday: 13:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 13:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 13:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 13:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 13:00 - 21:00
