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The View from the Shard Tickets

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from €25.45

Opening Hours

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  • Summer Opening Hours:
  • (Mid-March to the end of October)
  • 10.00 to 22.00, Monday to Sunday.
  • Latest Entry: 21.00.
  • Winter Opening Hours:
  • The last week of October to mid-March).
  • 10.00 to 19.00, Sunday to Wednesday.
  • 10.00 to 22.00, Thursday to Saturday).
    • Latest entry: one hour prior to closing time.

    Duration

    clock2 hours

    What It Is

    • Visit The Shard, one of the most popular London Attraction, this Italian designed building has become a focal point of London's Skyline.
    • Not only is it the tallest skyscraper in the EU but also the 87th tallest in the world!
    • It's famous viewing platform is located at more than 300 metres above the city's busy streets.
    • Don't panic though because you won't be expected to climb a 300-metre tall staircase, instead, you can ride the highspeed elevator to the 72nd floor.
    • On the lower floors you can find a multimedia exhibition detailing the history of the City of London and the construction of The Shard.
    • With your timed entry ticket you'll have guaranteed entrance to the building on the day of your choosing.
    • And there's no need to rush, you can take your time to explore the attraction at your own pace.

    Your Experience With The View from the Shard Tickets

    • Soak in the fantastic 360-degree views of London from the highest viewing platform in Europe.
    • Photograph some of London's most famous city landmarks and see the busy British Capital spread out for miles.
    • Dip into London's long history in the onsite museum and get interactive with the multimedia exhibits.
    • Ride the elevator to the 72floor this 95-story building.
    • Enjoy the freedom of a self-guided tour of The Shard's viewing platform.

    What The View from the Shard Tickets Includes?

    • Timed entrance to The Shard View Point.
    • Multilingual audio guide (available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.

    Things Before Go

    • You may need to exchange your voucher for an official timed entrance ticket at the relevant tour office, details will be in your confirmation email.
    • Entry times (for your reserved entrance) are subject to availability, it may not be possible to get your preferred time on busy days.
    • Refunds are not issued for bad weather however due to The Shard's Visibility Guarantee, you may be able to visit free of charge on another day within 3 months.
    • All children must be accompanied by an adult.
    • There are security checks at the entrance to the shard.

    Tips

    • On busy days (Saturday and Sunday or public holidays) the most popular entrance times will fill up quickly, we therefore recommend exchanging your voucher early so you can get your first pick.
    • We also recommend visiting the Shard in the early morning or at sunset times.

    Is It Suitable for Me?

    • Right for people who love city views and modern architecture.
    • An absolute must for urban photographers, this is undoubtedly the best panoramic view that you can get in the city of London.
    • The attraction is open to children as well as adults and is fun for individuals as well as couples or small groups.
    • The Shard is also a pleasant and practical place for wheelchair users to visit.

    Travellers Talk

    • This activity has been described as great', an overall good experience " and a must do when in London.
    • A visit to The Shard's view point has very high recommendations from thousands of visitors, overall it has a 4.5 out of 5-star score on TripAdvisor.
    • Meanwhile, Viator users also give it 4.5 out of 5 and on Get Your Guide the timed entry ticket has an impressive 4.6 out of 5-satr rating
    • Comments mention that disabled visitors are well catered for.
    • Reviews usually mention the views from the observation deck are stunning an that The Shard is in a convenient location.
    • Some reviews also point out that this activity is best for a clear or sunny day.

    Best Times to Visit

    • Visit early (before 12.00).

    Ticket Information


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      Routes/Attractions

      • Places You Can See from The Shard:
      • The London Eye
      • Tower Bridge
      • The Gherkin
      • One Canada Square
      • St Paul's Cathedral

      Address / Pick up Location

      • Meeting Point: the entrance to The Shard is on Joiner Street, London SE1, Central London.
      • Directions:
      • Underground: the closest subway station is London Bridge.
      • Bus: you can take lines 43, 48, 141, or 521 and get off

      Disabled Access

      • The Shard is accessible to wheelchair users.

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