The Shard (The View)
Western Europe's tallest viewpoint — observation decks 244m over London.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling as a couple and you are traveling solo.
Why
- 01
The highest public view in the city, with a 360° panorama and an open-air upper deck.
Our read - 02
On a clear day it's spectacular.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
This is your first trip to London
The definitive top-down London view if budget isn't the deciding factor.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Shard (The View) is an easy yes.
You are traveling solo
Solo, The Shard (The View) is an easy yes.
You care about the visual experience
The Shard (The View) rewards a trip built around beauty & photography.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
Save the money. The Shard (The View) does not return enough for the price.
You only have one day
Keep The Shard (The View) only when it outranks a half-day elsewhere.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, The Shard (The View) needs the right timing and tolerance.
Plan it well
- Cost
- £32+
- Timing
- Clear days near sunset for the best light; weekday slots are quieter.
- Booking
- Cheaper booked online in advance than the walk-up price.
- Allow
- 1–1.5 hrs
- Accessibility
- Step-free with high-speed lifts to the viewing galleries.
- Getting there
- London Bridge Tube and rail station sit directly beneath it.
Consider instead
Sources and method (2)
- The View from The Shard general tickets start around £28.50 online; viewing platforms are on floors 68, 69 and the open-air 72 Skydeck. tickets.theviewfromtheshard.com ↗
- At ~310m The Shard is the tallest building in the UK and Western Europe, designed by Renzo Piano. en.wikipedia.org ↗