The Shard (The View)
Western Europe's tallest viewpoint — observation decks 244m over London.
The call
Worth it if you're traveling as a couple and you're traveling solo.
Short answer
Is The Shard (The View) worth it?
The Shard (The View) deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
The highest public view in the city, with a 360° panorama and an open-air upper deck.
- 02
On a clear day it's spectacular.
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're traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Shard (The View) is an easy yes.
You're 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.
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 ↗