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The Shard (The View)

Is The Shard (The View) worth it for history buffs?

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For history & culture, look elsewhere.

The highest public view in the city, with a 360° panorama and an open-air upper deck. On a clear day it's spectacular. Catch: it's the priciest viewpoint in town, and you can get a comparable City view for free at the nearby Sky Garden if you plan ahead.

Price
£32+
Time
1–1.5 hrs
Last verified
2026-06-17
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Is The Shard (The View) worth it…
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How we verified
  • 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
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