What Visitors Say
The View from The Shard offers one of the most spectacular views of London. From the observation levels, you can see many of the city’s most famous landmarks, including Tower Bridge, the River Thames, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, and much more. The panoramic views are breathtaking, and the floor-to-ceiling windows provide plenty of opportunities for beautiful photos. We enjoyed taking our time identifying landmarks and seeing London from an entirely different perspective. The staff were friendly, and the experience was well organized. Tickets can be expensive, but the incredible views make this a memorable experience, especially for a first visit to London. I recommend purchasing tickets in advance and visiting on a clear day if possible. 🇬🇧🏙️✨
Overall, a decent experience, but not quite as premium as I expected given the price of the VIP tickets. The space felt more compact than anticipated, which took away from the sense of exclusivity the ticket tier suggests. I also wasn’t a fan of the green screen photos included in the package — they felt a bit gimmicky and didn’t match the otherwise upscale branding. That said, the bar service was solid, and the daytime views were impressive. Worth visiting for the scenery, but the VIP experience itself didn’t fully justify the cost in my opinion.
Nice views but really crowded. Not sure if its is worth the price tag but it is included in the go city pass. The top floor is actually a pretty small area. I expected it to be more premium/classy. There is a bar up there and there is no time limit of how long you can be up there. You need to get off halfway and change lifts.
A fantastic viewing platform of London city! Two seperate levels of indoor and outdoor observatory tower you can see London in all directions! I was lucky to be there at the right time when the tower bridge lifted open for a ship! 🌁🌉 The way the architecture of the building look up close is so fascinating and it was awesome when you start seeing from afar until you walk up to it! Even the bathroom got an amazing view 🤩 🪟
Amazing place to be in London. Tallest building in London, views are amazing mostly during sunset. You won’t regret. £25 per person to the top of building on 69-71th floor. You can see the entire London in your Arms🥰
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Fun Facts
A fox nicknamed Romeo was discovered on the 72nd floor towards the end of construction, apparently surviving on food left behind by workers.
The tower is engineered to move by 300–400mm in wind conditions expected only once every 50 years.
The foundations used top-down construction, a first for the UK; one 36-hour concrete pour required 700 lorry-loads and 5,400 cubic metres of concrete.
The exterior is wrapped in 11,000 glass panels, covering an area roughly equal to eight football pitches or two and a half Trafalgar Squares.
At the busiest stage of construction, 1,450 people from 60 countries were working on the build.
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