The View from The Shard
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The View from The Shard is an absolute must when visiting London! The 360-degree views are breathtaking. You can see the whole city stretched out below you, from Tower Bridge and the Thames to St Paul's and beyond. Go at sunset, watch the city light up as the sky changes color. BUUUT it can get crowded at that time, so it's worth booking ahead and arriving a little early to grab a good spot by the windows. The drink and gelato bars are amazing and the staff were very friendly. Honestly the best part was a staff member coming back from break riding the elevator with us. She was super knowledgeable, happy to point out landmarks and answer any questions we had. Highly recommend for first time visitors and locals alike!
Best view of London. They have a bar up there and inside or outside viewing areas. They give a talk about the building also. Not the cheapest but no time limit so if you stay up there for a while it's worth it. Lots of people have drinks up there.
We were in London for the first time from NY. And to be honest, I never want to be that guy that when you see me it is clear that I am a tourist and everyone from London thinks I am an idiot. So, the View from the Shard is absolutely a " Touristy" thing to do...but I am glad i did it. Unbelievable views and its in a layed back atmosphere so you can take it all in. And FYI...best to go a half hour sunset, you can the day view which is great, if you are lucky to get a sunset, and London at night with this view is amazing...Recommend 1000%
You get a great view as advertised plus you have a bar and coffee on sale. Staff were consummate and professional. But it does seem a bit pricey given how after a certain height you have diminishing returns so I presume other attractions offer a similar experience for a lower price point.
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. 🇬🇧🏙️✨
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.
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🥰
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.
Wow what an experience, the views from up there are amazing a full 360° view of London with many famous landmarks visable. Tour guides were fantastic telling many facts & figures. A visit to the bathroom is quite something else, go see for yourselves you won't be diappointed.
Pre book a slot. A queue to get in as one passes through high security. The tickets are very pricey for essentially a short view, but the experience and views are stunning. A full 360° view of Greater London, all the way down to the North Downs in the South. Not too many people when we visited, so plenty of opportunities to get a snap and a good gaze. There is a bar and a small cafe to order from and the prices were pleasingly reasonable. Not inflated. Highly recommend if you can cope with heights and the floor upwards glass, and sheer drop below.
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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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