- Address: Tower Bridge Road, London, England SE1 2UP
- Hours: Open every day except December 24-26. Summer hours 10am - 6:30pm, winter hours 9:30am - 6pm
- Admission: Exhibition costs £7.00 for adult ticket
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is one of the most iconic sights in London. It was opened in 1894, designed to echo the nearby Tower of London although the two have no association except proximity. The bridge is a bascule bridge which means the span lifts to allow ships and yachts through headed for the Pool of London, the port area just upstream of Tower Bridge. River traffic takes priority over road traffic and cars have to wait when a boat wants to come through.
The bridge has two high towers suspended by wires from the land and linked by a high-level walkway between. This was designed for pedestrians to be able to cross the river even when the bridge was open and you can still walk across it today. A common confusion is that Tower Bridge is actually called London Bridge but in fact that is the next one upstream, a much plainer bridge.
Practical Info
Entrance to Tower Bridge is on the north side of the river, the Tower of London side. The nearest tube station is Tower Hill. Or you can arrive the old-fashioned way: by boat, many of the river cruises stop here. Try and time your visit with when the bridge is opening: times can be found online.
Tours & Tickets
Tower of London and Tower Bridge Walking Tour
Imagine witnessing the Tower of London Beefeaters conducting the official daily opening ceremony and then entering the Tower of London fortifications to view ... Read more
Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Private Tour: London Walking Tour of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge
Explore London's wealth of history in style on a private walking tour of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, with an expert to guide you. Accompanied by your ... Read more
Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Private Custom Tour: London in a Day
Put together your perfect day in London, and see the sights that you want to see on this half- or full-day tour with a private local guide. Customized ... Read more
Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 7 hours (approx.)
London Food Walking Tour: London Bridge and Borough Market
Your guides are real foodies, and they have made it their goal to introduce visitors to the ‘excellence of British’ traditional food. The guides ... Read more
Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 3 hours 18 minutes (approx.)
Private Tour: Chauffeur-Driven Tour of London
Enjoy a private 4-hour tour of London with a private guide and a driver. This tour offers a flexible itinerary, you can choose what you visit. See famous Big ... Read more
Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Private Custom Tour: Day Tour of London
Choose from a 3.5-hour or 7-hour tour completely customized tour. Explore central London taking in the major sights and hidden gems (transportation not ... Read more
Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: Flexible
Vintage Bus Tour of London Including Westminster Abbey and Thames River Cruise
See London’s highlights by retro double-decker bus, cruise boat and foot on this 5.5-hour tour. Take a seat on a vintage, red Routemaster bus and pass ... Read more
Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: Flexible
London Full Day Tour
This tour will take you to the most iconic landmarks in London: Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral the Tower of London ... Read more
Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 7 hours (approx.)
Private Tour: Half Day Sightseeing Tour of London
Discover London in a new light with a 3.5-hour tour that is completely customized for you. Custom pick-up time and itinerary allows for maximum convenience. ... Read more
Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Time-Traveling Tour of London by Vintage Bus
Travel through London’s past, present and future on this entertaining tour of the British capital by vintage bus. Sitting comfortably aboard a ... Read more
Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 60 minutes (approx.)
