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What's inside the Shard?

With so much on offer for visitors as well as the people who live and work there, London's Shard is so much more than just Western Europe's tallest building. Check out these highlights and experience the "vertical city" for yourself!

  • The View from the Shard

    1. The View from the Shard

    Take a double-decker elevator up to London's best view. Tickets aren't cheap, but if the cloudy English weather spoils the 40-mile panoramas, you can go back another time for free!

  • Aqua Shard

    2. Aqua Shard

    If you visit just one of the restaurants in the Shard, try this ode to contemporary English cuisine. From Sunday lunch to afternoon tea, every tradition comes creatively reimagined.

  • Lang

    3. Lang

    The Shard's artisan deli is a must for coffee and cake. After tasting their signature pastries, you'll need a will of steel not to leave with goodies to take home!

  • Shangri-La Hotel

    4. Shangri-La Hotel

    With 5-star suites and breathtaking views, the Shangri-La is the perfect place for a romantic getaway at the height of luxury.

  • Skypool

    5. Skypool

    Serious swimmers be warned: the highest hotel swimming pool in Europe is more a place to relax by day and party by night! Unfortunately, before 8pm it is only open to hotel guests.

Planning Your Visit

  • How to get there?

    The closest Tube station is London Bridge, accessible via the Northern and Jubilee lines. The station is also served by some overground lines. On sunny days, visitors might prefer the stroll along the Thames' Southbank from Waterloo, or across London Bridge from Monument.

  • Where to park?

    Parking is available on Kipling Street and Southwark Bridge Road nearby. Drivers should take note that the Shard is situated within London's congestion charge zone, applicable between 7am and 6pm on weekdays. For more information, visit the Transport for London website.

  • What to wear?

    There is a smart-casual dress code at most of the Shard's restaurants and bars. If you plan to visit any of them, avoid wearing sportswear, shorts, or flip-flops.

Good to know

  • When should I visit?
    Opening times vary depending on the day.
  • Is it expensive?
    Tickets are available from £19 (reduced).
  • Will I need a guide?
    No.
  • How to get there
    London Bridge is the nearest subway station (Jubilee and Northern lines). The entrance to the Shard is on Joiner Street.
  • Additional information

    • Dress smart-casual so that you fit in, should you dine at the restaurants and bars.

    • Book a ticket online in advance!

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What people are saying about The Shard

Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 6,312 reviews

Was a great experience. Beware if you buy a drink!!! My friend and I had a £20 glass of chanpagne which we enjoyed as did another lady who we got talking to. She realised she had been charged £22. She complained and was given an apology and a free glass of champagne. We discovered when Checking our card receipt back at the hotel (they only accepted cards) we also had been charged £22 each. How many more people have been ripped off in this way?

The View from The Shard: Direct Entry Ticket Reviewed by Jan, 9/19/2021

We got there on our 2 pm booked time and a short wait to get into the shard good toilet facilities and plenty of drinks and food facilities fantastic views across London would 100% recommend this experience to anyone

The View from The Shard: Direct Entry Ticket Reviewed by Steven, 8/30/2021

Fabulous and a free cocktail delight The veiws are amazing The ice is definitely a worth the money and at long least a vegan delight ice cream

The View from The Shard: Direct Entry Ticket Reviewed by Rebecca, 9/24/2021

easy to get River pass from Westminster and just showed the pass at the museums in Greenwich. very easy and enjoyable day, would recommend.

The London Pass with Access to over 80 Attractions Reviewed by Lady, 8/30/2021

Loved the view. Was amazing and the gelato ice cream was a treat

The View from The Shard: Direct Entry Ticket Reviewed by Sunita, 9/5/2021

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