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How much does it cost to visit Tower Bridge?

Visiting London Tower Bridge

If you mistake it for London Bridge, don’t beat yourself up, because you are not alone. London Bridge is actually a comparatively underwhelming structure slightly up up the River Thames. The Victorian Tower Bridge, along with Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster, is an unmistakable icon of London, seen on many a postcard sold in shops nationwide. Constructed in 1894, Tower Bridge is a suspension bridge and a world heritage site measuring 244m (801 feet) long and 65m (264 feet) high and provides a roadway across the Thames for over 40,000 people both on foot and wheels.

Admission is included for free with the purchase of the London Pass.

How to Get to the Tower Bridge in London

The Tower Bridge is located on the Thames River between the City of London and Southwark nearby the Tower of London, London Bridge, Monument and City Hall. You could reach Tower Bridge via the London Underground stations of Tower Hill, Monument and London Bridge. We recommend using this Google map for directions to Tower Bridge.

 

Planning a Visit to The Tower Bridge

There are several things to do when visiting Tower Bridge. First and foremost, it’s a beautiful bridge that is just begging for your camera to capture it day and night. It’s instantly obvious why it’s a great seller for postcards. Second, it is a bridge and you can use it to get across the Thames. Lastly, it’s a destination itself. The Tower Bridge Experience offers the visitor wonderful views of London 42m (130 feet) above the river as well as the opportunity to learn all about the bridge itself and how it works. The Exhibition also includes photos of over 20 great bridges of the world.

 

How much does it cost to visit Tower Bridge?

There is no cost to cross the bridge on the roadway. The road is public. However, you need to pay to enter the Tower Experience. The cost (at the time of writing) is £8 for adults, £3.40 for children (5-15) and £5.60 for students. Admission is included for free with the purchase of the London Pass. There are discounts for entry available. National Express coach service, National Rail and the London travel cards all offer 2 for 1 entry, when you purchase certain bus or rail passes. Read our blog post on the 2for1 offers. Vouchers are also available for 20% discounts for up to six people. You can obtain the vouchers at smartsave.com.


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