Tower Bridge
Allow 1-1.5 hours · Tower Hill (5 min walk) / London Bridge (10 min walk) · Suitable for all ages. Children under 5 go free
Biglietti disponibiliPrezzo da£16
Informazioni Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is one of the most recognisable structures in the world and one of the top things to do in London for visitors of all ages. The Tower Bridge Experience lets you explore this iconic landmark from the inside — cross the high-level glass walkways 42 metres above the Thames for vertigo-inducing views through the glass floor panels, then descend into the Victorian Engine Rooms to see the massive steam engines that once powered the bridge's famous bascules. Book tickets in advance to guarantee your entry time.
Built between 1886 and 1894, Tower Bridge was an engineering marvel of its age — a working bascule bridge that could raise its roadway to let tall ships pass while maintaining a pedestrian crossing above. The exhibition tells the fascinating story of its construction, the workers who built it, and how the bridge operates today. If you time your visit right, you can watch the bridge lift from the glass walkways above — an unforgettable sight that happens around 800 times a year. Check the lift schedule on the Tower Bridge website to plan your visit.
Tower Bridge sits in one of London's most rewarding sightseeing areas. The nearest tube station is Tower Hill, just a five-minute walk away, and London Bridge station is about ten minutes on foot. Immediately next door stands the Tower of London, where you can see the Crown Jewels and join a Yeoman Warder tour. A short walk along the south bank brings you to HMS Belfast, the historic warship moored on the Thames. This stretch of the river is perfect for combining two or three London attractions in a single morning or afternoon.
Whether you are a history enthusiast, an architecture lover or a family looking for a thrilling experience, Tower Bridge delivers. The glass floor walkways are a huge hit with children, while the Victorian Engine Rooms offer a fascinating look at industrial-age engineering. For another iconic London landmark with spectacular views, consider pairing your visit with The View from The Shard, visible just upriver from the walkways.
Perché ti piacerà
- ✓Attraversa le passerelle in vetro sospese a 42 metri sopra il Tamigi — guarda dritto verso il fiume sottostante
- ✓Esplora le Sale Macchine vittoriane originali con i loro imponenti macchinari a vapore
- ✓Viste mozzafiato sul Tamigi dalle passerelle sopraelevate
- ✓Osserva il sollevamento del ponte dall'alto scegliendo il momento giusto per la visita (controlla gli orari online)
- ✓Una delle strutture più iconiche e fotografate al mondo
Da sapere
Metro più vicina
Tower Hill (5 min walk) / London Bridge (10 min walk)
Durata
Allow 1-1.5 hours
Accessibilità
The high-level walkways are accessible by lift. The Victorian Engine Rooms have step-free access. Wheelchair users welcome throughout
Età
Suitable for all ages. Children under 5 go free
Recensioni del pubblico
Suzanne P.
January 2025
“Il pavimento di vetro è emozionante: i miei figli l'hanno adorato e io ero terrorizzato! Le viste sul Tamigi sono splendide. Siamo stati abbastanza fortunati da vedere il ponte alzarsi.”
George M.
December 2024
“Ingegneria e storia affascinanti. Le sale macchine vittoriane sono impressionanti — è difficile credere che abbiano costruito tutto questo negli anni 1890.”
Laura D.
November 2024
“Una tappa assolutamente imperdibile. Le viste dalla passerella sono mozzafiato e i pannelli in vetro sul pavimento offrono una prospettiva fantastica. Anche il prezzo è molto conveniente.”
Domande frequenti
D: Posso vedere il sollevamento del ponte? R: Sì — i sollevamenti del ponte avvengono circa 800 volte all'anno. Controlla il calendario sul sito web del Tower Bridge per pianificare la tua visita in occasione di un sollevamento. Osservarlo dalle passerelle in vetro è uno spettacolo.
Yes — bridge lifts happen around 800 times a year. Check the schedule on the Tower Bridge website to plan your visit around a lift. Watching from the glass walkways is spectacular.
D: Il pavimento in vetro è sicuro? R: Assolutamente sì. I pannelli in vetro sono progettati per sostenere un peso molto superiore a quello che verrà mai posto su di essi. Ogni pannello pesa oltre 500 kg ed è spesso alcuni centimetri.
Absolutely. The glass panels are designed to support far more weight than will ever be placed on them. Each panel weighs over 500kg and is several centimetres thick.
D: Quanto dura la visita? R: La maggior parte dei visitatori trascorre circa 1 ora — 30 minuti sulle passerelle e 30 minuti nelle Engine Rooms. Puoi restare quanto vuoi.
Most visitors spend about 1 hour — 30 minutes on the walkways and 30 minutes in the Engine Rooms. You can take as long as you like.
D: Attraversare il ponte è gratuito? R: Attraversare il Tower Bridge a livello stradale è sempre gratuito. La Tower Bridge Experience (le passerelle in quota e le Engine Rooms) richiede un biglietto.
Walking across Tower Bridge at road level is always free. The Tower Bridge Experience (high-level walkways and Engine Rooms) requires a ticket.
Da
£16