The high-level walkways are forty metres up with a glass floor, so you can watch the traffic and the river directly beneath your shoes. The Victorian engine rooms underneath still hold the original steam machinery that lifted the bascules. Tower Hill 5 min walk.
Visiting Tower Bridge
Area: Central London
Category: Historic Sites, Museums, family
Entry: from £16
Rain exposure: you will stay bone dry
How long to allow: 2-4 hours recommended to fully explore
Opening hours
Mon: 09:30-18:00
Tue: 09:30-18:00
Wed: 09:30-18:00
Thu: 09:30-18:00
Fri: 09:30-18:00
Sat: 09:30-18:00
Sun: 09:30-18:00
Getting there
Tower Hill. Direct tube access - stay completely dry!