O2 Arena Rooftop Climb Tickets Greenwich London

Climbing The O2 in Greenwich

The O2 is the huge white dome on the Greenwich Peninsula, built as the Millennium Dome and now a major entertainment venue. The rooftop climb lets you walk over the top of it on a raised path following the curve of the roof. If you are searching for O2 rooftop climb tickets, this page gives you the daytime climb and the other time options.

The experience lasts around 90 minutes, including the safety briefing, the ascent, time on the deck and the return. You are accompanied by a guide throughout, and the climb is suitable for most fit people.

The safety briefing and equipment

When you arrive, you meet your guide, receive a short safety briefing and are given all the equipment: climbing shoes, a jacket and a harness, which you clip onto a safety line for the whole walk. Lockers are available for your personal belongings, since loose items and cameras cannot be carried.

Socks must be worn, because you wear the climbing shoes provided. Participants must not be under the influence of intoxicating substances. The climb takes place in rain or shine, so dress for the weather. The kit is comfortable and easy to wear, and the guide helps everyone adjust it before you set off.

The viewing deck and the views

At the top, a viewing deck 52 metres above ground gives a 360-degree panorama. On a clear day you can see up to 15 miles, from historic Greenwich and the Olympic Park to Canary Wharf, The Shard and the winding River Thames.

The guide points out the landmarks and tells stories about the building, its architecture and the famous performers who have appeared here. The daytime climb offers the clearest views, while the sunset and twilight climbs add colour and lights. On clear evenings the lights of the city begin to appear as you stand at the top, which many climbers find the most memorable moment.

Times, restrictions and how to get there

Choose from the daytime, sunset or twilight climb. The twilight option shows London under the coloured lights of the walkway after dark. The minimum age is 8, the minimum height is 1.2 metres and the maximum weight is 130 kg, and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. The climb is not suitable for pregnant women.

The O2 is beside North Greenwich station on the Jubilee line. If you are wondering how to get to the O2 rooftop climb, take the Tube to North Greenwich and walk to the meeting point. Hotel pickup is not included.