Tower Bridge Glass Floor & Engine Rooms Tickets London

Tower Bridge and its towers

Tower Bridge opened in 1894 and quickly became a symbol of London, with its Gothic towers and blue suspension chains. Your Tower Bridge ticket lets you go inside the towers and up to the walkways, which most people only see from the outside. If you are searching for Tower Bridge tickets in London, this page gives you the exhibition entry with the glass floor and the Engine Rooms.

Exhibitions inside the towers tell the story of why the bridge was built, how it was designed and how the engineers overcame the challenge of letting ships pass. Allow around one to two hours for a relaxed visit.

The glass floor and high-level walkways

The high-level walkways run between the two towers, 42 metres above the Thames. Part of the floor is glass, so you can look straight down at the traffic, the river and the boats below. It is a thrilling spot for photographs, and on a clear day you can see landmarks such as the Tower of London, The Shard and Canary Wharf.

If you are afraid of heights, you can walk around the glass rather than over it. The walkways have large windows, so the views are excellent in any weather.

The Victorian Engine Rooms

The Engine Rooms are on the south side of the river and hold the original steam engines and boilers that once powered the lifting of the bridge. More than 80 people were needed to operate the system in its early years. Displays and machinery let you imagine what the work was like.

The Blue Line, a trail that leads from the towers to the Engine Rooms, honours the workers who kept the bridge moving. It is a good complement to the views from the walkways. It is a quiet contrast to the crowds on the walkways above.

Getting there, when to visit and practical tips

Tower Bridge is close to Tower Hill and London Bridge stations, and the Tower of London is next door. If you are wondering how to get to Tower Bridge, take the Tube to Tower Hill and walk for about 10 minutes. The ticket does not include a guided tour, fast-track entry or hotel pickup.

Bridge lifts happen at set times, and you can check the schedule before you go. The best time to visit is a weekday morning or late afternoon. All bags are searched on arrival, and large or wheeled bags are not allowed.