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    Tower Bridge

    4.6 (528 reviews)
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    Kneeling on the glass bottom west wing bridge
    Tiffany S.

    One of the iconic monument in London is the tower bridge. Definitely truly beautiful and I was happy to be able to get to view this beauty from the upper levels. Buy a ticket at ticket booth as I bought mine from a third party site and paid more. But it's fine, as I enjoyed my visit. Prior to my visit, I was actually downstairs and was able to watch the bridge drawn up and down. And I am so lucky to be there to witness it. Being able to tour the tower bridge, both the west and east wing has a glass bottom floor. Where you can see traffic past by and the bay on the other sides of the bridge. The ticket allows you access to the engine room as well. Which is across the way. There are also short video clips to watch and information everywhere of the history

    Danielle V.

    Another historical place in London! You can't go to the top but we didn't have time. I love the light blue color and all the designs. We walked across and it def was worth it to see the bridge.

    Jen S.

    How can anyone rate this bridge less than 5? While we didn't pay to walk atop the bridge (I hear it's a fantastic experience) getting to walk across this beautiful historic bridge was just wonderful.

    Yolanda S.

    I know many people think "London Bridge" is a must-see bridge in London, but it's really a yes and no. To be more specific, the best way to see the iconic Tower Bridge is actually from London Bridge (yes, keep in mind that the starting point should be London Bridge). You can get there by bus or tube, and I strongly recommend taking a walk along the Thames. It's only about a 15-20 minute walk between the two bridges, but the views are spectacular and absolutely worth the time. Useful travel tips: 1. Again, it's best to start at London Bridge. 2. Once you reach Tower Bridge, you'll see the Tower of London on your left, another must-visit attraction in London. 3. If time allows, visit the Tower of London. Inside the castle, you'll get stunning views of both the fortress and Tower Bridge. They also house an incredible jewelry collection, which is definitely worth seeing.

    Van D.

    Tower Bridge is probably what you are actually looking for when you are thinking of London Bridge. Tower Bridge began construction in 1886 and at the time it was built, it was the largest and most sophisticated bascule bridge ever completed. My boyfriend and I were strolling around London coming from the north side of the Thames River. We walked towards the Tower Bridge and crossed the bridge itself. Photos with the bridge are prettier further away, and not on the actual bridge. Then we continued out stroll on the southside of the Thames River. A lovely walk if you have some time for a stroll.

    Sy L.

    I can't believe that I actually walked the Tower Bridge! It was only about a 6 minute walk. There is an option to Pay to go inside the bridge( I opted out). There were uber boats passing by while i stood to take a few pictures on the bridge.

    Crossing the Bridge on a chilly winter evening.
    Louisa M.

    It was a freezing December night, the kind where the wind cuts right through your coat and makes your face sting, but standing on the iconic Tower Bridge was totally worth it. The massive Victorian Gothic towers lit up against the dark London sky is one of those "pinch me, I'm in the U.K." type of photo ops. The bridge is instantly recognizable. The blue suspension beams shimmer under the lights, and even though the icy gusts off the Thames will leave you shivering in winter, the view from up there is absolutely stunning. The Tower Bridge is one of those places that's cool in photos but feels even more magical when you're actually there, taking it all in. Best of all, there's a nearby Tube station and it's free to walk across. Score!

    Jim H.

    Tower Bridge is often confused with London Bridge. A lot of people think Tower Bridge IS London Bridge. Today's London Bridge is a purely utilitarian bridge with little significant architectural appeal. So, it's natural for some folks to think that the beautiful (and architecturally significant) Tower Bridge is the famous London Bridge. We saw it from a cruise on the River Thames. We saw it up close and personal as we floated under it. Despite it not being the London Bridge, Tower Bridge is a must see attraction.

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    Trent N.

    I took pics on the southside and the northside of Tower Bridge. Then, we walked across Tower Bridge. Even did a tour through tower bridge and got to see the glass staircase above, and the dungeon below where the coal machines are that used to raise and lower the bridge. Definitely book a tour so you get to see all of the cool stuff. The glass floor atop the bridge is fun to take photos and videos on. We also got on the Uber boat and rode under the bridge on the water. It was really cool to do at night. I paid £65 for 1 adult and 1 concession ticket for the tour. You of course can walk across for free.

    Rhonda W.

    Obviously a must see while in London. We were blessed to have decent weather. We walked the bridge on both sides. You could pay a fee and go up in the tower and see the inner mechanisms but we didnt. Our time was limited and my only interest was walking across this famous bridge and enjoying the view of the cityscape. We were actually in the London tower but got bored and left to explore the tower bridge right outside the gate.

    View of the architecture outside through the window.
    Tricia A.

    I was originally planning to only look at the outside of Tower Bridge, but since we got caught up in the rain, I decided to go inside to escape getting drenched. I was afraid we would have a difficult time getting tickets since I hadn't booked them in advance online, but it wasn't a problem. We just had to get in line which fortunately, moved quickly. Once inside, I got to enjoy the architecture inside as well as the architecture outside through the windows. If anything, I got a better view of the intricate details like the carved stone on the towers since I was so high up. I love their cute mascot, The Tower Bridge Cat. You can see the cartoon cat throughout the self guided tour providing some facts. Even if you're not that interested in how the bridge was made or its history, you can't help learning a bit of something because of the signs everywhere. In the gift shop at the end of the tour I ended up buying some merchandise with the Tower Bridge Cat on it because I loved it so much. Even the walls next to the restrooms share some info, and the plentiful restrooms are appreciated. When we first entered, we had to climb a bunch of stairs to get to the top, but every couple of levels there was a restroom and bench available. There was also a restroom towards the end in the boiler room. To get to the boiler room, you actually have to go outside the towers and follow the blue lines on the ground which have plaques that also provide some info about the bridge. A highlight was the glass bottom floor for both walkways above the bridge. It provides a unique perspective of the cars, double decker buses, and people crossing down below. If you're afraid of heights, there are non-glass parts on either side of the floor, so you can always bypass it. If you do decide to walk over it, look up at the mirrors on the ceiling which help you take a selfie on top of the glass floor. We ended up walking over both glass bottom floors twice because instead of going down the elevator at the end, we were made to turn around and go back the way we came. I don't know if that was a fluke or just how it's always been. There's also amazing views of the London skyline and they even drew outlines of the buildings with labels so you know what you're looking at. This is definitely one of the more memorable sites from my London trip because it's so uniquely London. I think even if you don't decide to go inside, just seeing the scale of it and all the work that went into making it castle-like and beautiful is worth putting it on your itinerary.

    Ray F.

    I saved this review, #1400, as this is one of my favorite items to see when in London. I could have had a happy career being the bridge master of this magnificent bridge! The hotel room over looked the bridge and I studied it for hours over a week. I have at least an hour of bridge operations. Just so cool, so unique, so fascinating. Beyond the history, beyond the millions of photos (or is it billions?), beyond people still calling it London Bridge, it is without doubt an icon.

    Lowella G.

    Iconic bascule/suspension bridge above the River Thames. A must do for first time London visitors like myself. Wanted to do the indoor glass floor walk but didn't make reservations in time before my trip. Reservations for the high level walkway is a must and they get sold out fast. So instead we did the pedestrian walkway along with other pedestrians and bicyclists.... In the cold wet rain. It was quite the adventure but worth the exercise and views of Tower of London.

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    Make this a must-see stop on your list of London to-dos. As others have said, it's absolutely perfect at night.

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    Sky Garden

    4.3(350 reviews)
    0.5 miAldgate

    Sky Garden ended up being such a fun experience while we were in London…read more We started at the restaurant on the 27th floor and ordered a bottle of champagne for my friend's birthday. They gave us a really nice birthday discount which was unexpected and appreciated. The service the whole time was fantastic and the views were honestly incredible. After that we went down to the 26th floor and stayed there for a while because the vibe was just really good. Live music, more amazing views, people hanging out and enjoying themselves... it felt very "London night out" in the best way. Touristy? Sure. Worth it? Absolutely. Definitely something I'd recommend making time for if you're visiting London.

    The Sky Garden is an absolute masterclass in how to waste people's time while pretending to run a…read more"reservation system." We had tickets for 12:45. In any remotely competent operation, that means you show up at 12:45 and go inside at 12:45. Not here. Here, your reservation is basically a polite suggestion that no one intends to honor. There is zero clear signage, so instead of simply following directions like a normal human being, you are forced to stand in a line just to ask someone what you are supposed to do. And who is handling this? One single, overwhelmed employee who is somehow responsible for scanning tickets and answering every random walk up question. One person. For a major tourist attraction. It is not just inefficient, it is absurd. After wasting time in that line, you are then sent to another, much longer line. For your "timed entry." So at 12:45, your actual reservation time, you are not entering. You are standing in a slow moving queue wondering why this place even bothers issuing tickets with times on them. Let's call it what it is. If you cannot honor reservation times, do not offer reservations. This system does not manage crowds, it creates them. And here is the part that really pushes it over the edge. We missed another reservation because of this disaster. Not because we were late. Not because we did not plan. But because this place is so poorly organized and so wildly inefficient that it derailed the rest of our day. That is not just annoying, it is completely unacceptable. This is not some small oversight. This is a fundamental failure in basic operations, communication, and respect for visitors' time. It is almost impressive how badly it is handled. By the time you finally get inside, it honestly does not matter how good the view is. The experience has already been ruined by the chaos, the delays, and the sheer incompetence of the system. If you value your time, skip it. Or go in fully expecting your "reservation" to mean nothing and your schedule to take the hit.

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    Tower of London - Composite armor for man and horse

    Tower of London

    4.5(836 reviews)
    0.2 miAldgate, The City

    We bought tickets a few days in advance and was able to get an 11am entry time. There was no line…read morewhen we got there, but had to snake through before entering. There was a guided tour starting right when we entered, but we did the audio tour on our own. I had also prepaid for a kids's book that we picked up at the gift shop. I wouldn't get it again if I had a redo. We also picked up our audio guides, which were included in the price of admission. This was great as it had a kids program and the guided map let us pick and choose what path we wanted to take. We chose to hit the highlights, which takes 90 minutes and we ended up being there for 2 hours. The line for the crown jewels wan't too bad and was the highlight of the visit. They also had live shows in the common area that the kids loved.

    Beefeaters Tour. That's all…read more The crown jewels are beautiful to see, but my favorite part of the Tower of London was the free Beefeaters Tour. I recommend heading to the Tower of London right when they open because it gets busy, even on weekdays. I was not prepared for the amount of crowds I would encounter. At 9AM, we went straight to the Crown Jewels. No photos are allowed inside. After 10:30AM, there is already a line to enter. We went straight to the first Beefeaters Tour at 10AM. The tour is normally for a group of 50 people, but there was no one taking a headcount when we arrived and our group went over 50 people. The tour was informative and hilarious. I would recommend the Tower of London for the Beefeaters Tour alone.

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    St. Paul's Cathedral - Beautiful stained glass

    St. Paul's Cathedral

    4.5(342 reviews)
    1.2 miBlackfriars

    We attended Sunday's Choral Mattins at St. Paul's Cathedral. What an amazing Cathedral to visit,…read morebut I think most attendees were tourists (like me). We arrived early and were allowed to sit with the choir up front. What a great honor to sit with a great vantage point of the service. The choir is composed of children and adults, men and women and the voices are extraordinary. The service was beautiful and I couldn't help but think about the people who had attended over the past 300 years. The Cathedral was designed by the great Christopher Wren and is gorgeous inside with massive arched ceilings and ornate marble archways and statues. The choir seats are a dark aged wood with beautiful carving. Photography was not allowed inside so my only photos are of the outside. Tours during no the week are available and going up into the dome is supposed to be an extraordinary experience where whispers can be heard far away. After the service, the bells rang outside in an amazing display.

    After booking reservations online weeks in advance, the hard part was waiting to see Christopher…read moreWren's masterpiece on the inside. Because the building does not open until 10am, the front doors are closed and guests are expected to queue up. Surprisingly, there are no signs to tell you where to queue up, so people are waiting in front of the doors until they open. Upon entering, my bag is inspected and you can pick up an audio tour device which has not only information about the cathedral, but has reflection and prayer passages where you can take a seat (there are plenty) and just be. At intervals, the pastor will ask everyone in the building to be silent as he prays for our world. After the prayer and blessing, the pastor makes himself available to anyone. Taking time to pray to God for us and our world was special. While the audio tour was good, talking to the red-sashed volunteers was special in that they had information that was not in the audio tour. For example, the wood carvers would leave a signature on the carving that would be unique like a hidden rocket ship with stars behind some carved vines. If you're a Harry Potter fan like me, you can ask a red-sashed volunteer to show you the Dean's Staircase, a stairway leading to Professor Trelawny's divination class that was used in the film. Unfortunately, you can't walk up the staircase, but you can take some amazing photos. Walking to the Stone Gallery and Golden Gallery requires climbing up 31 flights of stairs, so train well before you arrive. Not only does the Stone Gallery give you a closer look at the paintings on the Dome, but the wall offers a neat little trick, but it takes two people. If you speak into the wall, another person standing on the opposite side (180°) will be able to hear you. On a non-foggy day (good luck with that), you can walk around outside and be able to have stunning views of the city. There's so much to say, but I would rather you experience it for yourself.

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    Banksy Graffiti Artist

    Banksy Graffiti Artist

    4.3(6 reviews)
    1.4 miHoxton

    Here Banksy rather humorously juxtaposes the cliché artist, with moustache, beret and palette,…read moreworking on a decidedly less high brow art work depicting a scribble of a huge male member. The artist is also wearing a ball and chain, with a dollar sign on the ball. I'm not sure what conclusion I'd want to draw, but I guess the piece certainly summarises the debates about Banksy himself. Art or just daubs? Pretensions of grandeur? Destroyed by money, or elevated beyond his natural position by the hype? A couple of changes have been made. The council (apparently) have partially obscured the male member, though it's still pretty clear what it's meant to represent. As for the person who's added their opinion that Banksy is a **, I don't think they've given much thought to what they are doing. Their banal addition rather demonstrates they are the one with pretensions of grandeur if they think they can comment! This is on the side of a restaurant on the junction of Shafton Road and Victoria Park Road.

    I've found this piece of art yesterday night (Feb 21st 2012) by accident as I was surfing Hackney…read moreby car in search of graffiti. When I saw it I almost had no doubt it was made by Banksy, and as it took me a good hour to find this first and only painting in Hackney, I interpreted it not only as the sign of the end of free art this would be no news! but also as the end of street art. All in all this classic looking artist is not trying to paint a beauty on a canvas, but a rebel sign on a public wall, while his leg is locked with this ball with the money sign. So when I associate all this with the fact that all Hackney walls are now purified from graffiti, I'm just left with the impression that art was finally killed, both indoor and in the streets. Ciao, Nicola Principato

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    Monument to the Great Fire of London - View of Monument to the Great Fire of London

    Monument to the Great Fire of London

    4.4(5 reviews)
    0.6 miAldgate

    London has changed a lot over the decades and centuries. But one of its quickest transformations…read morehappened in 1666 when a small fire started at a bakery in Pudding Lane near London Bridge. Four days later, it destroyed most of medieval London, including the old St Paul's Cathedral. The destruction was incredible. Over 80% of the City of London burned, St Paul's Cathedral and innumerable businesses and houses were all gone. There were a few silver linings, however. First of all, the rather serious plague outbreak of 1665 was halted. The Great Fire of London began on the night of 1 September 1666, in a bakery on Pudding Lane. Thomas Faryner, one of the king's bakers, awoke to thick black smoke in the middle of the night. He and his family were able to escape by climbing out of an attic roof and jumping to the neighbors' house; their little maidservant was too frightened to follow and became the fire's first victim. Today it is hard to imagine what London would look like without the Great Fire. In one fell swoop, the medieval city vanished. Streets became wider, and buildings less tightly packed (to help prevent another conflagration). A permanent reminder of the fire was erected soon after the fire was put out called The Monument. It stands today at the site of the first church to be destroyed by the fire and now at the junction of Fish Hill Street and Monument Street. Designed by Christopher Wren, its height of 61 meters marks the exact distance from the start of the fire.

    Tourist sight foe those around St Pau'ls cathedral. Was a cool stop on the way to take some photos…read moreand catch your breath

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