I walked up the steps from the London Bridge Tube station and was immediately struck by the height of The Shard. On a clear day, you will see London like you've never seen it before. The cool breeze on the open upper deck adds to the sense of adventure. In short, The Shard is an experience.
According to the website, you get 360-degree views up to 40 miles. Such a visit might even be a good starting point for a tour of the city. The viewing areas are on floors 68, 69, and 72.
Here's my view of Tower Bridge
The Tower of London looks like a miniature castle. You can see The Shard reflected in the Thames.
If you have a railway enthusiast in your group, check out this view.
You might recognize the HMS Belfast, an historic WW II battleship.
The Shard contains a hotel, offices, and restaurants. Tickets can be purchased online. Access is by high speed lifts that travel at the rate of 6 metres per second.
I visited in November so I had very little wait time. There is a security check. Refreshments are available on the viewing decks.
Consider the direction of the sun and time of day if that is a factor in what you want to see. For example, I went in the afternoon so the western sun made it diffuclt to get great photos in that direction but nicely lit up the other parts of London. You can add a day and a night experience for an additional fee.
For details on hours, prices, and more, check out the website: https://www.the-shard.com/
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