
Tower Bridge
Neo-Gothic Thames crossing with glass walkways and lifting bascules.
Ideal: Ideal for city icons, photography, architecture, and riverside walks.
Opened in 1894, Tower Bridge is one of London's most recognizable structures over the Thames. From the walkways between its neo-Gothic towers you can watch the river and city skyline; a glass-floored section lets you look down at traffic below. The bridge's bascule spans still lift to let ships pass.
Why go?
- To watch the Thames from the glass walkway
- To see the engine room and lifting mechanism
- To combine it with the Tower of London and South Bank on one route
Travel tip
Check bridge lift times in advance; blue hour and sunset are the most striking times for photos.





