The cheapest way inside is the $24 Tower Bridge ticket, which is also the most reviewed option, at 4.7 stars from 18,913 reviews. The official site, towerbridge.org.uk, sells adult tickets at 18 pounds. Walking across the bridge costs nothing. For a first visit I’d book the Tower Bridge ticket and add a guide only if you want London’s other sights too.
I compared all 7 Tower Bridge tickets and tours you can book on GetYourGuide right now. One is the plain entry ticket, three are tours or audio tours that include the exhibition, one is a private guided visit with skip-the-line entry, one is a short Thames cruise, and one is a walking tour that does not include entry at all. Prices for these Tower Bridge tickets are in US dollars and come from the listings in November 2026. Every one of these tickets for Tower Bridge opens a GetYourGuide link, and those are affiliate links (more on that on my about page).
One distinction saves people money. The bridge itself is a public road, and per Wikipedia pedestrians cross the bascule section when it is down, so strolling over is free. The paid part is the Tower Bridge Exhibition: the two towers, the high-level walkways about 44 m above the river at high tide, the glass floors and the Victorian engine rooms. That is what every Tower Bridge ticket below buys, apart from the cruise and the street walk.
Tower Bridge Tickets at a Glance
Here is every ticket type in one table, so you can see where the money goes before reading the detail.
What
Details
Ticket types
1 entry ticket, 3 tours or audio tours with entry, 1 private tour, 1 river cruise, 1 walk without entry
Price range
$19 (Thames cruise, no entry) to $323 (private tour)
Cheapest ticket with entry
$24 entry ticket
Areas by type
Entry ticket: both towers, the walkways, the glass floor and the engine rooms; tours add a guide or an audio route around London
Official price
Adult 18 pounds, concession 13.50 pounds, child aged 5 to 15 9 pounds, under 5s free (per the official site)
Time to allow
About 2 hours inside (my estimate); 4 to 7 hours for the walking tours
Address
Tower Bridge Rd, London SE1 2UP (per Google Maps)
Hours today
9:30 am to 6 pm per Google Maps; last entry 5 pm per the official site
Almost every difference between these tickets for Tower Bridge comes down to the guide and the route. The exhibition is the same on every ticket that includes it, so you are choosing between a plain visit and a bigger day out.
Tower Bridge Entry Tickets
Tower Bridge entry tickets in the strict sense are the $24 listing further down, so I’m using this section for the one card the data placed here: a boat trip rather than a way in. The Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise from Thames River Sightseeing costs $19, runs 30 minutes and is rated 4.5 from 6,761 reviews. The listing says the sightseeing cruise goes from Westminster to Bankside and Tower Bridge, with audio commentary in 6 languages via the app. You board at Westminster Pier, boarding point B, and there is no need to queue at the ticket office.
Thames River Sightseeing
Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise
★4.5 (6,761 reviews)
30 minutes
Free cancellation
My pick: Not a way into the exhibition: a 30-minute Thames cruise from Westminster up to the bridge, 4.5 from 6,761 reviews, $19. Book it as a view of the bridge from the water.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Bankside and Tower Bridge
✓ Audio commentary
✓ Audioguide in 6 languages via the app
Not included / not suitable
✕ Food and drinks (available to purchase on-board)
✕ Gratuities
Meeting point: At Westminster Pier go directly to boarding point B and present this voucher to the Thames River Sightseeing staff. There is no need to queue at the ticket office. Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UK
Languages: English
Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“it was an amazing tour. It's a great way to be introduced to the city. The driver/guide was super fun and made the trip very easy to follow and enjoy” – GetYourGuide review
Tickets for Tower Bridge and cruise tickets are different things. A cruise gives you the bridge from below and costs less than any Tower Bridge ticket that includes the exhibition. It does not include any entrance to the towers or walkways. One reviewer praised the crew on a rainy day, and another said a return leg was cancelled for wind, so keep some flexibility in your plans.
“Even though it was raining,and the weather is down, the crew and staff were able to accommodate all of the people who booked the river cruise.”
— GetYourGuide reviewer
Tower Bridge Tickets and Prices
Tower Bridge tickets and prices differ most between the official site and a private tour. The official adult ticket is 18 pounds, and the GetYourGuide listing for the same entry is $24. The most expensive card here is the Tower Bridge and Tower of London Private Tour from Rosotravel at $323, rated 4.9 from only 11 reviews. It includes a licensed guide, skip-the-line tickets to Tower Bridge on every option and priority admission to the Tower of London on the 5- and 6.5-hour options only. Private car transfers come with some options, and the listing’s wording on which ones is inconsistent, so check the option you pick. Guides speak English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese.
Rosotravel - United Kingdom Tours & Experiences
Tower Bridge and Tower of London Private Tour
★4.9 (11 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The private option: a licensed guide, skip-the-line Tower Bridge entry and your own pace. $323 and only 11 reviews, so it is for people who want a guide to themselves.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Private tour of Tower Bridge and Tower of London (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
✓ 5-star licensed guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
✓ Skip-the-line tickets to Tower Bridge (all options)
✓ Priority admission tickets to Tower of London (5- and 6.5-hour options only)
✓ Private car transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3.5- and 6.5-hour options only)
Not included / not suitable
✕ Priority admission tickets to Tower of London (in 2- and 3.5-hour options)
✕ Private car transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2- and 5-hour options)
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us great information, not only about Tower Bridge, but also other bits and pieces around the Bridge Her name was Yuliya” – GetYourGuide review
For most visitors the plain Tower Bridge ticket is the better value. The prices below add up fast when you book for a family, so here is the group calculator for any ticket in this comparison.
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Prices are the lowest per-person prices on GetYourGuide when I last checked; the final price depends on the date, time slot and age.
The official Tower Bridge ticket page also lists a 1 pound Local Ticket and says companions of disabled visitors go free. It notes that pre-booked tickets do not give fast-track entry, which matters when you weigh the skip-the-line wording on reseller listings.
Tower Bridge Tour
Tower Bridge tickets with a guide are rare, and a Tower Bridge tour in these listings is mostly a London tour that ends or includes the exhibition. The Top 30 Sights Walking Tour and Tower Bridge Exhibit from Top Sights Tours costs $87 and runs 7 hours. It is rated 4.7 from 41 reviews. The small-group walk starts outside the Ritz on Piccadilly, near Green Park station, and passes Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Horse Guards Parade, 10 Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral and Borough Market, ending at Tower Bridge, whose exhibition ticket is included. Hotel pickup and snacks are not.
Top Sights Tours LLC.
Top 30 Sights Walking Tour and Tower Bridge Exhibit
★4.7 (41 reviews)
7 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: My pick if it is your first day in London: a 7-hour small-group walk that ends inside Tower Bridge, $87, 4.7 from 41 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Entrance ticket to Tower Bridge exhibition
✓ Walking tour of the top 30 sights in London
✓ Small-group tour
✓ Fun local guide
Not included / not suitable
✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕ Snacks and drinks
Meeting point: We meet outside the Ritz Hotel (W1J 9BR). Next to two red telephone boxes. Nearest underground station is Green Park.
Once you have booked, we will send you a confirmation email with all the details of how, where, and who to meet on the day of your tour. 150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK
Languages: English
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“To our Guide: Thank you, Brandon! That was a great tour - very entertaining and informative. It couldn't be better. Thank you for the great experience!” – GetYourGuide review
The review pattern for this ticket to Tower Bridge is that guides are entertaining and the route saves a day of back and forth, with the warning that it rains and you walk a lot.
“BRING AN UMBRELLA AND GOOD SHOES.”
— GetYourGuide reviewer
With only 41 reviews the rating is a thinner signal than the entry ticket’s, so treat it as promising rather than proven. Compare the price: the same walk would cost $63 more than the plain $24 ticket, which pays for 7 hours of a local guide and the route. I compare all five guided options on my Tower Bridge tours page.
Tower Bridge Entry Price
Searches for the Tower Bridge ticket price usually want one number, and the answer is 18 pounds for an adult at the official site, or $24 on GetYourGuide. The card placed here is a leftover from my set rather than the best match: the London Sightseeing Audio Tour with Tower Bridge Ticket from WeGoTrip USA at $45. It is a 2-hour self-guided audio walk with an admission ticket to Tower Bridge, delivered through the WeGoTrip app on your own smartphone. Headphones are not included, there is no personal guide and the audio does not play inside Tower Bridge. It has one review, a 5.0, which is too little to judge.
WeGoTrip USA
London Sightseeing Audio Tour with Tower Bridge Ticket
★5.0 (1 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: A leftover, not the cheapest: a self-guided audio walk plus an entry ticket for $45. One review so far, so I would book the $24 Tower Bridge ticket first.
What you get, where you meet
Included
✓ Admission ticket to Tower Bridge – via the WeGoTrip app or web browser
✓ Self-guided audio tour of London – via the WeGoTrip app or web browser
✓ Walking route through London with GPS navigation on your smartphone
Not included / not suitable
✕ Personal guide
✕ Headphones and smartphone
✕ Audio tour inside Tower Bridge
Meeting point: Please note that this tour doesn't include a physical guide.
The ticket & digital tour are available on the WeGoTrip app only!
Skip the line and show your smartphone ticket at the "access with ticket" entrance. Tower Bridge Rd, London SE1 2UP, Великобритания
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
The reviewer says the glass floor was a highlight, which is true of the exhibition itself. The listing tells you to skip the line at the access with ticket entrance, while the official page says pre-booked tickets do not get fast-track entry, so allow for a short wait outside.
Tower Bridge Tickets 2 for 1
Tower Bridge tickets 2 for 1 is a search I could not back up, and I found no cheaper Tower Bridge ticket than the official one: I found no two-for-one offer on the official ticket page. What the page does list is a 1 pound Local Ticket and reduced prices for concessions, children and disabled visitors, which are real savings if they apply to you. The card in this section is the plain Tower Bridge Entry Ticket from Tower Bridge itself, $24, rated 4.7 from 18,913 reviews. It includes entrance to both towers, the walkways, the glass floor and the engine rooms, and it can be cancelled up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund. The listing says skip-the-line access and guided tours are not included.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Entry Ticket
★4.7 (18,913 reviews)
24-hour ticket
Free cancellation
My pick: The ticket I'd book: both towers, the high walkways, the glass floor and the engine rooms, $24, 4.7 from 18,913 reviews. It is not a 2-for-1.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Entrance to Tower Bridge
✓ Access to both towers, the walkways, the glass floor, and the engine rooms
Not included / not suitable
✕ Skip-the-line access
✕ Guided tours
Meeting point: The entrance to Tower Bridge is on the western side of the North Tower.
Join the outside queue and the Tower Bridge team will be on hand to help you enter the Bridge. Tower Bridge Rd, London SE1 2UP, UK
Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“While you're waiting in the room before I think you should be allowed a glass of champagne there too” – GetYourGuide review
One reviewer noted that you queue outside even with a time slot and that it would be miserable in rain, which fits the official note that the queue is outdoors on the bridge. Another said the climb up the wooden staircases in the north tower is significant, but there is a lift for those who need it.
“Enjoyed a couple of hours at the bridge and engine rooms.”
— GetYourGuide reviewer
Tower Bridge Tickets Discount
Tower Bridge tickets at a discount come from who you are, not from a coupon, and the official Tower Bridge ticket categories are the only ones I can confirm. The official concession price is 13.50 pounds for seniors 60 and over with ID, students 18 and over with ID, youth aged 16 to 17 and disabled adults, and children aged 5 to 15 pay 9 pounds. The Tour of the Old City, Tower Bridge and Tower of London from Ciao Londra is the card here, but it is a leftover, not a bargain. It costs $47 for a 4-hour Italian-language walking tour with a guide, over 20 stops and admission to a panoramic skyscraper. The listing has no rating yet. It does not list the Tower Bridge exhibition among its inclusions, so read the listing before you assume you are going inside.
Ciao Londra
Tour of the Old City, Tower Bridge and Tower of London
4 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: A leftover and not a discount: a 4-hour Italian-language walk through the Old City for $47. The listing does not clearly include entry to the exhibition.
What you get, where you meet
Included
✓ Italian guide for 4 hours
✓ Over 20 stops exploring history and hidden London
✓ Explanation at each stop
✓ Admission to a panoramic skyscraper
✓ Breathtaking views of the City and the Thames
✓ Ciao Londra experiences and insider tips
Not included / not suitable
✕ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting point: The meeting point is in front of the entrance to Temple Underground Station on Victoria Embankment. Temple, Underground Ltd, Temple Station, Victoria Embankment, Temple, London WC2R 2PH, UK
Languages: Italian
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
If you want the cheapest real route, it is the $24 Tower Bridge ticket on GetYourGuide or the official online ticket, and the concession categories on the official page if you qualify.
London Bridge Entry
London Bridge entry is a search that mixes up two bridges: London Bridge is the plain road bridge a few minutes up the river, with nothing to buy, and Tower Bridge is the one with the towers and the exhibition. If you came looking for tickets to London Bridge, you want the Tower Bridge tickets above. The card in this section is the Big Sunday Walk from Big Ben to Tower Bridge Pub from Great London Tours, $127 for 4 hours, and it takes in both bridges. It starts inside Waterloo station, next to Boots, and goes past Leake Street Arches, Big Ben, Horse Guards Parade, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s, Borough Market and HMS Belfast, then the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. It ends at a 250-year-old pub, which is optional.
Great London Tours
Big Sunday Walk from Big Ben to Tower Bridge Pub
4 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: A 4-hour guided walk across central London for $127. It shows you Tower Bridge from outside only: no entry tickets are included.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Guided walk through the best of London
✓ Friendly, knowledgeable local tour guide
✓ Tick off all of Central London’s major landmarks
✓ Lunch break at Borough Market
✓ Finish at a 250-year-old British pub (optional)
Not included / not suitable
✕ Food and drink
✕ Tips or gratuities for your guide (optional, but appreciated if you've enjoyed their service)
✕ Entry to landmarks (the tour shows you the key sights from the outside and does not include tickets)
Meeting point: We'll meet inside Waterloo Train Station, next to Boots Pharmacy (between the entrances to platforms 11 and 12). Your guide will be holding a flag. Waterloo Station, London SE1 8SR, UK
Languages: English
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Prima tour, Paul deed het leuk veel kennis pauze mag iets langer.” – GetYourGuide review
The listing says entry to landmarks is not included and that the tour shows the sights from the outside. It has no rating yet. I’d treat it as a guided orientation walk, not a Tower Bridge ticket, and the tickets for Tower Bridge above are the ones that get you inside.
Is Tower Bridge Worth It?
Tower Bridge tickets are worth paying for if you like views and engineering, and not if you only want to see the bridge. The bridge was built between 1886 and 1894 and designed by Horace Jones, per Wikidata, and it stands 65 m high. The exhibition opened in 1982 in the towers, walkways and engine rooms, and the walkways were fitted with glass floors in 2014, per Wikipedia. On Google Maps the bridge has 4.8 stars from 187,621 reviews, and the engine rooms 4.6 from 1,198.
The pattern in the reviews of these Tower Bridge tickets is that people enjoy the views, the old engine rooms and the history, and that the queue outside is the weak point. Children can join in too: the official site lists a free cat trail and audio options. Whether it is worth it depends on the weather, because the walk to the engine rooms is outdoors, as the official ticket page warns. In November, Open-Meteo data for 2025 shows about 12 rainy days and sunset at 4:10 pm, against 12.8 hours of sunshine on a typical June day, so a summer or spring visit gives you far better views from the glass floor. If you go in winter, book the earliest slot you can, because the light is gone soon after the 5 pm last entry. Bring a coat for the outdoor walk, and wear flat shoes for the wooden stairs.
Opening Hours and Getting There
Your Tower Bridge tickets work from 9:30 am: the exhibition is open daily to 6 pm with last entry at 5 pm, per the official plan your visit page, which matches Google Maps. It closes on 24, 25 and 26 December. Tower Hill on the District and Circle lines is about 7 minutes away on foot, and London Bridge is the other close station. The hours table, bag rules and bridge lift times are in my Tower Bridge opening hours guide.
Which Ticket Fits You
These are all the tickets for Tower Bridge I’d consider, ordered by how directly they get you inside. Choosing between Tower Bridge tickets comes down to the guide and your time in London. This table is built from the listings, and the sections above hold the detail for each row.
Ticket
Kind
Price from
Duration
Areas
Best for
Tower Bridge Entry Ticket
ticket
$24
About 2 hours (my estimate)
Both towers, walkways, glass floor, engine rooms
First visit
Top 30 Sights Walking Tour
tour with entry
$87
7 hours
Exhibition plus central London walk
A first day in London
Audio tour with ticket
tour with entry
$45
2 hours
Entry ticket plus app audio walk
Self-guided walkers
Private tour with Tower of London
tour with entry
$323
2 hours or longer
Skip-the-line entry, optional Tower of London
A private guide
Tour of the Old City (Italian)
tour
$47
4 hours
City walk, panoramic skyscraper
Italian speakers
Big Sunday Walk
tour, no entry
$127
4 hours
Outside views of the sights
A guided orientation
Thames cruise
cruise
$19
30 minutes
Boat from Westminster
A view from the water
Near Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge stands beside the Tower of London, and more of the City is within a short walk. Times below are my estimates from straight-line distance multiplied by 1.3 at 4.8 km/h. The Tower of London is about 5 minutes away and the remains of London Wall near Tower Hill about 8. The Shard is about 13 minutes, London Bridge about 15 and St Paul’s Cathedral about 30. The London Eye is about 50 minutes on foot, so I’d take a boat or the Tube. For another high view, the Sky Garden is in the City, north-west of the bridge. Pair your Tower Bridge ticket with a Tower of London ticket in one day if you can, since they share a riverside.
Cheapest Tower Bridge ticket with entry: the $24 Tower Bridge ticket, or the official 18 pound adult ticket booked online.
Discount: the official concession, child and local Tower Bridge tickets if you qualify; I found no 2-for-1.
With a guide: the Top 30 Sights walking tour at $87, which ends inside the exhibition.
A private guide: the Rosotravel private tour at $323, with skip-the-line entry.
Self-guided: the WeGoTrip audio walk at $45, if you like your own pace.
Just the view from the water: the $19 Thames cruise.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to go into Tower Bridge?+
The official Tower Bridge site lists an adult ticket at 18 pounds, concessions at 13.50 pounds, children aged 5 to 15 at 9 pounds and under 5s free. On GetYourGuide the plain entry ticket is $24, rated 4.7 from 18,913 reviews. Walking across the road deck itself costs nothing, because the ticket is for the exhibition inside.
Do I need tickets for Tower Bridge?+
Only if you want to go inside. A ticket covers the North and South Towers, the high-level walkways with glass floors and the Victorian engine rooms, per the official site. You can walk across the bridge on the pavement without a ticket, and you can watch the river from either bank for free.
Is it worth it to go inside Tower Bridge?+
I think it is for a first visit if the weather is decent. The entry ticket has 4.7 stars from 18,913 GetYourGuide reviews, and reviewers single out the views along the Thames, the glass floor and the engine rooms. If you only want a photo of the bridge, the free viewpoints on the river path will do.
Can you buy tickets for Tower Bridge on the day?+
The official ticket page recommends pre-booking to secure your preferred entry time and says tickets can be booked up to 8 weeks ahead. It does not say whether walk-up tickets are sold, so I'd book ahead for a weekend or school holiday and check the official site for same-day availability.
How much time do I need at the Tower Bridge?+
The official site does not state a visit length. GetYourGuide reviewers describe a couple of hours for the towers, walkways and engine rooms, and the engine rooms are a separate outdoor walk from the north tower. I'd plan on about two hours, which is my estimate rather than an official figure.
Can you walk from Big Ben to Tower Bridge?+
Yes. The straight-line distance between the two is about 3.5 km from Google Maps coordinates, and I estimate about an hour on foot along the Thames path. The Big Sunday Walk listing covers the same route in 4 hours, with a lunch stop at Borough Market.
How far away is Tower Bridge from Big Ben?+
About 3.5 km in a straight line, based on the Google Maps coordinates of both. Walking takes roughly an hour at an easy pace, which is my estimate from that distance. The Underground to Tower Hill is quicker, and the District and Circle lines serve it.
What time is the Tower bridge open today?+
Today, Saturday 7 November 2026, the exhibition is open 9:30 am to 6 pm per Google Maps, and the official site lists 9:30 to 18:00 daily with last entry at 17:00. The road deck is a public road and stays open to pedestrians when the bridge is down. The full hours guide is on my opening hours page.
How long is Tower Bridge to walk?+
Wikipedia gives a length of 290 m including the abutments, so a normal walk across takes only a few minutes. The visit inside takes far longer, because you climb a tower, cross the high walkways and then walk outdoors to the engine rooms.
Every Tower Bridge ticket and tour I compared
Tower Bridge Entry Ticket★ 4.7
Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise★ 4.5
Top 30 Sights Walking Tour and Tower Bridge Exhibit★ 4.7
Tower Bridge and Tower of London Private Tour★ 4.9
London Sightseeing Audio Tour with Tower Bridge Ticket★ 5.0
Tour of the Old City, Tower Bridge and Tower of London
