LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
The Shard
Stop 11 of 18 on Travelhour's London walking day
About The Shard
The Shard, also referred to as the Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a 95-storey mixed-use development supertall pyramid-shaped skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, in Southwark, London, that forms part of The Shard Quarter development. Standing 309.6 metres high, The Shard is the tallest building in the United Kingdom and Western Europe; and the seventh-tallest building in Europe. The Shard replaced Southwark Towers, a 24-storey office block built on the site in 1975.
Frequently asked
The Shard — questions travellers ask
- How much are The Shard tickets?
- The Shard ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are The Shard opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official The Shard website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to The Shard?
- The Shard is centrally located in London, United Kingdom. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is The Shard worth visiting?
- Yes — The Shard, also referred to as the Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a 95-storey mixed-use development supertall pyramid-shaped skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, in Southwark, London, that forms part of The Shard Quarter development.
- How long do you need at The Shard?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at The Shard, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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