A clear breakdown of how much it costs to enter Tower Bridge in 2026 — adult, child, family, student and senior rates, plus what you save by booking online instead of at the door.
⚠ Independent guide — not the official Tower Bridge website.
| Ticket | Online price | Door price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16+) | £13.40 | £15.30 |
| Child (5–15) | £6.70 | £7.70 |
| Child under 5 | Free | Free |
| Concession (student/senior 60+) | £10.10 | £11.60 |
| Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) | £33.40 | £37.50 |
Source: prices indicative as published on towerbridge.org.uk. Always confirm before booking — operators can adjust pricing seasonally.
Tower Bridge uses tiered pricing: a base online rate, a slightly higher walk-up rate, and concession discounts of around 25%. The structure has been stable since 2023, with annual inflation-linked nudges of roughly 5%.
Two things are easy to miss:
A standard adult ticket covers everything inside the attraction: both high-level walkways, both glass-floor sections, the panoramic windows, the rolling exhibition along the upper level, and the Victorian Engine Rooms on the south side. There is no extra fee for the glass floor — that’s the most common reader question and the answer is no.
What it does not cover: the road and pedestrian footways across the bridge (those are free, always), nor the Tower of London on the opposite bank (a separate £35+ ticket). For a combined plan, see our Tower Bridge + Tower of London guide.
Children aged 5 to 15 pay roughly half the adult rate. Under-5s are free, which makes Tower Bridge one of the more toddler-friendly paid attractions in central London. The family ticket — two adults plus up to three children — saves about £6 compared with buying separately, so it’s worth it if you have two or three kids in tow.
A practical tip from our editor: the family ticket can include any two adults, not just parents. If you’re visiting with grandparents, book the family ticket in their name and add the kids — the discount applies the same way.
Concession tickets apply to:
The discount is roughly 25% off the adult rate. You will be asked to show ID at the entrance, so don’t book a concession ticket without it — you’ll be charged the difference at the door.
Yes, but smaller than people think. The online price saves about £1.90 per adult and £1 per child. For a family of four (two adults + two kids), that’s £5.80 off — useful, but not the headline savings number you’d expect from “book online and save up to 30%” marketing.
The bigger reason to book ahead isn’t the price gap. It’s timeslot certainty. On a Saturday in July, the walk-up queue can mean a 90-minute wait and a soft sell-out by 14:00. We’ve had readers turn up at 13:00 in August and be redirected to the next available 17:30 slot.
A real-world estimate for two adults and two school-age children, booked online:
| 2× adult tickets | £26.80 |
| 2× child tickets | £13.40 |
| Total Tower Bridge admission | £40.20 |
| Family ticket alternative | £33.40 — saves £6.80 |
Add ~£20 for the tube fares from central London and back, and ~£25 for lunch nearby, and the day comes to around £85 for a family of four. Cheaper than most ticketed London attractions of this profile.
Tower Bridge is card-only on site — no cash. Apple Pay and Google Pay both work. If you book through GetYourGuide, most slots include free cancellation up to 24 hours before the time on your booking. The official site’s own ticket policy is stricter: tickets are typically non-refundable but can be exchanged for a different date subject to availability.
For context, the adult rate was £10.60 in 2019, £11.40 in 2022 and £12.30 in 2024. So the 2026 figure of £13.40 reflects roughly UK CPI inflation — Tower Bridge is not racing ahead of London’s general attraction-pricing curve.
Groups of 15 or more get a 10% discount through advance bookings made via the operator’s group sales team (contact the official site directly for that). Tower Bridge can also be hired for private events — the walkways have hosted weddings and corporate dinners. Prices for private hire start in the low five figures and are quoted on request.
£13.40 online, £15.30 at the door for a standard adult ticket. Prices indicative — verify on towerbridge.org.uk.
Children under 5 enter free. Ages 5–15 pay £6.70 online.
No. The glass floor sections are part of the standard admission ticket.
Yes — roughly £1.90 per adult ticket compared with on-site rates, plus you guarantee a timeslot.
Tickets booked via GetYourGuide are typically refundable up to 24 hours before. Direct tickets via the operator are usually non-refundable but exchangeable.
The operator rarely issues codes. The reliable savings paths are city passes, the 2 for 1 rail offer and the family/concession rates. See our discounts page.