The View from The Shard: ticket price and the passes that include it
The View from The Shard is an observation deck in London and one of our 5 first visit picks there: our choice for a first visit, not a visitor ranking. An adult ticket is from GBP 28, read on theviewfromtheshard.com on October 14, 2026.
2 of the 4 London passes we compare include it: London Pass All-Inclusive and London Pass Explorer.
Its adult ticket comes to 43% of the cheapest London Pass Explorer option, the largest share among those passes. On its own it pays for none of them for one adult; the figures below show how much more each one needs.
- Adult at the gate
- GBP 28from
- Passes that include it
- 2 of 4
- Timed entry
- Yes
- Prices checked
- October 2026
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Gate prices by age
Prices for one visitor in GBP, read on theviewfromtheshard.com on October 14, 2026. A price the page does not publish stays out of every total on this site.
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | GBP 28from |
| Child 4 to 12 | GBP 10 |
| Under 4 | Free |
Each child's ticket, age by age
How the calculator prices a child at The View from The Shard, from the bands above:
- Ages 0 to 3: free
- Ages 4 to 12: GBP 10
- Ages 13 to 17: GBP 28, the same as an adult
Timed entry
The View from The Shard sells entry for a set time slot, so a visit has a fixed time on the day. Holders of London Pass All-Inclusive and London Pass Explorer book a slot ahead as well.
The 2 passes that include it
The terms are our summary of what each seller states. The last column works one plan through the calculator: one adult with only The View from The Shard, over 3 days at a packed pace, prices checked October 2026.
| Pass | Adult from | Terms here | Share of pass price | Only The View from The Shard, one adult |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Pass All-Inclusive | GBP 105 | Included. Booking needed, also with the pass | 27% | Skip itGBP 77 moreAdd any 4 more of the included attractions with a ticket price and this pass pays off. |
| The London Pass Explorer | GBP 65 | One of the picks. Booking needed, also with the pass | 43% | Skip itGBP 37 moreIt pays off only with dearer picks: 1 more of its most expensive attractions. |
Prices checked October 2026. Worth The Pass compares published prices on the date shown. Passes change what they include; check the seller's page before you buy.
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Questions about The View from The Shard
How much is a ticket to The View from The Shard?
The View from The Shard charges from GBP 28 for an adult, read on theviewfromtheshard.com on October 14, 2026. Reduced prices: child 4 to 12 GBP 10 and under 4 free.
Which London passes include The View from The Shard?
The London Pass All-Inclusive and The London Pass Explorer include The View from The Shard; London City Pass and London Flex Pass do not. For one adult, The View from The Shard alone pays for none of them: each needs more of its own attractions on the plan, and this page works out how many.
Do children pay at The View from The Shard?
At The View from The Shard, children under 4 enter free. Ages 4 to 12 pay GBP 10.
Does The View from The Shard have timed entry?
The View from The Shard sells entry for a set time slot, so a visit has a fixed time on the day. Holders of London Pass All-Inclusive and London Pass Explorer book a slot ahead as well.