The Shard es uno de los monumentos más emblemáticos de Londres y figura en innumerables listas de deseos de turismo en la ciudad. Así que, para que tu viaje sea un poco más sencillo, hemos preparado esta guía con todo lo que necesitas saber para visitar este resplandeciente rascacielos, además de algunos datos curiosos.
What are the opening times at The View from The Shard?
What are the opening times at The View from The Shard?
Well, this is kind of a cop out but the truth is that opening hours at The View from The Shard tend to vary. However, as a general rule, it's open between 10AM and 10PM in summer and between 11AM and 7PM in winter. There may also be closures on public holidays and for special events, so do check your Go City app or the View from The Shard’s website for the most accurate and up-to-date information before you set out.
Visit during the mid-afternoon lulls mid-week if you want to avoid the worst of the crowds. Or, heck, just embrace the madness and come during the busy golden hour just before sunset, when locals and tourists alike gather for the most swoonworthy views of London you’re likely to find anywhere.
¿Cómo llego a The Shard?
La estación de metro London Bridge te deja justo debajo de The Shard. No tiene pérdida, es un edificio muy alto. Los servicios de tren de Southern y South Eastern terminan en la estación de London Bridge. Dirígete a la salida y The Shard estará allí mismo.
Hay una estación de autobuses convenientemente situada justo a la salida de la estación de London Bridge. Los autobuses que paran y salen de aquí incluyen el 43, 48, 141, 149 y 521.
Si viajas en coche, tendrás que aparcarlo en otro lugar, ya que no hay plazas de aparcamiento ni puntos de bajada de pasajeros en The Shard.
So far so good, but how much is all this going to cost me?
So far so good, but how much is all this going to cost me?
If you have a London Pass, you’ve already locked in sightseeing costs for your trip and you need give it no further thought, besides smugly congratulating yourself on each attraction visited, especially as the savings start to pile up. The View from The Shard, the Tower of London, Shakespeare’s Globe, Kensington Palace, Westminster Abbey… they’re all included, and then some!
If not, you can buy tickets online or on the door – though be aware tickets may be sold out by the time you get there at more popular times, like during school holidays. Tickets start from around £24 for general entry.
¿Qué se puede ver desde The View from the Shard?
Una vista panorámica de 360 grados de Londres que se extiende hasta 64 kilómetros de distancia. Entre los principales lugares de interés se encuentran el Tower Bridge, el Big Ben, el London Eye y la catedral de San Pablo.
Is there anywhere to eat or drink in The Shard?
Is there anywhere to eat or drink in The Shard?
There is indeed. Start by steadying height-related nerves at The View from The Shard’s signature Champagne Bar, then head into the belly of the beast (i.e. The Shard’s mid-level floors) for restaurants-with-a-view that include Aqua Shard’s contemporary British cuisine on the 31st floor and urban-casual dining at Oblix on the 32nd.
A bit formal for ya? You’re also right by Borough Market, with its eclectic mix of global street food and stalwart restaurants like Applebee’s, Padella and Roast.
¿Qué pasa si hace muy mal tiempo?
El tiempo en Londres es famoso por ser cambiante, pero normalmente sigue habiendo mucho que ver aunque haga mal tiempo. Por un suplemento, puedes adquirir una Garantía Meteorológica con tu entrada. Con este seguro adicional, tienes la oportunidad de volver otro día gratis si ciertos monumentos clave no son visibles ese día.
What else can I do near The Shard?
What else can I do near The Shard?
In short: plenty. The Shard is right on the river in London Bridge, placing it within easy strolling distance of several big-ticket attractions, many of them included on The London Pass.
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre: Go behind the scenes on a guided tour of this reconstructed Elizabethan marvel.
- Tower Bridge: Admire the gothic twin towers of this Thames icon, then walk the glass walkway above.
- Tower of London: Try not to lose your head as you hear tales of royal murder, mystery and intrigue and goggle at the dazzling Crown Jewels.
- Golden Hinde: Step aboard a full-size reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake’s legendary galleon.
¿Cómo son los baños?
Estás de suerte. Los aseos tienen ventanales de suelo a techo, por lo que ofrecen algunas de las mejores vistas desde un baño público del planeta.
