Which Shard combo to book
View plus river. The Shard + Thames River Cruises is the most booked pair, with several cruise options. Westminster to Tower Bridge is the one most people take, and it ends by Tower Bridge, within walking distance of The Shard. There's also Westminster to Greenwich, a 24-hour hop-on hop-off cruise, and two Uber Boat by Thames Clippers versions that add the IFS Cloud Cable Car. The 1-day hop-on hop-off Uber Boat version has weak reviews so far.
History close by. The Shard + Tower of London includes the Crown Jewels and is well rated. The Tower is across the river, so a walk over Tower Bridge links the two. The Shard + Tower Bridge Exhibition is the best-rated combo here: the bridge walkways and the view from The Shard make a compact half-day.
City churches and art. The Shard + St Paul's Cathedral pairs two very different views of the skyline. St Paul's is a working church with services that affect visiting times, so check before you pick a date. The Shard + Frameless adds an immersive digital art show, a good option for a rainy afternoon.
Families. The Shard + Madame Tussauds London is the pick for kids who want the wax figures. Madame Tussauds is on the other side of central London, so plan transport between them.
Greenwich day. The Shard + The Painted Hall pairs the view with the Old Royal Naval College. Combine it with the Westminster to Greenwich cruise if you want to go by boat.
The Shard + Thames River Cruises
★ 4.6 · 24 reviews · from €51.94
Is a combo cheaper than separate tickets?
Every Shard bundle here is a little cheaper than buying the two tickets separately. It's a modest saving, plus one checkout. The view depends on the weather, so the real question is how flexible your Shard slot is.
How the tickets work
You book once and get a separate ticket for each part on your phone. The Shard runs on time slots, so pick one for it and a date for the other attraction. River cruises have their own departure points and timetables; check where yours starts. Cancellation conditions can differ per part, so check them on the booking page.
More London pairs, including London Eye + Madame Tussauds, are on the London combo tickets page. Going north? See Edinburgh.

