Christmas at The View from The Shard

A festive journey to western Europe's highest lights display

Get ready for some Christmas cheer at The Shard as the switch-on of the lights at the spire is accompanied by a stirring performance of the nation's favourite carol – We Wish You A Merry Christmas by a special guest. Watch as the top 20 storeys of the building take on a new life with 575 LED lights in symphony with iconic Christmas carols, creating a visual display that dances through the night sky. The light show repeats four times every hour, offering ample opportunities to witness this magical spectacle. Finally, immortalize your visit with four digital photographs, a keepsake that will forever remind you of your Christmas at The Shard.

Celebrating the holiday season on London's tallest skyscraper

Step inside The Shard, and as you ascend to the indoor viewing platforms L-68 & L-69 and the outdoor viewing platform L-72, the anticipation builds for the grand spectacle that awaits. Your expert London guide will walk you through the architectural marvel, sharing fascinating facts and stories. As the sun sets, watch the London skyline sparkle, as your guide points out famous attractions like Westminster and the London Bridge.

Christmas at The View from The Shard

Discover the enchanting Christmas celebrations at The Shard, Western Europe’s tallest building and home to London’s highest festive display. This sightseeing tour includes panoramic views of over 40 miles across the city skyline, with a focus on iconic landmarks such as St Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, and the Tower Bridge. Visitors can enjoy the caroling spectacle until December 31st, where the building transforms into a radiant light show set to holiday tunes like Jingle Bells and We Wish You A Merry Christmas. The tour runs for approximately three hours, with audio guides available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian. Guests can access indoor and outdoor viewing decks on levels 68, 69, and 72, which offer stunning vistas of the London Eye and beyond. With a height of 310 meters (1,017 feet) and a total of 87 floors, The Shard stands out as an architectural marvel built using 95% recycled materials, featuring its own combined heat and power plant. The tower was completed in 2012 and opened to the public on February 1st, 2013. Visitors spend about two hours exploring the various levels of the building, where they can experience unique features such as the sky-high observation deck and interactive exhibits that provide insights into London’s skyline.

Explore The Shard's Festive Light Show

Your tour stops at The Shard where you will witness the highest festive display in Western Europe. Completed in 2012, this iconic building stands at a height of 310 meters (1,017 feet), making it the tallest structure in London and one of the most recognizable landmarks on the city skyline. The Shard features an impressive caroling light show until December 31st, where visitors can sing along to classic tunes like Jingle Bells and We Wish You A Merry Christmas as the building comes alive with vibrant lights and music. Guests spend approximately two hours exploring the indoor and outdoor viewing decks on levels 68, 69, and 72, which offer unparalleled views of St Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, and other famous landmarks in London. The Shard was built using 95% recycled materials and has its own combined heat and power plant, making it a unique blend of modern architecture and sustainable design. Visitors can admire the radiant light show from multiple vantage points within the building, providing an immersive Christmas experience that is unparalleled in any other city.

Experience Panoramic Views at The Shard

At The Shard, guests can explore panoramic views across London’s skyline, including iconic landmarks such as St Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, and the Tower Bridge. This tour focuses on providing an immersive experience with access to indoor and outdoor viewing decks on levels 68, 69, and 72, offering stunning vistas of over 40 miles around the city. The Shard was completed in 2012 and opened to the public on February 1st, 2013, standing at a height of 310 meters (1,017 feet) with a total of 87 floors. Visitors spend about two hours exploring this architectural marvel, which is built using 95% recycled materials and features its own combined heat and power plant. The tour includes audio guides available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian, providing detailed insights into the building’s unique design and sustainable features.

Tour Highlights

• Embrace holiday spirit at Western Europe's highest festive display
• Caroling spectacle with lights set to favorite tunes until December 31st
• Sing along to Jingle Bells, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, and Deck The Halls
• Panoramic views of St Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge
• Explore indoor and outdoor viewing decks on levels 68, 69, and 72
• Completed in 2012 with opening to public on February 1st, 2013
• Built using 95% recycled materials with combined heat and power plant
• Audio guides available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian

Perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers, this guided tour provides an immersive Christmas experience through panoramic views of London’s skyline. The three-hour format allows you to explore the festive light show at The Shard, sing along to carols on the viewing decks, and learn about the building's sustainable features, giving you a unique perspective on London's iconic landmarks.