London Sky Garden: Early Access & Breakfast with Audio Guide
Beat the queue at London's highest public garden: pastry in hand, city spread below
You arrive before opening time, skip the queue, and spend an hour in the gardens with a hot drink and pastry while the city wakes up below. The audio guide then takes you through Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square on your own schedule. Your ticket is valid for one specific time slot, and the outdoor balcony is closed until 11am, but the indoor views are uncluttered and the whole thing fits into an early morning before the rest of your day starts.
Step-by-step itinerary
Early Sky Garden visit and city exploration
- Enter Sky Garden early
- Enjoy panoramic London views
- Have breakfast with a pastry and hot drink
- Take photos of landmarks
- Explore London using audio guide app
What’s included
Your visit includes early access entry to Sky Garden before the 10am public opening, one hot beverage and one breakfast pastry from Sky Pod Bar, WiFi access at Sky Garden, and a multilingual audio guide app covering London's best sights including Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square. The audio guide is yours to use for the rest of the day after you leave Sky Garden.
- Every day 08:15
Information
Early access to London's highest public garden in the Walkie-Talkie building. Includes hot drink, pastry, and audio guide to Covent Garden. 1-hour visit.
Compare the 12 alternatives
Traveler reviews
The experience
"Do you know how packed this place gets by nine?" That's what the staff member told us as we stepped out of the elevator, and suddenly the whole point of early access clicked. Sky Garden opens at 10am most days, but you're getting in before the crowds arrive. Just you, the morning light hitting the Walkie-Talkie's glass, and a view that stretches all the way to Tower Bridge. You'll have an hour to move through the lush gardens, find a spot on the social terrace, and actually breathe while you're looking at the Shard and the Tower of London instead of jostling for elbow room.
The ticket includes a hot drink and a breakfast pastry from Sky Pod Bar, so you're not rushing through on an empty stomach. WiFi is built in, which matters because you'll want to download the audio guide app before you leave. It's available in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian, and it picks up where Sky Garden leaves off, walking you through Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and the rest of London's best sights at your own pace. The whole thing is wheelchair accessible, and there's a security check and bag search at the entrance, which is standard for a building this tall.
One thing to know: the outdoor balcony stays closed until 11am for security reasons, so your hour of early access happens inside the gardens themselves. That's actually fine. The views from inside are still panoramic, and without the balcony crowds, you get the space to move and shoot without someone's shoulder in the frame. Your ticket is timed and valid only for the date and time you book, so you can't show up whenever you feel like it, but that's what keeps the early slot from turning into a free-for-all. Once you're done at Sky Garden, the audio guide is yours to use for the rest of the day.
Top questions
What time do I need to arrive for early access?
Your ticket is timed for a specific entry slot before 10am opening. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to allow for the security check and bag search.
Can I use the outdoor balcony during my visit?
No. The outdoor terrace and balcony are closed until 11am daily for security reasons. Your early access visit happens inside the gardens.
How long can I stay at Sky Garden?
Your ticket is valid for 1 hour from the time you enter. After that, you'll need to leave and can use the audio guide app to explore other parts of London.
Is the breakfast pastry and hot drink included?
Yes. One hot beverage and one breakfast pastry per ticket are included, available at Sky Pod Bar. Alcoholic drinks are not included and require photo ID.
Can I download the audio guide before I arrive?
You can scan the QR code on your voucher to download it in advance. WiFi is also available at Sky Garden if you prefer to download on-site.
Is Sky Garden wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and an elevator takes you to Sky Garden after security. Prams and strollers are also allowed.
What languages is the audio guide available in?
English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian.
Are tickets refundable?
No. All purchases are final and nonrefundable. Tickets are also nontransferable and valid only for the date and time stated on your ticket.
Operated by Vox City International Ltd. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated today
London Sky Garden: Early Access & Breakfast with Audio Guide
2h · EN · ES · FR · DE · IT
from £ 18.50 per person
≈ US$ 25 in your currency
Next, you choose your date and number of travelers and see the final price.