The Shard is the tallest skyscraper in London. Eight-seven stories high, it has viewing galleries and platforms on the floors 68 to 72. On its many floors are five-star hotels, restaurants, offices, flats, shops and TV studios for the Al Jazeera news network. The views from stretch up to 40 miles over the city. Advance booking necessary with time slots allocated to all visitors. In the case of poor weather, The Shard will issue new tickets for a return visit.