"To see the Elizabeth Tower, 'Big Ben,' with near-zero crowds and traffic, try to visit as early as you can in the morning."
"What an amazing experience we climbed up to Bell Tower."
"Visited Big Ben with my children and had an amazing experience!"
"Big Ben is an absolute must-see when in London! Its presence and historical significance are truly captivating."
"Made sure I was there at 12pm to hear Big Ben in all it's glory!"
"This is a fantastic climb up inside Big Ben, with informative talks at intervals as you climb 334 steps to the Belfry."
"I loved the big ben. It is a tad smaller than what i had imagined, still it is very enchanting."
"Big Ben is a landmark clock tower in the heart of Westminster, London. It’s an iconic attraction."
Cons:
"Was nice to visit this historic site. Was overcast the day we went, so the pictures weren’t as good as we hoped."
"Really wanted to go inside but sadly I was reading where you have to be a UK citizen so that was a bust."
"I was denied entry along with a 10 year old and 14 year old."
"It was closed so we couldn’t get inside but the view from outside is really nice it’s a must see when in London."
"The tower was closed for restoration work."
"It was in a long restoration which was a shame to visit but again it stands better then before now."
"Big Ben was really noisy and I expected there to be free food if your reached the bell at the top."
Crowds and Accessibility
Pros:
"Big Ben or Elizabeth's tower is one of the most well-known attractions in London. The view is lovely!"
"Iconic London landmark. Right next to House of Parliament and Westminster bridge."
"The Big Ben Clock Tower, located in the heart of London, is an iconic symbol of the United Kingdom."
Cons:
"Thought no matter when you are visiting London it's an extremely crowded place."
"An iconic experience, but it was bustling with crowds eagerly waiting for the clock’s chime."
"The bridge is always full of people and vendors which makes it more fun."
"Was really lovely to complete the Big Ben tour, tour guides were full of knowledge and had the schedule down perfectly! Not allowed to take pictures up the tower but that’s okay!"
Photography and Views
Pros:
"We took some great photos, enjoyed the iconic view of London Eye, and had a delightful walk along the riverside."
"Having seen Big Ben many times today was wonderful to walk out of Westminster tube station and with such clear and bright skies see all of the refurbishment gleam in the sun light!"
"One of the best things about the Big Ben Clock Tower is that it is free to visit."
"Great to visit and finally see Big Ben close up, the detail and size of it cannot be described unless you see it in person."
Cons:
"Was nice to visit this historic site. Was overcast the day we went, so the pictures weren’t as good as we hoped."
"It's a big clock tower.. You can't see Big Ben, but the Elizabeth tower is amazing.. lots of tourists around who don't have the same concept of queuing or other roadside etiquette as brits have."
"Closed for the moment but nice colorful projection. It is a pity that they never explain the origin or the artist name...and not even what does it represent."
"Big Ben is one of the sight seeing attractions of London. This is located near the 'Westminster Abbey' and this place is also the nearest bus stop to reach to Big Ben."