The Shard is located in Southwark, located on the southern bank of the Thames. London Bridge on the Jubilee and Northern Lines is the nearest London Underground station. The Shard is also located just across the London Bridge from Monument. For people who plan on taking a bus tour, there are many London hop-on-hop-off bus services which has stops near London Bridge and the Shard. These buses are a great way to save money on transportation. Its central location also means you are in proximity to the HMS Belfast, Monument to the Great Fire, tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. You might also want to check out various London city tours tickets and London walking tours.