A cruise along the river Thames is a relaxing way to see some of London's famous landmarks: Houses of Parliament; Tower of London, Shakespeare's Globe, the South Bank etc.,
There are a number of services offering boat rides on the river, from a simple ferry service that will take you from one pier to another, to a round trip cruise with commentary that point out all the important landmarks.
Westminster Pier, which is close to Big Ben, is popuar with tourists and here you will find a number of company's offering river cruises. Many company's offer 'rover' tickets, which allow you to hop on and off the boat at different piers throughout the day.
Many company's also offer a dinner cruise, afternoon tea cruise, or even a night disco cruise, depending on your tastes.
Times and Prices:
Prices for a cruise with commentary can vary from £4 - £12
Boats from Westminster Pier run from 9:40am to early evening.
During the summer the last return journey boat leaves at 6pm
Address:
Westminster Pier
Victoria Embankment
Westminster
London, SW1A 2JH
Nearest Tube Station:
Westminster.
External Links
Transport for London's guide to Thames Boat Services.
City Cruisers
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