{"id":16505,"date":"2022-06-21T08:00:55","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T08:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guidebook.isango.com\/?p=16505"},"modified":"2023-04-03T10:31:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T10:31:12","slug":"the-best-way-to-capture-london-take-a-thames-river-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/the-best-way-to-capture-london-take-a-thames-river-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Way to Capture London – Take a Thames River Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cruising down the Thames river, watching the world go about its business and the sights passing you by, there’s St Paul’s and Tower Bridge. Oh, and the Shard over there pointing towards a cloudless sky. Taking a boat tour is one of travel\u2019s great delights and a wonderful way to see what a city offers. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

London is without doubt, one of the great capitals of the world, and fortunately, its river, The River Thames<\/a><\/span> runs right through the middle with many of its major attractions dotted along the shoreline.<\/span>
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There are many wonderful ways to explore London; by bus, taking a walking tour, riding the tube, or jumping on a bike. Take a Thames river cruise, however, and you are capturing the very best this city can offer while sitting back and relaxing. Not convinced, then let us take you on a cruise down the Thames<\/a> to Greenwich. Hurry! The boat leaves soon and we don\u2019t want to be late.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Starting Point: Westminster Pier<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

We start our journey at Westminster pier. It\u2019s where you\u2019ll find many London river cruises begin (or end). The pier is easily reachable from Westminster underground station. It\u2019s j also just down from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. So, wander around the seat of Government, Big Ben and visit Westminster Abbey first, then hop aboard your cruise. <\/span><\/p>\n

As you leave the pier take a look at the opposite riverbank, you\u2019ll see the London Eye and the old London Assembly building. See, already you have ticked off two or three of the great London landmarks. Right, grab your seat as we\u2019re about to start heading down the river.
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Top tip<\/span><\/strong>: If you can, and the weather is playing ball, try to sit outside. You’ll get the true London atmosphere as you cruise along the river.
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Towards Tower Bridge<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

As you meander your way downstream, you\u2019ll most likely get a commentary onboard that will reveal many of London\u2019s secrets. Listen in and then scan the shoreline for the attractions discussed. Not long after Westminster, you\u2019ll pass by the iconic and very 60s-looking South Bank Centre and its neighbour, the National Theatre. Cleopatra’s needle is near here on the opposite side, but it’s small, so you may miss it if you’re not looking. The OXO tower is also close by, as what remains of the old London bridge. One of many bridges you\u2019ll pass under on your journey today.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now look to your right and there\u2019s the Tate Modern art gallery, and quick turn to the left for a view of St Paul’s Cathedral<\/a> as you head under the Millennium bridge (thankfully not wobbling now!) Then you need to turn right again as you see Shakespeare\u2019s Globe Theatre. A Thames River Cruise means having to look left and right all the time!
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Top tip<\/span><\/strong>: Head to The Globe Theatre as y<\/em>ou can get cheap standing tickets for performances like they did when it was originally constructed. Well worth an afternoon or evening out. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll notice as we continue down the river, the unique architecture and modern skyscrapers that continue to go up in the city of London. The Gherkin and Cheese g<\/span>rater (nicknames by the way) are worth looking out for. The Shard is the dominant building, its point <\/span>piercing the London sky!
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Not long until we pass under Tower Bridge, but before then you have the HMS Belfast moored on the right side and The Tower of London<\/a> on the other. Give the watching crowd a wave as you head under the stunning, and much-photographed Tower Bridge. There’s a reason why it’s one of the most iconic London landmarks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Towards the Finish point: Greenwich is near<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The next segment takes us through some of the residential areas along the river. The Wharves you pass make for fascinating viewing, but with many of them closed off you’ll need to visit them by foot. <\/span><\/p>\n

Top tip<\/strong>: If after your Thames river cruise, you want to check out the wharves, then the Thames path heads through many of them. It’s a well-signposted path and also takes in the south bank of London.<\/em>
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As we turn the corner, you\u2019ll see the docklands redevelopment area, Canary Wharf. Our final destination isn\u2019t far off, and you\u2019ll see the Greenwich observatory over on the distant hill. Once docked at Greenwich pier, you have the Maritime Museum and the Cutty Sark ship to see along with the observatory and park. Visiting the observatory is a must-do, so climb the hill and imagine when you are there, that you are at the very point where time begins! On one side you can be standing in the +GMT and then on the other, -GMT! <\/span><\/p>\n

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Before Heading Back
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Greenwich town has quirky stalls in the market, selling antiques, and art and crafts, and there are some great street food eateries to test your palate. Make sure to spend a few hours exploring the area, otherwise, you’ll miss out. Some other quirky things to do include, a walk under the Thames river in the Greenwich tunnel, and some boat tours will continue down to the Thames Barrier, a marvel of engineering.
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Then it\u2019s back onboard the boat for the trip back up to Westminster pier. Or you have to cross the river to get to the tube station. You’ll see the O2 arena in the distance, now a venue for popular concerts, that also has restaurants and a cinema. It’s a little walk but will make for a good alternative to heading straight back on the boat.
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If you are taking a cruise back upstream, keep your eyes peeled fo<\/span>r all those places you missed on the way up. Or is it back down?<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no denying that a Thames river cruise is a great way to capture the best of London. And with a range of options and alternatives available to you, such as dinner cruises, and power boat trips for the adrenaline junkies, well, it\u2019s a London tour you really can\u2019t miss out on.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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