Single Tickets
Single ride tickets vary depending on your starting and ending point. Prices start at £10.80/adult (16+), £7.05/child (5-15), free for infants 4 and under. See their full list of single and return ticket prices here.
Can you ride a boat in the River Thames?
Whether you opt for a luxurious dining cruise or an adrenaline-pumping speedboat experience, see London’s famous sites on a top river Thames cruise. The river Thames is the perfect vantage point for some of London’s most iconic sites.
How long is the Thames river boat cruise?
The London Eye River Cruise is a 40 minute circular sightseeing tour, along the River Thames. Departing from The London Eye pier you will be taken on route to see the House of Parliament, though to The Tower of London and Tower Bridge, where you will return back to The London Eye Pier.
Do you have to book Thames River cruise?
Generally, you need to buy your ticket in advance online or at a pier ticket office before boarding a boat.
How much is a boat ride on the River Thames? – Related Questions
How long is the London Eye ride?
Standard Ticket
30 minutes up high in one of our 32 pods. 360° moving views from the heart of the city. Get up close to London’s iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. You can even see as far as Windsor Castle on a clear day!
Are there toilets on the River Thames cruise?
Thames River Boats
They all have toilet facilities, and some even have baby changing facilities.
Can you book London River cruise on the day?
You can pre book or book on the day. Keep your eye on groupon they have massive savings for the Thames cruises that come up all the time. It’s a hop on and off service so the ticket enables you to use it as much as you want in a day. We used the cruise from the pier directly opposite the London eye.
Are dogs allowed on Thames river cruises?
Secondly well behaved, well controlled pet dogs are allowed onboard our Scheduled Cruises without food and Private Charter subject to the skippers’ discretion.
Do uber boats run at night?
Our routes
Services run from early in the morning until late at night 7 days a week. Like the tube, the river is divided into zones: West, Central and East. Your ticket must be valid for all the zones you travel through.
How far can you take a boat up the Thames?
Maximum Boat sizes
The non-tidal Thames, from Cricklade Bridge (head of the Environment Agency’s jurisdiction) is 135 long, although with care, small boats can manage another 5 miles to Thames Head Bridge.
Can you get a boat to the Tower of London?
You can also travel by river boat. Tower Pier is served by river boats travelling from various piers including Westminster and London Eye and is located next to the Tower entrance.
How long is the boat ride from Westminster to Greenwich?
About the Cruise
Join us for a 1-Hour (Single) or 2-Hour (Return) trip from Westminster Pier to the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Is Tower of London free?
There is an admission charge and often a long queue to visit the Tower. But you can see parts of it for free at night by getting tickets in advance to the ancient Ceremony of the Keys. You can visit the Tower of London on the city walk, bridges walk and self guided bus tour.
How long is Tower of London tour?
Tours last approximately 60 minutes and start near the main entrance. Pass customers do not need to book Tower of London tickets in advance but please be aware that at busy times, you may be asked to wait for the next available time slot.
Can you still see the Crown Jewels?
Under guard and still in use
You’ll find the Crown Jewels under armed guard in the Jewel House at the Tower of London. These gems are a unique working collection of royal regalia and are still regularly used by The Queen for important national ceremonies, such as the State Opening of Parliament.
What is the best day to visit the Tower of London?
To avoid crowds, plan your visit to fall on a weekday since weekends are extremely busy. Better yet, visit the Tower the first thing in the morning because even on weekdays, the afternoon hours get pretty busy with school trips.
How long does it take to see the Crown Jewels?
Most people who choose to visit the Tower of London will spend at least 15-30 minutes in line waiting to see the Crown Jewels. Plan on setting aside at least 45-60 minutes for the entire experience. Many visitors recommend setting aside at least 3 hours to see the entirety of the Tower of London.
Why can’t you take pictures of the Crown Jewels?
Then there’s the question of security. The Tower of London, for example, prohibits tourists from photographing the Crown Jewels. Allowing cameras near the priceless jewels could attract thieves or terrorists looking to locate and capture visuals of any weaknesses in the alarm system.
Who actually owns the Crown Jewels?
They are part of the Royal Collection, held in trust by the monarch for the nation. Since the 1600s the ‘Crown Jewels’ have been protected at the Tower of London.
Where is Kohinoor diamond kept in London?
Today, the diamond is on public display in the Jewel House at the Tower of London. The governments of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan have all claimed ownership of the Koh-i-Noor and demanded its return ever since India gained independence from the British Empire in 1947.