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A Bird’s Eye View of Boats Trips Available in London

A Bird’s Eye View of Boats Trips Available in London

Why choose boat trips in London?

Water routes make a prism to discover, estimate, and drink in the tourist appeal of London, which makes the Thames a jugular artery here. Hence, the Thames boat trips unfurl London’s amorphous history to its London fans, without a break.

Usual purposes are;

  • exploring London, through boat trips
  • thrilling speed boat experiences,
  • quick commuting method,
  • champagne dinners

Tourists Routes or Public Routes

The Thames can take you through London by;

  • Uber Boat, an affordable water transport
  • Thames Cruises in London, tourist-centered transport

Affordable Touring

The Uber Boat is a boat trip london takes tourist from east of the Thames, marked by Barking Riverside Pier, and to the west of the Thames, marked by Putney Pier. In other words, tourists can;

  • Alight from
  • Embark on
  • Explore London

through its 24 piers. What is more, Uber Boats offers;

  • pram
  • wheelchair
  • bicycle
  • access, with three exceptions, though.

There is no extra charge either. Uber Boat weekdays, weekends, and public holidays (in the UK, it is bank holidays) timetable ensures no time goes wasted.

Piers leading to important tourist attractions

  1. Millbank Pier

Millbank Pier leads tourists to a gratis art panorama of 500 years under one roof, i.e., Tate Modern. Free attractions in the Tate Modern are the Turbine Hall, Permanent Collection, and the Tanks housing digital artworks and live performances. However, exploring the Tate Modern housed exhibitions and availing facilities and guided tours incur costs. Hence, london boat trips wear artistic shrouds.

  1. Westminster Pier

Westminster Pier means historic boat trips in london, which is a gateway to the hallmarks of London; Houses of Parliament and adjoining attractions. These are;

  • Houses of Parliament. The Palace of Westminster and Westminster Hall here are worth visiting. Some parts of the Houses of Parliament are free while others are paid.
  • Big Ben, a paid attraction
  • Westminster Abbey, a paid attraction

    3. London Eye Plier

The London Eye Plier gives access to premium but paid and nearby tourist attractions;

  • London Eye, a paid tourist attraction
  • The London Dungeon

       4.Whereas nearby gratis attractions are;

  • The South Bank Centre
  • The National Covid Memorial Hall
  • Street Performers, performing around the Golden Jubilee Bridge and the London Eye
  • Leake Street Arches

       5. London Bridge City Pier

Tourists can tour paid attractions;

  • HMS Belfast, a retired but preserved battleship
  • The Shard, its bars and restaurants

and free adjacent attractions are;

  • Borough Market
  • Sky Garden
  • The Lookout
  • Garden at 120

    6. Tower Pier

If you get Tower Pier in boat trips near me searches, you can tour the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. These are paid attractions. Tourists can walk on Tower Bridge gratis. However, Tower Bridge experience costs money.

  1. Greenwich Pier

If tourists alight from boat trips london at Greenwich Pier, they can explore the time founding Greenwich, which has both gratis and ticket-strung attractions. Free attractions are;

  • National Maritime Museum, gratis galleries
  • Queen’s House, exhibiting pieces of art work
  • The Royal Park there
  • Old Navy College
  • Its adjoining chapel
  • Greenwich Foot Tunnel
  • Greenwich Market

Paid attractions at Greenwich are;

  1. Royal Observatory, featuring the Time Ball drop, and the Shepherd Gate Clock
  2. Cutty Sark
  3. The Painted Hall

    8.North Greenwich Pier

A boat trip reaching North Greenwich Pier may lead to;

  • The O2, some parts are free
  • IFS Cloud Cable Car, a paid attraction

Thames paid boat trips in london offer;

  • Luxury dining cruises
  • Thrilling speed boat experiences

Visit London publishes boat trips info online. Moreover, space here allows briefing the few boat trips in london.

  1. Thames afternoon tea river cruise

This paid cruise, starting from 57 GBP, on the Thames garnishes tea serving with;

  • Jam
  • Generous scoop of cream
  • Many finger sandwiches
  • Cakes
  • Stunning views of the London Eye, the Shard, the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, and adjoining Big Ben
  • 90-minute duration
  1. City Cruises flexible river passes

This boat trip london costs at least 13.95GBP with pass validity of 24 hours and unlimited access, suiting the convenience of the 14 sterling pass holder. The boat passes by;

  • Tower Bridge
  • St Paul’s Cathedral
  • Tower of London
  • The London Eye
    3.   Thames dinner cruise
Live music and Bubly sparkling water adorns this cruise, whose pass costs 110 GBP minimum. Canary Wharf and Tower Bridge tops in the sightseeing list there.

           4. New Year’s Eve Cruise

This cruise marks celebration with;

  • Music with a live DJ
  • Celebration
  • Stunning views
  • Unlimited drinks, e.g. beers, wine, sodas
  • Fireworks
  • On-deck cruise
  • Thames exploration
  • Sightseeing of the Tower Bridge, the London Eye, the Shard, etc.
  1. Evening Cruise

This 29 GBP worth Thames cruise gives the evening views of London, flanking both banks. Its salient features are;

  • Canapés
  • Open deck boat
  • Bubbly Sparkling Water
  • Live music
  • And the illuminated beauty of London
  • Two hours of cruising on the Thames
  1. London Eye Cruise

This boat trip costs 46 GBP minimum and lasts for 40 minutes with 360-degree views. Tourists can see;

  • The London Eye
  • The Houses of Parliament
  • St Paul’s Cathedral
  • Tower of London
  1.  Jazz Dinner Cruise

This Thames cruise price starts from 94 GBP and features;

  • A beautiful evening with jazz
  • Gourmet dining, featuring three-course meals
  • Views of iconic sights
  • Three-hour-long travel
  • Seeable sights here are Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, etc.
  1. Tower of London Cruise

This 40-minute-long, and 18.50 GBP costing cruise is marked  by

  • Humor
  • Authenticity
  • Storytelling by BBC’s Ghosts’ co-creators
  • Live guides
  • Expert insight into Historic Royal Palaces
  • Sightseeing of more than 20 landmarks
  1. Illuminated Boat Tour

This, at least, 14.7 GBP costing cruises unfold night views of nine bridges shining with the decorating skills of Leo Villareal for forty minutes.

Cost matters

Whether your boat trip in london involves sightseeing, speedboats, daytime cruises, or dinner cruisers in the city, tickets alone work as the open sesame to this water-centric transport.

Discounts for river travel tickets

Before combing the internet with boat trips near me keyword, top up your Oyster card and contactless payment card or devices, as all piers don’t facilitate topping up. Discounts for youth below 16, students, apprentices, veterans, and seniors provide monetary comfort.