DAY 3 - LONDON CITY TOUR WITH THAMES RIVER CRUISE & IFS CLOUDS CABLE CAR
Sail along the Thames River on a sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Greenwich, passing past some of the city’s most iconic sites. At Westminster Pier, board your cosy cruise ship and enjoy the lively live commentary while you pass famous landmarks including the Tower of London, Shakespeare’s Globe, and Tower Bridge. Admire the views from the covered or open deck, and then go ashore in Greenwich to explore the area’s attractions, which include the Royal Naval College, Painted Hall, and the Cutty Sark, at your own expense. Discover the Royal Observatory, the former workspace of Sir Isaac Newton, and take in the vistas of London.
About this tour
Highlights
- Experience the best of London from a waterborne perspective with a sightseeing cruise along the Thames River from Westminster to Greenwich.
- Take in incredible views of Shakespeare’s Globe, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and more
- The experience the River Thames sightseeing cruise.
- Enjoy panoramic city views from the dizzying heights reached by the Emirates Air Line
- Passing iconic landmarks such as the London Eye, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge.
Full Description
Thames River Cruise
The Hop-On Hop-Off London River Cruise is a practical and enjoyable way of discovering London from the Thames River. You can hop on or off at any of the four stops as many times as you want. All cruises have an open-deck and glass-enclosed carpeted saloons with panoramic windows, offering a spectacular view from the water.
Cutty Sark
The Cutty Sark became a symbol of the China Tea Races in the late 1800s: built for strength and speed she was one of the most impressive ships of her day. The Cutty Sark was a Victorian-era Tea Clipper, and over the course of her seafaring career she successfully navigated eight return voyages from London to China with a cargo of tea.
Royal Naval College
The Old Royal Naval College’s iconic riverside estate boasts 600 years of rich history linking an incredible cast of monarchs and famous British figures including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, William and Mary, Lord Nelson and William Shakespeare. Built on the site of Greenwich Palace, this extraordinary building, designed by esteemed architect Sir Christopher Wren, has seen life as both a Royal Hospital and a Royal Naval College.
Painted hall (Entry Ticket)
The Painted Hall boasts one of the most spectacular Baroque interiors in Europe. The incredible ceiling and wall decorations were conceived and executed by British artist Sir James Thornhill.The epic painting scheme, known as ‘Britain’s Sistine Chapel’ took nineteen years from the start of the commission to its completion in 1726.
What's Included
- 8 seaters luxury private Minivan
- Professional Chauffeur/Guide
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Admission Tickets (if option selected)
- City Congestion and Parking
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 10 hour full-day private tour
- Driver can't enter sites
- Tips / Gratuities
