Royal Observatory and London Thames River Cruise
London, United Kingdom
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Trip Type: Day Cruises
Duration: Flexible
Enjoy two of London’s great attractions with this stunning and flexible tour of the river Thames with entrance to the world-famous Royal Observatory in Greenwich! Hop-on and hop-off your river sightseeing cruise from any of four conveniently located piers as many times as you like for 24 hours, before discovering the past, present and future wonders of astronomy at the Royal Observatory. Explore how great scientists first mapped the seas and the stars, and then stand astride two hemispheres at the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the world-famous Meridian Line.
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Enjoy two of London’s great attractions with this stunning and flexible tour of the river Thames with entrance to the world-famous Royal Observatory in Greenwich! Hop-on and hop-off your river sightseeing cruise from any of four conveniently located piers as many times as you like for 24 hours, before discovering the past, present and future wonders of astronomy at the Royal Observatory. Explore how great scientists first mapped the seas and the stars, and then stand astride two hemispheres at the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the world-famous Meridian Line.Enjoy two of London’s great attractions with this stunning and flexible tour of the river Thames with entrance to the world-famous Royal Observatory in Greenwich! Hop-on and hop-off your river sightseeing cruise from any of four conveniently located piers as many times as you like for 24 hours, before discovering the past, present and future wonders of astronomy at the Royal Observatory. Explore how great scientists first mapped the seas and the stars, and then stand astride two hemispheres at the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the world-famous Meridian Line.
Start your adventure at Westminster Pier, Tower Pier or Greenwich Pier. Westminster Pier is conveniently located next to Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. It is also only a short walk from Whitehall, Horse Guards Parade and Trafalgar Square. Tower Pier is ideally located next to Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Once you have your ticket, you can also hop-on, and hop-off from London Eye pier, located next to the London Eye and just two minutes walk from London Dungeon and London Aquarium. Greenwich Pier is located next to the famous Cutty Sark clipper, and within walking distance of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park, Greenwich Market and a host of boutique shops and quality eateries.
Cruises depart every 30 minutes throughout the year and sights to be seen include, but are not limited to, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, London Eye, HMS Belfast, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Monument, Golden Hinde, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, City Hall, the Savoy Hotel, RAF Memorial, RS Hispaniola, Old Scotland Yard, London Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Oxo Tower, The Shard, the Gherkin, the Walkie-Talkie, Tate Modern, Cleopatra’s Needle, Portcullis House, Traitor’s Gate, Southwark Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, Northern and Shell Building, London Television Centre, Cutty Sark, Royal Greenwich, Old Scotland Yard, City of London Boy’s School, Hay’s Galleria, County Hall, and the National Theatre.
All boats have toilets, bars to buy refreshment, confectionary and snacks, and an outside/upper viewing deck for those once in a life time photo opportunities. Most vessels are wheelchair accessible.
Then enjoy commanding views over Greenwich Park and the River Thames as you discover the past, present and future wonders of astronomy at the Royal Observatory. Explore how great scientists first mapped the seas and the stars and stand astride two hemispheres at the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the world-famous Meridian Line. Touch a 4.5 billion year-old meteorite, watch how the universe was formed, guide a space mission and unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.
Start your adventure at Westminster Pier, Tower Pier or Greenwich Pier. Westminster Pier is conveniently located next to Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. It is also only a short walk from Whitehall, Horse Guards Parade and Trafalgar Square. Tower Pier is ideally located next to Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Once you have your ticket, you can also hop-on, and hop-off from London Eye pier, located next to the London Eye and just two minutes walk from London Dungeon and London Aquarium. Greenwich Pier is located next to the famous Cutty Sark clipper, and within walking distance of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park, Greenwich Market and a host of boutique shops and quality eateries.
Cruises depart every 30 minutes throughout the year and sights to be seen include, but are not limited to, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, London Eye, HMS Belfast, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Monument, Golden Hinde, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, City Hall, the Savoy Hotel, RAF Memorial, RS Hispaniola, Old Scotland Yard, London Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Oxo Tower, The Shard, the Gherkin, the Walkie-Talkie, Tate Modern, Cleopatra’s Needle, Portcullis House, Traitor’s Gate, Southwark Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, Northern and Shell Building, London Television Centre, Cutty Sark, Royal Greenwich, Old Scotland Yard, City of London Boy’s School, Hay’s Galleria, County Hall, and the National Theatre.
All boats have toilets, bars to buy refreshment, confectionary and snacks, and an outside/upper viewing deck for those once in a life time photo opportunities. Most vessels are wheelchair accessible.
Then enjoy commanding views over Greenwich Park and the River Thames as you discover the past, present and future wonders of astronomy at the Royal Observatory. Explore how great scientists first mapped the seas and the stars and stand astride two hemispheres at the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the world-famous Meridian Line. Touch a 4.5 billion year-old meteorite, watch how the universe was formed, guide a space mission and unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.
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