River Cruises with Thames River Sightseeing
Molo di Westminster
Westminster Pier is located on the North shore of the River Thames in the City of Westminster. The pier is a short walk from the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), Westminster Abbey & St. Margaret’s Church (A UNESCO World Heritage Site). Numerous museums & landmarks are within walking distance of Westminster Pier including the Banqueting House, Household Cavalry Museum, the National Gallery & the London Eye.
Landmarks Between Westminster Pier & Embankment Pier / Festival Pier
Westminster Bridge
About Westminster Bridge
New Palace of Westminster (Camere del Parlamento)
About the New Palace of Westminster
Known as the ‘Houses of Parliament’, the new palace was built between 1840-1870 after the original palace was damaged during a fire. The palace is the home of UK Parliament & the iconic Elizabeth Tower (known as Big Ben).
Mette in risalto
- Guided tours available in multiple languages.
- Self-guided tours with a multimedia guide.
- Tours with afternoon tea overlooking the River Thames.
- Special exhibitions in Westminster Hall.
- Special talks & guided tours.
- Refreshments available in the Jubilee cafe.
County Hall
About County Hall
Mette in risalto
- Sea Life London Aquarium
- The London Dungeon
- Shrek’s Adventure!
- Namco Funscape Arcade
- Agatha Christie’s Witness For The Prosecution (performed in the County Hall Court Room)
London Eye
A proposito del London Eye
Con i suoi 135 metri di altezza, il London Eye è la ruota panoramica a sbalzo più grande del mondo. Il London Eye è stato progettato da Marks Barfield Architects e lanciato nel 2000 come attrazione temporanea. Il London Eye è diventato rapidamente una delle attrazioni a pagamento più popolari al mondo, con oltre 3,5 milioni di visitatori ogni anno. In una giornata limpida la visibilità è fino a 40 km consentendo viste del Castello di Windsor e del ponte Queen Elizabeth II a Dartford.
Mette in risalto
- Guarda Londra da una prospettiva unica.
Charing Cross Railway Bridges (+ Golden Jubilee Walkways)
About Charing Cross Railway Bridge
Pontile di Embankment
L'Embankment Pier si trova sulla sponda nord del Tamigi, vicino al ponte ferroviario di Charing Cross e alla stazione di Embankment.
L'Embankment Pier si trova a pochi passi dal Westminster Pier, da Villiers Street, dallo Strand e da una serie di famosi punti di riferimento.
Pontile di Festival
Festival Pier is located on the south shore of the River Thames next to Royal Festival Hall in the heart of the Soutbank Centre. The National Theatre, London Eye, OXO Tower Wharf, & County Hall (Home to the London Aquarium, London Dungeon, Shrek’s Adventure and more) are only a few minutes from Festival Pier. Festival Pier is popular with corporate & private charters, our daytime sightseeing cruises with Thames River Sightseeing also call at Festival Pier.
Landmarks Between Embankment Pier / Festival Pier & Bankside Pier
Teatro Nazionale Reale
Informazioni sul Royal National Theatre
Il Royal National Theatre è stato aperto dalla regina Elisabetta II nel 1976. Tre teatri individuali occupano il sito e ogni anno vengono proiettati oltre 20 spettacoli diversi. Il Olivier Theatre è il teatro più grande e può ospitare 1.100 persone. Il Olivier Theatre prende il nome dal primo direttore artistico del Teatro Nazionale, Sir. Laurence Olivier.
Waterloo Bridge
About Waterloo Bridge
Royal Festival Hall
Informazioni su Royal Festival Hall
La Royal Festival Hall è l'ultimo edificio rimasto del Festival of Great Britain del 1951. La sala può ospitare 2.500 persone ed è situata nel Southbank Centre, il più grande centro artistico del Regno Unito. Ogni anno al Southbank Centre si tengono oltre 5.000 eventi, tra cui mostre, festival e spettacoli di alcuni degli artisti più famosi al mondo.
Somerset House
A proposito di Somerset House
La Somerset House è stata progettata da William Chambers e completata nel 1801. La casa è stata sede della Royal Academy of Arts, della Royal Society, del General Register Office e dell'Inland Revenue. Oggi Somerset House è aperta al pubblico e ospita regolarmente concerti e altri eventi pubblici.
L'ago di Cleopatra
A proposito dell'ago di Cleopatra
The Yacht at Temple Pier (M.V St. Katharine
About the Yacht at Temple Pier
HQS Wellington
Informazioni su HQS Wellington
HQS Wellington è uno sloop di classe Grimsby varato nel 1934. Ha scortato convogli nel Nord Atlantico durante la seconda guerra mondiale. Ora è ormeggiata permanentemente sul Victoria Embankment ed è la sala livrea della Honorable Company of Master Mariners.
Temple Stairs Arch
About Temple Stairs Arch
OXO Tower Wharf (Stamford Wharf)
Informazioni su OXO Tower Wharf
Hotel Savoia
Informazioni sull'Hotel Savoy
Il Savoy Hotel è stato costruito da Richard D'Oyly Carte e aperto nel 1889. Il Savoy si è rivelato popolare tra i turisti ed è stato il primo hotel in Gran Bretagna ad utilizzare ascensori elettrici e ad essere illuminato interamente da luci elettriche. Il Savoy vanta numerosi bar e ristoranti ed è adiacente al Savoy Theatre.
Sion Hall (Sion College & Library)
About Sion Hall
Sion Hall.
Former City of London School
About the Former City of London School
Former City of London School.
Blackfriars Road Bridge
About Blackfriars Road Bridge
Blackfriars Railway Bridges
About Blackfriars Railway Bridges
Cattedrale di San Paolo
Informazioni sulla Cattedrale di St. Paul
Ci sono state diverse cattedrali sul sito di St. Pauls risalenti al 604 d.C. Il più notevole di questi era la cattedrale costruita dai Normanni tra il 1087 e il 1240. Il Norman St. Pauls era l'edificio più grande dell'Inghilterra medievale, è durato per quasi 600 anni sopravvivendo alla Riforma e alla guerra civile inglese. Nell'agosto 1666 Christopher Wren mise a punto i piani per restaurare la cattedrale, anche se poco più di una settimana dopo St Pauls fu distrutta dal Grande Incendio di Londra. La costruzione della nuova cattedrale iniziò nel 1675 e durò 33 anni. La nuova cattedrale fu consacrata il 2 dicembre 1667 e si trova ancora oggi. St. Pauls è aperto per la preghiera sette giorni su sette, i turisti possono visitare la cattedrale dal lunedì al sabato.
Tate Modern
A proposito della Tate Modern
Ponte del Millennio
A proposito del Millennium Bridge
Il Millennium Bridge collega Bankside a South Shore alla City di Londra a nord. Il ponte è stato aperto nel giugno 2000 e ha guadagnato il soprannome di "Ponte traballante" dopo che un inaspettato movimento oscillatorio ne ha causato la chiusura. Dopo quasi due anni di modifiche il ponte ha riaperto.
Shakespeare's Globe
A proposito del Globe di Shakespeare
Il Globe Theatre di Bankside è un'autentica replica di un teatro del XVI secolo. Vengono regolarmente eseguite opere shakespeariane e sono disponibili anche visite guidate al teatro. Il bar e ristorante Swan del Globe serve colazione, pranzo, cena e un "tè pomeridiano da sogno di una notte di mezza estate" ispirato ai personaggi delle commedie di Shakespeare.
Pontile di Bankside
Bankside Pier si trova sulla sponda meridionale del Tamigi vicino al Millennium Bridge all'interno del London Borough of Southwark. Bankside si estende dal Blackfriars Railway Bridge fino al confine di London Bridge City ed è uno dei nuovi luoghi turistici di Londra. Bankside e l'area circostante ospitano una varietà di attrazioni storiche e contemporanee tra cui il Borough Market, la Southwark Cathedral, il Clink Prison Museum, il Golden Hinde II, il Globe di Shakespeare, la Tate Modern, la Bankside Gallery e il Millennium Bridge. Bankside è anche sede di numerosi ristoranti, pub, bar lungo il fiume e si trova a pochi passi da London Bridge City, dalla City di Londra e da South Bank.
Landmarks Between Bankside Pier & St. Katharine Pier
Ponte di Southwark
About Southwark Bridge
Cannon Street Station
About Cannon Street Station
Cannon Street Railway Bridge
About Cannon Street Railway Bridge
Golden Hinde II
About Golden Hinde II
The Shard
About the Shard
Fishmongers Hall
About Fishmongers Hall
London Bridge
About London Bridge
There has been a bridge across the River Thames on the site of London Bridge since Roman Britain. The current bridge is the fifth bridge to stand on this site and was opened by the Queen in 1973.
Il Monumento al Grande Incendio di Londra
A proposito del Monumento al Grande Incendio di Londra
Il Monumento al Grande Incendio di Londra è stato progettato da Christopher Wren e Robert Hooke. Il Monumento è alto 202 piedi e si trova esattamente a 202 piedi dalla panetteria di Thomas Farriner dove iniziò il Grande Incendio di Londra nel 1666.
20 Fenchurch Street (The Walkie Talkie)
About 20 Fenchurch Street (The Walkie Talkie)
20 Fenchurch Street, soprannominata The Walkie Talkie è stato progettato da Rafael Viñoly e completato nel 2014. Gli ultimi piani di 20 Fenchurch Street ospitano lo Sky Garden, un premiato giardino paesaggistico con ristoranti, bar e un'area panoramica.
Hays Galleria
About Hays Galleria
Former Billingsgate Fish Market
About the Former Billingsgate Fish Market
The Old Billingsgate Fish Market was designed by Horace Jones (who also designed Leadenhall Market and worked with John Wolf Barry to design Tower Bridge).
The market was completed in 1875 and was open until it moved to larger premises in Docklands in 1982. The old market building was refurbished by Richard Roger’s and is now an events venue.
George Orwell, the Kray Twins and Michael Caine were just a few famous Londoners who worked at Old Billingsgate at one time or another.
Waterguard House
About Waterguard House
HMS Belfast 1938 (C-35)
Informazioni su HMS Belfast
City Hall
About City Hall
Tower of London
About the Tower of London
The Tower of London takes its name from the White Tower which was constructed in around 1078 by William the Conqueror. Over the last 900 years the Tower of London has served a number of uses including a fortress, armoury, royal palace, royal mint, treasury, menagerie, prison & more recently the home to the crown jewels. The Tower is guarded by the Yeoman Warders who were formed by King Henry VII in 1485.
Tower Bridge
A proposito di Tower Bridge
Il Tower Bridge è uno dei ponti più famosi al mondo ed è stato progettato da Sir John Wolfe Barry e Horace Jones. Il ponte è stato aperto nel 1894 e la campata centrale è divisa in due bilici che si aprono per consentire alle navi di passare attraverso la piscina superiore.
Landmarks Between Tower Bridge & Greenwich Pier
Butlers Wharf
About Butlers Wharf
St. Katharine Dock
About St. Katharine Dock
St. Katharine Dock was constructed by Thomas Telford & opened in 1828. The docks became popular with expensive cargo’s from around the world including ivory, shells, sugar, marble, wines, fragrant spices & perfumes. Today St. Katharine’s is a haven for yachts & historic vessels including traditional Thames sailing barges. A wide range of cafes, bars & restaurants are located at St. Katharine’s & regular food markets also take place throughout the week.
The Mayflower Pub (Rotherhithe)
About the Mayflower
The Prospect of Whitby Pub (Wapping)
About the Prospect of Whitby
There has been a pub on this site since 1520 making the Prospect of Whitby London’s oldest riverside pub. The original pub was called The Pelican but was locally known as the Devil’s Tavern because it was popular with pirates & thieves.
The Narrow Pub (Limehouse)
About the Narrow
Limehouse Dock
About Limehouse Dock
The Grapes Pub (Limehouse)
About the Grapes
Canary Wharf
About Canary Wharf
Cutty Sark
About Cutty Sark
Visit the last remaining tea clipper, Cutty Sark. Originally built at Dumbarton, Scotland in 1869 she spent her working life transporting cargo including tea from China and wool from Australia. She has now been fully restored and is an award winning visitor attraction.
Royal Observatory
About the Royal Observatory
The Royal Observatory Greenwich was founded in 1675 by King Charles II. The Observatory sits on the hill in Greenwich Park and is the location of the Historic Prime Meridian (Greenwich Meantime). The Royal Observatory is also home to the Greenwich Time Ball which has marked 13:00 Greenwich Meantime everyday since 1833.
Old Royal Naval College
About the Old Royal Naval College
The Old Royal Naval College is Sir Christopher Wren’s riverside masterpiece, built in the 17th Century as the Royal Hospital for Seamen on the site of the Tudor Palace of Placentia. The Old Royal Naval College boasts beautiful surroundings & some of the most magnificent interiors in London. The Painted Hall in King William Court is home to the largest painted ceiling in Europe, a Baroque masterpiece by Sir James Thornhill depicting over 300 years of English aristocracy & British Naval Power. The Chapel of St Peter & St Paul in Queen Mary Court has a beautiful interior designed by James ‘Athenian’ Stewart. Visitors to the Old Royal Naval College can enjoy tours of the Painted Hall & the grounds & visit the cafe & gift shop located in King William Court.
Pontile di Greenwich
Greenwich Pier is located on the South shore of the River Thames in Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The pier sits between the famous tea clipper Cutty Sark & Sir Christopher Wren’s Riverside Masterpiece, the Old Royal Naval College. Today the Royal Borough of Greenwich is an eclectic mix of historical & modern buildings. Greenwich town centre is home to a collection of museums, pubs, restaurants, markets & shops.
Landmarks Between Greenwich Pier & the Thames Barrier
The Queens House
About the Queens House
Trinity Hospital
About Trinity Hospital
The first Trinity Hospital was built in 1613 by the Earl of Northhampton, Henry Howard. The current building dates from 1812, is home to 41 sheltered apartments & is supported by the Worshipful Company of Mercers.
The Optic Cloak (By Conrad Shawcross)
About the Optic Cloak
The Optic Cloak, by Conrad Shawcross
Isle of Dogs Pumping Station (Temple of Storms)
About the Isle of Dogs Pumping Station
West India Dock Entrance
About West India Dock
A Slice of Reality (By Richard Wilson)
About A Slice of Reality
A Slice of Reality, by Richard Wilson
Virginia Quay Settlers Monument
About the Virginia Quay Settlers Monument
Trinity Buoy Wharf
About Trinity Buoy Wharf
The O2
About the O2
The O2 (designed by Richard Rogers) was originally constructed in 2000 for the Millennium Experience and was called the Millennium Dome. After the Millennium Experience ended the dome was developed into a sports & entertainment complex by Anschutz Entertainment Group. The dome was sponsored by o2 & is now home to over 30 bars & restaurants, a bowling alley, cinema, ICON Outlet shopping complex and the O2 arena.
Quantum Cloud
About Quantum Cloud
North Greenwich Cable Car
About the North Greenwich Cable Car
The Emirates Airline Cable Car is the first urban cable car in the United Kingdom & was designed by Wilkinson Eyre. The cable car was completed in 2012 at a cost of £60 million. The cable car travels between Greenwich Peninsula on the South of the River Thames & the Royal Docks on the North with a capacity of 2,500 passengers in each direction every hour.
Barriera del Tamigi
About the Thames Barrier
La Thames Flood Barrier è una delle più grandi difese mobili contro le inondazioni del mondo. Dal suo completamento nel 1986, la barriera è stata chiusa 182 volte (preciso a febbraio 2018). 95 di queste chiusure dovevano proteggere dalle inondazioni di marea e 87 le chiusure dovevano proteggere dalle inondazioni di marea/fluviali.
Thames Refinery (Tate & Lyle Sugar)
About Thames Refinery (Tate & Lyle Sugar)
Tate & Lyle’s Thames Refinery is the largest sugar refinery in Europe & one of the largest in the world. The refinery was built in 1878 & produces over 500,000 tonnes of sugar every year.
Please note our sailing times can vary due to the weather, tides & traffic on the River.
Thames River Sightseeing operate services between Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier, St. Katharine Pier & Greenwich Pier.
Between April – October Thames River Sightseeing also cruise through the Thames Barrier offering a unique view of London’s movable flood barrier.
Selezione rapida
Please note our sailing times can vary due to the weather, tides & traffic on the River.
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