By Laura Porter
London Travel Expert, about.com
The London Eye River Cruise is a 40 minute circular sightseeing tour on the River Thames with a live commentary, taking in many of London's most famous sights including the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, HMS Belfast, and the Tower of London.
Pros
- Many big London sights in a short time.
- Brings you back to the same place so you're still in central London.
- Runs all year whatever the weather (two decks in case of rain).
- Free for under four year olds.
- Multi-lingual audio guides available.
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Cons
- River cruises aren't cheap but this compares well with other operators.
Cruise Duration
40 minutes
London Eye River Cruise Review
The London Eye River Cruises started in 2002 and is a popular addition for visitors to the London Eye. While on the London Eye you do not have any commentary but can spend time admiring the views. On this cruise you have a live commentary to help you discover the historical significance of each landmark as you pass by (including the bridges).
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I
tried an early evening London Eye River Cruise and although it was a
slightly chilly evening, I still stayed on the upper 'sun deck' which I
could imagine would be lovely during the day.
The live commentary
was superb and everyone who takes this river cruise will learn something
new about one of the attractions they pass. And, of course, you can ask
a real person questions, so don't be shy. (Multi-lingual audio guides
are available too.)
A major plus point for me was the length of
the cruise (only 40 minutes) as I could round off a fun day of
sightseeing while relaxing for a while and listening to the commentary.
And the second important point to note is the fact this cruise brings you back to the same location so I was still on the South Bank which has loads of options for evening dining. Just walk down to Southbank Centre or Gabriel's Wharf and the OXO Tower for options to suit all budgets.
The London Eye River Cruise allows you to have a riverside view of the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London.
Information
The London Eye River Cruise departs from the London Eye Millennium pier, next to the the London Eye[post_ads_2]
You can save 10% on ticket prices by booking online. There are discounts for seniors and children, plus under fours go free.
Security Checks
Please allow extra time for boarding as all bags will be security checked.
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Contact Address
London Eye
Riverside Building
County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7PB
Riverside Building
County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7PB
The Waterloo Pier is next to the London Eye, on the right.
Nearest Tube Station: Waterloo
Use Journey Planner or the Citymapper app to plan your route by public transport.
Nearby Attractions
The London Eye is on the South Bank is full of London attractions, such as Tate Modern,HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge (and cross the bridge to The Tower of London), and the attractions inside County Hall: The London Aquarium, London Dungeon, and Shrek's Adventure! London.
