Tours and Tickets to Experience South Bank
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South Bank
Popular with hip locals, culture vultures, and families, the vibrant district offers something for everyone.
London’s national museums and galleries are free to visit, but shows and special exhibitions charge an entry fee.
South Bank’s brutalist architecture can lead to big puddles in the rainy months, so it’s a good idea to pack an umbrella and water-repellent shoes.
The wide, paved riverside paths are wheelchair-friendly and most attractions offer access, though some do have restrictions.
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It’s free to visit the South Bank as it’s a public outdoor space, but there are also affordable tours that showcase the area and landmarks nearby. Hop-on hop-off bus tours start around US$50, while private walking tours are upwards of US$100.
To get to the South Bank from Westminster, walk past Big Ben and cross Westminster Bridge. Alternatively, you can get the tube: take the Jubilee line from Westminster to Waterloo. The 11 bus runs from Westminster Station/Westminster Pier (Stop H) to Waterloo station.
Yes, the South Bank is wide, flat, and accessible to wheelchair users and strollers. Many popular attractions along the South Bank have step-free access, such as the National Theatre and the Royal Festival Hall, but it’s best to check individual attractions before visiting.
Yes, there are several art galleries located along the South Bank. These include Tate Modern, a hub for modern art; the Hayward Gallery, a contemporary gallery that’s part of the Southbank Centre; Bankside Gallery, featuring watercolours and prints; and Skylark Galleries, an artist-run venue.
That depends on where you’re starting along the South Bank. If you’re near the Oxo Tower, it takes around 14 minutes to get to the London Eye along The Queen’s Walk. Alternatively, it’s a 5-minute taxi ride. If beginning at Waterloo station, it’s around a 5-minute walk along Chicheley Street and Belvedere Road.