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London River Story - Private Full-Day Boat and Land Tour

London, England
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

If you’re visiting London for the first time, experience the capital from two perspectives on a private full-day land and water sightseeing tour. Escape traffic as you travel between sights along the Thames River on an Uber Boat, hopping off to explore top London landmarks at your own pace with your private guide.
  • See London from land and water on a private tour
  • Admire big hits such as Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
  • Save time sitting in traffic jams as you travel on the water
  • Benefit from the undivided attention of your guide

What's Included

  • 6-hour boat and walking tour (with breaks)
  • Almost all of London's iconic landmarks (Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge & more!)
  • Friendly, knowledgeable local tour guide (Private)
  • Unlimited all-day river travel on Uber Boats by Thames Clippers, worth over £25
  • Food and drink (available for purchase on the boat)
  • Tips or gratuities for your guide (optional, but appreciated if you've enjoyed their service)
  • Entry to landmarks (the tour shows you the key sights from the outside and does not include tickets)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Station Underground Ltd, Battersea Power Station, Kirtling St, Nine Elms, London SW11 8AL, UK

    We meet directly outside the entrance/exit of Battersea Power Station Underground Station. There is a large London Underground sign on the front wall of the station - your guide will meet you next to the sign. Please plan your journey and aim to arrive 15 minutes early.

End point

  • Royal Observatory Greenwich
    Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK

    We end at the observatory in lovely Greenwich Park. Nearby you'll find great places to eat, drink, relax of visit free royal museums. Your boat pass is valid for the whole day (until approx 11pm), so you can travel back to central London when you're ready.

Operating hours
.11:00 am

Itinerary

1

Battersea Power Station

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Thames River

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

Big Ben

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Parliament Square

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Westminster Abbey

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

St. James's Park

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8

Admiralty Arch

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Trafalgar Square

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10

Victoria Embankment Gardens

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

11

Thames River

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

12

Bankside

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

13

Borough Market

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

14

London Bridge

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

15

The Monument to the Great Fire of London

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

16

London Wall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

17

Tower of London

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

18

Tower Bridge

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

19

Thames River

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

20

Cutty Sark

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

21

Old Royal Naval College

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

22

Queen's House

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

23

Royal Observatory Greenwich

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour involves around 4 hours walking, with breaks. We cover around 7 miles so please wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water.
  • Most terrain is flat but the final stop requires a short uphill section which may be difficult for some travellers. You can opt out of this part if you prefer.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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