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Enjoy a thrill ride closer to the clouds with a round-trip cable car ride 90 metres above London's skyline and the River Thames for stunning views of the city.
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Depart from either Royal Victoria Dock or Greenwich Peninsula on London’s only urban cable car, covering just over 1 km between the two districts.
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Take in panoramic views of landmarks such as Canary Wharf, The Shard, and St Paul’s Cathedral from 90 meters above the Thames.
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Discover the cable car’s history at the London Cable Car Experience near IFS Greenwich Peninsula, snap a selfie, or enjoy the city from a unique vantage point.
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Round-trip tickets on the London IFS Cloud Cable Car
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Departure from IFS Royal Victoria Docks or IFS Greenwich Peninsula
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Fast-track access
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Guided tour
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Food and drinks
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You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Ride the UK’s only urban cable car for round-trip Thames views with flexible departure.
Getting started
Begin at either IFS Royal Victoria Docks or IFS Greenwich Peninsula. Have your voucher ready for validation and follow staff guidance. Board your cabin when directed and set off over the river.
What to expect
IFS Cloud Cable Car
Linking Greenwich Peninsula with the Royal Docks, this is the UK’s first and only urban cable car, offering elevated views across London.
Features:
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Skyline vantage points: Spot Canary Wharf, The Shard, St Paul’s Cathedral, and more from 90m above the Thames.
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Flexible departure: Start at either terminal and enjoy a round trip across the river.
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Flexible return: Stay onboard for a full round trip or disembark and explore either terminal, returning anytime on the same day.
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Evening ambience: After sunset, city lights add a striking perspective to the crossing.
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Cable car history: Cap off your trip by exploring the cable car’s story at the London Cable Car Experience near IFS Greenwich Peninsula.
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What’s not allowed
- E-scooters, e-bikes and e-unicycles are prohibited on the IFS Cloud Cable Car in line with TfL policy.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair accessible.
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The maximum weight for wheelchairs is 300kg, and the maximum size is 700mm by 1300mm.
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You get on and off through the same doors, so there may not be enough space for you to turn around. This means you may have to reverse your wheelchair or scooter to get in or out of the cars.
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The cable cars can be slowed down to allow you plenty of time to board.
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Electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters must be turned off inside the cars.
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This experience may not be suitable for guests with vertigo, motion sensitivity, acrophobia (fear of heights), heart conditions, or anxiety disorders.
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For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome to join you.
Additional information
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Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to allow for boarding procedures.
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Tickets are valid only for the date selected at the time of booking.
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You can either remain in the car and return to your starting terminal or get off at the opposite terminal and make your return at any time on the same day.
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The cars arrive every 30 seconds and carry up to 10 people.
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One-way journeys take up to 10 minutes but vary according to passenger flow and weather conditions.
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The IFS Cloud Cable Car may temporarily close due to lightning and thunder in the immediate area or very strong winds.
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Bicycles are accepted on the IFS Cloud Cable Car at all times. Guests with bicycles travel for free on the cable car before 10:30am on weekdays, excluding bank holidays.
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Children under the age of five travel free (when accompanied by a fare-paying adult). Children up to the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Pets are allowed in the cars but must be carried at all times.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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