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Thames River Hop-On Hop-Off Cruise Tour with The View From The Shard Tickets

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Tour guide on Thames cruise with view of Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast in London.

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11:00am - 07:00pm

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Fall in love with London with this combo ticket. Explore the city's top landmarks as you cruise along the River Thames, and make your way to the very top of London's highest viewing platform at The Shard. It's perfect for tourists and locals alike!

    • Discover lovely views of London by cruising on the Thames River and exploring the city’s riverside monuments
    • Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off across 3 central piers on the river
    • Experience the fastest catamaran boats in the city, with an on-board coffee bar
    • Learn about the city’s rich culture and heritage by downloading the free audio guide app
    • Get sweeping 360-degree panoramic vistas of London from its highest point at The Shard
    • Explore the indoor viewing gallery, telescopes and history exhibit at The Shard London
    • Hop-on Hop-Off Thames Cruise
    • The View From The Shard Ticket
    • Additional gratuities (optional)
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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  • One of the most relaxing ways to discover the city of London, this hop-on-hop-off cruise covers all of the most important and iconic sights in the city. The vessel is designed especially for the best possible sightseeing experience, and comes equipped with an onboard bar stocked with food and drinks. You can choose to board the cruise at any one of the four piers, and you will also receive a guided commentary of the many sights along the river.

    With your ticket, you will also be able to visit The Shard, which towers over the London skyline and presents gorgeous views of the city at all times of the day. The 360-degree panoramic view stretches over 40 miles of London’s cityscape and lets you see most of the capital's landmarks. You can also enjoy a multi-sensory experience from the Skydeck on the 72nd floor where subtle sounds of the city below add the perfect ambiance to your experience.

  • The View From The Shard

    Monday11:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Tuesday11:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Wednesday11:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Thursday11:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Friday10:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 09:00pm
    Saturday10:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 09:00pm
    Sunday11:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
  • Important Information

    • All children aged 15 years and below must be accompanied by an adult (18+ yrs)

    Timings

    5 Oct onwards, cruises will operate on Fri, Sat & Sun between 11 AM & 5 PM

    Discounted Tickets

    Ages 4-15yrs enjoy reduced pricing

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly
    • You must exchange your voucher for your sightseeing cruise and View from The Shard tickets
    • Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption points
    • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification
    • Please note that attraction tickets can only be collected from Westminster Pier (SW1A 2JH), Tower Pier (EC3N 4DT) or Greenwich Pier (SE10 9HT).

    Ticket Redemption Points

    Validity

    • Your sightseeing cruise tickets are valid on the date selected at the time of booking
    • Your View from the Shard ticket is valid for one standard admission within 72 hours of being collected from the ticket redemption point

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