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Explore the wonders of the universe at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, then enjoy a scenic cruise along the iconic River Thames, with this economical combo!
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Uncover the secrets of the universe at the Royal Observatory as you step into the Octagon Room, designed by the legendary Sir Christopher Wren.
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Examine the ingenious clocks of John Harrison, the man who revolutionized navigation, gaze into the heavens through the Great Equatorial Telescope, and upgrade to get access to Cutty Sark.
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Drift down the Thames on a flexible sightseeing cruise, departing from four piers, and immerse in London's history with live English commentary or an audio guide.
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Experience the panoramic splendor of London's skyline from the open-air deck or cozy indoor saloon, and savor sights of iconic attractions like the Tower of London.
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Did you know? The Prime Meridian was established in Greenwich in 1884, but before that, various other locations were used as the reference point for longitude.
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Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Entry to Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Multilingual audio guide
Entry to (as per option selected):
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Cutty Sark
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National Maritime Museum
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Peter Harrison Planetarium
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Queen's House
Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames
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Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames
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One-way sightseeing flexible ticket
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Flexible boarding time
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Flexibility to choose pier for boarding from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, or Tower Pier
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Live English commentary
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Recorded commentary in 14 languages
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Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon
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Please find the route and timetable here
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from Spain, France, Germany and over 46 countries have loved this experienceWhat our guests say
Alice
Feb, 2025Verified booking
Excellent Tower of London site! Cruise on the Thames a little short (we'd have liked to get closer to London Bridge and Parliament)! Time- and data-saving tip: download the audio guide before the cruise 🚢
Rebecca
Feb, 2025Verified booking
I'm very appreciative of both these tours. I so wanted to see them. However, after 3 flight delays I knew I'd miss them. But the hotel suggested for me to just go ahead. They gave no fuss about letting me in at a different time slot. Now I wouldn't expect that on most tours but these were 2 that could be flexible. These were definitely 2 highlights of my trip.
Vikki
Jan, 2025Verified booking
Very well organised, smooth experience on the Eye and wonderful views of the sights of London. Not so good with the river cruise as we only had a 20 minute cruise! We saw some great sites, but only went from the Eye around to the Tower and then had to disembark or pay to go to Greenwich. We felt that we didn't have the time that we were paying for. This spoiled a 70th birthday treat slightly.Talmasson
Feb, 2025Verified booking
Easy to find. Just needs a visual to inform about the translation application....
Isabelle
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Great London Eyes experience. Cruise a little short for my taste, but worth doing. The staff at both were super friendly and smiling.
This combo deal of Royal Observatory Greenwich tickets and a flexible sightseeing cruise on the River Thames offers an educational and scenic journey through history, all while providing excellent savings on ticket prices.
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Kickstart your journey at the Royal Observatory, the home of the Greenwich Mean Time. Here, you can stand on the Prime Meridian, the line that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres. Don't miss out on getting a memorable photograph with this iconic landmark. The observatory also houses John Harrison’s innovative marine timekeepers, and the UK's largest refracting telescope, the Great Equatorial Telescope. Further, you get to explore the Flamsteed House and its Octagon Room, which houses a collection of historical timepieces and instruments. With the help of an audio guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the observatory and its many wonders. You can also choose to upgrade your tickets to the Royal Museums Day Pass which will give you access to other famous sites like Cutty Sark and the Queen's House.
Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on the River Thames
Next, go on a memorable journey along the River Thames. With flexible boarding time and the freedom to board the cruise at any of the four main piers - Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich - this ride offers a unique perspective of London's iconic landmarks. Witness the grandeur of the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the vibrant South Bank. The cruise is equipped with a fully stocked bar and provides recorded commentary in 14 languages and live English commentary, making your journey informative and comfortable.
What's not allowed
Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Keep in mind that drones, bicycles, roller skates, balloons, selfie sticks, and photography of certain labeled objects are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
Royal Observatory Greenwich
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This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Wheelchair access is limited to The Meridian line, Meridian building ground floor, Astronomer’s Garden, and Camera Obscura. There is no disabled access to the older, Grade I listed buildings including Flamsteed House and the Great Equatorial Telescope.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames
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Facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities.
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The average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40mins except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier which is 10mins.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption point
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
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