Images London City Cruise

London Eye ©Solange Hando

On the south bank of the Thames, the London Eye was open in 2000 and is still the largest Ferris wheel in Europe and the top paid tourist attraction in the UK.

Old and New along the River Thames ©Solange Hando

Starting at Westminster pier, the London city cruise unfolds a stunning and at times surprising scenery,  luxury apartments and skyscraper to the left, old red brick buildings to the right, plus cruise and sailing boats.

The Tower of London from the Cruise ©Solange Hando

Built on the north bank in 1066 and later expanded, the Tower has acted as royal residence, fortress and prison  and it is home to the Crown Jewels.

London along the Thames ©Solange Hando

Sail under the bridges, see the sights such as St Paul's cathedral dome on the far left. but most exciting for many of us is the innovative architecture which has given London a brand new face.

The Shard ©Solange Hando

Most iconic these days is the glass-clad pyramid of the Shard designed by an Italain architect and 95% owned by Qatar. London's highest observation desk is on the 72nd floor for the best views of the city.

London Tower Bridge ©Solange Hando

Book the late afternoon cruise in summer and you might enjoy a superb sunset over the Thames as you reach the famous Tower Bridge. Built in the late 1800s, it lifts when needed to let the boats through. River traffic has priority over the road and the 40,000 people who go across every day.