The Thames and the London skyline from Waterloo Bridge

Itinerary · London, United Kingdom

London’s skyline from the river

From Battersea Power Station downriver past Westminster, Bankside and the City to Canary Wharf, ending high above the Square Mile.

A day by Uber Boat and on foot

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  1. 10:00

    1Battersea Power Station

    Battersea·Regeneration

    Start at Battersea Power Station and Lift 109.

  2. 11:30

    2Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

    River Thames·River bus

    Board the Uber Boat eastbound.

  3. 12:00

    3London Eye

    South Bank·Observation wheel

    Pass Westminster and the London Eye.

  4. 12:30

    4Tate Modern

    Southwark·Art gallery

    Off at Bankside for Tate Modern.

  5. 13:30

    5Borough Market

    Southwark·Food market

    Lunch at Borough Market.

  6. 15:00

    6The Shard

    London Bridge·Mixed-use tower

    Look up at The Shard.

  7. 16:00

    7One Canada Square

    Canary Wharf·Office tower

    Uber Boat on to Canary Wharf and Wood Wharf.

  8. 18:00

    8Horizon 22

    City of London·Viewing gallery

    Back to the City for sunset at Horizon 22 (book ahead).

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