Roam the river and see the top attractions in Europe. For visitors to London, and Londoners looking for a day out, the Riverline joins-up cultural, history and fun along the a stretch of the river that boasts the highest concentration of tourist attractions in Europe.
Visitors can choose the dedicated Tate Boat - a dedicated point-to-point service between Tate Britain and Tate Modern art galleries via the London Eye at Waterloo Pier, or simply buy a River Roamer day ticket which allows unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off travel for all piers between Millbank, Canary Wharf and Hilton Docklands.
Full List of Piers
Embankment Pier: The West End is a short stroll from here where there's so much to do. You can explore the shops in Covent Garden, watch the street performers at The Plaza, catch a show in theatre land, feed pigeons in Trafalgar Square, wander through The National Gallery, star gaze in Leicester Square and wine and dine in Soho, plus much much more.
Waterloo Pier: This pier, hidden behind The London Eye waterside, is a tourist hub. As well as the Eye, there's The Aquarium, The Saatchi Gallery, Dali Universe and the Namco Station, as well as a huge choice of eating establishments to suit all tastes. Connections from Waterloo take you direct to The Tower, The Tates and the rest of the The River Roamer Zone.
Blackfriars Pier: Perfectly located for the short walk to St Paul's Cathedral, bars and restaurants of Smithfields plus the City and Farringdon.
Bankside Pier: Ideally located for Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Vinopolis, The Golden Hinde and The Clink Prison, as well as a fantastic selection of riverside cafes, bars and restaurants.
London Bridge City Pier: The scariest attraction in town, The London Dungeon, is a couple of minutes from the Pier. To recover, explore the shops of Hays Galleria, then walk along the river bank to London's Battleship HMS Belfast and down further to the riverside restaurants of Butler's Wharf, all with a great view of The Tower Bridge.
Tower Pier: On the North West bank of Tower Bridge, the pier is perfectly located for a visit to London's second most popular attraction, The Tower of London. After your visit to the Crown Jewels and Yeoman Warders relax in St Katharine Docks and admire the many boats over a coffee or glass of wine.
Canary Wharf Pier: The 'new' city is a 5 minute walk from the pier at Westferry Circus which is located infront of several riverside restaurants, bars and The Four Seasons Hotel. There is a regular ferry service to Hilton Docklands on the South Bank.
Masthouse Terrace Pier: The pier is located at the southern end of the Isle of Dogs and is a transport hub for residents of the many apartments in the area for fast links to Canary Wharf and Central London.
Greenland Pier: Greenland Pier is located in the heart of Rotherhithe near Surrey Quays. From this pier it's only a 4 minute boat trip to Canary Wharf.
Greenwich Pier: The World Heritage centre of Greenwich is home of the famous tea clipper Cutty Sark, Sir Francis Chichester's record-breaking yacht Gypsy Moth IV, the National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House and the Old Royal Observatory.
Queen Elizabeth II: Turn left out of the entrace of The O2 and walk a short distance under the cover of The O2 to the covered walkway which will take you the 200m down to the boat. |