A unique riverside tour offering a fresh perspective on London’s emerging and established skyline and is led by the specialist guide Benedict O'Looney

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Join Open City for an afternoon tour along the River Thames that surveys the landmark architecture of east London’s embankments and beyond.

London’s future is in the east where some of the world’s most famous architects are transforming this historic industrial landscape into a place to live and work.

Join this afternoon journey down the River Thames starting in Greenwich and going out towards Dartford Crossing and back.

A dramatically different landscape to that of central London Thames embankments, the tour will take in landmarks including Richard Rogers’ Dome, the vast Tate and Lyle Sugar Refinery in Silvertown, the Thames Barrier and Joseph Bazalgette’s amazing Victorian Grade I listed Crossness Sewage Treatment Works.

This unique riverside tour offers a fresh perspective on London’s emerging and established skyline and is led by the specialist guide Benedict O'Looney. Benedict's in-depth knowledge – founded on his work as a practicing architect based in Peckham and a teacher at the prestigious Architectural Association – guarantees deep insight and thoughtful commentary. 

Duration: 2hr 45mins

* Suitable for ages 7+

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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£35.50 per ticket
Concession (Student/Unemployed)£19.50 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Architecture on the Thames Boat Tour - East

Type:Boat Trips

Greenwich Pier, Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, London, SE10 9HT

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