Boat
Travelling by boat in London may seem a slightly ususual way of getting around, but it is - perhaps not surprisingly - actually very pleasant, and certainly recommended as a nice way of experiencing the River Thames. The only downside, unfortunately, is that boat journeys tend to be quite pricey, so we would advise using boat transport sparingly - and try using the longest route to make the most of it!

Routes include from Westminster or Embankment to Greenwich, Westminster to Chelsea, Wandsworth and Putney, and Bankside to Millbank (between the two Tate Galleries). Full details of routes, timetables and fares can be found on the TFL River page.

Tickets for the boat services can be pricey (more expensive than the Underground - £3.20 to £5.30 for a single ticket, depending on the route) but Oyster pay-as-you-go cards are now accepted and represent a 10% saving on tickets, so make sure you utilise these.

You might also like to try one of the lunch or dinner river cruises, which include three/four-course meals and entertainment!

Boats on the River Thames