Boat trip · Embankment Pier
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Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
London's river bus: a fleet of 20 high-speed boats calling at the main piers every 10–20 minutes, so a trip to Greenwich or the Tower doubles as a ride down the Thames.
| What | Boat trip |
|---|---|
| Ages | Children 5–15 pay half the adult fare; 4 and under travel free. |
| Where | Embankment Pier |
| Address | Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London WC2N 6NU |
| Season and hours | All year; boats from all major piers every 10–20 minutes, early morning to night (see the operator's timetable). |
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Checked on thamesclippers.com, openstreetmap.org, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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