We are going to be in London soon. On one day we will be doing Westminster Abbey and then will want to go to Greenwich via a river boat. Since we don't know for sure when we will be done seeing the Abbey and having lunch, I'm reluctant to book a specific time for a boat. Will I be able to just show up at the dock at Westminster bridge and get a ticket for a boat?
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If you mean the river bus sponsored (but not operated) by Uber then there is no need to book .
This isn’t a cruise with commentary it’s public transportation.
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Though the nearest dock is at Embankment
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OP
Downers Grove, IL
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The kind of Thames cruise I am inquiring about is one that would have a narration of what we are passing on the river. We are not just looking for quick transportation. Thanks
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Lynnwood, Washington
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Here is a website that should be helpful. I don’t think a reservation would be necessary.
https://www.thamesriverboats.co.uk/thames-boats/westminster.asp
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Wyckoff, NJ, USA
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You may also wish to consider the boat return from Kew Gardens if you are going there. I don't think there was a commentary, but it was easy to follow a guidebook, and read the signs on the buildings. We didn't reserve, but they claim they do sell out.
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OP
Downers Grove, IL
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I'm going from Westminster to Greenwich.
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Chattanooga, TN USA
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It appears that the company linked to in a previous post does not go to Greenwich. We are doing this on Thursday with https://www.thamesriversightseeing.com/piers/westminster-pier.
I had not planned to book in advance, and I don’t think tickets are for a specific time. They are good for the day.