Architecture on the Thames Boat Tour

Type:Boat Trips

Crown Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0HJ
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 central London’s embankments and the skyline beyond.

Departing from Crown Pier close to Blackfriars Bridge, the tour will see Benedict O'Looney — Open City’s specialist Architecture on the Thames guide — share the microphone with Helen Logan, partner at Southwark-based architecture practice Allies and Morrison. 

This afternoon tour along the River Thames will see Helen Logan bring a fresh perspective to the capital’s riverside architecture, speaking alongside our regular guide Benedict O'Looney, a practicing architect and teacher at the prestigious Architectural Association, whose deep insight and thoughtful commentary on all aspects of London’s architecture is widely admired...Read More

About

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

Departing from Crown Pier close to Blackfriars Bridge, the tour will see Benedict O'Looney — Open City’s specialist Architecture on the Thames guide — share the microphone with Helen Logan, partner at Southwark-based architecture practice Allies and Morrison. 

This afternoon tour along the River Thames will see Helen Logan bring a fresh perspective to the capital’s riverside architecture, speaking alongside our regular guide Benedict O'Looney, a practicing architect and teacher at the prestigious Architectural Association, whose deep insight and thoughtful commentary on all aspects of London’s architecture is widely admired amongst his fellow professionals.

While Benedict will survey the landmark architecture of central London’s embankments and the skyline beyond, Helen will focus on Allies and Morrison’s key Thames-side projects including Keybridge House in Vauxhall and the Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank. 

Duration: 2hr 45mins

* Suitable for ages 7+

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

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