![]() ![]() Several, including the daily eye-opener tours and the LBGTQ-themed "Desire, Love, Identity" tour and Friday evening spotlight tours are free. If you want a little help navigating the museum's exhibits – the approximately 80,000 objects on display out of its collection totaling 8 million items – consider tagging along on a guided tour. The immense collection can make an initial museum visit seem overwhelming: Pick the exhibits that most interest you, and plan return trips if you feel so inclined. From the Rosetta Stone to the Parthenon Sculptures to Mesopotamian objects, the British Museum is a history buff's dream containing artifacts in the millions. In fact, many travelers say it's the best museum in all of London. The British Museum is both an architectural beauty and a trove of some of the world's most noted antiquities. For more information, visit the Tower Bridge's website. Bike racks and Santander Cycle docking stations are located nearby. Hop off the Tube at Tower Hill to stroll across. Keep in mind that a walk across the bridge is free and nearly as impressive. Guided tours are available on weekends and start at 27 pounds (or about $34). If you have a London Pass, entry to the bridge is included. However, recent visitors say that those who are afraid of heights might want to forgo walking across the glass floor.įor self-guided visits, adults pay 12.30 pounds (about $15.50), youths ages 5 to 15 pay 6.30 pounds (about $7.80), while children younger than 5 get in for free. If you're interested in viewing the city from a higher vantage point (about 137 feet above the Thames), consider a visit inside Tower Bridge, during which you go to the top of the bridge – equipped with a glass floor – as well as to the bottom to the engine rooms. Paul's Cathedral's iconic dome, the London Eye and The Monument. From the elevated sidewalks visitors get a prime view of the Tower of London, St. The views from the bridge are an added bonus. Construction on the bridge started in 1886, which means it's practically modern by London standards, but Tower Bridge stands out for its stunning detail and moveable roadways that lift up when large ships need to pass through. Guests in particular who need to be aware of the structure of the vessel are the very young, elderly guests or those of restricted mobility.Along with Parliament and Big Ben, Tower Bridge is London's next must-see architectural marvel, not to mention the most famous bridge that crosses the Thames. Please be aware that the Vessel is an adapted early 20th century wooden cargo barge & that those aboard are required to exercise a correspondingly higher degree of responsibility for their own safety, as there are many hazards on-board, for example, some restriction of headroom, steepness of stairways, multi level trip hazards both on and below deck etc. We strongly recommend guests wear sensible, non-slip shoes, and no stilettos. Warm and waterproof clothes in case it’s cold or wet when you go out on deck. Hot soup (with a vegetarian option available) will be available to buy on our evening voyage. Cream tea with a hot drink will be available to buy on our afternoon voyages. There will be a bar below deck to buy nautical ales, wine and soft drinks. Thames sailing barge adventure with Tower Bridge opening.Hot soup (vegetarian option available) will be available to buy on our evening voyage. There is a bar below deck in case you would like to buy some drinks. ![]() Sail past The Tower of London, City Hall, Canary Wharf and down towards Greenwich Pier and the National Maritime Museum then returning back to Tower Pier. This is a truly special and unique way to explore the city. Built in 1923, this boat is one of the few remaining boats of it’s kind left in the world. See Tower Bridge opening for you as you go. Sail in a historic wooden boat from Tower Pier towards Greenwich and back. Keep an eye on your inbox for news and offers from Secret Adventures ![]()
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