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Up to an hour
London Cable Car: Soar Over the Thames
Up to an hour
Swoop above the London skyline with this exhilarating cable car experience
What visitors are saying
4.5Fun and useful to cross the Thames, slow and steady so not frightening
Jul 6, 2026This attraction was easy to find and access on the rail system.
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Overview
Get ready to glide 90m above the River Thames in this mesmerising cable car experience. Check London out from a very different perspective – this is travelling around the city with a twist!
The London Cable Car boasts stunning aerial views over the River Thames and the London skyline, including Canary Wharf, St. Paul’s Cathedral, The O2, and more.
The view over the River Thames is especially lovely at sunset, when London is bathed in golden hues. There are night flights after 7PM, where you can soar over the skyline and see the bright city lights. Feel free to bring a mini picnic and soft drinks along for the ride.
This is the UK’s first urban cable car. Gondolas arrive every 30 seconds and carry up to 10 people, with the journey taking around 10 minutes each way.
The London Cable Car crosses the River Thames between the Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks, and it’s well connected to the rest of the TfL network. It's fun for tourists and locals alike.
Adjacent to the Greenwich Peninsula Terminal at the London Cable Car Experience, you can learn about the interesting history of the cable car and explore the Teddy Workshop and Selfie Factory.
Facts
The cable car was invented in 1873 in San Francisco as a way to ascend steep hills in the city.
What's included
Round trip on the London Cable Car
Enjoy aerial views of Canary Wharf, St. Paul’s Cathedral, The O2, and the River Thames
Option to take a sunset ride for the perfect photo opportunity
Gondolas arrive every 30 seconds and can carry up to ten people
Where you'll be
Greenwich Peninsula Terminal, , Edmund Halley Way, , London , UKHow to get there
North Greenwich
North Greenwich
Standard opening hours
Please note that the London Cable Car will be closed for their Annual Maintenance Shutdown from March 2–11, 2027. It will re-open to the public on March 12, 2027.
Upcoming schedule changes
Find out more
For more information, visit the TFL London Cable Car website.
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-cable-car/
Cable
Manuela ·War sehr schön. Schreit nach Wiederholung. Mitarbeiter sind sehr freundlich.
Empfehlenswert
Klaus M. ·War am Abend dort, keine Wartezeit, super die beleuchte Stadt so zu sehen 👍
A nice experience
Fast and fun ·There was no line when I went. London pas works very easily here.
Fantastic view
Keti ·A lovely way to see London from above – the views were fantastic and the ride was short but really enjoyable
plein les yeux
SOVET ·Belle balade au dessus de l'eau .... une belle hauteur pour de belles photos très bon souvenir
Recommend a round trip
Saph ·Quick round trip to get some awesome views across the Thames. Handy location near the O2 makes it easy to bundle these two activities together. This would be epic at night or sunset!
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