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Top of the stops
Embankment
Best for… everything really
This pier is popular for a reason. It gives you perfect access to central London for shopping, museum-ing, dining, and seeing a show. Access a tripple whammy of entertainment hubs – Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus – with ease. And there's a Gordon's Wine Bar just a few steps away!
Westminster
Best for peeps into politics
Pull up by the Palace of Westminster and get your political fix. From here you'll have easy access to Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Jewel Tower, and Churchill War Rooms. After seeing the sights, enjoy a leafy stroll through nearby St James's Park – perfect.
Tower Pier
Best for beheadings
…at least it was back in the 15th Century when you’d cruise straight though Traitor’s Gate to meet your fate. Nowadays, you can hop off to explore the Tower of London and learn all about those gristly deaths without getting involved. There's also Tower Bridge to explore nearby too.
Blackfriars
Best for St Paul’s and a pint
Stop here to explore the splendid St Paul’s Cathedral and then swing by some of London’s oldest pubs. Or, do it the other way round if you need some dutch courage to tackle that dome. Any pub that has 'olde' in its name is probably appropriately historic. You've got Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Ye Olde Mitre Inn and Ye Olde Watling, to name a few.
Pop into St Paul's after a pint
Greenwich
Best for boat lovers
If being on a boat isn’t enough boat action, stop at Greenwich to explore the Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum. London’s quirky corner also boasts the Royal Observatory where you can hop between east and west on the Prime Meridian Line. And there’s the Fan Museum which… well, is full of fans.
Bankside
Most wondrous for doth who cherish the arts
Yep, you guessed it (we hope)! Disembarketh here for Shakespeare’s Globe where you can take a tour of the olde theatre or see a show. This is also the perfect stop for exploring South Bank – a riverside esplanade abuzz with street performers, restaurants and bars.
London Eye (Waterloo)
Best for kids (and parents too)
Got little ones to entertain? Stop here for The London Eye and get gorgeous views over the city, not to mention those pods keep kids in one place for a full 30 minutes – result! There are plenty of kid-friendly attractions in the area too, plus the Jubilee Gardens – a great picnic area and playground.
London Bridge City
Best for London’s bucket list sights
Hop off here for The View from The Shard where you can see all of London in one go. Many of the city's must-sees are also within reach – Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, and more. If you need to grab a bite, head to Borough Market – one of London’s largest food markets with over 100 stalls to browse.
Stop by The Shard and Southbank's sights
Well worth a hop
Battersea Power Station
Best for shoppers with cash to splash
It's not on the main tourist trail but this stop takes you right up to Battersea Power Station which has had a fabulous facelift. The all-new powerhouse boasts over 150 swanky shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. There's also a futuristic-looking playground and a bougie soft play.
Canary Wharf
Best for hidden gems
Forget skyscrapers, suits and business vibes, Canary Wharf has touristy things on offer too. Themed bars, the largest collection of outdoor public art in the city, and London Museum Docklands which explores the history of the River Thames.
North Greenwich
Best for daredevils
Sightseeing not scary enough for you? Be sure to make a stop at North Greenwich where you can get strapped into a harness to climb right over the o2. This 90-minute experience takes you 52-metres above the arena for a thrilling adventure.
Climb all the way up the o2 arena if you're feeling brave
Millbank Pier
Best for art enthusiasts
Not only is this pier the gateway to the Tate Britain, it’s also a work of art itself. It was designed by Marks Barfield, the same architects as The London Eye – definitely worth a stop if you're into art and design. You can also get to the International Institute of Visual Arts and The Garden Museum from here.
Vauxhall (St George Wharf)
Best for cricket and gin
It might not look like much, but Vauxhall boasts a few under-the-radar attractions. There’s the Beefeater Gin Distillery, The Kia Oval – the birthplace of cricket’s Ashes – and even a city farm. You’ll sail right under the Grade II listed Vauxhall Bridge to get there.
Getting a bit meh
Chelsea Harbour Pier
Best for football and flower fans
Stop here for Stamford Bridge Stadium and explore Chelsea’s famous football grounds. You’ve also got the Chelsea Physic Garden – a unique alternative to your regular parks and gardens with 5,000 medicinal, herbal and edible plants to discover.
Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier
Best for putt in the park
Discover Wandsworth Park – a Grade II listed green area that’s within walking distance of the pier. Play a round of Putt in the Park if you fancy working on your swing.
Royal Wharf
Best for Thames fans
Royal Wharf is London’s longest pier and includes a 162m² viewing platform for unparalleled views along the Thames. You can also see the Thames Barrier nearby and discover how it protects the city from flooding.
Woolwich (Royal Arsenal)
Best for being able to say you discovered a new area
This up-and-coming South London town is well worth a visit if you’re keen to see something different. There’s bustling cultural centre Woolwich Works, the Royal Arsenal Heritage Site, and the Woolwich Foot Tunnel which goes right under the Thames.
Masthouse Terrace
Best for sheep fans
This stop is your gateway to the Isle of Dogs – a quiet pocket of London with a great urban farm and some nice bars and restaurants, including a converted fire station. It loses kudos points for not having as many dogs as we’d like, despite the name.
Putney
Best for watching the Oxbridge Boat Race
For one day a year Putney pier rises right to the top of the charts for the famous Boat Race. Beyond that, it’s a nice little area to potter around but not worth the journey (soz).
Putney Pier – not much beyond the sign tbh...
Glide on by
Rotherhithe
Best for broken guitars
There’s not much here, readers, besides a DoubleTree hotel. In fact, the pier used to be named DoubleTree Docklands after said hotel. There’s also a guitar hospital if you’ve got a poorly guitar to attend to.
Plantation Wharf Pier
Best for if you forget to get off at Battersea Power Station
Accidentally found yourself at Plantation Wharf? Just wait here for the next Uber Boat. Yeah… there’s not much else to do.
Cadogan
Best for if you’re fancy
Well this pier is actually a private stop owned by the Cadogan Estate. So if you’re paying a visit to your old friends, the Cadogans, simply ring the bell labelled 'River Bus Services' to hop off. Otherwise it’s probably best to sail on.
Greenland (Surrey Quays)
Best for if you live there
...otherwise it’s a no from us – sorry Surrey Quays.
Barking Riverside
Best for finishing the race
This eastern stop is where all Uber Boat journeys come to end. So, if you really want to complete an entire end-to-end journey, be sure to sail all the way to Barking. Otherwise, it’s more of a gateway to Essex, which is a whole other adventure.
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