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Thames River

London, England
Ranked #84 of 821 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 212 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Canoeing, Walking
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Waikoloa, Hawaii
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

It was cold and choppy when we visited the Thames so we did not take the river cruise. I'm sure it is nice when the weather is sunny. More

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London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

great to walk or cycle along from any where. Fun to catch a canalboat for a few hours or half a day. More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

River banks are nice especially close to London eye and Royal festival hall. many nice restaurants. I like Thames especially if you stand at the Tower bridge and look at it or if you are close to Globe or Tate gallery. The river tours are also good if you go all the way to Richmond. More

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See 14 more reviews by SanjaL for London
Saxmundham, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Been to visit the Thames many times - winter, summer, daytime, nighttime, busy quiet. Sometimes on the river, mostly just walking next to it. South Bank best for the full 'Thames walk' experience. Try to get on a beach if possible - but remember the river is tidal! More

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Norfolk, GB
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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Excellent. The tour guides are good if you like witty banter More

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See 3 more reviews by Nickmytrip for London
Littlehampton, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

A cruise up and down with a funny guide is a nice way to spend an afternoon More

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See 11 more reviews by Landlord for London
London, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

A very dirty polluted river - but nice to walk alongside closer to places like Putney bridge or stop at a pub overlooking it on a summers day More

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See 14 more reviews by Leo_in_London for London
Melbourne, Australia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We took a cruise down the river on a warm summers day and it was heavenly. The crew on the boat even gave us an interesting commentary which made the trip amazing. More

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See 11 more reviews by Jeanette E for London
Doha, Qatar
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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You can't help but see the Thames. It's in the middle of the city. You go to St. Paul's, it's there. Go to Tate Modern, it's there. Tower Bridge? Over the Thames. I just love the Thames. I enjoy being near it, I enjoy watching the massive river flowing. I love all of the boats that go back and forth:... More

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See 9 more reviews by chearn73 for London
London, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I have been coming to London from a very young age and even now this river is one of the most astounding sights I have ever experienced and I have been lucky travel quite extensively.From rising in the Cotswolds Old Father Thames i meanders it's way through the heart of the capital and eventually makes a hasty exit in the... More

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