When one visits a big city such as London, there are a number of typical tourist activities that one has to experience. However, for those who want to add a little bit of variety, find new perspectives and get a different view of the city, there are of course options to explore.
For the tourist who visits London, there are many ways to see the city, on a red tourist hop on hop off bus. If it is summer one can definitely walk around some of the areas too and there is also the tube which provides easy access throughout the capital. But, have you ever thought of exploring the city by boat? That is definitely a great way to see this historic city and what better way to experience it other than through a cruise on the Thames River along which the city was initially formed.
A boat trip along the river would take a traveller under the many bridges, through beautifully crafted archways and provide great views of this majestic city from a completely different angle. Depending on the kind of adventure a tourist would want it to be, it can be a serene boat ride while one enjoys a drink in hand or a thrilling speed boat ride or even a duck tour where one can double it up with a trip on land too.
There are many operators providing diverse types of cruises and trips which showcase the city from the waterway and there are cruise boats, speed crafts and even inflatable vessels to choose from and all of them provide a very different experience from one another. They take the travellers through some of the significant historical sites and important landmarks, both new and the old including the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey, Vauxhall Bridge, Buckingham Palace and more.
Guests staying at a beautifully appointed Central London hotel such as Metropolitan London must not miss the opportunity to explore the city along this significant waterway as it is sure to provide a different view of this charming capital. This London luxury hotel makes an ideal base for your travel be it business or leisure and is an ideal starting point to your adventures.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.