{"product_id":"architecture-on-the-thames-central-saturday-20-june-2026-1pm-indoor-seating-ticket","title":"Architecture on the Thames Central - Saturday 20 June 2026 1pm - indoor seating ticket","description":"\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eJoin Open City for an afternoon tour along the River Thames that surveys the landmark architecture of central London’s embankments and the skyline beyond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDeparting from Crown Pier close to Blackfriars Bridge, the tour first ventures upriver to Nine Elms, taking in the newly restored Battersea Power Station and Kieran Timberlake’s American Embassy. Then heading downriver, our guide will explore the design and history of Michael Hopkins' imposing Portcullis House, the Neo-classical Somerset House and Renzo Piano's Shard, among many other landmarks before returning to Crown Pier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis unique riverside tour offers a fresh perspective on London’s emerging and established skyline and is led by our specialist guide Benedict O'Looney. Benedict's in-depth knowledge – founded on his work as a practicing architect based in Peckham and a teacher at the prestigious Architectural Association – guarantees deep insight and thoughtful commentary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-text-attribute-external-state='{\"type\":\"highlight\",\"id\":\"af9e1e2a-01db-47eb-80c2-c901f03c89ee\",\"shape\":\"underline\",\"isFront\":false,\"isAnimationEnabled\":false,\"animation\":\"draw\",\"duration\":0.5,\"direction\":\"right\",\"color\":{\"type\":\"THEME_COLOR\"},\"thickness\":{\"unit\":\"em\",\"value\":0.1},\"linecap\":\"square\"}' data-text-attribute-id=\"af9e1e2a-01db-47eb-80c2-c901f03c89ee\" class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\"\u003eKey information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepart\/Return: \u003c\/strong\u003eCrown Pier, Victoria Embankment EC4Y 0HJ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhat3words location\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/what3words.com\/army.august.soft\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\/\/\/army.august.soft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.45 hours approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestrictions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regretfully no under-7s, no dogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis boat tour has limited capacity. Seating will be available both inside and outside. Please select your preferred option when purchasing your ticket below. The outside seating area is not covered in the event of rain so please dress appropriately for the weather. Drinks and light snacks are available for purchase. There are toilets on board. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTickets are non refundable and our tours go ahead rain or shine…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnter code GROUP-BOAT at the shop page checkout for 15% discount on purchase of 3 standard or concession single boat tour tickets or more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OpenCityShop","offers":[{"title":"Pay it forward ticket","offer_id":56881577361786,"sku":"TOURS","price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard ticket","offer_id":56881577394554,"sku":"TOURS","price":35.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Over 65 ticket","offer_id":56881577427322,"sku":"TOURS","price":34.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Under 25s ticket","offer_id":56881577460090,"sku":"TOURS","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Income support\/jobseekers ticket","offer_id":56881577492858,"sku":"TOURS","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1068\/1786\/files\/Open_City_Thames_Central_Tour_June_2023_c.chris_chromaphotography14_223277a0-a576-40db-89ff-cfb933099d80.jpg?v=1712248893","url":"https:\/\/shop.open-city.org.uk\/products\/architecture-on-the-thames-central-saturday-20-june-2026-1pm-indoor-seating-ticket","provider":"Open City Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}