Best spots in Monument
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From the classic Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames and Sky Garden, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
London · 🍕 Food
Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames
2h
London · 🏛️ Landmark
Sky Garden
45 min
London · 🌳 Nature
St Dunstan in the East Church Garden
20 min
Monument to the Great Fire of London
30 min
Leadenhall Market
35 min
Lloyd's building
15 min
River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés
Sky Garden Early Access with Pastry and Hot Drink
1h
Lunch Cruise on the River Thames
1h45
★ 4.4 · 3,797 reviews
Step aboard for a proper English afternoon tea with a view. Sip tea and enjoy scones, sandwiches, and pastries over two relaxed hours as Thames landmarks glide past from Tower Millennium Pier.
★ 4.6 · 77,920 reviews
Head to the top of the Walkie-Talkie for one of London's best free views. Wander the glass-domed garden for 360-degree panoramas over the Thames, the Shard, and Tower Bridge, ideally timed for sunset.
★ 4.7 · 8,759 reviews
Step inside the ruined shell of St Dunstan in the East, where Wren's tower still rises above ivy-covered walls. Wander through the gothic windows and flowerbeds of this hidden garden, a quiet, photogenic escape just steps from Monument and the Thames.
★ 4.5 · 13,786 reviews
Climb the Monument to the Great Fire of London, a 202-foot column marking exactly where the 1666 blaze began. Wind up the 311-step spiral staircase to a caged viewing platform for sweeping views across the City of London.
★ 4.4 · 23,548 reviews
Step into Leadenhall Market's ornate ironwork and painted glass ceilings, tucked into the heart of the City. Wander past the cobbled entrance famous for its Harry Potter cameo while browsing shops and restaurants near Monument and the Gherkin.
Discover the Lloyd's building, a landmark that turned architecture inside out. Look up from the street to trace its exposed pipes, staircases and lift shafts against the City's historic skyline.
★ 4.4 · 2,766 reviews
Set sail on an evening cruise along the Thames from Tower Millennium Pier. Sip prosecco and enjoy canapés on deck as Tower Bridge, the Shard, and the City's illuminated skyline glide past over a relaxed two-hour loop.
★ 4.0 · 943 reviews
Get above London before anyone else at the Sky Garden. Wander the glass-domed terraces among tropical plants with a pastry and coffee in hand, taking in near-empty views of the Thames and St Paul's.
★ 4.5 · 2,202 reviews
Set sail from Tower Pier on a midday cruise along the Thames. Enjoy a relaxed set lunch as you glide past Tower Bridge, the Shard and the City skyline in daylight, all wrapped up in 105 minutes.
