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London Cable Car

Name: London Cable Car
Price range: $
Rating: 4.4

4.4 ·

Glide across the Thames aboard the London Cable Car for a different angle on the city. From up to 90 meters high, take in Canary Wharf's skyline, the O2 Arena, and the Thames Barrier during this brief but unusual crossing.

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Reasons to go

Opened in 2012, linking Greenwich Peninsula's O2 Arena with the Royal Docks over the Thames
Gondolas rise to roughly 90 meters, giving views of Canary Wharf and the Thames Barrier downstream
It's integrated into London's public transport network, so standard Oyster and contactless fares apply

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Full description

Opened in 2012, this cable car crosses the Thames between the O2 Arena on Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks, its gondolas climbing to around 90 meters for views over the river, Canary Wharf's skyscrapers, and the Thames Barrier downstream. It functions as a genuine part of London's public transport network as much as a tourist attraction, making it one of the more unusual ways to cross the river without walking or taking a boat.

Its relatively modest must-see and culture scores in this batch reflect that it's a niche experience rather than an essential London sight, appealing mostly to visitors interested in unusual viewpoints or already in the area for the O2 or ExCeL. The ride itself is brief, so it suits a short detour rather than a dedicated outing.

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Address

Edmund Halley Way, London, UK · Greenwich Peninsula

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Pair it with a visit to the O2 Arena or a concert nearby, since it departs right next to it
go around sunset for the best light over Canary Wharf and the river
check if using an Oyster or contactless card, since it's covered by London's standard transport fare system.

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Reviews

It had a really good vibe. We went in the evening, we saw the whole city and despite the wind it was very enjoyable.

Laura, Hungary

1/5

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