Days grow shorter and we slowly but surely start counting the days to Christmas even if autumn is a quite an exciting time along the Thames!
Mist gently wraps around The Tower of London in the morning and gives way to the enchanting autumn colours that brighten up the Southbank in the evening. What lies between these hours is a mysterious and adventurous day out along the Thames.

Here are some of our favourite things to do, from colourful outdoor to artistic indoors, misty to mysterious, quirky to cosy, and active to chilled. Jump aboard and enjoy the different views of autumn in Central London.

Colourful Outdoors and Artistic Indoors

Com a chegada do outono, Londres torna-se ainda mais colorida do que o habitual. Os fabulosos espaços verdes ao longo do rio mudam com a estação e Southbank nunca desilude com a sua grande variedade de arte e entretenimento. No outono, os espaços exteriores transformam-se num cenário de pintura. E quando o sol se põe, o Rio Iluminado, uma instalação artística ao ar livre, adiciona tons suaves de rosa, laranja e azul ao rio. Os melhores lugares no rio para apreciar esta vista espetacular são a bordo do The London Showboat, um cruzeiro com jantar agradável com uma deliciosa refeição de 4 pratos, atuação ao vivo e vistas espectaculares. Alguns podem até chamar-lhe a "melhor noite no rio"

Art galleries and museums along the Southbank like Tate Modern offer special exhibitions during the autumn months, such as the ever popular Andy Warhol back in 2020. Poke around and see what’s in-store that can inspire you creatively or spookily. Another great option is visiting Madame Tussauds in London, home to lifelike wax figures of celebrities. While the experience is cool to see, it can also be a creepy addition to your plans in the area.

The Streets of London Are… Misty and Mysterious

Autumn mist is the best setting to venture out on a more unusual walking tour. The last launch of David Father’s illustrated walking guidebook “Bloody London” takes an interesting twist to walks in central London and along the Thames. According to the Londonist, the author “invites you to traverse city streets brimming with blood-curdling stories and tragic tales.”

Equally mysterious than the streets of London is the Thames itself. Considered to be dead waters just a couple of years ago, the Thames is now teaming with wildlife. Some 125 types of fish call the Tidal Thames home now. The likes of trout, salmon, and pike are amongst the residents as well as eels, which travel as far as the shores of Greenwich. And if you spot a head popping out of the misty autumn Thames, don’t worry, it might be a seal! London Zoo has introduced a Mammal Map for all urban wildlife explorers. Our captains are also contributing to this wildlife tracker on a regular basis, as the wheelhouse is definitely one of the best places to spot wildlife in the Thames.

Active and Chilled: Tours of London’s Spooky History

For those who can’t get enough of a certain shiver down their spine, we recommend to get off at Tower Pier and embark on a spooky walk across the City. Free Tours by Foot are offering self-guided or downloadable audio guide tours along the streets of London that where roamed by one of London’s most famous criminals, Jack the Ripper.

However, there is no need to go any further than a City Cruises sightseeing tour to learn more about criminals and death. Just stay on board and listen to the captain! There are many stories to tell about the Tower of London and our captain knows quite a few. For example: the words “Entry to the Traitor’s Gate” are painted on the river’s north embankment, not far from the pier. Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry the Eighth, may be the most famous prisoner who was beheaded on Tower Green.

Quirky and Cosy on the River Thames

While Cruzeiros de cidade captains are not only knowledgeable waterman, they are also “most charming”, to quote customers. Enjoy your time on the water as they enchant you with their tales. An exact replica of the Golden Hinde, the flagship commanded by Sir Francis Drake on his historic voyage around the world can be found nestled amongst the modern buildings on the South Bank. Learn more about the secret mission and the outcome from one of our charming captains on board one of our sightseeing cruises.

E o que seria de um cruzeiro inspirado em piratas sem um pub assustador! Deixando o rio para trás, atravessando a cidade, o The Rising Sun, perto de St Bartholomew's, vale definitivamente a pena o passeio. Diz-se que está assombrado pelas pobres almas de inocentes que foram drogados e assassinados por bandidos que venderam os corpos ao hospital vizinho para investigação médica. Uma história bastante triste, tal como a do Prospeto de Whitby. Um pub histórico espantoso na margem norte do Tamisa, também é conhecido pela corda que forma uma forca à saída do terraço ribeirinho do pub. Um pormenor que é melhor observado do nosso convés superior no cruzeiro noturno a caminho de Greenwich. E sim, há uma cabeça humana na água! Bem, mais ou menos, é uma das famosas instalações artísticas de Anthony Gormley. Por isso, não precisa de se preocupar.

We’re Good to Go for Some Spooky Fun in England’s Capital

All jokes and spooky stories aside, Health and Safety was always on top of our agenda but like many London attractions, we have introduced extended cleaning regimes. The safety standards of Visit Britain’s “We’re Good to Go” and the AA’s “Covid-19 confident” make sure visitors can trust that all precautions were taken to apply the government advice. City Cruises has earned both of these renowned tourism standards and continues these high standards today.

Data de publicação original: 21 de outubro de 2020