insideKENT Magazine Issue 37 - April 2015 | Page 101

LONDONDAYSOUT discover a night out on the thames with city cruises With so many iconic attractions in the capital, sightseeing in London is boundless; however, the determining factor between an ordinary and an extraordinary experience can quite simply rely on how you choose to explore... BY GEMMA DUNN For some, the hop-on hop-off buses are ideal, while for others, taxi or walking tours that cover a well-trod path of tourist destinations are the preferred means. Me? I've ticked off all of the above itineraries and more; froze half to death amid an open-topped bus, blistered my feet among the hectic crowds, and spent a small fortune on a specialist taxi tour. My methods are all but exhausted, aside from one; but it may just be the best one yet. The leading operator of passenger tours on the River Thames, City Cruises prides itself on offering a first-class range of sightseeing, entertainment and charter