Big Ben, the famous clock in London, was launched on June 3, 1859 AD [1] [2] [3] [4] Big Ben, the name of the great bell that rings the clock, is located at the northern end of Palace of Westminster in London and usually extends to refer to both the clock and the clock tower as well. The tower is officially known as Elizabeth Tower, so named during the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2012; And he knew before that The watch has become a cultural symbol for the United Kingdom, particularly in the visual media. When television or filmmakers want to point to a public location in the country, the common way to do so is to show an image of the tower, often with a red double-decker bus or black cab in the front. In 2008, a survey of 2,000 people found that the tower was the most popular landmark in the United Kingdom. Sound was also used as a signal for timekeeping in some broadcasters such as the BBC, a practice that began on December 31, 1923 from microphones permanently installed in the tower and connected by line to broadcast. Neighborhood

Great to book in advance but we were also able to book the day before! Got there about 10 minutes before boarding and still got great seats on the top level (highly recommend so you can see everything). Our tour guide Jordan was AMAZING! He was casual and very funny, kept everyone entertained with lots of good jokes and puns. Great tour to start off a London trip to get to know a lot about the city, the layout, and even get an idea of what you might want to see in person or more in depth. Definitely recommend for the price. Also, best photos of some iconic buildings like tower bridge from this tour in my opinion (just sit either in the aisle or on the edge)

Went there for the last ride of day at 5:45 PM.....weather was cold.....waited for nearabout 30 mins.....we got the seat on the top floor.....view is fantastic.....guide was chirpy.....the ride lasts for 45 mins or so!!!

Big Ben is London's famous clock tower. The clock tower is about to undergo a restoration program until 2021 - the bongs will stop until then. While there has been a plenty of speculation on the bell going silent until 2021, the measure comes in as a way to. We will miss Big Ben until then.

Big Ben, tower clock, famous for its accuracy and for its massive bell. Strictly speaking, the name refers to only the great hour bell, which weighs 15.1 tons (13.7 metric tons), but it is commonly associated with the whole clock tower at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament, in the London borough of Westminster. The tower itself was formally known as St. Stephen’s Tower until 2012, when it was renamed Elizabeth Tower on the occasion of Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 60 years on the British throne. The hands of the clock are 9 and 14 feet (2.7 and 4.3 metres) long, respectively, and the clock tower rises about 320 feet (97.5 metres). Originally in coordination with the Royal Greenwich Observatory, the chimes of Big Ben have been broadcast—with a few interruptions—since 1924 as a daily time signal by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Always wanted to do this river cruise but never had chance before so made sure we did it this time. Its a great cruise lasting 40 mins. Its expensive (£36 Adult for a combined cruise and London Eye ticket) but worth doing at least once. Great commentary by Jordan who was informative and entertaining. It was windy on board on the open deck. We could have sat downstairs but we wanted a better view. Got lots of photos. Toilets were clean and all staff polite and friendly. Best to prebook tickets as we just turned up and had to wait for next boat which was an hour away.

A very nice tour on the River Thames of some London site. The London Eye River Cruise is a fantastic way to see some of London's most famous landmarks while cruising along the River Thames. If you're visiting London, it's a must-do experience. It is easy to find as it departs from right below the London Eye, the large cantilevered Observation wheel on the south side of the river. Check-in and on-boarding was very easy and quick. Please buy your tickets ahead and give yourself a few minutes to get to the dock for departure. The boat is comfortable, clean and well maintained. You can choose to sit inside or outside. Either way, you'll have great views of iconic sights like the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and the Shard. It's like a guided tour on the water! Our tour guide was wonderful, super friendly, funny and know a lot about London's history. They share interesting stories and facts about the landmarks you pass, making the cruise both fun and educational. For those who want to sit inside there is a small TV in the front of the boat that shows stored footage of some of the sites. The cruise lasts about 40 minutes, which is just the right amount of time to take in the sights without getting too tired. It's a relaxing way to enjoy the city. Overall, the London Eye River Cruise is a great way to get a different perspective of London's famous landmarks. Whether you're a tourist or a local looking to explore your city in a new way, it's a wonderful experience that you won't want to miss. Enjoy the cruise!

Was a wonderful experience . Enjoyed thoroughly .Must visit it just 15 minutes or 20 minutes to roam around the world under through the cruise it was a such a memorable experience I want everyone to go and experience it it is a lifetime experience you will never forget on one side it was London Eye the other side Big Ben London bridge and it was at the sunset and the view was so charismatic that you will never forget.

This was the best river cruise experience and customer service received. They have a fast track lane for disabled and wheelchair users. They helped me on board with a ramp and pushed my wheelchair on to the boat. Once in the captain helped my wheelchair into an onboard lift to access the top deck. They also helped me exit it too. The tour guide was so funny and knowledgeable. The tour takes you along the Thames for around 45 minutes going past some of the most iconic London landmarks. We picked a the first day of the jubilee so we got to see the 41 Canon salute and also the airshow. I would hundred percent encourage everyone for this cruise and especially wheelchair users. Even the ramps are step free access. You will not have any issues at all. Just book everything online.

I took my 5yr old Son for a day out in London to show him the most popular sights. I chose the River Cruise as I thought the pricing was more reasonable than an open top bus tour - a different thing admittedly with different sights but a cruise is just a nice experience. Anyway, I would recommend trying to get near the front on the queue when on the pontoon as then you’ll be more likely to chose better seats upon boarding. As advertised it’s about 40 mins, we had a young Scottish lady as our guide who was both amusing and pleasant.

(Translated by Google) I've never been there but gave 5 stars. I hope one day I'll go, I want so much (Original) Hiç gitmedim ama 5 yıldız verdim. Umarım bir gün giderim, çok istiyorum

Great experience and would recommend to all visiting London! I visited London last week with my wife and kids. We decided to book a package for the London Eye and River Cruise as a combo. The cruise lasts approximately 30 mins and we had a highly knowledgeable guide who provided a voiceover for the entire cruise. You have the choose of lower floor seating (covered) or the open top boat so do not let the temperamental great British weather put you off. If you are considering booking, I recommend you go ahead and hope you enjoy the cruise!

10/10 would recommend! 45mins of boat ride with live commentary with punny jokes for a good price. We had Jordan as a guide who really did his best to make it an enjoyable experience. If you want to make great pictures of the tower bridge (not shown here since I made those pics on another device) you should sit on the left side of the boat. The boat will turn at a certain point in the tour which gives you a great opportunity to make pictures of this great sight.

I had the pleasure of taking the London Eye River Cruise during my recent trip to London, and it was truly an extraordinary experience. The cruise departed on time, and the views of London from the Thames River were simply breathtaking. Our guide was both informative and entertaining, providing us with interesting facts and historical information about the landmarks we passed. The boat was comfortable and spacious, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The highlight of the cruise for me was definitely seeing the iconic London landmarks, such as the Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye, from a new perspective. It was truly a unique and unforgettable way to see the city. Overall, I highly recommend the London Eye River Cruise to anyone visiting London. It's an excellent way to see the city's famous landmarks from a new perspective, and the knowledgeable guide makes the experience both informative and fun.

The London Eye River Cruise offers a fantastic way to see the city from a different vantage point. The 40-minute journey along the Thames provides spectacular views of landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Tower Bridge. The live commentary is both informative and entertaining, enriching the experience with historical facts and stories. It’s a relaxing break from the bustling city streets, and the opportunity to capture stunning photos is unparalleled. Highly recommended for a unique sightseeing experience in London! Tickets price: 18£

I visited Westminster and London Eye again, but this time just for the boat. It’s a very good riverside view. I saw many famous sights on the Thames, such as Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, Tower of London and Tower Bridge. It is worth mentioning that It's a 40-minute guided tour. The London Eye cruise has accessible facilities such as elevators and ramps, but the elevator space is very narrow. Their staff were friendly and helpful, a big thank you to them for helping me and my wheelchair get into the elevator and make this wonderful trip. Highly recommended

(Translated by Google) Big Ben is the name of the great bell that rings the clock. It is located at the northern end of Palace of Westminster in London and usually extends to refer to both the clock and the clock tower as well. The tower is officially known as Elizabeth Tower, so named during the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2012; And it was known before that as the clock tower. The watch has become a cultural symbol for the United Kingdom, especially in the visual media. When television or filmmakers want to indicate a public location in the country, a common way to do so is to show an image of the tower, often with a red double-decker bus or black cab in the foreground. In 2008, a survey of 2,000 people found that the tower was the most popular landmark in the United Kingdom, the sound was also used as a signal for timing in some broadcasters such as the BBC, a practice that began on December 31, 1923 from microphones permanently installed in the tower and connected by line to broadcast. Neighborhood. It is considered the centerpiece of New Year celebrations in the UK, with radio and TV stations to their beats and to welcome the start of the New Year. (Original) بيغ بن اسم الجرس العظيم الذي يدق على مدار الساعة، ويقع في الطرف الشمالي من قصر وستمنستر في لندن وعادة ما يمتد ليشير إلى كل من الساعة وبرج الساعة أيضا. ويعرف البرج رسميا باسم برج اليزابيث، سمي بذلك اثناء الاحتفال باليوبيل الماسي للملكة اليزابيث الثانية في عام 2012؛ وكان يعرف قبل ذلك ببرج الساعة. وأصبحت الساعة رمزا ثقافيا للمملكة المتحدة، ولا سيما في وسائط الإعلام المرئية. عندما يرغب التلفزيون أو صانعي الأفلام الإشارة إلى موقع عام في البلاد، فإن الطريقة الشائعة للقيام بذلك هي إظهار صورة للبرج، وغالبا ما يكون مع حافلة حمراء ذات طابقين أو سيارة أجرة سوداء في المقدمة . في عام 2008 وجد استطلاع ل 2,000 شخص أن البرج كان المعلم الأكثر شعبية في المملكة المتحدة، تم أيضا استخدام الصوت كإشارة لضبط الوقت في بعض الاذاعات مثل BBC وهي ممارسة بدأت في 31 ديسمبر 1923 من الميكروفونات المثبتة بشكل دائم في البرج وتوصيلها عن طريق الخط إلى البث الحي. ويعتبر محور احتفالات السنة الجديدة في المملكة المتحدة، مع محطات الإذاعة والتلفزيون لدقاتها وللترحيب ببداية السنة الجديدة.

Didn't let me work the clock

(Translated by Google) Beautiful tower! Unfortunately often surrounded by scaffolding so that you don't even get to see the beautiful tower ... what a shame! (Original) Schöner Turm! Leider oft mit Gerüsten umgeben so das man den schönen Turm erst gar nicht zu Gesicht bekommt ... schade!

(Translated by Google) The construction of the Big Ben clock dates back to the year 1859 AD, and its name, Big Ben, is due to the sound that Big Ben makes at the end of every hour, but the original name is the clock tower, which was changed in 2012 AD to the Elizabeth Tower in relation to Queen Elizabeth II. The height of the 16-storey clock-bearing tower is about 96 meters, and it is based on the neo-gothic style, which was used in the construction of many historical buildings in England. (Original) ويعود تاريخ بناء ساعة بيج بن إلى عام 1859م، ويعود أصل تسميتها بـ بيغ بين إلى الصوت الذي تصدره بيق بن عند تمام كل ساعة، ولكن الأسم الأصلي هو برج الساعة، والذي تم تغييره عام 2012م، إلى برج إليزابيث نسبةً إلى الملكة إليزابيث الثانية. ويبلغ ارتفاع البرج الذي يحمل الساعة والمؤلف من 16 طابقاً حوالي ال96 متر، وهو مبني على نمط الحضارة القوطية الحديثة، الذي استخدم في بناء العديد من المباني التاريخية في انجلترا

Just loved this river cruise.. amazing London on the side of Thames river. .too many bridges including mesmerizing tower bridge, tall buildings , beautiful structure...the commentary during trips by travel guide was informative as well as funny.

Was a great experience getting on the cruise. Commentary was class. I would recommend if you want to get to see around London in a different perspective. The bar on board is casual and has a variety of snacks and drinks for the 40 minute cruise. Buying tickets in advance is recommended especially on the weekends as the queues can get extremely long.

We were lucky to make a booking for later on the same morning. Boarding was super easy and stress free. We chose a row of seats on the upper deck with wonderful views. Our tour guide, Harrison, was nothing short of fantastic! He really is an asset to the team. Very knowledgeable and also very funny! A little breezy and chilly on the way back, so we went to sit downstairs which was lovely also. A tourist must-do when in London. Would highly recommend.

A great choice to view the beauties of London alongside the banks of river Thames. It truly signifies the word that the history of London is embedded in the golden waters of the Thames.

We visited the London eye and thought we had to try out the riverboat cruise. We bought the tickets together fairly fast online and got a decent deal. Overall the cruise was very informative (route attached) and loads of fun. Special thanks to Mike our tour guide for making it fun!

It's my favorite place since I was little! The Big Bang of the city of London does not need any introduction. It is a mandatory stop in London, not only for the beauty of this building but also for everything that surrounds it. I wish there were such beautiful places in all parts of the world. The river, Thames, the views of the bridges to the Big Bang I think is the best angle to take some nice photos.

Located close to Thames River. A huge and famous clock tower is very outstanding landmark of London.

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster; the name is frequently extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower. The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower; it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom.

I’ve been listening to the chime of the Big Ben on BBC ever since I was a child. So seeing the Big Ben in person was everything I was expecting it to be. A wonderful monument and a tribute to English engineering excellence. As many of you know this was designed by the famed designer Augustus Pugin, an English architect, designer and artist, in a Gothic style. Even though it was completed over 150 years ago (in 1859) it has been maintained excellently and looks very new. By the way it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

So sad long way to go.27 hours of flying. It was under renovation. Couldn’t really see the famous big ben. Lot’s of renovation around. For next trip, make sure that the places we’d like to go is not under renovation or closed for receiving guest.

(Translated by Google) I love this city! Here I spent 5 fantastic years, working and having fun at the same time, there are things that we too should implement to relaunch our country and take an example from the UK, where it does not matter who you are or who you are related to, what you can do counts and the seriousness you put into doing it to make your career! In a word MERITOCRACY (Original) Adoro questa città! Qui ho passato 5 anni fantastici, lavorando e divertendomi allo stesso tempo, ci sono cose che dovremmo attuare anche noi per rilanciare il nostro paese e prendere esempio dal regno unito, dove non conta chi sei o a chi sei imparentato, conta quello che sai fare e la serietà che ci metti nel farlo per fare carriera! In una parola MERITOCRAZIA

Most beautiful places I visited ever. 🤘🤘🤘🤘💗

(Translated by Google) Big clock tower, attraction (Original) Großer uhrturm, attraktion

POGGGERS very nice. tons of scaffolding tho...

Very enjoyable experience taking this cruise along the Thames. Seeing some of the Capitals beloved landmarks and in a way that can only be viewed from the river. The guide on the day was Cloe, a very friendly and informative member of staff which helped to point out some of the sights, in her own funny way. In my opinion well worth the money for the ticket and the 40 minutes of views of the river. Recommended 👍

Very nice trip by boot , you could see many of the london attractions beside the river along with london bridges Highly recommend Tickets could be bought from london eye ticket machines or online from lastminute.com with more other attractions which makes the price more acceptable in total It needs specific time to enter so book tickets in advance

Went on the river cruise today, a fantastic experience! Our tour guide AJ was very knowledgeable and presented the facts in a way that was interesting and memorable, he was very engaging! Despite the rain arriving half way through the journey, it was a very enjoyable trip.

Brilliant! Well worth the money and time, the tour guide Jack was funny too which enhanced the experience. My thanks to him once more. Brilliant way to see London. Just make sure you turn up on time they are very good with their timings. We initially booked for 11.45am but were late by literally 2 seconds. Thankfully they let us come back on the same ticket for a later ride.

Fabulous tour with the very entertaining and knowledgeable Jack as our guide. Great way to spend some time in London whilst learning interesting facts about the city. Highly recommended

So cold climate. Enjoyed well

Unfortunately, my experience with London Eye River Cruise was quite negative, and I will explain below the reasons. I bought the combined tickets (Eye & Cruise), and I prebooked as per the instructions my cruise slot for 04/01/2022 at 10:45. * The cruise slot has been canceled without prior notice (SMS or email as they have all my details). We learned about it only when we were there. * As it was our last day in London, we didn't have the time to book another slot proposed by the counter agent. So we asked for a refund. * The customer service pushed back on the refund, and they counter proposed to extend the duration of the tickets. * After lengthy conversations (10 days of email exchanges), they agreed on the refund. * The total amount of the refund approved was 26 GBP for three adults and one child. * All the refund calculations were in their favor, and they don't match any of the prices on their site. * No word for the costs incurred for us going to the point * As per their mail, they need 30 thirty working days to proceed with the refund process. Based on my above experience, I cannot recommend anyone to prebook tickets. Moreover, their customer services, policies, and customer orientation are not aligned with the British standards and ethics for one of the top attractions in London.

Great tour with all the important landmarks to be seen from the Thames. The tour guide Steph was quite amusing with many cheeky jokes and interesting facts about the buildings. Really sad to see her cry as we left as this was her last tour. And with the combo offer with the London Eye you can save a few pounds

Best deal for a 45 minute live narrated tour of all the sights along the River Thames (pronounced Tims) from beyond Westminster Bridge and all the way past the London Tower Bridge. All that's missing is the segment of the river at Greenwich, but we took the train to spend a Sunday there. Located on the quieter south side of the river bank and a lovely walk it was.

You MUST take the London Eye River cruise! The guide is brilliant! The cruise is simply fun and 30/40 minutes pass by in a flash. We had booked the last scheduled cruise - 5.45 pm and at 5.15 pm most of the people had gathered already. It's worth reaching there half an hour earlier for sure. Please do book in advance and do not miss it!

The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over three million visitors annually. 🇬🇧

Host on the mic was very knowledgeable and pointed out a lot of things worth knowing about the river and the buildings/attractions along the cruise

This tour was pretty awesome. Our tour guide had a funny way of explaining the history of the fancy buildings around the river. We had fun here. The money was worth it.

London eyed it attracts lots of tourists a million people to enjoy the place and good food around the corner and enjoy with family and friends especially in weekends and festive holidays

Definitely a must do in London, don’t feel the need to sit on the upper deck if it’s cold, the view is just as good, sitting down stairs in the warmth. Liam was our guide 😂, he was excellent, highly knowledgeable and extremely entertaining. Timing was perfect, not too long so you don’t get bored starring at buildings and no periods of boring silence. Perfect for kids, very child friendly and boredom proof.

The staff are very helpful and the trip along the River Thames was an amazing sight to see. If you are in London, you need to do this amazing attraction.

Absolutely brilliant! The tour guide was called Sheera what a star. Funny, interesting and in formative. Ten out of ten for a good cruise! She was very friendly and helpful too and went the extra mile with passengers. Give this girl a pay rise! Oh yes the boat was very clean too and temperatures were taken before boarding.

We are Londoners and we still had a great time! With Vicky you get not only a guided river cruise, but also a cool stand-up comedy routine! Loved it.

Beautiful views of London nightlife and going across the South bank, you can see the dome of St Paul's Cathedral and other landmarks.

This is a great way to see the sights in London along the River Thames. Especially in summer, it was a cool.and relaxing journey.

Great tour! Cruise goes round from London Eye Pier via Westminster to Tower bridge. Worthy cruise with travel guide. Book as combo attractions to get it for less

This was our first time on the LERC and we had such a good time! Our host Jack was hilarious and informative and made the cruise so fun for everyone. We had just been to do the Shakespeare's Globe tour and Jack explained more about the area which made the day that little bit more interesting and completed it. I highly recommend this cruise to anyone who wants to see lots of historic buildings in London but also loves someone with a sense of humour. Thanks Jack for an amazing time. You definitely deserve the Merlin Star we are about to send you 😁⛴

Amazingly tour nice people I have no words for that's tours it's my wish thanks for UK Government specially tourism department

(Translated by Google) For € 5 it is a worthwhile cruise, they explain you about the bridges, so that you do not tangle London Bridge with The Tower of London and Tower Bridge. (Original) Por €5 es un crucero que vale la pena, te explican sobre los puentes, para que no enredes London Bridge con The Tower of London y con Tower Bridge.

It was a Great experience.. Awesome views..

Amazing view in the sunny day

We had a great time! From start to finish!! It was very well organised and our host on the cruise, Jack, was very informative and amusing. The attraction is highly recommended.

Sheera (the tour guide on the boat) was both hilarious and entertaining, loads of fun facts about London in such a small time!

Staff were welcoming Had a good day

What a fantastic trip. Was only 10 people on the boat. Our guide chloe was absolutely brilliant. Thanks.

The experience was very good and the lady describing the architectures and buildings on the Thames was very jolly and knowledgable

Amazing way to explore London, Sher the tour guide was amazing and very entertaining my 9 years old who usually gets bourd withing 5 minutes was listening intensely and remember some things to tell at school. Loved notes which bridge was used in which movie (Bridget Jones yaaayy). 100% worth every penny!

I don't hate this place

Enjoyed our river cruise on Saturday. Vicky was very informative with a great sense of humour! Thank you for a great tour! 😊👍

Lovely place.. 😊

The travel guide

What’s fantastic cruise! Our tour guide, Shree? She was fantastic, full of knowledge & decent jokes. The weather was absolutely spot on for us, which made the cruise so much more better during the scintillating heat!

Perfect time spend and the guide told us a lot about buildings , bridges across the journey .

Had a good trip and Jack was very good and lot's of information

Wonderful cruise today with Jack as our guide , interesting & informative! Thank you 😊

Brilliant river cruise experience for such an affordable price. Definitely recommend it if you haven’t been on it.

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This was a brilliant rivercruise, a great experience!

Best atraction in London

Excellent service. Fun river cruise and amazing touristic guide on board!!

Was an ok experience for the price was quite boring but I loved the information the tour guide gave us and all the views was lovely too

Went on cruise Tuesday 10th March. Learned a lot about London’s history and the tour guide (Laura) was a pleasure to listen to - would nightly recommend

Our guide Jack made what could have been a very dull boat ride an entertaining and educational experience. His vast knowledge and witty banter made this one of my favorite experiences on my trip. I would definitely recommend both the London Eye and the River Cruise even if Jack isn't your guide.

Hi we visited the London eye before the riverboat cruise. We bought the tickets together fast and online in a great deal. The cruise was informative and loads of fun. We had a tour guide name.... well I forgot his name. But the said to leave a comment so hear it is. I think it is a must do activity. The view from the river is amazing. A specially the view on tower bridge. The tour guide said to name him kanye west if I left a bad review. But seeing as I can't remember his real name for a good review I'm still gonna use that one. So kanye and team you really provide us with a memorable trip thanks guys.

Vicky is a lovely tourguide with a very good sense of humor. Really enjoyed it!

The unforgettable moments ,we spent there with family as the bird's eye catching view from the capsule was mesmerizing one that last in my memory.

My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful time on the river cruise and with Liam being the tour guide we had a hearty laugh and also an amazomg cruise experience.. cant wait to do it again and offcourse we would love to have experience with Liam ( an amazing tour guide, funny and cute too) 😀😀

Great for tourists..

Had a fab time on the cruise and Jack the tour guide was hilarious. Def worth the money.

The River Thames is 215 miles long and has been an important trade route throughout its history. Some people believe that the Romans may have been influenced by the Thames when they were choosing where to build London. It's not just the sewage people should be aware of, but the tides, currents and water traffic too.Aug 5, 2020

I first saw the clock tower and heard Big Ben when I was 15, on my first visit to London. Because of the influence of movies, I had the mistaken impression that you could hear Ben echoing and reverberating all over London. Standing at the base of the tower, you can just barely hear it! However it was impressive as the very symbol of England and the British Empire. Rule Britannia.

Big Ben is the name of a large bell installed in the northwest tower of the Palace of Westminster, the seat of the British Parliament, located in London, United Kingdom. The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located in the Clock Tower, but it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. The tower was inaugurated during the administration of Sir Benjamin Hall, Minister of State of England, in 1859. The tower houses the largest four-sided clock in the world and is the fourteenth tallest clock tower in the world. The tower was built in neo-Gothic style and is 96 meters high, having been completed in 1858 and started its activities on 7 September 1859. The Big Ben Tower is a British cultural icon, one of the UK's most prominent symbols and often appears in scenes from films, television series, programs or documentaries set in London. On February 15, 1952, he played 56 times, every minute during the funeral of King George VI, who died at the age of 56. On July 27, 2012 it rang for 3 minutes (from 8:12 am to 8:15 am) to announce the opening of the 2012 Summer Olympics. [7] It was the first time that the bell rang for its normal schedule since the funeral of King George VI , in 1952

Superb

One of the icons of the city, you are bound to see it if you visit the capital, otherwise you weren't really in London. Enjoy its majesty, architecture. you can observe it from a thousand different points of the city. It is a visit that you cannot miss. Fully recommended, it does not disappoint. 5*

Μπιγκ Μπεν λέγεται η μεγάλη καμπάνα και το ρολόι στο βόρειο άκρο των ανακτόρων του Ουεστμίνστερ στο Λονδίνο· γενικότερα παραπέμπει στο ρολόι ή τον πύργο του ρολογιού. Είναι το μεγαλύτερο τεσσάρων όψεων ρολόι με καμπάνες και ο πύργος του ρολογιού είναι ο τρίτος ψηλότερος στον κόσμο. Η ανέγερση του πύργου ολοκληρώθηκε τις 10 Απριλίου 1858. Ο πύργος του ρολογιού έχει γίνει ένα από τα πιο γνωστά σύμβολα τόσο του Λονδίνου όσο και της Αγγλίας, συχνά στην "establishing shot" των ταινιών που γυρίζονται στην πόλη.O τωρινός Πύργος του Ρολογιού ανεγέρθηκε ως μέρος του σχεδιασμού του Charles Barry για ένα νέο ανάκτορο, μετά από την καταστροφή του παλιού παλατιού του Ουέστμινστερ από πυρκαγιά το βράδυ της 16ης Οκτωβρίου 1834. Το νέο Κοινοβούλιο χτίστηκε σε νεογοτθικό στιλ. Αν και ο Barry ήταν ο κύριος αρχιτέκτονας του ανακτόρου, στράφηκε στον Αύγουστο Pugin για το σχεδιασμό του Πύργου του Ρολογιού, το οποίο μοιάζει σε νωρίτερα σχέδια του Pugin , συμπεριλαμβανομένου ενός για το Scarisbrick Hall. Ο σχεδιασμός για τον Πύργο του Ρολογιού ήταν το τελευταίο σχέδιο του Pugin πριν από την τελική κάθοδό του στην τρέλα και τον θάνατο, και ο ίδιος ο Pugin έγραψε, κατά το χρόνο της τελευταίας επίσκεψης του Barry για να εισπράξει τα σχέδια:

Londra'nın en önemli noktalarından birisi. Mutlaka ziyaret edilip görkemli mimarisi görülmesi gerekir.

Histórico y único ir a Londres y verlo

Piękna wizytówka Londynu :>

Perfect

Well done

(Translated by Google) A lively and busy place. Suitable for lovers of cultures and historical monuments (Original) مكان حيوي و مزدحم. يناسب محبي الثقافات و المعالم التاريخية

(Translated by Google) The name Big Ben (English short for "great Benjamin") refers to the heaviest of the five bells of the famous clock tower at the Palace of Westminster in London, weighing 13.5 t. (Original) Der Name Big Ben (engl. Kurzform für „großer Benjamin“) bezeichnet die mit 13,5 t Gewicht schwerste der fünf Glocken des berühmten Uhrturms am Palace of Westminster in London.

Great place, the seat of UK Government ! Looks amazing.

(Translated by Google) What a disappointment not to have seen BigBen on our trip. Work over 4 years. (Original) Quelle déception de ne pas avoir vu BigBen lors de notre voyage. Des travaux sur 4 ans..

i was expecting a big person named ben, i was let down would rate 0 stars if i could

just beautiful there I love this city just like a dream

i was here, amazing quality, love it

(Translated by Google) ugly (Original) ful

Average

(Translated by Google) the best I've seen in my life (Original) лучшше что видела в жизни

Pretty nice clock

(Translated by Google) Work on the clock 🥺🥺🥺 (Original) Travaux sur l'horloge 🥺🥺🥺

(Translated by Google) Know that it is one of the most famous icon in the world, its architecture, and its history. (Original) Saber que es unos de los icono mas famoso del mundo, su arquitectura, y su historia.

Better than my watch

(Translated by Google) Unbeatable this Big Ben. (Original) Inegalabil acest Big Ben.

good service

At the moment it's under going some work so not much to see of Big Ben

Looking a little worse for wear

(Translated by Google) Super Mario (Original) Super mario

An amazing landmark, Great history... and always tells the correct time🙂

My husband booked the river cruise for my birthday and it was indeed a beautiful experience. My 5year old boy enjoyed the boat ride too. The host was lovely giving all the information about famous buildings. Highly recommended !!

Recommend to do a river cruise for the live commentary. You learn so many small facts and other parts of history. Jack, our tour guide was great and made it a very enjoyable experience.

great trip, our guide was Liam - a very nice and knowledgeable person. all staff polite and friendly. we recommend

Great trip up and down the River Thames, Mick our guide was very funny well worth the price paid.

Mick was our tour guy and he was a legend, really funny and down to earth, cracking jokes left right and centre and his knowledge was great of all the sights, learnt a few things and facts I never knew before and it was nice and chilled👌🏻

Super river cruise with lastminute.com cruises. Lots seating on open top of the boat, with a guided tour. Our tour guide AJ did a wonderful job!

Brilliant experience! Learnt a lot about London I didn’t previously know, the tour guide was funny and it was a good duration.

River cruise was fantastic. Jordan our host was so informative and funny. We learnt so much more. The boat was clean and the Journey was comfortable. We recommend this trip.

1 way trip on the River cruise included with my Big Bus Tour Ticket. Highly recommended! Excellent, witty commentary throughout. Incredible views of the sights along the river Thames such as the London Eye, Tower Bridge and The Shard Well worth jumping onboard if you have time.

Really good tour from Mark. Very interesting facts fitted in to a 45 minute tour. All of us enjoyed it! Definitely worth doing to find out interesting information and see London from a different angle.

The tour itself was what you would expect: a nice riverside view of this beautiful metropole. What truly made it a 5-star activity, was tour guide Elliot. He is just born for this job. He enthusiastically takes you from highlight to highlight with historical knowledge, fun facts and a nice touch of humor from time to time (not over the top, though!). The way the guide and crew reacted when a pint of beer was thrown down from a bridge was just all you could wish for. They immediately jumped in to clean up and took care of the people who got splashed. I truly recommend this one!

Tour guide was great but where you sit on the cruise makes all the difference to your experience I feel. I sat downstairs as it was full and there was a limit to what you can see and it's hard to get a proper photo from where I sat. I didn't have the freedom to move closer to the front being with 2 young children,so I sat half way I a row with a window (it was super hot that day). I'd recommend choosing a day which is less than 30 Deg and sitting upstairs as I'm sure it will make all the difference to the experience and the photos you can get!

Booked in advance so got a discount on our tickets, and can honestly say that it was worth the full cost. On arrival the queue was huge, and I honestly feared we'd missed the boat so to speak, but with a 249 people capacity, there was no need to worry....despite being almost at the back we still managed a seat on the upper deck! Boarding is efficient, with bag checks done in the queue and quick scanning of tickets as you board. The boat departed on time and our guide, Jordan was really informative, with lots of additional knowledge delivered with wit suitable for all the family. The perfect start to our trip, and a relaxing way to see loads of the key sights without the leg work. Just 5 mins from Waterloo station, you also get excellent photo opportunities under the eye as you approach the pier.

Brilliant cruise and commentary. Excellent photo opportunity. Lovely to see the difference architecture, historical and modern buildings. Great views down the Thames and of the London Bridges. Relaxing cruise.

We booked this as an upsell to the eye and was fabulous. With driving rain we sat inside but was still a great experience and good views of all the sights. Pauline our tour guide was great with lots of knowledge of all the sights. Would definitely recommend this tour in any weather!