Festival Pier is a stop for boating services on the River Thames, London, UK. It is located directly in front of the Royal Festival Hall and the National Film Theatre, and serves the South Bank complex. The pier is owned and operated by London River Services, a division of Transport for London.
This place is an ideal destination for tourists and locals who want to explore the city from a different perspective. You can get on and off the water bus at this stop to visit many famous places nearby, such as:

• London Eye: One of the symbols of London, is a giant 135m high ferris wheel, allowing you to see panoramic views of the city and the Thames River from above. The London Eye has 32 cabins, each cabin can accommodate up to 25 people. One ride lasts about 30 minutes, and you can buy tickets in advance or at the ticket counter at the harbor. London Eye is about 500m west of Festival Pier water bus stop1.
• Whitehall: A historic street in central London, home to many important government agencies and buildings, such as the Foreign Ministry, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Defense, Downing Street... Whitehall is also where many events take place. Important events, such as parades, celebrations, demonstrations... Whitehall is about 800m northeast of the Festival Pier water bus stop.
• Banqueting House: A prominent architectural building in Whitehall, part of the old Whitehall palace, which was once the residence of English kings from the 16th to 17th centuries. Banqueting House was built in 1622, in classical style, with a large dome and many pillars. Inside the building there is a large room decorated with art paintings by artist Rubens. Banqueting House is also the place where a memorable historical event occurred, when King Charles I was executed here in 1649. Banqueting House is about 900m northeast of the Festival Pier water bus stop.