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Combo: Tate Britain: Ed Atkins Exhibition Tickets + Thames Sightseeing Cruise

Name: Combo: Tate Britain: Ed Atkins Exhibition Tickets + Thames Sightseeing Cruise
Start: 2026-07-22T14:30:00
End: 2026-07-22T16:30:00
Location: London

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10:00am - 6:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

4.5/5(963)

Lois B

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

A good value combo and a very good way to sightsee London's most iconic attractions and buildings beside the River Themes. Would recommend. Especially because the river cruise ticket is flexible; you can board at any time that day at any of the 4 piers listed. I don't know why it asks you to book a time slot for the cruise. I was very relieved when I realised this because I would have missed the cruise otherwise.

Israel M

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

I loved absolutely everything! It was one of those experiences you keep in your heart forever. If I had to choose what I liked best, it was that dual perspective of London: first from above and then from the water, as if the city were telling me two different but equally fascinating stories. On the London Eye, the highlight was reaching the top just as the sun began to bathe everything in golden light. Seeing Parliament, Big Ben, and the river winding its way between bridges from inside that glass capsule was simply breathtaking. I stood in silence, pressed against the glass, feeling as though all of London lay at my feet. That calm in the air, that controlled sense of vertigo, that 360° panoramic view… it was pure magic. But the cruise down the Thames was the other side of the coin—and perhaps what moved me the most. Passing under Tower Bridge while feeling the murmur of the water, seeing the reflections of the lights dancing on the current, and hearing the sounds of the city from river level connected me to the true heartbeat of London. It was much more intimate, more alive. The guide told stories as the sunset took over the sky and the historic buildings paraded by on both sides as if in a dream.

Hanumath A

Family

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

It was a really wonderful experience, and I absolutely loved the London Eye. It's a unique attraction unlike any other place I've visited so far. The views were amazing, and I truly enjoyed every moment. A big thanks to Headout for making the booking process so simple and hassle-free. The timely notifications and smooth experience made everything easy from start to finish. Highly recommended—it's a really great app!

Enjoy entry to the Ed Atkins exhibition at Tate Britain and a flexible one-way Thames River cruise, combining art and city views in one ticket.

Explore Ed Atkins’ digital and traditional works, from CGI video installations, including Voilà la vérité, to rarely-seen paintings and personal writings.

Cruise past landmarks like the London Eye and Tower Bridge with flexible boarding from Westminster, Tower, or London Eye Pier.

Ed Atkins Exhibition

Entry to Tate Britain

Access to Ed Atkins exhibition (from Apr 2 to Aug 25, 2025)

Thames River Cruise

Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames

One-way flexible ticket

Flexible boarding time

Boarding from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, or Tower Pier

Live English commentary

Recorded commentary in 14 languages

Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon

Ed Atkins Exhibition

Access to other paid exhibitions

Thames River Cruise

Fully stocked bar (available at additional cost)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Natalia F
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
This experience was the highlight of our trip to London—being able to see all of London from above and then take a boat ride to London Bridge... the kids had a great time. Plus, since the kids were already tired from walking, it was a great way to sightsee with them without leaving them completely exhausted. The only downside is that they don’t explain clearly where the outbound trip is headed. You might take the boat from the London Eye and end up on the other side of London… and then have to figure out how to get back on your own. They let us reboard at London Bridge to head back to Westminster.
Hanumath A
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was a really wonderful experience, and I absolutely loved the London Eye. It's a unique attraction unlike any other place I've visited so far. The views were amazing, and I truly enjoyed every moment. A big thanks to Headout for making the booking process so simple and hassle-free. The timely notifications and smooth experience made everything easy from start to finish. Highly recommended—it's a really great app!
Uwe M
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A river cruise on the Thames is a "must" when visiting London! But the highlight was, of course, the ride on the London Eye. Since we booked in advance, there was no waiting in line and no stress. Highly recommended.
Andrea F
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Everything was excellent. I bought the tickets a couple of weeks before coming to the London Eye. We arrived today, they scanned our QR code, and we got in without any problems.
Lois B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
A good value combo and a very good way to sightsee London's most iconic attractions and buildings beside the River Themes. Would recommend. Especially because the river cruise ticket is flexible; you can board at any time that day at any of the 4 piers listed. I don't know why it asks you to book a time slot for the cruise. I was very relieved when I realised this because I would have missed the cruise otherwise.

Combine a deep dive into Ed Atkins’ digital art with a flexible Thames cruise for a rich, customizable day in London.

Getting started

Begin your experience at Tate Britain by presenting your ticket at the entrance. No special check-in is required beyond standard security. Once inside, make your way to the Ed Atkins exhibition, where you’re free to explore at your own pace. The Thames River cruise can be taken before or after your gallery visit, allowing full flexibility.

What to expect

Ed Atkins Exhibition

Step into the imaginative world of Ed Atkins, one of Britain’s most influential digital artists. This exhibition spans 15 years of his work, offering a mix of high-resolution video, soundscapes, and text that explores identity, emotion, and the human condition. Alongside his renowned computer-generated films, the exhibition includes lesser-known paintings and writings.

Features:

Digital installations: Experience immersive video works like Hisser that use cutting-edge technology to evoke emotional intensity and existential themes.

Paintings & writings: Discover another side of Atkins through his expressive drawings and personal texts, often overshadowed by his digital pieces.

Thames River Cruise

Glide past London’s most iconic landmarks on a one-way cruise along the Thames. Offering panoramic views from the water, this is a relaxing way to experience the city’s historic skyline.

Features:

Flexible boarding: Choose when and where to begin your cruise—before or after your gallery visit from Westminster, Tower, or London Eye Pier.

Landmark views: See the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, and Shakespeare’s Globe from a unique waterside perspective.

What’s not allowed

Ed Atkins Exhibition

Bags and items larger than 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, potentially dangerous objects, electric skateboards, scooters, and folding bikes are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

Ed Atkins Exhibition & Thames River Cruise

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Ed Atkins Exhibition

The exhibition is on the main floor of the gallery.

This exhibition includes a reference to sexual activity and strong language.

Daily screening times for Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me are 10:30am, 12:40pm, and 2:50pm.

Relaxed hours for the exhibit are available on the third Wednesday of the month from 10am to 11pm.

Thames River Cruise

The average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40 mins except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier which is 10 mins.

Please find the route and timetable here.

Your vouchers will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket redemption point

Tate Britain

Redeem your ticket at Manton ticket desk at Tate Britain.

Address: Millbank, London SW1P 4RG, United Kingdom.

Get directions to the redemption point

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise

Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.