The River Thames is London’s pride and joy. Not only is it close to some of London’s best attractions, it also offers some of the best views of the city skyline and is perfect for sightseeing tours, dinner on the Thames, private boat hire in London and more. But the Thames wasn’t always London’s prized waterway. It has undergone a total restoration project to bring it back from being declared ‘biologically dead’ in the 19th century to today a river that is thriving with wildlife.