Victoria Dock was opened in 1855 and was designed specifically to accommodate large steam ships. Today, this historic route is both scenic and quiet, with references to its past, present, and future. The short route takes you past the Excel Exhibition Centre, across the Royal Victoria Footbridge (with its spectacular views towards Docklands, Millennium Mill and City Airport), around the dock, the water sport activities, City Hall and IFS Cloud Cable Car to the O2.