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The 15 most popular london thames cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
Thames River cruise from the London Eye pier with live guide commentary and views of Parliament, St Paul’s, the Tower and Tower Bridge, plus optional London Eye.
Most Popular“The cruise was amazing! We had an extremely informative and funny guide who was somewhat of a comedian also! The crew were friendly and accommodating and it was smooth sailing! A must do.”
London hop-on hop-off double-decker bus plus Thames River cruise. Use app tracking, hop anytime across three routes, then cruise the Thames.
“Buses pretty regular. Music on board can be a bit repetitive and sometimes commentary goes missing. Overall pretty good though.”
Hop-on hop-off Thames river cruise from Westminster, Waterloo, Tower, and Greenwich with onboard commentary, bar, and 24-hour flexibility.
“Very good. Easy to locate. The personnel very helpful. Not really hop on and off. Went from Westminster to Tower bridge and back. Guide told same stories each way.”
Thames lunch cruise from Tower Pier with a 2-course meal, big-name landmarks, and time to photograph Parliament, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge.
“It was lovely - food very good, service outstanding and seeing the sites from the water was quite enjoyable”
90 minutes of Thames views plus traditional afternoon tea—scones, cakes, sandwiches, unlimited hot drinks—starting at Tower Pier.
“So much fun! Amazing tea, sandwiches and cakes! The crew are fast on service and the announcements and guide was funny and entertaining.”
Harry Potter London walking tour plus Thames cruise. Choose your Hogwarts House, spot filming sites, and see the Death Eater bridge.
“very interesting... i Was with my daughter That isso a very Potterhead... só it Washington fantastic... The guide Hargrit is so fun.”
Guided Tower of London tour with Crown Jewels entry, plus a flexible one-way Thames cruise voucher for London views from the water.
“Ariana was amazing! She made the tour interactive and very fun. She is incredibly knowledgeable and she timed the tour to have a front row view of the changing of the guard. We would do a tour with her again!!”
Hop on and off the Thames at Westminster, the London Eye, Tower, and Greenwich with frequent departures and onboard narration in English.
“The Thames River cruise was the highlight of our London trip. We saw so many historic sights at that level. The ride was very smooth. The tour guide was humorous and informative. We learned so much in a fun way. We highly recommend the Thames River cruise!”
Vintage Routemaster bus, Thames cruise, and Changing of the Guard in 3.5 hours. Big Ben chimes, Westminster, Tower sights. From $83.
“all very good - bus , places, information, balance of bus and walks, etc sometimes hard to hear guide but all else wonderful”
London hop-on hop-off double-decker bus with 13-language audio and an optional Thames River cruise at Westminster Pier.
“Happy experience highly recommended to all My friends and relatives of our Hop On Hop off tour of London”
Westminster by foot and Thames by boat in one 5-hour outing, with Changing of the Guard and top sights included.
“Sandra was a fabulous tour guide for our 3 hr walking tour. The boat tour was separate and didn't start for another hour, it was good but lasted 1-1/3 hrs which made us a bit late for our transport. (Run thru Underground to trains and upescaltor steps, whew). All was good!”
Hop-on London buses plus a Thames cruise and Jack the Ripper walk, all in 24 hours with GPS audio and digital tickets.
“I loved being driven around London, the kind staff who were helpful and the cruise but I only saw the back - I missed it because I couldn't see Buckingham Palace. And it's good because you can hop on and off. However, it was very confusing, working out which direction you were going in. That…”
Royal London bus sights plus a Thames cruise, including the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Headsets, live narration, solid value.
“This tour was amazing until it wasn’t. Our tour guide was hilarious and full of relevant information. She did an amazing job. It went downhill after that. It says the tour ends at one address. So, that’s the address I gave for our drivers to pick up my group of 10. I allowed additional time…”
Harry Potter film locations walk plus a Thames cruise from Westminster to Tower Pier, with small-group pacing, shop discounts, and great photo stops.
“We were so excited for this tour, but it was one of the worst ones we’ve ever done. Our guide - Oliver - was very polite and knowledgeable, but he was a very poor tour guide. He walked incredibly fast and ahead of the group and didn’t wait for anyone. At one point instead of…”
Westminster to Greenwich Thames cruise with landmark views from the water. Practical tips on timing, comfort, and whether $36 is worth it.
“This tour stated to start at 1700 from Westminster to Greenwich. We arrived at the pier at 1630 and boarded. The staff said that the boat left at 1600. She then let us ride the 1700 boat for one hour trip to the bridge tower instead of going to Greenwich. We purchased the ticket for…”
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