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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“Crew was magnificant. The guide was very informative and signaled exactly when there was a perfect opportunity for a picture. Thanks”
London hop-on hop-off double-decker bus plus Thames River cruise. Use app tracking, hop anytime across three routes, then cruise the Thames.
“This is a really good way to get to see landmarks and areas of the city. It's convenient to get off to walk around and get back on later to continue the tour. An audio track is available to plug into, and headphones are provided. We opted for the river tour as well, and the…”
Hop-on hop-off Thames river cruise from Westminster, Waterloo, Tower, and Greenwich with onboard commentary, bar, and 24-hour flexibility.
“If you have a ticket from Viator you don’t have to wait in ticket line (which we didn’t know) we were not sure which “line” we were supposed to be in at the port loading area (no sign showing city cruises name) so waited in ticket line to get info. It was lane A .…”
Thames lunch cruise from Tower Pier with a 2-course meal, big-name landmarks, and time to photograph Parliament, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge.
“Would recommend this lunch cruise and is value for money excellent service lovely trip down the Thames”
90 minutes of Thames views plus traditional afternoon tea—scones, cakes, sandwiches, unlimited hot drinks—starting at Tower Pier.
“The timing isnt ideal at winter. It should be earlier to enjoy the sights. Other than that the staff was friendly The engine wasnt working so we were delayed and the sun set and we didnt move”
Harry Potter London walking tour plus Thames cruise. Choose your Hogwarts House, spot filming sites, and see the Death Eater bridge.
“Our guide was Hanna. She was great and a real fan of the movie ;)”
Guided Tower of London tour with Crown Jewels entry, plus a flexible one-way Thames cruise voucher for London views from the water.
“This was disappointing. I paid and planned in advance to avoid lines… we were asked to wait in line for 30 min to enter when other groups were allowed in. Because of this we didn’t receive the full tour as planned and we had another reservation. I would like a refund for the Tower of…”
Hop on and off the Thames at Westminster, the London Eye, Tower, and Greenwich with frequent departures and onboard narration in English.
“This was a fun way to see many of the sights in London. Our guide Dave was funny and knowledgeable. It was very easy to use the flexible timing of the tickets.”
Vintage Routemaster bus, Thames cruise, and Changing of the Guard in 3.5 hours. Big Ben chimes, Westminster, Tower sights. From $83.
“Loved our experience! We saw so much and learned a lot. The river boat tour was an added bonus. Loved our tour guides”
London hop-on hop-off double-decker bus with 13-language audio and an optional Thames River cruise at Westminster Pier.
“After being dropped off for a visit at St Paul’s Cathedral there was a road closure so bus routes were changed . No agent was there to redirect, so we ended up walking to the next pick up which was the London bridge by following traffic . There was no response when I tried reaching…”
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.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and thorough and our driver was safe, overall a great experience.”
Harry Potter film locations walk plus a Thames cruise from Westminster to Tower Pier, with small-group pacing, shop discounts, and great photo stops.
“The guide was real good! Great insights on the movies. He also provided commentaries on various sights and buildings and historical facts. However, I do not recommend booking the cruise at the same time as you may need to leave the tour mid point to catch to boat.”
Westminster to Greenwich Thames cruise with landmark views from the water. Practical tips on timing, comfort, and whether $36 is worth it.
“Just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride, I've done this ride a hand full of times, and it's just enjoyable”
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