RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 7 most popular walking tours, 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.
Porto in 4 hours: guided walk to São Bento and Ribeira, visit Livraria Lello, cable car views, and a Douro boat cruise.
Most Popular“Wonderful tour! The only request was for the amazing guide David to wear a microphone. My older parents had trouble hearing.”
A guided Prague mix of bus, walking, and a Vltava river cruise with lunch. Prague Castle, Old Town Square, and big views included.
“Sofie was very sweet and very knowledgeable. She explained everything very well and showed us a local place to eat and shop. 10/10 for sure!”
Quiet electric motor cruise from Strahan: Gordon River views, chef buffet lunch, Hell’s Gates, and guided Sarah Island walk.
“There is nothing to change as far as I am concerned. The whole experience was awesome.”
Harry Potter London walking tour plus Thames cruise. Choose your Hogwarts House, spot filming sites, and see the Death Eater bridge.
“Fantastic tour, Anais was a great guide not just for the movie scenes but also the city landmarks and recommendations”
Walk Emily in Paris filming spots through classic neighborhoods, then add a flexible one-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower.
“A fun and informative tour. The tour guide, Sania, was extremely knowledgeable, and not just about the Netflix show which inspired the tour, she knows her history too! The tour lasted over 2 hours, and included some familiar and not so familiar tourist stops. Given the heat, it is to Sania’s credit that she kept…”
A short Nguyen Hue walking tour plus a 45-minute Saigon River cruise at sunset or night, with landmarks, music, and great value for about $19.
“Great! Nice sax player!! Gelato was a nice surprise.:) However , the music over the speaker was way tooooo loud. I even got a warning on my watch. It was such a nice ride and didn’t need loud loud music.”
Selfie-friendly guided Latin Quarter walk in Paris ending at Luxembourg Gardens, with an optional 1-hour Seine cruise.
“Beautiful historic area. Loved the tour. Sophia was a great guide and made the experience very interesting.”
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