RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
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The 15 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“Could not recommend this experience enough. Thank you to Santiago and the aviator team for curating and executing a brilliant tour! What a way to become acquainted with the city in such a joyful way”
A guided Prague mix of bus, walking, and a Vltava river cruise with lunch. Prague Castle, Old Town Square, and big views included.
“Wonderful tour and tour guide - she was very informative and knowledgeable. Highly recommend the tour to get an overview of the city.”
Quiet electric motor cruise from Strahan: Gordon River views, chef buffet lunch, Hell’s Gates, and guided Sarah Island walk.
“The cruise boat was very comfortable. The lunch that was provided was delicious and ample. The visual commentary was informative. The guides on the walks were very knowledgeable.”
Harry Potter London walking tour plus Thames cruise. Choose your Hogwarts House, spot filming sites, and see the Death Eater bridge.
“Awesome tour, the tour guy Luke was great, could listen to him tell stories all day. Great enthusiastic.”
Walk Emily in Paris filming spots through classic neighborhoods, then add a flexible one-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower.
“We covered a lot of ground to hit many of the “Emily in Paris” filming sites. Enjoyed additional Parisian history along with seeing photos from the show at each site we visited. Be prepared to keep up with the brisk walk thru many neighborhoods & Luxembourg Gardens. Very enjoyable.”
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.
“I like how efficiently everything was done by the staff. We departed on time, the audio guide was great as we went past key landmarks on the Saigon river. The entertainment was mesmerising and magical too! The free ice cream at the start of the cruise was delicious too.”
Selfie-friendly guided Latin Quarter walk in Paris ending at Luxembourg Gardens, with an optional 1-hour Seine cruise.
“Sania is a great guide, she educated and entertained our group. Also with help of visual aids,any questions she would answer. It is a good way to find your bearings around the Latin Quarter area. Well recommend.”
Walk Budapest’s lit streets and add a 1-hour Danube cruise with drink, led by an English guide in a group of 10.
“Having a picture with the illuminated Parliament and night cruising Danube river with all the infrastructures illuminated was simply breathtaking. Petra our guide was funny and knowledgeable. She made the entire tour fun and enjoyable. Thanks.”
Private Amsterdam walking tour plus a canal cruise, with tram stops for first-timer orientation, photo breaks, and market time.
“Danny gave us a great 4-hour tour of Amsterdam. We're able to see all of the major sites and get a great history and perspective of how Amsterdam has developed over many many years. We especially appreciated having prepaid tickets and going on a houseboat,that was a unique experience. Great job, thank you.”
Private Amsterdam walk through Jordaan and Dam Square, street market stop, then a 60-minute glass-roof canal cruise.
“Massing not only showed us the highlights of Amsterdam, he took us to locations we would not have found on our own and shared his personal stories about the city. In addition, he gave us great tips for our stay in Brugge the next day.”
Prague in one long day: Castle and Old Town walking, a 1-hour Vltava cruise, plus lunch. English tour with pickup options.
“We have used viator for tours all over the world and this was the WORST EVER! This city is beautiful and there are so many sites to see but the tour guide was surly and impatient. The tour started in a van. The microphone did not work. She was informed immediately and did nothing about…”
Crown Jewels at the Tower, small-group history, and a Thames River cruise to Westminster. Fast, focused, and great value.
“I tried several different times to get in touch with customer service vis the chat function as my family was running late the day of our tour. No one replied to my messages and no phone number was given either - so I wasn’t able to reach Customer Service. Incredibly disappointing as the tour was…”
Porto 360° covers land, river, and a short helicopter hop over Douro Bridge. Morning tour, guide-led sights, and real views.
“This is such a memorable experience. I’m so glad we did this tour!!! Flavia did A phenomenal job showing us around. She is very knowledgeable and enjoys, showing her city. I recommend this tour to everyone they visits Porto”
Potomac River cruise and guided Georgetown walk with landmarks from the water, Old Stone House, Kennedy stops, and a Baked & Wired cupcake.
“Relaxing and informative boat ride then a bit rigorous 2 hour walking tour of Georgetown. Fascinating and so informative. Our guide Allegra was so knowledgeable and insightful. Made it a great experience.”
A 3-hour private Wrocław walking tour plus a 60-minute Odra River cruise with baroque university stops and onboard stories.
“Wszystko było zgodne z oczekiwaniami. Pani Przewodnik bardzo miła, opowiadała bardzo ciekawie . wycieczka na 6”
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