London · THAMES RIVER CRUISES
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The Thames offers the cleanest sightline between Westminster, the City and Greenwich. Choose between hop-on boats, narrated sightseeing and faster evening runs, with boarding points, trip lengths and prices set out clearly.
See London from the water on a Westminster to Greenwich Thames cruise with live English narration, open-deck views, and 6-language audio.
“A great experience! The crew was amazing especially the live commentary they gave us.”
Hop-on hop-off double-decker buses plus optional Thames cruise. Smart stops for London highlights, with Wi-Fi and multi-language audio.
“I do not recommend purchasing your tickets to the Big Bus tour through Viator, if at all. The tour operator did not respond to any of my messages regarding the excursion. Due to the unresponsiveness, we did not get to go on the bus at all, and were not even offered a refund. I feel very ripped off given these tickets were not cheap (and included a boat tour we did not receive either). Take your business elsewhere!”
Short Thames cruise from Westminster to Tower Bridge with open-deck views, live audio commentary, and flexible 1-way or round-trip options.
“Our activity was nice. The guide was funny and told us brief stories. All was good”
Big Bus hop-on hop-off plus London Eye and Thames cruise gives you a flexible best-of-London combo for about $74 per person.
“it gave us access to several sights around London. we loved it ❤️”
Tootbus hop-on hop-off London with open-top views, live bus tracking, app audio in 10 languages, plus optional Thames cruise.
“One of the better busses i’ve booked around the world. Busses were late from time to time and the paper map was not completely accurate stop wise”
Small-group high-speed Thames speedboat from the London Eye Pier, with guided landmark stops, music, and thrilling 30-knot stretches.
“So much fun - boat guide was hysterical and driver great! Perfect amount of time and info. Best was the high speed and music!”
Thames river cruise from the London Eye pier with live guide commentary past Big Ben, St Paul’s, the Tower, and Tower Bridge. Optional London Eye.
“Despite the bitter cold of a British winter evening, we had such a great time on this river cruise. We chose an evening slot so we could experience the cruise at night when London is lit up and extra magical. Emma our tour guide was so lovely, extremely informative, and very funny - although I think some of her jokes went over the heads of non-British tourists, nevermind as they had us cackling! Overall great experience and we would definitely recommend.”
Hop on London’s Big Bus routes, add a Thames cruise, and choose walking tours like Jack the Ripper for great city coverage.
“Boat cruise was really great I feel the different colour routes should not overlap as confusing An app would be good to help find bus stops”
Hop on London’s double-decker buses plus a Thames cruise, with real-time stop tracking and flexible sightseeing across key landmarks.
“The bus drivers are great. My only criticism is that the bus stop names do not match the actual stops. Super confusing.”
Hop on a Thames cruise from Westminster to Greenwich with live commentary, open-deck views, and unlimited 24-hour hops for one low price.
“The traffic in London is HORRIBLE. Traveling on the River Thames is the best way to get around. The narration is helpful, too. The snacks on board were definitely just snacks. But, it was nice to be able to purchase something.”
One-hour Thames cruise from Westminster to Greenwich with live narration, panoramic views, and time for Cutty Sark. From $22.88
“Captain provided interesting commentary on way to Greenwich. Greenwich a fun town to visit if you have an extra day in London.”
2-hour Thames evening cruise from Tower Millennium Pier with bubbly, canapés, and live music as London lights up.
“The experience is one of a kind, absolutely worth taking the opportunity. The entertainment was out of this world, his voice and the way everyone gets involved is amazing. Perfect for a special occasion. Would highly recommend. The canopies and just one glass of prosecco could be more up to scratch. The bar is fully stocked and snacks are also available.”
3-hour Thames dinner cruise from Westminster with sparkling wine, live singer, optional dancing, and a 3-course British meal at night.
“This was my favorite part of my whole trip! The cruise was so much fun, the service was great, and food was so yummy! Would definitely recommend this to everyone!”
105-minute Thames lunch cruise from Tower Pier with panoramic views, a 2-course meal, coffee or tea, and audio commentary.
“Excellent service. very friendly staff. Food was delicious. Nice and clean . Well decorated. Would like to visit again with my friends and family.”
3-hour Thames dinner cruise from Westminster with sparkling wine, 3-course British meal, live music, and night views of London landmarks.
“We couldn’t sit next to a window. Food and service were terrible. Will not book with Viator ever again”
