LONDON
London’s best days out.
London gives you more options than any one trip can use. These are the 15 thames river cruises & boat rides travellers rate highest, with what each one costs, how long it runs and where to book it.
Open-top bus sights, London Eye at Westminster Bridge, and a Thames cruise in one 24–48 hour ticket, for first-time London planning.
Most Popular“it gave us access to several sights around London. we loved it ❤️”
Tootbus hop-on hop-off in London with live tracking, 10-language audio, kids guide, and optional Thames cruise.
“so easy to hop on and off. buses arrive regularly. can't beat the price.”
Thames cruise from London Eye pier to Tower Bridge with live guide and views of Big Ben and St Paul’s. Optional London Eye ticket.
“learning a few history and anecdotal bits was very in nice, and the humorous delivery from the guide was appreciated.”
Hop on Big Bus London with 3 routes and audio, add a Thames River Cruise, plus optional walking tours or a panoramic evening ride.
“This is a great thing to do. The buses come along very regularly and it is very easy to hop on or off depending on what you want to do. Would highly recommend.”
Ride a 24-hour Thames hop-on hop-off cruise for about $33. Panoramic views, funny live commentary, and easy river sightseeing.
“Great experience good value for money and the guys on board running it was excellent very informative and amusing much better than an audio recording”
2-hour Thames evening cruise from Tower Millennium Pier with one bubbly glass, canapés, and live chill music as London lights up.
“A great way to start your trip to London great overview of the city. The staff were great including the singer on the first floor. The food was great too!”
A 2-hour London ghost walk from Green Park to the Tower, with optional Thames boat ride and a drink onboard, all for about $26.
“Marvin was a very interesting and engaging guide. We really enjoyed listening to him and would definitely recommend the tour. Thank you!”
Relax on the Jenny Wren canal boat from Camden Lock through Hampstead Road Lock to Little Venice, with live commentary.
“Really enjoyed the tour the guide was excellent and the journey so calm and gentle”
Flexible River Thames cruise in London with 4 pier options, open-air views or heated indoor decks, and English plus 14-language commentary.
“Such a fun trip up the Thames! The crew was so funny, telling the unique stories and histories of places as we passed by them and giving recommendations of things to do that we may not have otherwise heard of. We sat on the top level giving excellent views, however, if you aren't on board…”
Skip-the-line Tower of London guided tour with Crown Jewels and a flexible Thames cruise ticket. River landmarks included.
“Good instruction for meeting place, very knowledgeable guide, enjoyed the river cruise to the tower. Tower of London was larger than expected and day was very hot.”
A 45-minute high-speed RIB on the Thames with live guide commentary and James Bond-style music, from Westminster or Embankment.
“Fun and different way to see the sights. Fast boat and the Captain had some fun with it, which we loved!”
Ride the Thames by fast catamaran, then see London from above on a roundtrip IFS Cloud Cable Car, great views and value.
“What a lovely way to travel down the Thames. Wee coffee, wee blether with pals & a good nosey at all the lovely flats along the river. Busy with tourists in feb so very busy I’d imagine in summer.”
Harry Potter walking tour in London plus a Thames cruise, with Hogwarts House sorting, trivia, movie filming spots, and Death Eaters bridge views.
“Great walking tour. Louie was friendly and informative. We played a little Harry Potter trivia as we walked along which made for a nice immersive experience.”
70-minute RIB speedboat from Embankment or Westminster to the Thames Barrier. Tower Bridge at speed, St Paul’s, The Shard, live commentary.
“Been to London many times, this is probably my favourite thing I’ve done. Absolutely no hesitation in booking again next time I visit London.”
Enjoy an unlimited 1-day hop-on hop-off Thames boat pass with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, cruising past London’s top sights.
“Well when I there they didn’t know Wht to do and said they have never heard of the web-site…..didn’t think we were going to get the tickets at 1st ,but we did and then everything went good”
The landmarks, the day trips beyond the city and every way to spend a day in town.
