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15 Best Thames River Cruises

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The 15 most popular thames river cruises, compared in one place. What you actually see from the water, how long each sailing runs, what it costs and who to book it through.

15 Best Thames River Cruises

London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - Using the Mobile Ticket and Free Wi‑Fi Like a Pro
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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

1.London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

See London’s biggest landmarks by hop-on hop-off double-decker bus, with Wi‑Fi and recorded commentary, plus an optional Thames cruise.

Most Popular★ 3.5

“We booked this to make it easier for my partner to see everything as he has cancer. Initially, the first bus took off 10 minutes late from the first stop (a terminal). I downloaded yet another app to ensure I could keep track of where buses were. The bus skipped the stop we were waiting…”

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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise - Route strategy: how to choose among the three circuits
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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

2.London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

Ride a London open-top double-decker hop-on hop-off plus a Thames cruise, with app tracking and flexible stops across top sights.

★ 4.0

“It's the best way to get around London. We loved it. They don't seen to have as many busses as some of the other ones so sometimes we had to wait a bit, but there were hardly anyone on them so for me that's better. Operators are great and super friendly. I'd use them again.”

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London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option - Meeting point and what your day feels like in practice
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London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option

London Eye River Cruise - Your route: Big Ben to Tate Modern in one continuous ride
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London Eye River Cruise

4.London Eye River Cruise

Hop aboard a 40-minute Thames cruise from the London Eye Pier. See Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Tate Modern with live guide commentary.

★ 4.5

“Very nice guide Jordan, told lots of interesting and funny thing about buidlings near the Thames. Boat was great and tour lasted just long enough - 40 min.”

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London Eye River Cruise and London Eye Ticket Option - The big rotation: London Eye capsule views at 135 meters
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London Eye River Cruise and London Eye Ticket Option

Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames - Your Thames Route: Westminster, Waterloo/London Eye, Tower Pier, Greenwich
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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

6.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

Hop-on hop-off Thames cruise from central London piers with onboard and GPS commentary, flexible 24-hour access, and easy sightseeing without traffic.

★ 4.0

“Very friendly tour operator. Easy to understand and made it more enjoyable. We did not hop on or off as lines were long and we had other things to see. I wanted to come back and do it at night to see the lights, but we were exhausted and it got dark so late.”

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Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal - Cruising west past Tower of London, The Shard, and Shakespeare’s Globe
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Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal

7.Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal

1.5-hour Thames lunch cruise from Tower Pier with 2-course meal, panoramic landmarks views, and coffee/tea on board.

★ 4.5

“A very nice experience on the Thames whereby you get a fairly good view of the historic town of London! The employees were very hospitable and friendly and the food was very tasty!! An enjoyable day-I recommend it!!!”

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Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames - The Afternoon Tea Spread: What You’re Actually Getting
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Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

8.Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

Thames afternoon tea cruise from Tower Pier with unlimited tea or coffee, scones and sandwiches, plus landmark views in 1.5 hours.

★ 4.0

“The worst afternoon tea we ever attended. The desserts were not fresh. The level of service was very low. The cruise was not good either. It was very poorly run”

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Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise - Buckingham Palace views and the Guard moment: Plan for weather and timing
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Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise

9.Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise

Skip-the-line Westminster Abbey (9AM) and Tower of London, plus a Thames cruise from Embankment to Tower Bridge with headsets.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour and Matthew our tour guide was superb! Matthew was very knowledgeable and added the perfect amount of humor to his commentary. We were also blessed with perfect weather.”

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Tower of London: Guided Tour with Thames River Cruise - Stop 1: Crown Jewels in the Jewel House (about 30 minutes)
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Tower of London: Guided Tour with Thames River Cruise

10.Tower of London: Guided Tour with Thames River Cruise

Tower of London guided tour with Crown Jewels and a flexible Thames cruise. Small group, prebooked tickets, 2.5 hours.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise - The Opening Ceremony: Yeoman Warders and a Military Escort
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VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise

11.VIP Early Access Opening Ceremony Tower of London & River Cruise

VIP early access Tower of London with the opening ceremony, Crown Jewels first look, and a flexible Thames river cruise pass.

★ 4.5

“Kim was our guide and he was exceptional! This is a Walks tour and you just know this tour company sits above the rest. The time, the detail, the amount of knowledge these tour guides have is just the best around. Kim took the time to explain the history of the Tower of London, he…”

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London Eye Ticket, Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Tour & River Cruise - Best Game Plan: Cruise, Then London Eye, Then Bus
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London Eye Ticket, Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Tour & River Cruise

12.London Eye Ticket, Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Tour & River Cruise

London Eye entry plus Big Bus hop-on hop-off and a one-way Thames cruise, with audio in 7 languages and flexible sightseeing.

★ 3.5

“Take the river tour first get off at big ben Cross River over to London Eye then onto bus .One more thing the bus can't drive in front of Buckingham Palace. Also waited for 20mins for a bus at Paddington ended up getting underground back to hotel”

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Fully Flexible Thames River Cruise - Boarding Piers: Westminster, London Eye, Tower, and Greenwich
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Fully Flexible Thames River Cruise

13.Fully Flexible Thames River Cruise

Flexible Thames cruise between Westminster, the London Eye, Tower and Greenwich with live commentary and onboard snacks on City Cruises.

★ 4.0

“Good I booked wrongly . Easy to booking that nice . When near to london eye it easy to go pier very good”

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Crown Jewels of London Tour with River Cruise - The Coach Experience: Wi‑Fi, USB Charging, and a Drive That Teaches
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Crown Jewels of London Tour with River Cruise

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