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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

“Worst experience we had in London!! Do NOT do one of these tours. This company left a family of 5 stranded in the London freezing weather as we waited for 45 minutes for the bus to come pick us up at their required spot (#13) near the London Eye. Noone showed up so we were…”

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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

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

“Solid tour down the Thames of the key sites in London. Highly recommend on a clear and sunny day in London.”

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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

5.London Eye River Cruise and London Eye Ticket Option

Combine a Thames river cruise with a London Eye ticket for landmark narration, easy transfers, and skyline views from 135 meters.

4.5

“George, our river cruise Guide. Was phenomenal! Funny and full of fascinating facts on the river. Glad the cruise is first to orient us to the area - then when you go up in the Eye you know what you are seeing!”

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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

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

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

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

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

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

“Excellent tour. The guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Tower of London including the various people that lived and died there. Having early access to see the Crown Jewels was wonderful. I highly recommend this tour.”

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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

15.Crown Jewels of London Tour with River Cruise

See St Paul’s, the Tower of London, Crown Jewels, and a Thames cruise in one guided half day with audio headsets and coach comfort.

4.0

“This tour was okay. The woman giving the tour was friendly enough, however, you could not hear her at times. Five years ago, I previously did the Tower of London and did a Beefeater tour, which was much more exciting and informative. The tour guidance of St. Paul's Cathedral was decent. However, this tour was…”

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