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The 15 most popular river cruises and sightseeing sailings worldwide. The Seine and the Thames, the Douro and the Danube, the Mississippi and the Nile - every great waterway, side by side.
A full-day Douro Valley wine tour from Porto with two estates, tastings, traditional lunch, and a relaxing Rabelo river cruise.
Most Popular“Lunch was very good.. both wineries were interesting and perfectly explained .. tour guide was very knowledgeable”
See London’s biggest landmarks by hop-on hop-off double-decker bus, with Wi‑Fi and recorded commentary, plus an optional Thames cruise.
“Bus stops were a little tricky and I found we waited for the Big Bus. Other sight seeing busses passed us more. One stop was closed by The British Museum but the app directed us that way and we waited a bit before realizing. Not sure I’d do it again.”
Hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour on Paris Red Route plus optional Seine cruise, with nine-language audio, WiFi, and app tracking for major sights.
“The service, the information given about the city, the history , the accomodation.......me gusto mucho volveria a usarlo otra vez cuando regrese .”
Electric tuk-tuk tour of Porto with a guide, plus optional Douro River cruise to admire the city and six bridges from the water.
“The tour was absolutely amazing, with stunning views and friendly guide Diogo.”
Small-group Douro wine day from Porto with two tastings, UNESCO valley views, lunch in Pinhão, and a Rabelo river cruise.
“Full day of fun and good wine. Ivo is knowledgeable and a joy to be around. Is a definite must do for your Porto trip.”
Ride a London open-top double-decker hop-on hop-off plus a Thames cruise, with app tracking and flexible stops across top sights.
“Leon was an excellent guide and kept us informed and was very knowledgeable about London and its history. His humor also was delightful.”
Douro Valley wine day from Porto with 2 vineyard tastings, a Rabelo river cruise in Pinhão, and a winery lunch with ports.
“What a dream! This experience was everything I hoped for and more. Huge thanks to our guide, Sara Fontes, for being so delightful and informative, and to our driver for the smooth, safe ride. The vineyards felt like a hidden gem, and the wine and port tastings were truly top-tier. If you’re looking for breathtaking…”
90-minute Savannah Riverboat cruise with live captain narration, past Old Fort Jackson, and photo-friendly views of the skyline and River Street for $41.82.
“Fascinating narration - enthusiastic & informative! Nice clean ship, reasonable food. Well worth the money”
Porto walking tour plus Livraria Lello, cable car views, and a Douro river cruise. Small-group feel, tickets included, about 4 hours.
“What a lovely day - with an excellent guide Santiago. He made sure that nothing was rushed but that we got to see interesting areas and learnt lots about Porto. Thanks Santiago. And Happy New Year.”
Skip the lines to the Eiffel Tower 2nd floor or summit, then see Paris by coach and enjoy a one-hour Seine cruise with multilingual audio.
“Was 3 separate tours. Tour started at 6:15pm but couldn’t do all three tours that we paid for. City Bus tour was horrifically bad. Very dark outside could not see anything. Very dirty bus! Couldn’t take pictures as bus never stopped and windows were filthy! Never got on river cruise. The Eiffel Tower was fine.…”
Douro Valley escape from Porto with 3 wine tastings, family lunch, aged Port 10–30 years, Amarante snacks, and optional Rabelo boat.
“The Douro Valley tour provided a cornucopia of picturesque scenery, a sampling of wonderful wines, a pleasant river boat excursion, and was capped off with a beautiful meal enjoyed in the majestic gardens of a 18th century vineyard under the canopy of chestnut trees… what a perfect day. This entire experience was further enriched by…”
Private 90-minute river cruise from Port Douglas spotting crocodiles on calm water, with local history, snacks, and onboard commentary.
“Enjoy the trip. Nice relaxing trip on the water. Got to see a crocodile in its own habitat. The drink and snack box complements a good day out on the water”
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen in New Orleans pairs a narrated Mississippi cruise with a guided Battle of New Orleans stop at Chalmette.
“We had a wonderful day. Boat was fun and food was great. Everybody on the boat made us feel like family.”
Savannah Land & Sea pairs a narrated City Sightseeing trolley loop with a riverboat cruise to Old Fort Jackson for a smooth intro.
“The narrator for the trolley was funny, engaging and well spoken. The boat narrator was also well informed. The tours were on time, with plenty of time to eat between events.”
Memphis highlights by mini-coach: Beale Street, Lorraine area, Peabody ducks, optional riverboat cruise and Sun Studio add-ons.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and guide. We learned many interesting facts about Memphis. He made the tour fun and very informative and interesting.”
Choose a river by name, or the city it runs through. The Seine in Paris, the Douro from Porto, the Vltava under Charles Bridge – every great waterway, and the boats that work it.
