UK · THAMES BOAT TRIPS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 thames boat trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Thames cruise from Westminster to Greenwich with live English guide, open-deck photos, and a 6-language smartphone audio guide for $22.
“Great tour, reasonably priced and a very funny tourguide, can absolutely recommend!”
Hop aboard a Thames sightseeing boat from Westminster to Tower Bridge, with live audio commentary and great photo spots on an open deck.
“It was such a lovely and enjoyable activity — we truly had a wonderful time”
From the London Eye pier, take a 45-90 minute Thames cruise with live commentary past Big Ben, St Paul’s, Tower Bridge, optional London Eye.
“Boat was really comfortable and Ben was a really engaging and fun guide.”
A 1.5-hour Thames cruise from the Tower of London to Parliament with classic afternoon tea, great views, and fun commentary.
“Lovely staff - good commentary about London as we sailed - good great scones were warmed - tea replenished and cocktails and champagne (extra cost) good quality 👍🏻 thumbs up from us ❤️”
Ride the London Thames hop-on hop-off cruise for $33, with all-weather comfort, live humorous commentary, onboard bar snacks, and 24-hour freedom.
“Perfect activity and wonderful customer service! Thank you very much”
A 2-hour London Thames evening cruise with one glass of bubbly and canapés, great landmark views, and live music on deck.
“Magical sunset on the Thames with a guitar player. Definitely check this out.”
3-hour Thames dinner cruise from Westminster with sparkling wine, 3-course British dinner, and live singer views past O2 and Canary Wharf.
“whole thing was brilliant, views, food, music all fntastic, we had a great night”
105-minute Thames lunch cruise from Tower Pier with panoramic windows, a 2-course meal, and onboard commentary on London’s top sights.
“Great tour to see the sights ot London. Lunch was lovely great value for money. Twin sisters were great and very hospitable.”
2-hour London ghost walk from Green Park to the Tower of London, with optional Thames boat ride and spooky guided storytelling.
“It was very good and thanks to Eddie our guide he was brilliant”
Flexible 1-day Thames cruise pass from Westminster, London Eye, Tower and Greenwich, with heated indoor cabins and 14-language audio.
“The guy doing commentary was great & made it more enjoyable with facts & jokes about the sights along the thames.”
Timed entry to the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour plus a hop-on Thames cruise with London icons from Westminster or Tower Pier.
“The Harry Potter Tour was amazing! Me and my daughter (15y) enjoyed it very much. The ordinary tickets were completely sold out so we were very happy when we found this alternative with boat trip combo. The boat trip was also good, but would probably skiooed it if we would have found tour only tickets. The tickets were substantially more expensive than only tour tickets.”
Harry Potter Studios in Leavesden plus a hop-on hop-off Thames cruise, timed entry, free Watford transfers, and big London views from the water.
“Had a wonderful time at the Studio Tour. Could have spent a whole day there. So much to see and enjoy! Really pleased with the tour. Have yet to go on the cruise. Hoping that will be fun too!”
A 40-minute guided Thames cruise from Folly Bridge, with Oxford college views, ducks, and wildlife, plus a relaxed onboard commentary for about $20.
“A very pleasant escape from a busy city, relaxing and informative.”
70 minutes of Bond-style speed on the Thames from Embankment or Westminster to the Thames Barrier, with live commentary and photo options.
“we enjoyed all of it, the commentary, sights, music and the speed 😎”
Live jazz and a 3-course dinner on the Thames, sailing past Big Ben and Tower Bridge from Westminster Pier with included bubbly.
“Lovely experience, good service. Slight mix-up with my booking as I'd added an extra person after making my original booking who, had they attended (they didn't in the end, luckily) would've had to sit separately from the rest of the party...”
Four nations, and the best of what each one puts on.
