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15 Best Thames River Cruises

The Thames cruises I would book again, from quick Westminster hops to full dinner sailings. Westminster to Greenwich takes about an hour on the water and covers the best stretch of riverbank. Sit on the left heading downstream; the Tower of London and St Paul’s both come up on that side.

1.London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

Discover the charm of London as you embark on a picturesque river Thames cruise, from historic Westminster to the vibrant Greenwich. Don't miss this unforgettable journey!

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Our wee cruise on the Thames was wonderful! The commentary was fun and informative. It was a nice introduction to the river and to London. I highly recommend it for everyone. We sat on the top deck until it began raining. There was also a…”

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2.Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise

Discover the best of London with Big Bus Tours! Hop on, hop off, and cruise along the river for an unforgettable sightseeing experience. Book now!

★ 3.5

“The tour was amazing, I travelled with my Mom and we decided not to leave the bus just enjoy the daytime-evening tour from the upper level of the bus. And we enjoyed the entire route, we were fortunate to have a nice weather and eyewitnessing…”

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3.London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional River Cruise)

Discover London's highlights with the Tootbus hop-on hop-off tour, complete with river cruise options, flexible schedules, and kid-friendly guides.

★ 3.9

“The weekend before Christmas, the weather was cold but dry so we enjoyed the open air. Traffic was busy especially on the Saturday, so the blue route took a long time…we had a reservation at the Natural History Museum, so jumped onto the Tube to…”

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4.London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise

Discover the wonders of London's iconic landmarks on a scenic river Thames cruise, from Westminster to Tower Bridge. Unforgettable views await!

★ 4.5

“We were fortunate to have a beautiful sunny day and the trip was beautiful with lovely vantage points to take pictures of the city. The crew claim that they aren't trained guides, but they were still very knowledgeable, engaging and funny. Getting to and on…”

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5.London: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off, River Cruise and London Eye

Experience the best of London with our Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off tour, River Cruise, and London Eye. Discover iconic landmarks and breathtaking views. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

★ 4.4

“The Big Bus Tours website is a phenomenal example of an excellent user experience. Redeeming all my activities was super easy, managing the tickets was super easy, learning about the included options was also easy. All around a super easy and clear booking experience that…”

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6.London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

Discover London with this hop-on hop-off bus tour, including routes, audio guides, and optional river cruise—perfect for seeing top sights at your pace.

★ 3.9

“Really enjoyable couple of hours spent on the yellow line. It covers lots of the must see sights. The audio guide and also the app worked well and was an enjoyable listen. I spent a long time waiting on a green line bus to get…”

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8.London: Thames River Cruise With Optional London Eye Ticket

Experience the best of London with a breathtaking Thames River Cruise and an optional London Eye ticket. Discover the city's iconic landmarks and enjoy stunning views from above.

★ 4.5

“By nice Thames tour! Wish it were more potently std that the London eye closed for throne we were there. I’m not sure why buying it was even an option. Paul was a great guide!!! Very funny”

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

Discover the best of London with the Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise. Explore iconic landmarks and sail along the famous river.

★ 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.…”

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4.4London: River Thames Evening Cruise With Bubbly and Canapés2 hours$37 4.3London: River Thames Dinner Cruise3 hours$94 4.5London River Thames Lunch Cruise$55.16 4.0The London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River3 hours (approx.)$95.08 4.0Uber Boat by Thames Clippers – Single River Journey on the Thames1 hour (approx.)$13.44 4.5London Eye River Cruise40 minutes (approx.)$21.50 4.5London Eye River Cruise and Standard London Eye Ticket45 minutes (approx.)$63.83 4.0Thames 24 Hour Hop-On Hop-Off River Cruise1 hour (approx.)$33.76 4.5London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride2 hours$26 4.4London: Fully Flexible River Thames Sightseeing Pass1 day$18 4.5Thames Lunch Cruise With 2-Course Meal1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$59.67 4.0Thames River Sightseeing Cruise With Afternoon Tea1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$55.12 4.8London: Warner Bros. Studio Tour and River Thames Cruise1 day$117 5.0Speedboat Thames Barrier Experience To/From Embankment Pier – 70 Minutes1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)$102.63 5.0London in a Day With Tower, Westminster & River Cruise6 to 8 hours (approx.)$165.04 4.9London: River Thames Speed Boat Tour$80.75 4.0Uber Boat by Thames Clippers River Roamer: Hop On Hop Off Pass1 day (approx.)$34.83 4.0Vintage London Bus Tour Including Thames Cruise With Optional London Eye3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$85.01 4.0Guided Paris Small Group Tour With River Cruise From London15 hours (approx.)$387.35 4.0River Thames Evening Cruise2 hours (approx.)$45.22 5.0Thames High-Speed Zone RIB Cruise in London45 minutes (approx.)$90.08 4.5Southampton Excursion: Pre-Cruise Tour From London to Southampton via Stonehenge6 hours (approx.)$192.29 4.0Tower Bridge River Sightseeing Cruise From Westminster1 hour (approx.)$18.60 4.3London: Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and Cable Car Ticket1 day$44