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15 Best Thames River Cruises

The Thames cruises travelers book most, from Westminster-to-Greenwich classics to evening bubbly sails. The hop-on river pass quietly doubles as London’s best commuter line.

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

Discover London with this hop-on hop-off bus tour, including optional river cruise. Enjoy flexible sightseeing, commentary, and iconic sights like Buckingham Palace and Tower of London.

★ 3.5

“I chose one day because it said 1 day from when you start. This is different from 24 hours. The options should really be 12, 24, 48 hours. The wording was misleading.”

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4.London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise

Discover London's iconic sights from Westminster to Tower Bridge with this relaxing Thames river cruise featuring lively commentary, open decks, and great value.

★ 4.5

“I highly recommend this cruise especially if this is your first time visiting London. You get a great overview of different points of interest. The guide was engaging and knowledgeable. The bar attendant was nice and cordial. The price was reasonable.”

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6.High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

Experience London's iconic sights at thrilling speeds on a high-speed Thames River speedboat, with small-group intimacy and expert commentary.

★ 5.0

“This speedboat tour is actually a lot of fun! This was my first ever trip to London, so I was looking for a tour on the Thames that mentioned the history of the city and icon landmarks like London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Parliament, etc. Our…”

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8.London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

Discover London's top sights with a flexible hop-on, hop-off bus tour, river cruise, and guided walks—perfect for an authentic, all-in-one experience.

★ 4.1

“Signed up for 48 hr ticket with cruise. Also did 10 am walking tour with Emma. She was Incredible Tour Guide… gave us best viewing area for changing of the Guards & Royal Marine Band. The Bus was ALWAYS at a stop. Never had to…”

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

Discover London's top sights via flexible hop-on hop-off buses and a Thames River cruise, offering iconic views and authentic experiences at a reasonable price.

★ 4.0

“We found the audio guide to be informative, used the printed map all the time. The app opened very slowly so we were constantly being delayed in getting on at stops to show our tickets. Overall, we enjoyed the experience. HOWEVER...We did oversee one concerning…”

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10.London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

Discover London with this flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour including river cruise, self-guided walks, and multi-day options. Perfect for exploring at your own pace.

★ 4.0

“We had the yellow route for the 24 hour pass, it was enough to see the main spots of London, we got time to go on the Thames and the London eye, there’s a lot of bus circulation based on the activities you do and…”

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12.Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

Experience London's iconic sights from the Thames on a relaxing 1-hour cruise from Westminster to Greenwich, with live commentary and optional Greenwich visits.

★ 4.5

“Easy communication and instructions from the tour company. We enjoyed the informal commentary from our captain. Great scenes from the deck. We enjoyed seeing the skyline and going under all the bridges. A terrific way to visit Greenwich!”

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15.London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

Discover London's top sights with this flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour, including optional Thames cruise, audio guides, and authentic city views.

★ 4.0

“The hop on hop off bus is a great way to see the sights of London. The equipment is in good shape and the personnel are friendly and helpful. The Viator website has a glitch that you have to be very careful of when you…”

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More Thames River Cruises

4.5London River Thames Lunch Cruise$55.16 4.0London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River3 hours (approx.)$95.08 4.5London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option9 hours (approx.)$177.76 4.0London: Uber Boat – Single Journey River Thames Cruise1 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 4.0Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames1 hour (approx.)$33.76 4.5London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride2 hours$26 4.0City Sightseeing London HOHO Bus Tour & Optional River Cruise2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$37.00 4.4London: Fully Flexible River Thames Sightseeing Pass1 day$18 4.5Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$59.67 4.0Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$55.12 4.8London: Warner Bros. Studio Tour and River Thames Cruise1 day$117 5.0Speedboat Cruise Tour: Embankment or Westminster Pier -70 minutes1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)$102.63 5.0Skip the Line Tower of London & Westminster Tour and River Cruise6 to 8 hours (approx.)$165.04 4.9London: River Thames Speed Boat Tour$80.75 4.0London: Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Thames Adventure – Uber Boat1 day (approx.)$34.83 4.0Vintage London Bus Tour Including Cruise with London Eye Option3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$85.01 4.0Paris by Rail with Sightseeing Bus and River Cruise15 hours (approx.)$387.35 4.0River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés2 hours (approx.)$45.22 5.0Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London45 minutes (approx.)$90.08 4.5Southampton Pre-Cruise Tour: London to Southampton via Stonehenge6 hours (approx.)$192.29 4.0Tower Bridge River Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster1 hour (approx.)$18.60 3.5London Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with Optional Thames Cruise$53.49