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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

“Location was easy to find, bus stops friendly drivers. Staff at each location was very helpful and knowledgeable.”

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

Discover London at your own pace with Tootbus hop-on hop-off bus and optional river cruise. Enjoy flexible sightseeing, detailed commentary, and stunning views.

★ 3.9

“Very organised and informed bus guide, helped plan our day in London. Could buy tickets for the attractions onboard. I think the bus routes should go later in the night”

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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

“The boat tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide was wonderful, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip even more enjoyable. The sights from the river were stunning. Definitely a must-do experience in London!”

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5.London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Discover London’s top sights with a flexible combo tour including the London Eye, Thames River cruise, and hop-on hop-off buses for 1 or 2 days.

★ 4.4

“It was my grandsons first time in London and this package gave him the chance to see the city sights by air, land and water. I booked the Eye for as it was going dark....light on the way up and dark coming so we got…”

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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

“unfortunately we hit heavy traffic on a saturday afternoon, but it's absolutely worth it. the staff is super-friendly... check out London whenever you can...”

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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

“This is a really good way to get to see landmarks and areas of the city. It's convenient to get off to walk around and get back on later to continue the tour. An audio track is available to plug into, and headphones are provided.…”

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11.London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

Discover London's iconic sights from the River Thames on a flexible hop-on hop-off cruise. Enjoy panoramic views, lively commentary, and a relaxed pace.

★ 4.4

“Great option with kids to explore the city and have a short break for your feet! The guides on the boat also provide you with some additional insight to all the landmarks you're passing. Some of them even with a little added British humour ;-)”

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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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14.London: River Thames Dinner Cruise

Experience London's illuminated landmarks on a 3-hour Thames dinner cruise with a 4-course meal, live music, and stunning river views—perfect for a memorable night out.

★ 4.3

“We are celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary and the crew made our night very special with a fun personalized dessert. The food was delicious, the music was wonderful and we had fun dancing and drinking champagne through the night. Thank you!”

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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

“Be aware that road closures and protests will delay the expected time of spots. Due to time we were to board which wax after 4, we only were able to use the bus two hours. We paid with expectation of 4 hours without anyone letting…”

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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