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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

“If you go in winter or in foul weather, you cannot sit in open exposed upper deck. If you sit below you will see nothing.”

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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

“We totally enjoyed seeing the city on a toot bus, we had no issues with dealing with them. Would definitely recommend them, I only recommendation I would suggest is on the bus sign under TootBus write the route colour & number.”

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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

“A great time on the Thames! The tour guide was funny and informative, and it was a very relaxed but enjoyable journey. I would highly recommend, but just remember to bring cash - which we forgot!”

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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

“It was AWESOME! I went with my 11 yr old son & it was such an adrenaline rush! We both agreed it was the highlight of our trip! The guide Sofia and Skipper Jon were both brilliant. We literally felt like we were in a…”

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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

“We were only in London for 10 hours so this was a great way took a little long sometimes, but I would definitely do it again! We booked the hop on hop off with the river cruise which was our favorite part.”

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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

“Was a great overview of the London attractions. The open top gives a good view of everything. The commentary was entertaining. The drivers were amazing.”

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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

“The cruise was nice woth good commentary. After the next day walking around, I'm glad I used this to get to Greenwich. My boat had drink options on board, which was nice for the return trip.”

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13.London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

Experience London's iconic sights from the Thames at sunset with bubbly, canapés, live music, and stunning views. Perfect for a relaxed, scenic evening.

★ 4.4

“Loved this evening cruise. It was 2 hours and we saw all the beautiful places on the banks of Thames River and iconic landmarks such as Tower Bridge, London Eye, Big Ben etc. The service was amazing, they kept giving a lot of food throughout…”

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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