Boat Tours in London at a glance
- Our pick: Westminster to Greenwich Thames Cruise & Live Commentary, £ 17.20 per person (1h, 4.62★ · 3,621).
- Top rated: London: Thames Sunset Speedboat Ride & Seasonal Drink, £ 65 per person (50m, 4.99★ · 266).
- Most reviewed: Thames Speedboat Cruise London: 50-Minute High-Speed River Tour, £ 55 per person (50m, 4.96★ · 4,366).
Price per person across the 33 options priced per person: £ 17.20–£ 248 (median £ 75). With 100+ reviews: 26 of 34.
Of the 34 options: 29 with live guides in English, 31 with free cancellation, 33 with instant confirmation, 28 kid-friendly, 2 private and 29 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Boat Tours in London — Tower of London, River Thames, Tower Bridge and 3 more
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
34 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Westminster to Greenwich Thames Cruise & Live Commentary Cruise from Westminster Pier past Big Ben, Tower Bridge & St Paul's to Greenwich in 1 hour. Live commentary, audioguide in 11 languages, round-trip option available. Every day · Every 40 min, 10:20 to 15:40 · From age 5 ★ 4.62 (3,621 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 17.20 per person
Thames Speedboat Cruise London: 50-Minute High-Speed River Tour Board a speedboat at London Eye Pier and race up to 35 mph past Big Ben, Tower Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral with a guide and 11 others on a 50-minute Thames River cruise. Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 16:00 ★ 4.96 (4,366 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 55 per person
London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 3 Routes, Unlimited Stops Ride London's hop-on hop-off buses across three routes covering Big Ben, Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral and more. Every day · No fixed time ★ 4.09 (2,347 reviews) Duration: 1d ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 25 per person
London: Thames Speedboat Cruise Tour from Embankment Feel the rush on a 70-minute high-speed Thames speedboat cruise past Big Ben, Tower Bridge & Greenwich. Includes life jacket, commentary & poncho if needed. Every day · 10:05, 12:45, 13:50, 14:10 and 15:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.87 (818 reviews) Duration: 1h 10m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 75 per person
London: Thames Speedboat Ride & Tower Bridge Views Feel the rush on a 45-minute Thames speedboat ride in London, with lively local guides, Tower Bridge sights, music, and small-group fun. Includes lifejacket. Fri–Sun · 14:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.93 (603 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 65 per person
London: Thames Dinner Cruise & Tower Bridge with VIP Upgrade 3-hour Thames dinner cruise from Westminster Pier past Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London. Includes 3-course meal, live entertainment and welcome drink. Every day · 19:45 and 20:00 · From age 13 ★ 4.13 (2,048 reviews) Duration: 3h ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 79 per person
Tower of London VIP Tour: Crown Jewels & Opening Ceremony Watch the Opening Ceremony at Tower of London, skip the line straight to the Crown Jewels, then take a flexible river cruise pass. Every day · 08:15, 09:00, 09:15 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.75 (476 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 101 per person
London Hot Tub Boat Tour: Canary Wharf & Docklands Float through London's Canary Wharf in a heated hot tub boat with champagne. 75-minute tour of West India Docks, groups up to 7, daytime experience. Every day except Saturday · 15:45 · From age 12 ★ 4.86 (404 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 39 per person
Tower of London River Cruise: Thames Sightseeing & Live Guide 40-minute Thames river cruise from Tower Bridge Quay with live guide commentary on London landmarks. Includes St Paul's, Big Ben, Tower Bridge & more. Electric boat, all ages. Every day · 12 start times, 10:45 to 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.75 (245 reviews) Duration: 40m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 18.50 per person
London: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & River Cruise Start at Westminster Abbey, watch the Changing of the Guard, cruise the Thames, and skip the line at the Tower of London: all with a local guide and pre-booked tickets. Every day · 08:45, 09:00 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.80 (1,065 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 101 per person
Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Thames Boat Ride from London Full-day tour from London with early entry to Leeds Castle, mead tasting, Canterbury Cathedral, Dover cliffs & Thames boat ride. Includes coach, guide & lunch option. Every day except Wednesday and Sunday · 08:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.38 (643 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN · ZH · JA · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 109 per person
London: 45-Min Speedboat Tour Tower Bridge & Parliament River cruise past Parliament, Tower of London, HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge with live commentary. Groups capped at 12. Lifejacket and poncho included. 45 minutes. Every day · 8 start times, 09:00 to 15:20 · From age 3 ★ 4.88 (317 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 57 per person
London: Big Ben, Tower & River Thames Cruise in One Day Full-day London tour visiting Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, and River Thames cruise. Includes Changing of the Guard, guide, and entry fees. Every day · 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.31 (1,931 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 135 per person
London Thames Lunch Cruise: 2-Course Meal & Tower Bridge Views Thames river cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster with 2-course lunch and tea or coffee. See Tower Bridge, Big Ben, the Shard and London Eye. Boarding 11:30am. Wed–Sun · 11:45 · All ages ★ 4.49 (1,123 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 53 per person
London: Thames Speedboat Tour from Tower Bridge Pier Feel the rush on a 20-minute Thames speedboat ride from Tower Millennium Pier, passing Tower Bridge & Canary Wharf with live commentary. Includes safety gear. Every day · 11 start times, 10:00 to 16:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.79 (273 reviews) Duration: 20m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 38 per person
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London to Paris Day Trip: Eurostar, Seine Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch Full-day Paris excursion from London via Eurostar with coach tour, Seine cruise, and optional 3-course lunch at Madame Brasserie on Eiffel Tower. Departs St. Pancras. Mon, Wed and Sat · 05:30 and 06:00 · All ages ★ 4.64 (3,095 reviews) Duration: 15h Live guide: EN from £ 248 per person
London: Vintage Bus Tour & Thames Cruise with Eye Option Red Routemaster bus tour of London landmarks with Thames River cruise. Includes St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, Parliament and London Eye add-on. Mon and Fri · 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.01 (592 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 62 per person
Tower of London Guided Tour with Thames River Cruise Guided Tower of London tour with timed entry, Crown Jewels access, and optional 30-minute Thames cruise. Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 11:30 · All ages ★ 4.54 (505 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 76 per person
London: Tower of London & Westminster Abbey Full Day Tour Full-day London tour with skip-the-line Westminster Abbey entry, Changing of the Guard, Thames cruise, and Crown Jewels. Expert guide, 9 hours, small groups. Mon–Sat · 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (384 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 86 per person
London: Tower of London & Thames Cruise with Fast Entry Skip the line at Tower of London, see the Crown Jewels, then cruise the Thames past Tower Bridge. Includes Westminster walking tour. Under 5 hours, small groups. Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat · 08:15 and 09:15 · All ages ★ 4.81 (323 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 101 per person
London Vintage Bus Tour with River Thames Cruise Ride a 1960s open-top bus past Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Tower of London, then cruise the Thames to Westminster Pier on this half-day London tour with a local guide. Mon and Fri · 13:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.21 (291 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 62 per person
London: Thames Sunset Speedboat Ride & Seasonal Drink Feel the rush on a Thames sunset speedboat ride in London, with expert local guides, iconic sights, and a seasonal drink included. Small group, adult-only fun. Thu–Sun · 16:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.99 (266 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 65 per person
London: Thames Speedboat Tower Blast & Barrier 40 Min High-speed Thames speedboat from Tower Bridge to Greenwich, O2 and Thames Barrier. 40 minutes, 740HP twin turbo engines, lifejackets and live commentary included. Every day · 8 start times, 11:00 to 15:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.79 (221 reviews) Duration: 40m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 58 per person
Night Thames Boat Party London: Dance under Tower Bridge Silent disco boat party on the Thames with headphone hire and entry included. Cruise past Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf and the O2 while you dance. Sat · 19:00 · Ages 18–70 ★ 4.74 (135 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 30 per person
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From £ 25 per person · 1 h to 11 h
Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover: Day Trip from London with Thames Cruise Full-day Kent tour from London with Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, White Cliffs of Dover, Greenwich and Thames River sunset cruise included. Next departure: 24 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.02 (385 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 105 per person
London: Changing of Guard, Big Ben & Tower of London Tour Feel the buzz of London with the Changing of the Guard, a Thames cruise, and a private Beefeater session at the Tower of London: includes entry and guide. Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · 10:15 · All ages ★ 4.68 (77 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 90 per person
Greenwich & River Thames: Westminster to Greenwich Boat Cruise Thames boat cruise from Westminster Pier to Greenwich with guide commentary. Journey past Tower Bridge, Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral. Departures every 30 minutes. Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 18:00 ★ 3.56 (9 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · IT +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 360 per group
London: Westminster Walking Tour, Thames Cruise & Tower Entry 3-hour Westminster tour with Changing of the Guard, Thames river cruise, and Tower of London entry included. Small groups, local guide, Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun departures. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (12 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 148 per person
Tower of London & Thames River Cruise: Crown Jewels & Beefeater Tour Tower of London entry with Beefeater-led tour, Crown Jewels viewing, and Thames River cruise. Includes White Tower and Traitors' Gate. E-tickets available. Every day · 15 start times, 09:00 to 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.57 (7 reviews) Duration: 3h ✓ Instant confirmation. from £ 76 per person
London: Westminster Walking Tour, River Cruise & The Shard Westminster walking tour covering 20+ sights, River Thames cruise to Tower Bridge, and The Shard observation deck. Includes Changing of the Guard viewing (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun). Wed–Sun · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.75 (4 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 147 per person
London Greenwich: Meridian Line, Royal Observatory & Thames Cruise Private Greenwich walking tour with skip-the-line Royal Observatory access and optional Thames River cruise. See Queen's House, Old Royal Naval College, Cutty Sark. Every day · 14 start times, 07:00 to 21:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · ZH +5 ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 221 per person
London: Harry Potter Walking Tour, Thames Cruise & London Eye King's Cross Station to London Eye in one day: 3-hour Potter film locations walk, river cruise, and observation deck tickets with small-group guide. Every day · 09:30 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 110 per person
London: Westminster Walking Tour, Thames Cruise & Cutty Sark 3-hour Westminster tour covering 20+ sights, River Thames cruise to Greenwich, and Cutty Sark entry. Includes Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament and Changing of the Guard. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from £ 65 per person
London: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & River Cruise Hop-on hop-off bus tour across London with 3 routes, river cruise included, audio guide in 11 languages & flexible 24-72 hour tickets. Departs daily from Piccadilly Circus. Every day · No fixed time · From age 5 ★ 3.93 (1,663 reviews) Duration: 1h 20m–2h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 25 per person
The top 12 of 34 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster to Greenwich Thames Cruise & Live CommentaryOur pick | £ 17.20 per person | 1h | 4.62★ · 3,621 | Every day · Every 40 min, 10:20 to 15:40 | English |
| London: Thames Sunset Speedboat Ride & Seasonal DrinkTop ratedGroup of up to 12 | £ 65 per person | 50m | 4.99★ · 266 | Thu–Sun · 16:00 | English |
| Thames Speedboat Cruise London: 50-Minute High-Speed River TourMost reviewedGroup of up to 12 | £ 55 per person | 50m | 4.96★ · 4,366 | Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 16:00 | English |
| London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 3 Routes, Unlimited Stops | £ 25 per person | 1d | 4.09★ · 2,347 | Every day · No fixed time | — |
| London: Thames Speedboat Cruise Tour from EmbankmentGroup of up to 12 | £ 75 per person | 1h 10m | 4.87★ · 818 | Every day · 10:05, 12:45, 13:50, 14:10 and 15:00 | English |
| London: Thames Speedboat Ride & Tower Bridge ViewsGroup of up to 12 | £ 65 per person | 45m | 4.93★ · 603 | Fri–Sun · 14:00 | English |
| London: Thames Dinner Cruise & Tower Bridge with VIP Upgrade | £ 79 per person | 3h | 4.13★ · 2,048 | Every day · 19:45 and 20:00 | — |
| Tower of London VIP Tour: Crown Jewels & Opening Ceremony | £ 101 per person | 2h 30m–3h | 4.75★ · 476 | Every day · 08:15, 09:00, 09:15 and 10:00 | English |
| London Hot Tub Boat Tour: Canary Wharf & DocklandsGroup of up to 6 | £ 39 per person | 2h | 4.86★ · 404 | Every day except Saturday · 15:45 | English |
| Tower of London River Cruise: Thames Sightseeing & Live Guide | £ 18.50 per person | 40m | 4.75★ · 245 | Every day · 12 start times, 10:45 to 16:00 | English |
| London: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & River Cruise | £ 101 per person | 6h–8h | 4.80★ · 1,065 | Every day · 08:45, 09:00 and 10:00 | English |
| Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Thames Boat Ride from London | £ 109 per person | 11h | 4.38★ · 643 | Every day except Wednesday and Sunday · 08:30 | English, Spanish, Japanese +1 |
By what you need
- Private (2): Greenwich & River Thames: Westminster to Greenwich Boat Cruise (£ 360 per group) · London Greenwich: Meridian Line, Royal Observatory & Thames Cruise (£ 221 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (12): London: Thames Sunset Speedboat Ride & Seasonal Drink (£ 65 per person) · Thames Speedboat Cruise London: 50-Minute High-Speed River Tour (£ 55 per person) · London: Thames Speedboat Cruise Tour from Embankment (£ 75 per person)
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