LONDON · BOAT TOURS
The boats worth getting on.
The 13 london boat tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one takes you, how long you are on the water, who runs the boat, and what a seat on deck costs.
London’s ghost walk plus a Thames night cruise. 2.5 hours of stories, parks, and landmark views for $29.96.
Most Popular“Fabulous! Marvin was so knowledgeable. A great way of seeing some of London’s most famous landmarks too.”
A 2-hour London ghost walk from Green Park to the Tower of London, with an optional River Thames boat ride and onboard bar.
“Great tour Julia was really knowledgeable and good fun!”
Early Tower of London access plus Beefeater opening ceremony, Crown Jewels, White Tower, and Thames cruise ending near Buckingham Palace.
“Timing is important. If you cannot walk quickly or have any mobility problems this tour is difficult. A good deal of walking. Not possible to see effectively the crown jewels and the white tower.”
Cruise from Camden to Little Venice on the Jenny Wren, pass Hampstead Road Lock, and enjoy 90 minutes of guide-led stories.
“everything was nice, and the staff very caring and fun!”
High-speed Thames RIB from Tower Bridge to Cutty Sark and Greenwich in 45 minutes, with jokes, views, and carbon offsets.
“So fun!! The hosts were awesome, the boat ride was amazing. The seats were so comfortable. Loved every minute of it. I’d go again for sure.”
Thames Rockets speedboat thrills with comedian banter. See London’s top landmarks from the river at up to 30 knots in 50 minutes.
“What a thrill, great captain ‘Bill’ and ‘Geoff with G’ for safety and added fun. The children haven’t stopped talking about it. Slow ride up to tower bridge looking at the sights and hearing about the places and things we could see. After the Bridge the speedy ride started and we all loved it accompanied…”
Skip the line at the Tower of London for a guided castle tour, Crown Jewels, and a flexible Thames cruise ticket.
“Our guide, Steven Reed, was very good. He went out of his way to share extra information and make sure we all had the best experience possible. We very much enjoyed riding the boat between locations. Exceptional tour!”
Full-day Kent and Greenwich tour with Leeds Castle, White Cliffs and RAF memorial, Canterbury Cathedral, and a Thames boat ride to Embankment.
“Pablo was an excellent tour guide! The tour stopped in 4 places and he explained the history of the area very well. Clearly Pablo loves history and talking about it. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to enjoy a day out in the English country.”
A small-group Harry Potter London walking tour with quizzes and a Thames boat ride, ending near the Palace Theatre and the wizarding connection.
“Wish we could have taken this tour. We were 5 minutes late and the tour was already gone. I reached out, but the tour guide did not respond. Since it was not in advance, we were not eligible for a refund. So… I paid for something I never received.”
Floating hot tub on the Thames near Canary Wharf. Small-group cruise with Docklands sights, warm soak, and bar option in London.
“My friend and I enjoyed the hot tub boat immensely. The staff there are incredibly friendly and they took excellent care of us. We got lost on the way to the location and we’re afraid of missing our scheduled time, but the staff was so understanding and helpful. The tour itself was awesome. This was…”
A 10-hour London day trip to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Dover sights, Greenwich landmarks, and a Thames boat ride to Embankment.
“We had a lot of fun! The guide brought us to many places and even offered to take our family’s photos! 10/10 would recommend! :)”
Harry Potter film locations tour in London with Hogwarts house sorting, trivia games, and a River Thames boat cruise in 2h15.
“Good fun! It would be nicer if the other guests could put themselves on mute when asked. Would love to join more specialized tours that they organized in future.”
A 40-minute illuminated Thames boat tour from Tower Pier, with live English commentary and nine glowing bridges, from $19.
“Nous avons fait cette activité en famille et les enfants étaient un peu triste de ne pas comprendre les informations données par le guide. Il serait intéressant d'avoir un document comportant les informations intéressantes à disposition dans différentes langues.”
Every coast worth sailing, harbour by harbour.
