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15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In London

The London shortlist.

The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in London. What each one includes, how long it takes, what it costs, and who you book through.

15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In London

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise - Getting on board at Westminster Pier: how to start smoothly
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London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

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1.London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

Take a Westminster to Greenwich River Thames cruise for panoramic London views, live English narration, and a 6-language smartphone audioguide for $22.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Overall, it was a great experience. The meeting point was easy to find and the instructions were clear and well organized. Our guide was entertaining, friendly, and had a great sense of humor, which made the cruise enjoyable and engaging. The views along the Thames were beautiful, especially if you arrive early to secure good…”

22,836 reviews1 - 2 hoursFrom $22by Thames River Sightseeing

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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - The Westminster and West End loop: best for first-timers
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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

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

Hop on Big Bus across London’s royal sights and West End with free Wi‑Fi, flexible stops, and optional Thames cruise on 24/48-hour tickets.

★ 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.”

10,803 reviews3 hours 35 minutes (approx.)From $39.77by Big Bus London

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London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise - The Boat Ride: Open Deck Views and Live Captain Commentary
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London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise

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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Hop-On, Hop-Off Routes: How to Make the 24 or 48 Hours Work
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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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

Hop on Big Bus for 24–48h sightseeing, ride the London Eye for 360 views, and enjoy a Thames cruise with live narration.

★ 4.4

“My experience in London was amazing! I really enjoyed it, even with the strike going on. People were very friendly and helpful. One great tip is to download the Big Bus app – it shows you exactly where the buses are and how many minutes until they arrive at your stop, which makes the trip…”

5,332 reviews1 - 2 daysFrom $74by Big Bus Tours - London

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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise - Route Coverage: the 45 Stops and What You’ll Actually See
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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

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5.London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

Tootbus hop-on hop-off through London on open-top buses with live tracking, 10-language audio, and an optional Thames river cruise.

★ 3.9

“The tootbus is absolutely the best option to watch London. Great drivers great bus stops support,very attractive comments by headphones tour guide, good music. It goes all around London on and on. Any time you may be sure tge bus will come on hundreds of stops. The quality of bus is great and protection in…”

4,327 reviewsFrom $41.49by Tootbus

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London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket - The Thames route: Parliament, Big Ben, St Paul’s, and Tower Bridge in one circle
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London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket

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London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise - Getting Oriented Fast: Red, Blue, and Green Routes
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London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise - Westminster and the Parliament zone: seeing power without getting lost
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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise - How the hop-on hop-off loop actually helps your sightseeing
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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride - Creeping through Royal Parks and historic streets without long walking stress
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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

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10.Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

London’s Ghosts, Ghouls and Gallows Tour mixes a guided night walk with a Thames cruise for spooky stories and landmark views.

★ 4.5

“Not quite what I was expecting. I think the guide was new or not necessarily confident on this tour... he wasn't as enthusiastic or engaging as I'd expected, and while I know we're unlikely to see ghosts at least the illusion of maybe seeing one would have been better, rather than the almost lecturer style…”

3,212 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $29.96by See Your City

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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise - Choosing Your Start Point: Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich
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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London - The views east: what you’ll spot along the Thames
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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

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London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés - Sunset Timing: When the Lights Become the Attraction
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London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

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

A 2-hour Thames evening cruise from Tower Millennium Pier with bubbly, canapés, and live chill-out music—towering bridges and skyline lights.

★ 4.4

“Welcome and drinks lovely, could have had a few more canapies and more choice for glutennfree. Music fabulous, staff brilliant! such a lovely relaxing 2 hour cruise. met lots of new people, would definitely recommend! x”

2,493 reviews2 hoursFrom $37by City Cruises Limited

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London: River Thames Dinner Cruise - Westminster Pier: Boarding the Boat Like You Mean It
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London: River Thames Dinner Cruise

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14.London: River Thames Dinner Cruise

London Thames dinner cruise with sparkling wine, live singer, optional dancing, and a 3-course British menu on a 3-hour night sail.

★ 4.3

“Very nice crew. The cruise was fun and the live music was entertaining. However the food could be better. And there could be a bit more food. Overall still a very nice experience.”

2,159 reviews3 hoursFrom $94by City Cruises Limited

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Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - The sightseeing loop: London Eye, Covent Garden, and St Paul’s in context
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Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

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

Flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour of London with Wi‑Fi and 12-language audio, plus an optional Thames cruise for 24-hour ticket holders.

★ 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 us know in advance it would not be possible to…”

2,064 reviews1 day (approx.)From $32.08by Golden Tours Gray Line London

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