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River Thames Cruise
Adventure

River Thames Cruise

location_on London, England schedule 1.5 hours

Overview

See London from the water on a cruise along the Thames, with landmarks on both banks sliding past. Routes vary by operator, but between Westminster and Tower Bridge you typically pass the sights below. It is a relaxed break between busier sightseeing stops.

Highlights

  • Westminster: Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye on the riverbank.
  • South Bank: Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe on the south side.
  • The City: St Paul’s Cathedral, the Shard and HMS Belfast.
  • Tower Bridge: The Tower of London and the bascule bridge beside it.

Good to know

  • Time on site: About 1.5 hours, including boarding at the pier.
  • Activity level: Easy – you sit for most of the trip, with a short gangway or a few steps at the pier.
  • Pairs well with: The London Eye or the Tower of London & Crown Jewels, both close to river piers.

Facts

History

  • The Thames runs 346 km from Gloucestershire to the North Sea; below Teddington Lock it is tidal, rising and falling twice a day.
  • In the hot summer of 1858 the ‘Great Stink’ forced Parliament to suspend sittings, prompting Bazalgette’s new sewers.

Did you know?

  • Tower Bridge, completed in 1894, still raises its bascules around 800 times a year.
  • Once declared biologically dead, the river now supports around 125 fish species, and seals are seen in London.

Tour manager tips

  • Decks can be windy and wet – bring a layer.
  • Anyone prone to motion sickness should sit low and midship.
  • Use the toilets before boarding and agree a regroup point at the pier.

Included in the price

Included

  • River Thames cruise through central London
  • Views of riverside landmarks from the boat

Not included: Hotel transfers, transport to the pier, food and drinks, gratuities, personal expenses.

Please note: Access depends on the ticket type booked and on the attraction being open on the day of your visit. and on weather and water conditions.

Meeting point

Your exact meeting point is confirmed on the travel voucher issued after booking.

Entry fees for museums, monuments and civic sites are set by the authority that runs each one and can change without notice. Figures here are a guide; your final quote confirms them.

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