Thames River Sightseeing Cruise with Afternoon Tea
4.1
527 Ratings
Greater London
Indulge in a delightful afternoon tea while cruising along the Thames River in London. See iconic landmarks such as the London Eye and Big Ben on this 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 3 days learn more
Highlights
  • City Cruises London Tower Pier - Board at Tower Pier, please arrive 20 minutes before you departure time
  • Tower of London - board at Tower Pier which is within touching distance of the Tower of London
  • London Eye - Head to the upper deck and get the perfect picture opportunity of the Coca- Cola London Eye
  • Tower Bridge - Pass under Tower Bridge and head to the upper deck to see the bridge in all of its glory
  • Canary Wharf - Canary Wharf will appear on your left as you head down to towards Greenwich
  • The Shard - As you cruise along the River Thames you will be in the perfect position to see London’s highest viewing platform
  • HMS Belfast - Sail past the permanently moored former battleship, which is now a floating Royal Naval Museum
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral - Catch the peak of the St Paul’s Cathedral dome where it will stand out from the rest of London’s Skyline
What's Included
  • Gourmet afternoon tea including sandwiches, cakes, and scones
  • Unlimited tea and coffee throughout
  • Engaging live or recorded commentary
  • Unmatched riverside views of London landmarks
  • Relaxing 1.5-hour river cruise
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Champagne
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the quintessential British pastime of afternoon tea while on a 1.5-hour scenic river cruise on the Thames in London. As you savour tea, cakes, and sandwiches, set sail on a round journey from Tower Pier to Westminster, passing through the core of London. Marvel at iconic landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and more!

  • Your seat on board is guaranteed and will be allocated to you before the cruise takes place. When you board you will be shown to your table. Please note tables are fixed and within close proximity. Our panoramic windows provide great views from all angles of the passing sky-line, regardless of your table location.
  • We do not guarantee that products are free from nuts or traces of nuts. For gluten-free tea give at least 24 hours’ notice. For any special dietary requirements please call us after booking.
  • Please note that as part of the relaxed atmosphere of this cruise experience, your table may be situated in close proximity to other guests.
  • Please ensure you arrive 20-minutes prior to departure time
Location
Tower Millennium Pier
situated within walking distance to Tower Hill underground Station Please go directly to the boarding gate.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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(527 Ratings)
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Kirsty_h
Mar 18, 2024
River trip - Excellent service throughout ,very enjoyable,only downside was the crew lining up on our way out with a plate for tips,should be a more discreet way for us to acknowledge the service we received and not feel guilt tripped,we would have tipped anyhow but disliked the way it was done
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Nicole_h
Mar 18, 2024
so much fun! the staff... - so much fun! the staff was wonderful, the food and tea were great, very much worth it. I went with my sister, but there were family’s, couples, people of all ages who seemed to really enjoy it.
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Ashley_t
Mar 13, 2024
Nice tea good for families - The tea was great and the views terrific even in the cloudy weather. Good even with a baby! We had several varieties. The scones were great!
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Polly_o
Mar 11, 2024
Had a great time - The staff was friendly and the food was good. Loved the scenery. It was worth it! We cane ovwr deom the States and most of my family had never experienced anything like it.
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Sanjay_r
Mar 11, 2024
Fun scenic boat tour! - Nice scenic tour along the Thames and the afternoon tea snacks were nice. Wait staff very friendly and welcoming. A fun way to see part of London!
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Bex_g
Mar 5, 2024
Highly recommend - Brilliant river cruise with afternoon tea. Food as lovely and boat was very relaxed, with music. We also had a knowledgeable tour guide.
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Leonidas_n
Feb 28, 2024
Delightful Afternoon Tea - Afternoon tea was a lovely way to see London from the Thames. Their finger foods were a nice touch, although I wish there was more fruit offered with the vast spread of carbs.
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Llowmanuk
Feb 27, 2024
An excellent afternoon tea experience - We had an excellent afternoon tea while seeing all the sights along the Thames. The food was lovely, the staff were helpful and welcoming and the boat was great. We didn’t pay extra for a window seat but there are windows all around the boat so you can see anyway and you can go up on to the top deck when you want to get a better look at things. The tour takes you firm to Battersea and back to Tower Hill. We had the option to purchase extra drinks but there was absolutely no pressure to do so. We decided to as it was a special occasion and drinks were very reasonable, especially for London. We set off and we’re soon served drinks and afternoon tea. Then we spent sone time on the top deck as the weather was good. I liked the fact that the first part we had tea and could talk and the second half had a commentary by the crew which was very informative. I had a little trouble initially in booking the cruise but was quickly assisted and the booking was sorted. The four of us really enjoyed the 90 minute cruise. The price was good for afternoon tea in London especially with the cruise as well. I will definitely look at sone of the other trips they offer.
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James_h
Mar 3, 2024
The food was good as was... - The food was good as was service. It was just so noisy (the guests) it was impossible at a seat by the window to hear the person over the speakers talking about the sights on the river. The ship was not even full. Maybe it would be better for afternoon tea to just play music.
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Edel_l
Mar 23, 2024
No Event - Our cruise was cancelled and a non event. Very disappointed and hoped will get a refund swiftly. No help or support was given to us.
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