Top London Water Tours

Enjoy a memorable evening of food, wine, and entertainment on this showboat dinner cruise on the Thames River in London. Feast on a 4-course dinner aboard your sightseeing boat as you sail past London attractions such as the Tower of London, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge, all illuminated at night. While you eat and admire the sights, background music will be played during the cruise instead of live entertainment, and, if you wish, take to the dance floor.

Have only a short stay in London? See more of the city’s landmarks in less time—and enjoy a memorable way to travel—on a Thames river cruise. Pick from numerous daily departure times, and head to the London Eye Pier near the famous Lastminute.com London Eye, where you’ll hop aboard your vessel. As you cruise along the river, glimpse monuments ranging from St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tate Modern to Big Ben and the Tower of London. Live commentary is included (as are audio guides in eight additional languages).

While in London, combine an iconic British tradition with a unique sightseeing excursion on an afternoon tea cruise. Spend a luxurious time enjoying a unique dining experience with family and friends on the Thames River. As you cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster, indulge in tea, freshly prepared cakes, and sandwiches, and view London’s great landmarks including the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the London Eye.

Let your adrenaline levels go through the roof during a white-knuckle ride on the Thames River. Climb aboard a modern RIB (rigid-inflatable-boat) and satisfy an appetite for adventure as you soar past iconic landmarks like Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the London Eye. Enrich your knowledge of English history as you listen to illuminating onboard commentary, and experience the exhilaration of super-fast speeds up to 35 miles (56 km). Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

Partake in a unique sightseeing excursion on this delightful lunch cruise along the Thames River. See the best of London’s riverside attractions on a cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster. Stroll the deck, savor a delectable 2-course meal, and admire great views of the London Eye, the Tower of London and more. An onboard bar offers additional drink options for spicing up your afternoon (own expense).

Whet your appetite for adventure with a high-speed Thames river RIB experience. Soar over the surf of London’s iconic river and gaze at impressive monuments as your adrenaline levels soar. Listen to commentary from a knowledgeable guide over a state-of-the-art speaker system and see popular attractions from a totally unique vantage point. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only 12 passengers.

Cruise from Westminster to St Katharine's on a 1-hour circle cruise in London. Choose to disembark at any of the stops, including St Katharine's Pier, Bankside Pier, Festival Pier and Embankment Pier, to visit the landmarks in central London. While on the boat, listen to live audio commentary by your captain about the sights you pass and London's rich history. Departures every 30 minutes from Westminster Pier between 11am and 6pm.

Enjoy an alternative and thrilling way to explore London when you book tickets to a high-speed boat tour along the River Thames. Meet at Tower Bridge Quay and hop aboard one of the largest Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB) on the river. After a safety briefing, grab your lifejacket and get ready to zoom past landmarks like Shakespeare’s Globe, the Shard, the Tower of London, and more. The boat reaches speeds of up to 35 mph (56 kph), so you’re guaranteed a rousing journey.

Discover a brand-new perspective on London’s landmarks—and enjoy a relaxing way to explore—on this Thames River boat tour. Pick from multiple one-way itineraries, depending on your preferred start and end points, and hop aboard the upper decks or within the cozy salons. You’ll spy highlights like Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben, and much more, and will learn more from the accompanying commentary.

Many of London’s top attractions lie along the Thames River. This boat tour cruises by most of them and includes a London Eye ride to see them from above. Get to know the city’s beating heart and great contrasts as you pass historic sites such as Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London as well as contemporary landmarks like the Tate Modern and Millennium Bridge. Then, ride the Lastminute.com London Eye for sweeping views of the city.

Enjoy a wonderfully unusual way to explore London’s waterways when you book this floating hot-tub tour. Pick between several convenient tour times, make your own way to the departure point at West India Quay, and don’t forget your towel and swimwear: with just a small group for company, you’ll float along East London’s docks in a buoyant hot tub heated to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). As you go, spot heritage landmarks and learn more about the area’s history.

Walk through the same London as Harry Potter with this engaging tour which uses projections and quizzes. Move into the magical world with a guide who offers quizzes and spells as you walk through London. See some of London’s most iconic landmarks and hidden corners with a Harry Potter twist, then glide down the River Thames for another perspective.

Let your adrenaline levels soar during a 50-minute speedboat ride down the Thames River in central London. Ideal for thrill seekers and travelers wanting to admire London from a different perspective, this tour combines sightseeing with speed to create one of the capital’s most exhilarating experiences. Plus, you can choose a departure time to suit you.

Discover the regal residences and rich royal history of London on a sightseeing tour and Thames River cruise. With an accomplished guide, travel by luxury coach through the capital’s most opulent areas to see majestic landmarks like Big Ben and Kensington Palace. Gaze at a traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace and then climb aboard a boat for a tranquil cruise on the River Thames. Glide past iconic sights like the London Eye and the Tower of London and enjoy illuminating commentary as you sail.

Paris is just two hours by train from London, but visiting on a group tour can mean limited time to explore. This full-day self-guided tour offers the best of both worlds, with round-trip transport by Eurostar, a Paris map and welcome pack, and a Seine River sightseeing cruise, plus plenty of free time to take in the sights that interest you most.

Get the most out of your time in London by visiting two of its most popular landmarks in a day—Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. No need to worry about long ticket lines as skip-the-line admission is included. The tour also stops outside Buckingham Palace to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony, and Downing Street—where the Prime Minister lives.

Hop aboard a vintage double-decker bus for a comfortable sightseeing bus tour through London! On this fun-filled excursion, see main attractions like Big Ben and the Tower of London, take a Thames River cruise past Westminster and the London Eye, and watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Upgrade to include lunch at a traditional British pub.

Have exclusive access to one of London’s most popular and in-demand landmarks, and bypass the crowds, on this VIP tour of the Tower of London. Begin the tour with early, skip-the-line access, and see the tower’s storied opening ceremony. With just a small group for company, you’ll explore the landmark’s highlights. You’ll also be among the first visitors to enter the Tower of London’s world-famous Jewel House, where the glittering Crown Jewels await.

Enjoy great savings to top London attractions with the London Explorer Pass by Go City, a sightseeing credits package that lets you redeem credits and gain entrance to your choice of attractions. Get a pass with two, three, four, five, six or seven attraction credits. 1 credit = 1 attraction visit. Choose where to redeem your Explorer credits from a list of London’s most popular spots such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, City Cruises Thames River Pass, and more.

Discover one of London’s UNESCO-listed marvels—and enjoy impeccable views of the capital from the water’s edge—on this two-in-one, small-group tour. Meet your guide at Trafalgar Square before hopping on a riverboat along the Thames for a new view on the London skyline. Then, hop off at the Tower of London, where you’ll explore the notorious monument, which dates to 1066—and hosts the Crown Jewels.

Get your London visit off to the perfect start with this great-value sightseeing bundle, featuring two walking tours; a Harry Potter walking tour and a London Landmarks walking tour, a Thames cruise between Westminster and Tower Bridge, a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket, and an app with multiple self-guided walking tours. See the Tower of London from the water; soak up views of the London Eye and St. Paul's Cathedral; and immerse in the Harry Potter movies. --> Save big by prebooking your London sightseeing bundle online with Viator --> Discover the most iconic Harry Potter filming locations with a guide --> Capture gorgeous shots of London as you cruise the River Thames --> Explore independently by hop-on hop-off bus and self-guided walking tours

On this silent disco with a twist, combine a pumping rave with after-dark sightseeing on the River Thames. Strap on your personal headphones, fire up the DJ of your choice and cut loose to the tunes with your friends. When you’re done dancing, enjoy this cruise down the river as the cityscape glitters around you. Sail under the Tower Bridge and past glittering city landmarks like Big Ben and the London Eye.

Combine sightseeing with high-octane thrills on a Thames River speedboat cruise, the ideal choice for adrenaline junkies. On a RIB (rigid inflatable boat), soar past London landmarks such as Tower Bridge, The Shard, and HMS Belfast at full throttle, and slow down intermittently to listen to comic commentary. Select from two duration times—the longer option also includes views of the iconic O2 Arena and double the exhilarating twists and turns.