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London Boat Tours: 11 to Book

11 boat trips  ·  from $18 a head

Good london boat tours fill up weeks ahead and the calm mornings go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional River Cruise) - Starting at Coventry Street or another London stop
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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional River Cruise)

1.Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional River Cruise)

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7,045 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $47Our pick

Review of London’s Tootbus hop-on hop-off tour, with routes, Thames cruise, app, audio guides, prices, timing, and practical tips.

“We really enjoyed the trip and all of the sites along the way. The guide was easy to use with many opportunities to hop on/off. The recorded guide was informative and entertaining.”

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London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise - Embankment, Festival Pier, and Bankside
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London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise

London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Start at the London Eye for an easy first look
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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,332 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $74

See London by bus, sky, and river with the London Eye, Thames cruise, and flexible Big Bus ticket. Practical tips, value, routes, and drawbacks.

“Pickup and drop-off from the motels would be great. Also bus schedule app was confusing for us which ended up with our group 1.5 miles from the motel and had to find an alternative way back.”

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London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket - Boarding beneath the London Eye
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London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket

London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise - Start With the Red Route and London’s Big Sights
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London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

5.Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,875 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35

See London’s top sights by open-top bus, Thames cruise, walking tours, and evening ride, with practical advice on routes, timing, and value.

“We were only in London for 10 hours so this was a great way took a little long sometimes, but I would definitely do it again! We booked the hop on hop off with the river cruise which was our favorite part.”

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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise - The central route from Trafalgar Square to the Tower
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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise - Starting at Coventry Street or using any of the 46 stops
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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

7.Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,653 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $52

Review of Tootbus London, a flexible hop-on hop-off tour with open-top buses, Thames cruise, audio guides, walking tours, and 46 stops.

“Protesters in London caused all Tour Buses lots of problems on our trip. But the staff that greeted us at The Aldwich were professional and efficient. Once the bus arrived Shane took over and he was fantastic. What a great asset to your company. He apologised many times for events that were totally out of his control (protesters/diversions) We were on the bus much longer than we intended and missed a few things due to the diversions. The weather changed in an instant from blue skies and sunshine to heavy rain but my friends and I stayed put with Shane on the top deck, he stood up throughout. He entertained…”

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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride - Royal palaces, grim tales, and the limits of the ghost theme
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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Explore haunted London on foot, hear grim tales, and cruise the Thames at night. See if this $29.96 ghost tour fits your plans.

“Our guide Marvin was absolutely brilliant, he told stories with great intrigue and mystery. It was a cold, damp, rainy night and there were many really interesting facts that made you forget about the weather and the time passed quickly. The boat ride was good with drinks, snacks and toilets available on board. Highly recommend.”

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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise - Central London Between Cleopatra’s Needle and Tate Modern
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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

9.River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,112 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Review the London Thames hop-on hop-off cruise, with landmark views, live commentary, Greenwich access, prices, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Really lovely activity. Good value for money. We stayed on the boat to Greenwich and then got it back after a walk around there. Signage when we arrived to Westminster Pier was a bit poor but there were enough staff there to ask which queue we needed to be in. Would recommend!”

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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London - Boarding at Westminster Pier
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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés - Choosing Between the Saloon and Upper Deck
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London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

11.River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,493 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Cruise the Thames at sunset with sparkling wine, canapés, live music, and glowing London landmarks for a relaxed two-hour evening.

“it was wonderful having live music. everyone on the cruise was so friendly and helpful. the boat was clean and we had a fantastic time looking at London while enjoying a bottle of champagne and absolutely wonderful appetizers. it was easy, and a great way to relax during the evening.”

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