Boat trips · LONDON BOAT TOURS
Good london boat tours fill up weeks ahead and the calm mornings go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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.”
Cruise from Westminster to Tower Bridge for London views, lively commentary, open-deck seating, and excellent value at $18.
“the crew-guide was so funny and kind ! the boat is a really nice, smooth and cheep way to reach my destination!”
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.”
Cruise the Thames past Big Ben, St Paul’s and Tower Bridge with live commentary, plus an optional London Eye ticket for classic city views.
“George the guide was fantastic-great sense of humour. Made it very interesting and brought it to life”
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.”
Tootbus London review covering routes, landmarks, Thames cruise, app, wait times, audio, value, and practical tips before you book.
“Excellent service, will do again, top tier customer service and the buses are on time and clean. The stops was easy to find”
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…”
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.”
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!”
Review of the Westminster to Greenwich Thames cruise, with London sights, live commentary, practical tips, value advice, and Greenwich stops.
“Captain provided interesting commentary on way to Greenwich. Greenwich a fun town to visit if you have an extra day in London.”
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.”
Review of London’s 105-minute Thames lunch cruise, covering food, views, commentary, seating, value, dress code, and practical tips.
“Really smooth and nice trip along the Thames taking in all the points of interest. Food and staff were good. We had a drink near the end before I ordered I checked we would not be rushed off however, we were asked to leave so we had to leave 1/2 of it. Maybe not offer drinks near the end as they are dear enough and up being wasted, thank you”
Review of London’s 2-hour ghost walk and Thames boat ride, with haunted sites, royal landmarks, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Great tour Julia was really knowledgeable and good fun!”
Cruise from Camden Lock to Little Venice on the Jenny Wren, passing London Zoo and Regent’s Park with live commentary and a lock demonstration.
“The guide was good Music a little loud on the trip back Chairs very uncomfortable”
Review of London’s Harry Potter Studio Tour and Thames cruise, with practical transport tips, timing advice, highlights, value, and drawbacks.
“The tour was great. I really liked this option because we were able to use public transportation for much cheaper than other packages that offer transportation. The free shuttle from Watford Station was perfect.”
River hour, cave run, whale ground or a deck with lunch on it.
