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15 Best Thames & London Landmarks Tours

Britain's best.

The 15 most popular thames & london landmarks tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.

15 Best Thames & London Landmarks Tours

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise - Why this Westminster-to-Greenwich cruise works so well

1.London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

Most Popular★ 4.5

Westminster to Greenwich Thames cruise with live English commentary, panoramic deck views, and a smartphone audioguide. Skip the ticket line.

“Our wee cruise on the Thames was wonderful! The commentary was fun and informative. It was a nice introduction to the river and to London. I highly recommend it for everyone. We sat on the top deck until it began raining. There was also a snack shop and toilets on board.”

22,836 reviews1 - 2 hoursFrom $22by Thames River Sightseeing

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London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise

London: Westminster to Tower Bridge River Thames Cruise - Your landmarks along the way: what you’ll actually see from the water

London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket

London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket - Meeting at London Eye Pier: start fast, waste less time

London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour

London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour - Meeting Points: Choose the Start That Saves You Time

4.London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour

★ 4.8

Blue Badge guide walking tour to Westminster Abbey with skip-the-line access, plus Big Ben and Buckingham Palace exterior views in 3–4 hours.

“We had a wonderful tour, thanks to Alexandra. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and very passionate about London’s history. The pace was perfect, the explanations were clear, and she shared many interesting facts and stories that made Westminster, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace come alive. Alexandra was also very friendly and attentive to the group, answering…”

3,240 reviews3 - 4 hoursFrom $55by Rosotravel UK

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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise - How to Use a 24-Hour Ticket Like a Local (Not a Rusher)

London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés - The Thames route: Tower Bridge, Tower of London, and the skyline story

London: Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour

London: Westminster and Changing of the Guard Tour - Buckingham Palace Photo Stop: More Than a Quick Snap

London: River Thames Dinner Cruise

London: River Thames Dinner Cruise - Dinner on the water: the 3-course British meal and tea/coffee

8.London: River Thames Dinner Cruise

★ 4.3

3-hour River Thames dinner cruise from Westminster to the Thames Barrier with a sparkling wine welcome, live singer, and 3-course British dinner.

“The whole experience was so lovely, the staff were very welcoming and the table set up was nice, not too close to other people. The food was very good and the live singer was such a lovely touch. We came to celebrate out 1st wedding anniversary and it was just perfect, the view of London…”

2,159 reviews3 hoursFrom $94by City Cruises Limited

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London River Thames Lunch Cruise

London River Thames Lunch Cruise - The 105 minutes: Parliament, the London Eye, and the Shard in one smooth loop

9.London River Thames Lunch Cruise

★ 4.5

105-minute Thames lunch cruise from Tower Pier with panoramic windows, a two-course meal, and audio commentary on London’s top sights.

“You see London from a different angle with an amusing commentary. The food a drinks were very good too.”

1,817 reviewsFrom $55.16by City Cruises Limited

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London: Tower of London Early Access w/ Beefeater and Jewels

London: Tower of London Early Access w/ Beefeater and Jewels - Your guided start: who the Beefeaters are and why they matter

10.London: Tower of London Early Access w/ Beefeater and Jewels

★ 4.5

Early Tower of London access with a Beefeater and Crown Jewels viewing, plus short guided history and time to roam the fortress.

“The Beefeater was fantastic! Loved being able to get in early and beat the crowds. No line for the tours. The tower is really cool. Wear comfy shoes lots of walking and stairs”

1,639 reviews45 minFrom $55by City Wonders Ltd. UK

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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride - The haunted route through Central London’s biggest landmarks

London: Easy Access Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour

London: Easy Access Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour - Meeting at Tower Hill: how to start without stress

London: Fully Flexible River Thames Sightseeing Pass

London: Fully Flexible River Thames Sightseeing Pass - What You’ll See Along the River From Big Ben to The Shard

13.London: Fully Flexible River Thames Sightseeing Pass

★ 4.4

Flexible Thames cruise with photo-perfect landmarks from Westminster, Tower, London Eye or Greenwich, plus live and multilingual commentary.

“The Painted Room is worth seeing. Our cruise dropped us off at Greenwich. There are some nice museums there at the Old Royal Naval College. Plan to spend a few hours there.”

1,013 reviews1 dayFrom $18by City Cruises Limited

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London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour

London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey & Big Ben Tour - Meeting outside The Ritz: easy to find, but don’t show up late

London: Westminster WW2 Tour & Churchill’s War Rooms Ticket

London: Westminster WW2 Tour & Churchill’s War Rooms Ticket - Meeting point at Westminster Station: how to show up without stress

15.London: Westminster WW2 Tour & Churchill’s War Rooms Ticket

★ 4.5

Westminster WWII walk and Churchill War Rooms ticket: guided Westminster sites, exile stories, then self-paced bunker rooms.

“Our guide was great , really interesting and clearly loved his job . I’ve lived in London for 35 years but it was fascinating and i learnt lots of new stuff. The War Rooms were also very interesting, the tickets seem expensive but considering they include access to the War Rooms , it was definitely…”

925 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $59by City Wonders Ltd. UK

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