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Thames River Sightseeing

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4.6(578)

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Thames River Sightseeing is one of London’s premier river cruise operators, offering unforgettable tours along the iconic River Thames for over 50 years. With routes linking Westminster and Greenwich and stops at famous piers such as Embankment, Festival, Bankside, Tower Bridge Quay, and Greenwich, guests enjoy live or recorded commentary, multi-lingual guides, and wheelchair-accessible, comfortable boats equipped with bars and toilets. Family-owned and rated highly by thousands, Thames River Sightseeing provides daily departures year-round, allowing locals and visitors alike to experience London’s landmarks from a unique perspective on the water.

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Reviews

4.6(578)
TRIPADVISOR
Daveans
Feb 2026
5.0

We decided to take the Thames sightseeing tour. The lady at the ticket office told us the return trip would last an hour and include guided commentary. Unfortunately, this turned out to be false—the entire journey took barely 30 minutes, and the commentary was nonexistent. We boarded at 4:20 and returned just after 4:40. It felt misleading and disrespectful to customers. When I went back to request a refund, the kiosk was already closed. Overall, the experience was underwhelming and completely lacking in charm. In my view, it was a waste of money and should be avoided.

VIATOR
Joel_S
Feb 2026
5.0

Crew is great! Very funny and informative. Loved the boat ride. Perfect amount of time and commentary.

VIATOR
Brian_J
Feb 2026
5.0

Excellent experience, well laid out with very good audio. Very busy on the day but we were still able to move about freely.

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