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London: River Thames Speed Boat Tour

4.9  / 5657 reviews
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London: River Thames Speed Boat Tour
4.9  / 5657 reviews

Join a River Thames boat cruise with banter provided by a comedian guide, whose cheery anecdotes include narration about London's history. See landmarks such as the London Eye and the Tower of London.

About this activity

Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration 50 minutes
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Naheeda – United Kingdom

The speed boat tour was great fun! We bought the experience as a birthday gift for our 8 year old daughter. She absolutely loved it. The 50mins ride was perfect - not too long or short! Our guides Max and Simon were both really friendly and good fun. In fact they made the tour extra special by slowing the boat down, so that we could wave to my mum who was waiting further down the river! Thank you

N
Naheeda – United Kingdom
J
Johanna – Ireland

this is my 3rd time doing this activity and I feel its better every time. the crew are cool, funny and witty. you get to here a little about the city and then the main event...the speed!! just brilliant. I hope I'll be able do it again.

J
Johanna – Ireland

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Thames Rockets

  • The London Eye

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing (2 minutes)

  • Houses of Parliament

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by (2 minutes)

  • Cleopatra's Needle

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by (1 minute)

  • Somerset House

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by (2 minutes)

  • St Paul's Cathedral

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by (2 minutes)

  • Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by (2 minutes)

  • London Bridge

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by (2 minutes)

  • The Shard

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by (2 minutes)

  • HMS Belfast

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by (2 minutes)

  • Tower of London

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by (2 minutes)

  • Tower Bridge

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by (2 minutes)

  • Speedboat

    (7 minutes)

  • Canary Wharf

    Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by

  • Speedboat

    (7 minutes)

  • River Thames

    Photo stop, Free time, Boat cruise, Sightseeing (15 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Thames Rockets

Main sites passed
Other sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Get an adrenaline fix on London's original speedboat tour of the river Thames
  • Cruise at speeds of up to 30 knots to Canary Wharf and back
  • Discover interesting facts about London from an award-winning comedian guide
  • Get exclusive views from a unique vantage point

Full description

Experience a wild and fantastic River Thames boat cruise that is fun for all ages. You will climb aboard a high-speed vessel that offers non-traditional views of England's capital at speeds of up to 30 knots. You will be given a full safety briefing and a life jacket - just in case! Named by leading listings magazine Time Out as a "must-do" experience, both visitors and residents of London will be thrilled with this outing. Speed under the capital’s bridges, and marvel at landmarks such as the London Eye, Houses of Parliament and South Bank from an exclusive vantage point. Music floats through the air via the onboard sound system, as you power out toward the Docklands. High-brow banter is provided by an award-winning comedian guide, whose cheery anecdotes include narration through the greatest open air museum in the world.

Includes

  • 50-minute sightseeing speedboat ride
  • Guide onboard to entertain guests
  • Experienced skipper operating 880bhp aerodynamically streamlined speedboat
  • Music playing from the onboard sound system
  • Life jackets
  • Tips
  • Food or drink

Not suitable for

  • People with back problems
  • Pregnant women
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Tour starts from Boarding Gate 1, Waterloo Millennium London Eye Pier (directly underneath, and part of the London Eye)

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Important information

What to bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • This tour is suitable for infants aged 6 months upwards
  • If you have confirmed your booking but for some reason the supplier is unable to accommodate you on board, a cancellation is granted
  • Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • All passengers must be able to sit unaided onboard
  • A minimum of 8 passengers is required for each sail; tours with less than 8 passengers will be rescheduled

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 657 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Naheeda – United KingdomSeptember 18, 2024  – Verified booking
The speed boat tour was great fun! We bought the experience as a birthday gift for our 8 year old daughter. She absolutely loved it. The 50mins ride was perfect - not too long or short! Our guides Max and Simon were both really friendly and good fun. In fact they made the tour extra special by slowing the boat down, so that we could wave to my mum who was waiting further down the river! Thank you
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Johanna – IrelandNovember 2, 2024  – Verified booking
this is my 3rd time doing this activity and I feel its better every time. the crew are cool, funny and witty. you get to here a little about the city and then the main event...the speed!! just brilliant. I hope I'll be able do it again.
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Nicolas – United StatesNovember 4, 2024  – Verified booking
Loved the how fast the boat went! Very safe and clear instructions were provided. Also the personality of the crew made the entire experience even more fun.
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Product ID: 16670

Activity provider:Thames Rockets

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