Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Take afternoon tea on the Thames during a 1.5-hour river sightseeing cruise in London. While enjoying the oh-so-British tradition of tea with cakes and sandwiches, cruise through the heart of central London on a round-trip route from Tower Pier to Westminster to see several of the city’s best-known sights. Gaze out at the London Eye, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and more!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your seat on board is guaranteed and will be allocated to you before the cruise takes place. When you board you will be shown to your table. Please note tables are fixed and within close proximity. Our panoramic windows provide great views from all angles of the passing sky-line, regardless of your table location.
We do not guarantee that products are free from nuts or traces of nuts. For gluten-free tea give at least 24 hours’ notice. For any special dietary requirements please call us after booking.
Please note that as part of the relaxed atmosphere of this cruise experience, your table may be situated in close proximity to other guests.
Please ensure you arrive 20-minutes prior to departure time
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Board at Tower Pier, please arrive 20 minutes before you departure time
Tower of London
board at Tower Pier which is within touching distance of the Tower of London
What‘s Included
Afternoon tea - selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones
Unlimited tea or coffee
Live or recorded commentary
Unrivalled views of riverside London
1.5-Hour Cruise
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Champagne
Gratuities
Options
Thames River Sightseeing Cruise with Afternoon Tea
Reviews
929 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun ride with informative...
JESSICA C,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Fun ride with informative tour guides and helpful staff. Not all seats are equal, so make sure you're about 30-45 min early to get in line!
Tea & Thames Together
Karri N,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to enjoy tea & a river cruise at the same time. Great service and a very nice tea experience.
Arvo T on the Thames
Chrissi N,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A bit difficult to get to embarkation point, maybe a bit more signage eg had to cross over the road towards The Tower! When in the boat. It was great , the afternoon tea was delish, I was on solo table and met a lovely lady from Germany ! The downside , pot of tea was not hot enough for me and there was no official commentary only one of the crew who did a great job but would have liked more info about life along the Thames , but great 👍
Disappointing experience
Danielle B,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I’ll preface this by saying some people may not be put off by this experience, and it likely won’t happen to everyone so ymmv. After boarding, we were told that we would not get teapots during the cruise because they ran out before getting to our table. The server and her supervisor acted like this wouldn’t be a big deal even though the whole point of the tea cruise is to experience a traditional British afternoon tea. Their solution was to just pour us water and give us a tea bags instead, and that they’d continue bringing us new cups of tea. The water they gave us was only warm for the first cup, and then only 2 of the 6 people in our group were brought a second cup. In the last 20 minutes of the cruise, we finally got teapots because some of the other tables were finished. At that point some of us were finally able to pour ourselves our second cup of tea. The only compensation they offered was free drinks, but no one in our party drinks alcohol. Personally, I’d recommend doing a regular cruise and a proper afternoon tea experience rather than participating in this cruise since they apparently can’t properly prepare.
Nice afternoon trip
Andrew L,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really nice cruise and staff. The length (90 minutes) was just right. The narration was very enjoyable and quite funny if you were paying attention to catch the sarcasm. The snacks were plentiful and there was several tea options included. We also purchased alcohol separately.
A true London experience ❤️
sharonpM8645WV,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was wonderful! We had great views of the river while sipping our tea and enjoying the foods. I also loved the narration because we hadn’t seen some parts of London yet that was talked about. Well worth the time and money ❤️
Sweet attention to detail!
Deborah P,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great opportunity to sit, rest, and eat! With entertaining commentary, and excellent attention to dietary allergies.
Chilly wait
Amanda L,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00There may be a wait at pier over water and it can be chilly. The service was good and the food delightful. It was a very nice way to see many areas of London with an onboard commentator. The seating was comfortable and not too crowded.
Just book it , it’s fun & yummy!
Printessa L,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I really looked forward to this . It was fun . The high tea was exactly what I expected. It was the perfect amount of time.
really enjoyable
Nomad45267427024,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00really good. funny and friendly crew and waitress. the coffe tasted good (we say this as italians) and the menu is wide. the tour is really enjoyable. and the cruise is indeed huge, around 400 seats
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