Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
928 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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
Not a good as hoped
CL T,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The boat was big and busy so if you are sat in the middle it is very had to see anything. Food and service was very average. Boat was already noisy with a lot of people talking which was fine but on top of that there was loud music playing and the guy giving the commentary was shouting into the microphone.
Enjoyable, great way to see lots of sights.
JOY M,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I really enjoyed this. I also enjoyed that the views and option of coffee over tea made my husbands experience also enjoyable as he is not a tea fan. We loved seeing the Tower Bridge from the river but also the wide variety of landmarks that could be seen. The food was good especially the scones and cute little jars of jam. It was pretty easy to find which also made it nice.
Nice.
163annicae,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Nice but not as good pastry as I expected. It was relatively expensive tickets so I thought it would be reflected in the quality. The boat trip was nice but it was very difficult to hear what the captain said when the speakers were very "tinny"
Mother Daughter Tea on the Thames
G825UUlizl,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a great experience my daughter and I sipped tea ate from out tiers and watched all the activity on the river and had great views of landmarks of London
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