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
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
Options
Thames River Sightseeing Cruise with Afternoon Tea
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
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.
Reviews
964 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great views with good, not great, tea time
Sarah C,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The river cruise was a nice way to see London for the very first time. Iconic sights are all on this tour. Starting at the Tower Millennium Pier is great as the Tower of London sits adjacent. Exciting to see day 1 of a week long London visit! The enclosed area where we drank tea was a bit hot as it was a sunny day, which made drinking the steaming tea uncomfortable. We needed more ventilation. Sandwiches and scones were good but the desserts were mediocre. Wait staff was polite and helpful but service was slow. We were the last to receive food and others on the tour finished eating and drinking before we got our tea service. I might op for just a tour next time.
Afternoon Tea
Michelle S,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The food is not great. The boat ride is nice on the River Thames. The weight staff on the boat were nice enough. The crew did a great job.
Great way to relax and simply watch the City of London.
Mark H,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames. After several busy days of sightseeing, it was a wonderful opportunity to slow down, relax, and experience London from a completely different perspective. The food was very good, with a nice selection of sandwiches, pastries, desserts, and plenty of tea. What made the cruise special was the view from the river. Watching landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, and the London skyline pass by while enjoying afternoon tea created a uniquely British experience. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere on board was comfortable and welcoming. If you're looking for a break from the crowds and constant walking, I highly recommend this cruise. It combines sightseeing, good food, and a relaxing setting into one memorable experience and was one of our favorite activities in London.
I traveled from the...
James W,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I traveled from the United States with a group of friends and family. When we arrived at the gate, they told us our reservations had been canceled. I received no email whatsoever nor have I received a refund!! I was not the only one this happened to on this particular visit! This was the only thing that was planned ahead on our trip and it didn’t come through.
Lovely tea cruise
Mary H,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Don't eat too much food before your cruise. You will get plenty. We enjoyed seeing some great landmarks from the water.
Great way to see London from the Thames.
Edwin H,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a great experience. To have high tea on a boat while cruising down the Thames. The embarking and disembarking process was smooth. The boat had nice large windows for the view outside to see all of the landmarks. The table setting was very nice and the tea snacks were very generous. The only issue we had was that the service was very slow. After everything was served, the servers never came by our table. They were just standing around. Supposedly the tea and coffee was unlimited. But they never came by for refills.
Birthday treat
432birgitk,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was to celebrate my daughters birthday We both enjoyed our trip
Terrible communication
Jennifer R,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Beware - Viator lists no where that you have to show up 15 min early or the boat will leave you. We were in the line with the attendant at 3:30 and informed the boat had left us to the tune of 430 USD with no recourse. The company city cruise agreed that there was no documentation or description of where to meet. I have tried to reach out to viator but no response back. I have used them for years but never again based on this experience.
The scenery and...
Amy S,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The scenery and experience were very cool, but don’t expect a lot from the food. The sandwiches were a bit dry and the sweets were just average. I did like the biscuits and clotted cream though. The tea was good and we ordered champagne. Overall it was a fun experience.
Fun tea on the Thames
vanessabI4134ZZ,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The weather was great, the food was very yummy
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