Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘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

What To Expect

Board at Tower Pier, please arrive 20 minutes before you departure time

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Tower of London

board at Tower Pier which is within touching distance of the Tower of London

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Thames River Sightseeing Cruise with Afternoon Tea

Reviews

4.13

859 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

485

178

lovely way to see London
Mayra O,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a lovely way to see London from the water. We lucked out and saw the sunset behind the London Eye.
afternoon tea
Darren H,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
excellent trip and experience. food was great,staff were excellent and very friendly. commentary was very informative. would highly recommend to any one who fancies a trip down the thames
Enjoyed it
WR W,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tasty food and good scenery. We did this when we were in London a year ago and decided to do it again.
Highly recommend.
Kel M,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly Recommend. The afternoon tea and food was all tasty and the river views were fantastic. They can accommodate for vegetarian and have vegan options also is necessary. The unofficial tour guide was funny and knowledgeable and the service team was great. I would absolutely do this again on my next trip to London
Scam ride
CHRISTIANE C,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
After boarding,they come up with an excuse about high winds(lie) and cut the itinerary in half,reduced the speed and came back. No good
A good time
Sarah H,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The cruise was fantastic. The commentary was wonderful and informative. The food was good. The service was excellent. My mom and I had a great time listening to the commentary. It was done by the crew and had local flair. A good opportunity to get some pictures. Enjoyed the experience.
Everything was very pleasant except for a very loud Italian family. Which eliminated the commentary on board !
Perry L,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a well run excursion! Exept the weather was not coöperating very much but that’s nobody’s fault! At the end the sun came out for about 5 minutes.
The tea cruise is a must!
Jackie H,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The cruise shows a different perspective of London that is beautiful and impactful. The food was excellent and my whole family loved it. We highly recommend.
Afternoon tea on the Thames
WaiLingChai,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really relaxing way to have traditional English high tea while cruising on the Thames. The scones with the clotted cream are yummy and a good selection of sandwiches (egg, salmon, chicken and Chipotle). The sweets were also good. Lots of food for 2 pp. The service was excellent.
River Cruise
Mary K,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a delightful time on the river cruise. The Afternoon Tea was excellent. After several hours at the Tower of London, we were more than ready to sit on the cruise and listened to the commentary on the buildings we were passing while we enjoyed our lunch. What impressed me was that there were 3 of us and on the tray were 3 of everything so each of us could enjoy each item.