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Tower Bridge and River Thames cruise with engine room entry, London.
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London hop-on hop-off bus passing by Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
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Guests enjoying tea and scones on a Thames River Cruise with views of London landmarks.
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Red double-decker bus in London with tourists, near Big Ben, part of Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour.
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London Zoo and sightseeing cruise on the River Thames, London, England.
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FRIENDS™ Experience set replica with London sightseeing cruise boat on the Thames River.
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Shrek's Adventure London entrance with River Thames sightseeing cruise boat.
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Thames River Uber Boat passing Millennium Bridge in London.
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London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise
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Visitors exploring the O2 Arena in London during the day.
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Emirates Stadium exterior view in London, showcasing the iconic architecture and Arsenal FC branding.
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Frameless London Immersive Art Experience and Thames River Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster Tickets
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Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace, London, with tourists watching, followed by an afternoon tea cruise on the Thames.
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Harry Potter film locations tour in London with Thames River cruise view.
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London Stansted Airport one way ticket to/from London Tottenham Hale and Big Bus London
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Store window display on The Stand, London
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Heathrow Express train and London double-decker bus for city tour combo offer.
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Big Bus London tour passing iconic landmarks with Sea Life Aquarium tickets.
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 Thames Speed Boat Ride, London
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The Shard London illuminated with Christmas lights at night.
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London Eye lit up at night during Christmas, seen from the Thames, included in The Original Tour London 24Hr Pass.
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  • Thames River cruises are very popular in London because you get to glide under the Tower Bridge, view unique vantage points of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the Festival Hall, the Shard, Westminster Bridge, London Eye, Oxo Building, and St. Paul’s Cathedral amongst the many other iconic sights.
  • You can board Thames River cruises in London at the following locations: 
    • Westminster Pier
    • Embankment Pier
    • Festival Pier
    • Bankside Pier
    • Tower Bridge Quay, and
    • Greenwich Pier
  • There are 4 Thames River cruise options: 
    • Thames Sightseeing Cruise: Take a scenic journey along the Thames River to see the iconic attraction from unique vantage spots on sightseeing cruises in London.
    • Thames Lunch Cruises: Feast on authentic European recipes with the backdrop of London’s most recognizable landmarks with lunch cruises in London.
    • Thames Dinner Cruises: Enjoy a romantic experience with your loved one with a delicious menu under London’s night sky as you sail by the towering landmarks on dinner cruises in London
    • Thames Hop-on-hop-off River Cruises: Explore the city at your own pace using a mix of hop-on-hop-off bus tours and Thames river cruises to get across popular landmarks. 
  • Yes, Thames dinner cruises are available during sunsets. You will be served authentic European 3-course delicacies for lunch, or a 4-course meal along with a cocktail for dinner while gazing at London's most iconic landmarks in the backdrop.
  • Yes, most Thames River cruises offer a glass of wine or a drink. However, most sightseeing cruises do not include drinks.
  • You can pick a 3-course Thames lunch cruise if you want to see the iconic sights in daylight or the 4-course 3-hour Thames Dinner cruise with a glass of cocktail under the stars for a more intimate experience.
  • Yes, Thames dinner cruises are available during sunsets. They usually tend to extend for longer than lunch cruises, offering a 4-course Mediterranean dinner menu along with a glass of ritzy cocktail on a luxury cruise while sailing across the shimmering lights of London's most famous attractions. You can also pick a dinner cruise with live entertainment for a more memorable experience.
  • The best day cruises in London are: 
    The best night cruises in London are: 
    • Thames River Jazz and Dinner Cruise — Feast on a lip-smacking 3-meal course while tapping your feet to the music of a live Jazz band under the London night sky while sailing on the Thames River.
    • Bateaux London Dinner Cruise On the Thames With Live Entertainment — On a Bateaux London dinner cruise on the Thames with live entertainment enjoy live entertainment music, a five-course set menu, and London’s nightscape while savoring a luxurious dinner cruise on the River Thames.
    • Bateaux London: Dinner Cruise on River Thames — Bask on the stunning views of London’s sunset while enjoying a delicious five-course dinner menu on a Bateaux London dinner cruise on River Thames.
  • Summers (June-August) are considered the best time to take a Thames River Cruise. During other seasons, London's weather is usually unpredictable which leads to a high risk of cancellation of rides.
  • Only some sightseeing cruises include either a live tour guide or an audio guide but never both. Make sure you choose the cruise for the kind of guides you have a preference for.
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Michał Jaskot
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Michał

5/5
Poland
Ticket via internet day before, ok. 1 hour trip from Westminster pier to Greenwich was great experience with nice and funny commentary 🙂
Steven Beston
GB

Steven

4/5
United Kingdom
Great trip and the added commentary made the trip. A shame we couldn't get outside upstairs on boat but still a very enjoyable experience.
Lynda Hunt
GB

Lynda

5/5
United Kingdom
Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Air conditioned. Super surprised when we were seated at the front. No tea or coffee was offered but food was lovely. Really a wonderful way of seeing London from the river.
Dianne Gowder
US

Dianne

5/5
United States
great experience. The crew member narrating on the way out was amazing. Very fun and interesting. Great sense of himour The views were great and it was a lovely way to spend time on a hot day
Ross Hansen
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Ross

4/5
Australia
Booking ahead with Headout was worry-free and ensured we got in line for the cruise promptly. While we booked a return trip, it was the journey down the river that we enjoyed most. The watermen running the cruise claimed they were not official tour guides but their commentary based on knowing the Thames well was very informative.
Jackie Fraser-Quigg
GB

Jackie

4/5
United Kingdom
Was able to see all the best parts of the capital in a short amount of time whilst enjoying the open top views on a beautifully sunny day. The commentary was also helpful.
Liz Munro
GB

Liz

5/5
United Kingdom
Great value for money and a wonderful experience. Drinks, entertainment and food were much better than expected and got some good photos too.
Geoff Nielsen
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Geoff

5/5
United States
Excellent ticket package, bus service was frequent enough and had 3 great routes. The drivers were courteous and helpful in our journey. We also took advantage of the added benefit of a Thames river cruise from Westminster pier to the Tower Pier. Will definitely use Headout again!

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