Lunch Cruises

Thames River Lunch Cruise with 2-Course Meal, Coffee & Tea

Cruise boat on the Thames near Westminster and Houses of Parliament, London.

Couple enjoying sparkling wine on Thames River cruise with Big Ben in the background.

Sightseeing cruise passengers view the Tower of London from the Thames River.

Sightseeing cruise on River Thames passing under Millennium Bridge, London.

Duration

1 hr 45 mins

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.5/5(1,207)

Laura R

Solo

Verified booking

3 days ago

All the guests were shown to assigned seats at tables by the window, so there was no desperate scramble to get a good seat when we boarded, which was great. The food was tasty, and the service was good. The views throughout the journey were lovely, and the commentary, though not detailed, was highly entertaining. It was a very pleasant afternoon.

Mrs Julie C

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Amazing way to see London from the Thames. Celebrated two 60th birthdays. Food fabulous, Very tasty and plenty. Dessert was dreamy. And drinks good varied choice. We didn't have a live tour guide but a crew member who was very entertaining and informative. Highly recommended.

Gail H

Group

Verified booking

6 days ago

Although no specific narator, the crew member was excellent in his descriptive, historic, knowledge of the London landmarks along the Thames, adding humour to his commentary. Also we were pleasantly surprised at the meal quality and service. Value for money.

Christine H

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

Commentary from crew was brilliant, very entertaining and informative . Staff polite, service was excellent . Food was really good but no tea or coffee offered. A lovely experience.

Tanja K

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

The food was delicious—the meat was very tender, and the potato dish was well-seasoned. However, the main course was only lukewarm. The dessert was very, very good. Information about the area was also provided, but only in English—not in German audio as advertised. Still, I highly recommend it 👍🏻

Mrs Hazel K

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Staff were very polite & very professional. The meal was very enjoyable, very well presented. The tour guide (not recording) was very informative and also very amusing!! Thankfully it was a lovely day & the sites were amazing. Have recommended to family & friends & will do this again!!

Lunch on the Thames? Heck yes! Feast on a 2-course meal, sip tea or coffee and catch jaw-dropping views of London’s best landmarks from the deck.

Treat yourself to a tasty lunch at 11:45am, with roast chicken, baked mushrooms, tea, coffee and truffle cake. A perfect way for early risers to kick off their day!

As lunch is served, audio commentary fills in the history behind each riverside sight, helping you appreciate what you are seeing, not just pass by.

Catch the sun’s glow over landmarks like Tower Bridge and the Shard, perfect for your photos while indulging in a delicious lunch on the Thames.

1 hour 45 mins River Thames cruise

2-course meal with tea and coffee (see the menu [here])

Audio commentary

Bar onboard (drinks to be purchased separately)

See London’s icon – Big Ben, London Eye, St. Paul’s, Tower of London & more

Transportation to the pier

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 45 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
Tower Pier
Get direction
Sights covered
Tower of London
Houses of Parliament
London Eye
Big Ben
The Shard
Canary Wharf
Tower Bridge
HMS Belfast

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Laura R
Solo
Verified booking
3 days ago
All the guests were shown to assigned seats at tables by the window, so there was no desperate scramble to get a good seat when we boarded, which was great. The food was tasty, and the service was good. The views throughout the journey were lovely, and the commentary, though not detailed, was highly entertaining. It was a very pleasant afternoon.
Mrs Julie C
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Amazing way to see London from the Thames. Celebrated two 60th birthdays. Food fabulous, Very tasty and plenty. Dessert was dreamy. And drinks good varied choice. We didn't have a live tour guide but a crew member who was very entertaining and informative. Highly recommended.
Gail H
Group
Verified booking
6 days ago
Although no specific narator, the crew member was excellent in his descriptive, historic, knowledge of the London landmarks along the Thames, adding humour to his commentary. Also we were pleasantly surprised at the meal quality and service. Value for money.
Christine H
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
Commentary from crew was brilliant, very entertaining and informative . Staff polite, service was excellent . Food was really good but no tea or coffee offered. A lovely experience.
Alan A
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
The lunch was extremely delightful. Great service, great food, and the commentary was hilarious.

What to bring

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Additional information

Children under two can sit in a pushchair. If a chair is required instead, the child ticket price applies.

The vegetarian menu must be pre-ordered before the day of sailing. Please get in touch with City Cruises on 0207 7400 400 to pre-book your meal.

Gluten-free meals are available with 24-hour advance notice. Please get in touch with City Cruises on 0207 7400 400 to pre-book your meal.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID while boarding.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Boarding Point

Board your cruise at The Tower Pier (EC3N 4DT).

Address: Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT, UK

Get directions to the boarding point