Sightseeing Cruises

Thames River Afternoon Cruise with Tea & Scones

Tower of London exterior viewed from Thames Cruise, London.

Tower Bridge view from a vintage boat during afternoon tea cruise in London.

Two people enjoying tea on a Thames River cruise with cityscape view.

Afternoon tea setup with tiered tray and drinks on Thames cruise.

Duration

1 hr 30 min

Settle in and tuck into plates filled with tea-time delights on one of England’s best-known culinary rituals as you cruise along the River Thames, in the heart of London.

An afternoon tea cruise along the Thames that serves up a great spread along with views of London’s landmarks.

Indulge in a classic English afternoon tea with scones topped with clotted cream, delicious pastries, and unlimited tea and coffee.

Glide past London’s most famous landmarks like the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

Admission to the cruise

A selection of snacks and drinks (menu here)

Live or pre-recorded commentary

Transport to the pier

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Elisa
Nov 2024
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5/5
Noy
Dec 2024
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1/5
The venue was canceled at the last minute after we onboard. We needed to cross the city to arrive at the pier, and we could avoid it if they were informing us ahead. They did not offer an alternative, even not a cookie to make us a bit less frustrated.
Cassidy
Oct 2024
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5/5
George
Sep 2024
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5/5
Absolutely everything, it was perfect
Headout Guest
Aug 2024
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5/5

Few things are as quintessentially English as afternoon tea. When combined with a serene and relaxing 90-minute cruise down the River Thames, this culinary experience leaves very little to be desired! Once you board the cruise at Tower pier in the afternoon, you will get the chance to savour plates filled with scones topped with clotted cream, slices of delectable pastries, and more, all while taking the remarkable view of iconic sights in London.

Of course, no tea party is complete without pots of steaming tea. Sip on unlimited cups of tea and coffee to go with your treats. As you enjoy the delicious spread, keep your eyes peeled for the scenic views that the river and the city have on display. If you’ve got an afternoon to relax and take in London, this cruise is the perfect experience!

Additional information

Your seat on board is guaranteed and will be allocated to you before the cruise takes place.

You will be shown to your table when you board the cruise.

If an infant aged 2 and below would like to have a seat and be served a meal, they will be charged the child rate.

Some tables are situated in close proximity to other diners and are pre-allocated before boarding. All tables are fixed to the floor and cannot be moved. Window tables are available which seat up to two people only.

The boat can cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free people but is unable to offer menus that are both vegan and gluten-free. Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at City Cruises London Tower Pier.

Address: Tower Millennium Pier, London EC3N 4DT, United Kingdom.

Get directions to the boarding point