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Thames River Speedboat Tour

Family enjoying Thames speed boat ride, taking a selfie on the river.
Speed boat on the Thames River near Tower Bridge, London.
Speedboat cruise on the Thames River with passengers enjoying the view in London.
Tower Bridge opening for a speedboat on the Thames River during sunset in London.

Duration

50 min - 1 hr 20 min

Guided tour

    • Feel the adrenaline as the speedboat reaches 35 miles per hour, ideal for families, couples, and thrill seekers craving a fast-paced Thames adventure.

    • Board at London Eye pier and sail along the Thames while spotting Tower Bridge’s twin towers, Canary Wharf’s gleaming skyscrapers, and The O2’s striking white dome up close.

    • Enjoy live music or immersive sound systems on board, or laugh along with a professional actor guide delivering hilarious and informative commentary.

    • Choose a 50-min day or evening ride, or an 80-min tour exploring the Thames Barrier, the world’s largest moveable flood barrier.

    • 50-min or 80-min speedboat tour

    • Boarding from London Eye pier

    • 35 mph speedboat

    • Live professional actor or comedian tour guide onboard

    • Life jackets and safety briefing

    Additional paid upgrades

    • Daytime or evening tour

    • Complimentary seasonal drink like a Tapp'd Raspberry Lemonade Vodka cocktail or other non-alcoholic alternatives

  • TOTAL DURATION50 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat

    1 Boarding point

    London Eye Pier

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    Sights covered

    London Eye

    London Eye

    Houses of Parliament

    Houses of Parliament

    Somerset House

    London Bridge

    Tate Modern

    Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

    Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

    30 St. Mary Axe (The Gherkin)

    30 St. Mary Axe (The Gherkin)

    The View from The Shard

    The View from The Shard

    HMS Belfast

    HMS Belfast

    Tower Bridge

    Tower Bridge

    Canary Wharf

    Canary Wharf

    St. Paul's Cathedral

    St. Paul's Cathedral

    Tower of London

    Tower of London

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • What to bring

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

    What's not allowed

    • Children under the age of 14 cannot go on the experience without being accompanied by a guardian.

    • Outside food and beverage are not allowed on this experience.

    Accessibility

    • Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted for pregnant women.

    • Children under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.

    Additional information

    • Life jackets must be worn at all times. A fine will be levied in case of intentional tampering with life jackets.

    • The Thames Lates ticket option is only available for guests over the age of 18 years.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

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

    Boarding point

    • Board your cruise at Thames Rockets.

    • Address: Boarding Gate One, The London Eye Millennium Pier, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom.

    Get directions to the boarding point

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