London Thames River Lunch Cruise

$62.00

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Short Summary

Explore the beauty of London from a unique vantage point on a Thames River Lunch Cruise. Choose from a delicious two or three-course meal while enjoying stunning views of iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. This leisurely cruise also includes live commentary, providing fascinating insights into the history and architecture of the city.

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Description

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Before the Cruise

Waiting Area

  • This cruise kicks off at the the Tower Millenium Pier, next to Tower Bridge.
  • The boarding area is shared with other companies and has an air-conditioned, weather-proof waiting area with vending machines.

Getting There

During The Cruise

The Ship

  • The ship you'll board is a double-decker vessel with 200-person capacity that offers indoor seats at tables and open-air seating options on the top deck, AC/heating and audio guide commentary via smartphone.

Food and Drinks

  • Enjoy traditional English tea with sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, cakes, and unlimited tea and coffee. You can also buy drinks at the bar.

Cruise Itinerary

  • Embarking from Tower Bridge Pier, this cruise offers a roundtrip journey to Westminster Pier.

Bottom Deck

  • The bottom deck includes tables and chairs next to the windows and a middle row with seating facing the sides, offering minimal views.

Top Deck

  • Like the sightseeing cruise of London City Cruises, the top deck features 360° views with front-facing open-air seats.

Audio Guide

Live Audio Guide

  • This cruise is run by City Cruises, the audio guide options are the same as on their sightseeing cruise.
  • As with previous cruises, this one also offers live English commentary by an engaging guide.

App-Based Audio Guide

  • Alternatively, you can download an app that provides narration in 13 languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

Specifications

  • Company
    London City Cruises
  • 📅 Schedule
    Cruises run daily and starts at 11:45 a.m.
  • 🧥 Dress Code
    N/A
  • 🌐 Wifi
    Not Available ❌
  • 💨 Open Air Section
    Available ✔️
  • 🐶 Animals
    Not Allowed (except service animals)❌
  • ❄️/🌡️ Aircon
    Available ✔️
  • 🚬 Smoking
    Not Allowed ❌
  • ♿ Wheelchair Accessible
    Accesible ✔️
  • 🚻 Restroom
    Available ✔️
  • 👶 Baby Stroller
    Accessible ✔️
  • % Children Discounts
    free for infants (age 0–2), -12€ tickets (age 3–15)

What's Included

  • 1.5-hour river cruise along the River Thames in central London
  • Traditional Afternoon Tea
  • Selection of sandwiches
  • Scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam
  • Selection of traditional cakes
  • Unlimited tea and coffee
  • Onboard bar (alcoholic and soft drinks available to purchase)
  • Sightseeing commentary

Meeting Point

Getting There

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