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London Thames Dining Cruise: Lunch, Afternoon Tea or Dinner

5.0 (one review) 1–3 hours Free cancellation
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London Thames Dining Cruise: Lunch, Afternoon Tea or Dinner

About this activity

Experience London from the River Thames with a scenic City Cruises dining cruise, with 20 years’ experience and thousands of happy customers. Choose the experience that best suits your day: enjoy a relaxed lunch cruise, traditional British afternoon tea, or an evening dinner cruise with live entertainment.

Cruise along the River Thames, taking in ever-changing views of London’s most spectacular landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, South Bank, St Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge.

  • London's original dining cruise provider
  • See London's iconic landmarks from the River Thames
  • Choose between lunch, traditional afternoon tea or dinner
  • Enjoy a unique sightseeing experience combined with dining
  • Ideal for couples, families, celebrations and visitors to London
  • Multiple cruise experiences available from a single product
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At a glance

Duration
1–3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Operated by
City Cruises

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch Cruise: 2-course lunch served onboard if selected
  • Included: Afternoon Tea Cruise: Traditional selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones if selected.
  • Included: Dinner Cruise: 3-Course Dinner with evening live entertainment if selected.
  • Included: Scenic River Thames cruise with panoramic views of iconic landmarks

Itinerary

  1. HMS Belfast

    Passing by

    Sail past the permanently moored former battleship, which is now a floating Royal Naval Museum.

  2. The Shard

    Passing by

    As you cruise along the River Thames you will be in the perfect position to see London's highest viewing platform.

  3. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

    Passing by

    Sail past Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. The Elizabethan playhouse located on the south bank of the River Thames.

  4. London Eye

    Passing by

    Head to the upper deck and get the perfect picture opportunity of the London Eye.

  5. Big Ben

    Passing by

    See The majestic Big Ben standing tall against the London sky, its reflection shimmering of the River Thames.

  6. Houses of Parliament

    Passing by

    See the Houses of Parliament rise directly along the edge of the River Thames.

  7. Tower Bridge

    Passing by

    Pass under Tower Bridge and head to the upper deck to see the bridge in all of its glory.

  8. St. Paul's Cathedral

    Passing by

    Catch the peak of the St Paul's Cathedral dome where it will stand out from the rest of London's Skyline.

  9. Canary Wharf

    Passing by

    Canary Wharf will appear on your left as you head down to towards Greenwich.

  10. Thames River

    Passing by

    Sail along Thames River for spectacular views of famous landmarks from the river

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • London Dinner Cruise departs from Westminster Pier

  • Lunch Cruise & Afternoon Tea depart from Tower Millennium Pier

End point

  • London Dinner Cruise departs from Westminster Pier

  • Lunch Cruise & Afternoon Tea depart from Tower Millennium Pier

Using your ticket

Lunch Cruise and Afternoon Tea please go directly to City Cruises Tower Pier.

Dinner Cruise please go directly to City Cruises Westminster Pier.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Afternoon Tea River Cruise

    Scrumptious selection of sandwiches, mini pastries, and scones with clotted cream and jam.

    1.5-Hour Thames River Cruise

    Starting point:

    Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT, UK

  • London Dinner Cruise

    London's original Dinner Cruise

    Welcome glass of prosecco on arrival

    3-Course Dinner

    3-Hour River Cruise

    Live entertainment

    Starting point:

    Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UK

  • London Lunch River Cruise

    London Lunch River Cruise: 2-course meal on the Thames river

    Duration 1 hour 45 minutes

    Starting point:

    Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT, UK

Traveller ratings

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