Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal
Recommended by 90% of travelers
London, England
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Make the most of limited time in London on a lunch cruise along the River Thames that combines sightseeing with a freshly prepared meal. Sail from Tower Pier to Westminster, passing landmarks including Tower Bridge and Big Ben, and enjoy views without battling busy streets. An onboard bar offers additional drinks for purchase to complement your meal.
- See London from a unique vantage point on the water
- Escape the busy streets for a peaceful river cruise
- Enjoy a 2-course lunch for a taste of British cuisine
- This compact tour is perfect for travelers short on time in London
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
No need to work time for a meal into your sightseeing day—lunch is included in this river cruise.
What's Included
- River Thames cruise
- Lunch2 Course Lunch
- Live or recorded commentary
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- City CruisesTower Millennium Pier, London EC3N 4DT, UK
Located a few minutes away from Tower Hill Underground Station. Please go directly to the boarding gate.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.11:45 am
Itinerary
Your lunch cruise sets off from Tower Pier in central London at midday. Make your own way to the pier with plenty of time to board the boat and find your seat in the cozy, indoor saloon. Sit back and enjoy panoramic views of the city shoreline as your cruise begins.
Heading west from Tower Pier, first pass the formidable Tower of London, situated in the modern Square Mile, followed by The Shard—the 95-story pyramid dominates the South Bank skyline. Continue on to Shakespeare’s famous Globe Theatre, a historic active theater, and the enormous London Eye. Along the South Bank, witness the bustle of performers, locals, and meandering tourists. Your cruise loops at Westminster, where you get great views of the Houses of Parliament and the iconic Big Ben before turning around.
As you cruise, indulge in a 2-course meal featuring an entree and dessert with coffee and tea. For an added treat, purchase wine, beer, or other non-alcoholic beverages from the onboard bar. After lunch, get some air on the outside deck as your river cruise returns to Tower Pier. Arrive with plenty of time to continue sightseeing.
Heading west from Tower Pier, first pass the formidable Tower of London, situated in the modern Square Mile, followed by The Shard—the 95-story pyramid dominates the South Bank skyline. Continue on to Shakespeare’s famous Globe Theatre, a historic active theater, and the enormous London Eye. Along the South Bank, witness the bustle of performers, locals, and meandering tourists. Your cruise loops at Westminster, where you get great views of the Houses of Parliament and the iconic Big Ben before turning around.
As you cruise, indulge in a 2-course meal featuring an entree and dessert with coffee and tea. For an added treat, purchase wine, beer, or other non-alcoholic beverages from the onboard bar. After lunch, get some air on the outside deck as your river cruise returns to Tower Pier. Arrive with plenty of time to continue sightseeing.
Tower of London (Pass By)
Houses of Parliament (Pass By)
Big Ben (Pass By)
London Eye (Pass By)
The View from The Shard (Pass By)
Canary Wharf (Pass By)
Tower Bridge (Pass By)
City Cruises (Pass By)
HMS Belfast (Pass By)
Thames River (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available; if you require this, or have any other dietary needs, make a note in the 'Special Requirements' field when booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Your seat on board is guaranteed and will be allocated to you before the cruise takes place. When you board you will be shown to your table. Please note tables are fixed and within close proximity. Our panoramic windows provide great views from all angles of the passing sky-line, regardless of your table location.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- We do not guarantee that products are free from nuts or traces of nuts. For gluten-free tea give at least 24 hours’ notice. For any special dietary requirements please contact us after booking.
- Please note that as part of the relaxed atmosphere of this cruise experience, your table may be situated in close proximity to other guests.
- Please ensure you arrive 20-minutes prior to departure time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Shanita_R
This was such a pleasant surprise. The boat was very nicely decorated and very comfortable. It literally felt like a restaurant The staff were friendly and the commentary was informative with a touch of humor. The food was so yummy and the views were breathtaking. I would definitely recommend the cruise to anyone considering!
Reviews
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John_B, Jul 2026
Had a great time on the cruise. Very well organized and a great time. Commentary was excellent as was the meal. Unfortunately we were overcharged on our drinks but overall a great experience.
Doug_C, Jul 2026
Great luncheon cruise and food. Onboard commentary was excellent from a very knowledegable man. Friendly staff.
Elizabeth_S, Jul 2026
The food was delicious and the river cruise was nice too. We were the 1st to board on a boat that wasn't full, however we were the last to be served, waited 45 minutes from the time we boarded to be served. Although the AC was cold during the heatwave, we were sat at a table along the window and the AC vents blew on us. All in all, a nice cruise with delicious food.
Alison_B, Jul 2026
Amazing experience. Organised and the 2 course meal was delicious. The commentary was informatiive and amusing at times. Would highly recommend.
Hillary_H, Jul 2026
Great food! Great views. Drinks are delicious. The skipper was funny. My daughter and I enjoyed it very much!
Timothy_W, Jul 2026
Was on a beautiful day and commentary was spot on. The lunch was delicious and service was too much.
Nigel_B, Jun 2026
Great food and great service. Lovely spacious boat with white linen cloths - more upmarket than expected!
SaraSaei_J, Jun 2026
I had the most terrible experience with Viator. The experience was really terrible. Terrible customer service. I would not recommend viator at all. Don't waste your money.
Jun_X, Jun 2026
I booked the wrong date. The gate keeper is kind enough to allow our family to join the tour when there is some last minute no shows by others. Also the narrator was funny.
Shantal_S, Jun 2026
This is awesome, I will definitely recommend. The food was delicious, me and my girls have a great time.
Karen_A, Jun 2026
Wait on the ramp was a bit long. But totally worth it. First time to London and happy to make this our first activity.
Alan_E, Jun 2026
Excellent service friendly staff great value, food good and the sites were amazing- well done all of the team
Joe_V, Jun 2026
Make sure you read all materials. We missed the small print on arrival time and got to the dock one minute before scheduled departure time and the boat had left without us. $300 down the tubes.
Tammy_T, Jun 2026
Great food. Great commentary, great views. The service was amazing, everyone was very accommodating.
Richard_B, Jun 2026
A great experience would highly recommend, food was lovely , service was excellent, and the trip itself was informative and funny x
Alexander_K, Jun 2026
Book direct and avoid using Viator they are massively overpriced. Twice as much as the actual cost. They advertise lower price then when you book you get hit with a huge price
Terry_W, Jun 2026
We had a great experience! The food exceeded our expectations, service was good, commentator was entertaining!
Tawona_P, Jun 2026
I booked a lunch cruise on 26 May but this was cancelled last minute with no clear explanation of why it was cancelled and whether we would be refunded or rescheduled. A number to call and an email address was provided and when I emailed I was told that unfortunately they were not able to reschedule the booking because I had booked via Viator. However, there was no platform to express my concern to Viator other than this where unfortunately I have to be clear about my frustration.
Denis_M, Jun 2026
Excellent way to see London, appreciated the limited commentary and boat was spacious. However thought the food was average with no choice and a glass of wine/champagne could have been included.
Neil_G, May 2026
The meal was simple but very good. The cabi. And table were very comfortable our servers were prompt and cheerful.
Martin_W, May 2026
Really well organised river cruise. Staff were very friendly and professional. Food was much better than expected and the informal tour guide was brilliant with snatches of dry wit. Definitely worth doing.
Anthony_W, May 2026
Queue in good time. We had a great trip and meal with a table close to the window and good air conditioning. It’s possible to go on deck to take photos too
Jackie_R, May 2026
Unfortunately, due to heavy traffic, road closures and diversions, we arrived 4 minutes late and the boat had already left without us.
Vanessa_N, May 2026
Wonderful lunch and boat ride. Food was good, boarding was easy and it was a lovely way to see some sites. Book it.
Stephen_F, May 2026
Great experience exploring the Thames which was well supported by the friendly crew and informative commentary given as required
MARY_M, May 2026
Excellent food and service - amazing array of sandwiches - some not had previously.
Need to stress sugar probs.- especially if Diabetic or sensitivity to sugar
Really fun and informative info. on Board.
Jeannie_D, May 2026
This was a wonderful way to see London from the river, the meal was very good. Service was great. Just know that you do need to pay for all of your drinks if you wish to drink alcohol , or nonalcoholic beverages. I very much recommend this to anyone who wants to see London from a different perspective.
Catherine_O, May 2026
Great food, service and atmosphere. Very informative and great to see the sights from the Thames .Would definitely do it again .
Jill_c, May 2026
Brilliant cruise in the Thames highly recommend to see the sites of London
Staff were lovely meal delicious and I felt it was good value for the money
Jackie_W, Apr 2026
Easy to book. Easy to find. Good value. Lovely boat. Friendly attentive staff. Tasty meal that exceeded expectations. Good selection of drinks. Good commentary, not too intrusive. Fabulous trip through the sites along the Thames. Made me proud to be a tourist in my own city. Highly recommend.
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