4.8(2,004)4.8 out of 5, from 2004 reviews
London Eye River Cruise
From $21/person5 travellers ≈ $104 — children may pay less
100% of the listed stops are seen from the vehicle without getting out.
Day Cruises · Sightseeing Cruises
High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London
5.0(4,342)5 out of 5, from 4342 reviews·50m·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 12Per booking.
Minimum age1 yearschild 1–14, adult 15–99
Will this work for your group?
Checked against the limits the operator publishes. Nothing here is a booking guarantee — availability and prices live on Viator.
- All 5 of you can be booked together.
- Your youngest is 8; the minimum age is 1.
- 5 fares — children priced separately
About this experience
Combine London sightseeing with a white-knuckle speedboat ride on a 50-minute Thames River cruise. Board your modern speedboat and soak up the unparalleled views of top city attractions including Big Ben, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral. Learn about the city’s history from your entertaining guide, and then feel your adrenaline rush as your skipper pulls back the throttle and you rocket along the Thames River at speeds of up to 35 miles (56 km) per hour. Small-group experience with numbers limited to 12 people.
Description supplied by the operator via Viator Partner API.
What you actually do
Of 7 listed stops, you get out at 0 and see 7 from the vehicle.
- 1
London Eye
Step on board at the world famous London Eye Pier and get ready for an adventure like no other!
Seen from the vehicle
- 2
Thames River
Take to the river 21st century style - with just 12 passengers on board this is an up close and personal experience form start to finish.
Seen from the vehicle
- 3
Houses of Parliament
Your on board guide will be your ally on this great adventure regaling you with tales of London's history.
Seen from the vehicle
- 4
Big Ben
See the sights from the comfort of a small group tour on a high spec vehicle!
Seen from the vehicle
- 5
St. Paul's Cathedral
Our vessels are small and manoeuvrable meaning you will get closer than on any other boat tour.
Seen from the vehicle
- 6
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
See the world famous Shakespeare's Globe Theatre as you sail along the iconic river.
Seen from the vehicle
- 7
30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
Spot famous landmarks around the city whilst on-board and don't forget to capture some great photos.
Seen from the vehicle
Where the day happens
≈ 0.7 km from the city centre. 7 stops shown in visit order.
What is and is not included
The advertised price does not cover other, gratuities — budget for those separately.
- Other
- Other
- Gratuities
Before you book
The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.
Good to know (7)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel
- We are unable to take wheelchairs actually on-board, guests can travel with their carers assistance to board the vessel and down steps into the seating, they must be able to sit unaided onboard.
- Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult, minimum age is 6 months
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Details retrieved from the Viator Partner API on 2026-10-09. We publish no availability, and every price is the operator’s advertised from-price with its check date — the exact total is on the operator’s page. How we research this.