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Thames River Sightseeing Cruise with Afternoon Tea

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Greater London, United Kingdom
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Overview

While in London, combine an iconic British tradition with a unique sightseeing excursion on an afternoon tea cruise. Spend a luxurious time enjoying a unique dining experience with family and friends on the Thames River. As you cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster, indulge in tea, freshly prepared cakes, and sandwiches, and view London’s great landmarks including the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the London Eye.
  • Cruise through the heart of London, from Tower Pier to Westminster
  • See legendary London landmarks including the London Eye and the Shard
  • Sip on a cup of tea, and enjoy a selection of British cakes, scones, and sandwiches
  • Visit the onboard bar to purchase more drinks, if you wish
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Afternoon tea - selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Champagne
Gratuities

Departure Point

London, UK

situated within walking distance to Tower Hill underground Station

Departure Time

3:30 PM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
In the afternoon, head to Tower Pier in central London to board the teatime cruise along the Thames River. Find your seat in the cozy indoor saloon and enjoy panoramic views of the city shoreline as your cruise begins.

Heading west from Tower Pier, first pass the mystery-laden Tower of London and the monolithic Shard building, a 95-story pyramid of glass. Continue on to Shakespeare’s famous Globe Theatre, a stunning Elizabethan playhouse with running performances, and the towering London Eye. Along the South Bank, see a medley of buskers, locals, and tourists meandering on the bustling pedestrian path. Your cruise loops at Westminster, for great views of the Houses of Parliament before heading back east.

As you cruise, indulge in British culinary delights like scones spread with jam and spoonfuls of cream, finger sandwiches, cakes, and unlimited tea and coffee. For an added treat, order a glass of bubbly (own expense) from the onboard bar. After tea, feel free to wander the open-air deck as you arrive back at Tower Pier. 
Itinerary
Stop At:  
City Cruises London Tower Pier
Board at Tower Pier, please arrive 20 minutes before you departure time
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Tower of London
board at Tower Pier which is within touching distance of the Tower of London
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London Eye
Head to the upper deck and get the perfect picture opportunity of the Coca- Cola London Eye
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Tower Bridge
Pass under Tower Bridge and head to the upper deck to see the bridge in all of its glory
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Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf will appear on your left as you head down to towards Greenwich
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The Shard
As you cruise along the River Thames you will be in the perfect position to see London's highest viewing platform
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HMS Belfast
Sail past the permanently moored former battleship, which is now a floating Royal Naval Museum
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Catch the peak of the St Paul's Cathedral dome where it will stand out from the rest of London's Skyline
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • 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 call us after booking.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please note that as part of the relaxed atmosphere of this cruise experience, your table may be situated in close proximity to other guests.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
  • OPERATED BY City Cruises
You can cancel up to 4 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 4 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Thames River Sightseeing Cruise with Afternoon Tea?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Thames River Sightseeing Cruise with Afternoon Tea.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Thames River Sightseeing Cruise with Afternoon Tea?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Thames River Sightseeing Cruise with Afternoon Tea.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Thames River Sightseeing Cruise with Afternoon Tea?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Thames River Sightseeing Cruise with Afternoon Tea.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Those who arrive last are seated furthest from the wall and served food and tea last, so definitely recommend arriving early." See review
  • "It's a very nice cruise to take if you want just a laid back and have tea in a boat." See review
  • "Social distancing restrictions meant we had a less than full boat - all the better to enjoy the surroundings and roam freely around the upper deck after we finished our afternoon tea below." See review

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Need better quality tea
Johannq_L
, Dec 2021
Great trip along Thames seeing all the sights , staff great Sandwich cakes lovely Hi But TEA awful , very weak , not left long enough to brew Didn’t try coffee
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Wonderful holidays
Ejovwoke_I
, Dec 2021
It was a nice experience, the staff were organised and polite and the environment was pretty safe given the Covid regulations
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Wonderful Afternoon
Tammy_P
, Dec 2021
The cruise with afternoon tea was wonderful. It was a beautiful view of sights along the Thames, and the food was delicious.
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I would like to use this...
Manuela_Z
, Dec 2021
I would like to use this space to suggest an improvement in the quality of the song. We couldn't hear the guide speaking about the city.
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star-5
Brilliant! The guide on...
Sandra_P
, Dec 2021
Brilliant! The guide on the mic was very informative. The staff were lovely and the food was lovely and more than enough. Thank you.
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star-5
Wonderful!
Grace_G
, Dec 2021
The whole experience was amazing! We enjoyed every bit of it. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The service was excellent. The scones, sandwiches and cakes were very tasty. Thank you very much!
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Lovely afternoon tea experience
George_L
, Dec 2021
Lovely afternoon tea celebrating my mother in laws 70th birthday. The food was plentiful and lovely and the staff very attentive. They catered for one vegetarian and one gluten free with no issues. My only criticism would be that it got very hot and stuffy inside by the end.
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Great trip worth the...
Michelle_H
, Dec 2021
Great trip worth the money afternoon tea was nice not exceptional but an adequate tea would recommend
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star-5
Amazing experience. Highly recommended!
Jelena_K
, Dec 2021
Very pleasant atmosphere, tasty tea and delicious cakes. The time of the trip was the best to take beautiful pictures
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star-5
Afternoon tea very nice,...
William_M
, Nov 2021
Afternoon tea very nice, staff were great , overall a great way to spend the afternoon. Commentary was very informative
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