Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Take afternoon tea on the Thames during a 1.5-hour river sightseeing cruise in London. While enjoying the oh-so-British tradition of tea with cakes and sandwiches, cruise through the heart of central London on a round-trip route from Tower Pier to Westminster to see several of the city’s best-known sights. Gaze out at the London Eye, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and more!
Afternoon tea - selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones
Unlimited tea or coffee
Live or recorded commentary
Unrivalled views of riverside London
1.5-Hour Cruise
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Champagne
Gratuities
Departure Point
Tower Millennium Pier, London, UK
situated within walking distance to Tower Hill underground Station
Please go directly to the boarding gate.
Return Details
Tower Millennium Pier, London, UK
situated within walking distance to Tower Hill underground Station
Please go directly to the boarding gate.
Tower Millennium Pier, London EC3N 4DT, UK Board at Tower Pier, please arrive 20 minutes before you departure time 20 minutes
Tower of London, London, United Kingdom board at Tower Pier which is within touching distance of the Tower of London
London Eye, London, United Kingdom Head to the upper deck and get the perfect picture opportunity of the Coca- Cola London Eye
Tower Bridge, London, United Kingdom Pass under Tower Bridge and head to the upper deck to see the bridge in all of its glory
Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom Canary Wharf will appear on your left as you head down to towards Greenwich
The Shard, London, United Kingdom As you cruise along the River Thames you will be in the perfect position to see London's highest viewing platform
HMS Belfast, London, United Kingdom Sail past the permanently moored former battleship, which is now a floating Royal Naval Museum
St. Paul's Cathedral, London, United Kingdom Catch the peak of the St Paul's Cathedral dome where it will stand out from the rest of London's Skyline
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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.
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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Kelby_M
25 Apr 2023
We loved it. It was so relaxing and even got a little history lesson while cruising. The dessert were delicious!
Crystal_A
24 Apr 2023
It was just what I expected and more! Absolutely loved the experience. The food was incredible. The staff were nice. The boat was on time. The crew were skilled. The views were amazing. I highly recommend it to everyone
Melissa R
22 Apr 2023
Is this afternoon tea, an EDM dance cruise, a stand-up comedy act, or a sightseeing tour? It seems City Experiences isn't sure as we experienced all of these on our cruise in April, 2023.
For starters, let me say that if you DO go on this cruise, absolutely do not book through a third party, I accidentally double booked through Get Your Guide and have been trying to get my money back for two weeks.
Now, let's get on with the actual cruise. I took this cruise in April with my two teenage daughters. If all you want is to kill two birds with one stone and take a boat ride and have afternoon tea at the same time, and don't care about the quality of either, mission accomplished. If you actually care, then this isn't the place for you.
The boat wasn't decorated other than for some British flags and lacked any kind of ambiance. The tea was lukewarm, the pastries were not fresh, the bread for the sandwiches was soggy, and the clotted cream seemed to be past the shelf life. The scones were the ultimate disappointment - small and hard as a rock. Service was slow and it took several asks to get a knife and plate. I eventually just took one off another table. They were clearing tables before the cruise was over to get set up for the next one.
For the first half of the cruise, we were serenaded with EDM music, which seemed weird for the crowd. On the way back, we had an unofficial tour guide who tried to double as a stand up comedienne. It was awkward, but not nearly as awkward as when we were asked to tip the servers as we exited. As you leave the all the servers line up with a tray for you to put tips on. I had no small bills but even if I did, tipping should have been spelled out in the booking.
I wouldn't do this again - esp. not for this price point. I guess I expected more.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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