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City Cruises – Tours of the Thames for schools

The Lowdown
Name
City Cruises
In a nutshell
School trips / Boats / Sightseeing / London
Key Stage
KS3, KS4

Enjoy a memorable and entertaining day out on London’s number one Thames sightseeing cruise – the perfect way to take in the capital’s iconic riverside landmarks.

Notable locations along the cruise route include The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, the South Bank and more besides.

The informative and entertaining commentary provided by our captains throughout each cruise will help to shed new light on both the history and modern sights of this fascinating city.

“You’re guaranteed a panoramic view of London’s best sights”

With the option to sit on our spacious open upper deck or in comfortable indoor saloons, you’re guaranteed a panoramic view of London’s best sights.

For families, a Thames river cruise is one of the most relaxing ways of seeing some of London’s most iconic sights, without having to contend with lengthy traffic delays and busy trains.

For a more adrenalin-filled experience, why not book an exhilarating day out on the water with a River Thames speed-boat ride?

On this fun-packed 50-minute ride, you’ll see a series of famous London landmarks, from Westminster down to Tower Bridge, while experiencing the thrill of taking fast-paced twists and turns en route to Canary Wharf and back.

On your cruise, make sure to keep an eye out for glimpses of Big Ben, the London Eye and the Tower of London as you return to Westminster.

Need to know
  • Boarding locations (Thamesjet departing point) for the Sightseeing Cruise include Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier, with an average cruising time of 40 minutes between each (except for 10 mins between Westminster and London Eye).
  • Some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier.

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