Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

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Earliest Date Available: November 13, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

London

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Group size

Max 9 guests

Language

English

Location

London

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Group size

Max 9 guests

Language

English

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•1108 reviews

US$64.60 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: November 13, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 3 days before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

Why book with byFood?

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Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

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Enjoy a quintessentially British afternoon tea on the Thames during a 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise. With 20 years of experience as the original afternoon tea cruise provider on the River Thames, we’ve welcomed thousands of happy customers. Relax with an indulgent selection of savoury sandwiches, sweet treats, cakes and tea, with child-friendly menus available too. Perfect for all the family, kids won’t get restless with a boat to explore and constantly changing scenery. Cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster and enjoy views of London’s iconic landmarks, including the London Eye, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. A perfect way to unwind after shopping, museums, or theatre, with a view no restaurant can match-without the premium price. Enjoy informative, humorous onboard commentary, live or via our multilingual app.

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

Afternoon tea - selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones

Unlimited tea or coffee

Live or recorded commentary

Unrivalled views of riverside London

Child menus are also available

1.5-Hour River Thames cruise

Food and drinks, unless specified

Champagne

Gratuities

Board at Tower Pier, please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster and enjoy views of London’s iconic landmarks, including the London Eye, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.

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City Cruises London Tower Pier

Board at Tower Pier, please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time

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Thames River

Cruise along the Thames River, the longest river entirely in England and the second-longest in the United Kingdom

Cruise along the Thames River, the longest river entirely in England and the second-longest in the U…

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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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HMS Belfast

Sail past the permanently moored former battleship, which is now a floating Royal Naval Museum

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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

As you cruise along the River Thames you will be in the perfect position to see London's highest vie…

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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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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

Catch the peak of the St Paul's Cathedral dome where it will stand out from the rest of London's Sky…

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Tower of London

Pass by Tower Pier where you will be able to almost touch the Tower of London

MAIN

Fish Sandwich

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese on Light Rye & Caraway Bread

MAIN

Egg Sandwich (V)

Egg Mayonnaise and Watercress on Basil & Spinach Bread

MAIN

Chicken Sandwich

Coronation Chicken on Brown Bread

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Chipotle Sandwich (VG)

Chipotle and Sweetcorn on Beetroot & Dill Bread

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Plain Scone (V)

With Cornish Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve

DESSERT

Chocolate Brownie (V)

DESSERT

Mango Pebble (V)

DESSERT

Lemon Tart (V)

DESSERT

Strawberry Macaroon (V)

Meeting Point

Tower Millennium Pier, Greater London, United Kingdom, GB, EC3N 4DT

Open in Google Maps

situated within walking distance to Tower Hill underground Station Please go directly to the boarding gate.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 3 days before for a full refund.

No refund within 3 days of the experience or no-shows.

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Jane_BNovember 2026 • Viator

great experience

The pier to embark is easy to find, but dont arrive too early as you then wait in a queue and it was cold. Onboard was warm, friendly and welcoming. Tables were allocated and laid with lovely crockery and it was roomy. The food was excellent, all very tasteful and fresh.Unlimited tea or coffee was great idea as we needed more. And each had individual pots. You can get drinks from the bar menu. Our waitress was lovely and helpful.

katrina_sNovember 2026 • Viator

Must do activity

This tea was a great way to see the city. The actual tea was nice in the atmosphere was very pleasant.

HopeCaladoniaNovember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great experiance

It was a very good cruise and the food was excellent. The staff are very helpful and attentive, we enjoyed the cruise immensely. The commentary was first class and very informative

Robert_GNovember 2026 • Viator

A Fun Tea Experience

Food and tea were good. Sights were nice to see and the tour guide was funny. Lot of good photo opportunities and you can order other things if you want.

Claire_GNovember 2026 • Viator

Highly recommend this experience

We booked for a cream tea experience to celebrate a 70th birthday and cannot recommend the experience enough. The food was excellent, the staff were very accommodating and they even gave us a small cake and sang happy birthday to the birthday girl! Would definitely recommend this trip. Lovely experience and memories.