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High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

5.0 Excellent 4332 reviews
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50 min
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

See Big Ben, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral from a speedboat before accelerating along the Thames. A guide, skipper and lifejacket are included; pregnant passengers cannot travel, and guests must be able to sit unaided. 4.96 from 4,332 reviews at €83 per person for 50 min.

From the guide

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.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 13 start times between 10:00 and 19:00
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs daily, with 13 start times between 10:00 and 19:00 depending on the date. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Lifejacket
Expert guide
Professional skipper

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Itinerary

London Eye Stop 1
Step on board at the world famous London Eye Pier and get ready for an adventure like no other!
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Thames River Stop 2
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.
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Houses of Parliament Stop 3
Your on board guide will be your ally on this great adventure regaling you with tales of London's history.
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Big Ben Stop 4
See the sights from the comfort of a small group tour on a high spec vehicle!
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St. Paul's Cathedral Stop 5
Our vessels are small and manoeuvrable meaning you will get closer than on any other boat tour.
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Stop 6
See the world famous Shakespeare's Globe Theatre as you sail along the iconic river.
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30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin) Stop 7
Spot famous landmarks around the city whilst on-board and don't forget to capture some great photos.
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The View from The Shard Stop 8
See the tallest building in London and hold on tight before you blast up to 30 knots.
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Tower of London Stop 9
Whoop and cheer as you bounce across the wake. This is sightseeing like no other!
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Tower Bridge Stop 10
Our comic guides will share some interesting facts with you whilst you sail past many famous landmarks.
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Canary Wharf Stop 11
Zoom up to 30 knots (35mph) around Canary Wharf and the Docklands.
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HMS Belfast Stop 12
Sail past the permanently moored former battleship, it is now a floating Royal Naval Museum.
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium Stop 13
Disembark at the London Eye Pier near this attraction, an Oceanic exhibit for all ages.
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The London Dungeon Stop 14
Within close proximity to our boarding gate, why not visit this attraction after your speedboat ride.
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Departure & Return

Start point

The London Eye Pier is located directly underneath the London Eye, the ‘Boat ticket sales and entrance’ is on the right hand-side. Please do not queue at the ticket office as you have already pre-booked tickets, head straight down onto the floating pontoon towards Boarding Gate One.

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End point

The London Eye Pier is located directly underneath the London Eye, the ‘Boat ticket sales and entrance’ is on the right hand-side. Please do not queue at the ticket office as you have already pre-booked tickets, head straight down onto the floating pontoon towards Boarding Gate One.

Additional Information

  • 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
  • Without exception pregnant passengers CANNOT travel

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Compared with other Thames River Cruises

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 25€8350 min4.96 (4332)shared, max 12
Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience€7750 min4.99 (259)shared
Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London€7745 min4.93 (602)shared
Shakespeare in the City Walk - In Shakespeare's footsteps North of the Thames€242h4.97 (125)shared

Ranked #1 of 25 in Thames River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €12 to €113, median €69; typical length 1h 30m. 0 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 25 Thames River Cruises

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