A life jacket and weather-dependent poncho are included; the ride is not recommended during pregnancy. 4.87 from 817 reviews at €90 per person for 1h 10m.
In our comparison: #5 of 24 in Thames River Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Thames Barrier - EMBANKMENTThe page price | Thames Barrier Experience: 70 minute Thames Barrier Experience from EMBANKMENT PIER (BOARDING POINT 1) to the Thames Barrier & back Starting point: Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, WC2N 6NU, London WC2N 6PA, UK | €90 |
| Thames Barrier - WESTMINSTER | Thames Barrier Experience: 70 minute Thames Barrier Experience from WESTMINSTER PIER (BOARDING POINT F) to the Thames Barrier & back Starting point: Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UK | €90 |
Children from €74 (ages 3 to 13). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 798 of 817
Star breakdown of all 817 ratings
Reviewers enjoy the fast turns, landmark commentary and music; some struggle to hear the commentary while moving.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (8 April 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
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Pass by, no stopGUIDED COMMENTARY Location where executions took place over the course of 400 years, including that of the infamous Captain Kidd.
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Pass by, no stopAre you an adrenaline junkie? Then this high-speed Thames River tour RIB experience is tailor made for you! London will truly come alive and kicking with the fastest, most exciting River Thames cruise you could ever experience.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 24 | €90 | 1h 10m | 4.87 (817) | shared |
| High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London | €84 | 50 min | 4.96 (4345) | shared |
| Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience | €77 | 50 min | 4.99 (262) | shared |
| Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London | €77 | 45 min | 4.93 (602) | shared |
Ranked #5 of 24 in Thames River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €114, median €74; typical length 1h 30m. 0 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 24 Thames River Cruises