Children from €62 (ages 3 to 13). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
Reviews
4.8
220 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 211 of 220
Star breakdown of all 220 ratings
5 stars
196 · 89%
4 stars
15 · 7%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
5 · 2%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the speed, music and reassuring crew; finding the right queue at the shared pier can be confusing.
Praised
High speeds, sharp turns and bumps
Reassuring safety briefings and helpful boat and pier crews
Music, including Bond themes, that adds to the ride
River views offering a different perspective on London
Children and adults enjoying the ride together
Complaints
Difficulty finding the correct boarding point and queue at the pier
Cancelled departures with no workable rescheduling option for some travellers
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 April 2024 to 1 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Car Parking available inside congestion / ULEZ 1 minute walk and outside 10 minute walk. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
17 start times between 09:20 and 17:40 daily; scheduled through July 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Thames Rib Experience; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
Tower of London
Tower of London
Pass by, no stop
HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast
Pass by, no stop
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
Pass by, no stop
Canary Wharf
N/A
Pass by, no stop
Docklands
N/A
Pass by, no stop
Greenwich
N/A
Pass by, no stop
The O2
N/A
Pass by, no stop
The Thames Barrier Information Centre
N/A
Pass by, no stop
The Shard
View the Shard on the way back into the Pier.
Pass by, no stop
About this tour, from the operator
Get the ultimate adrenaline rush on a sightseeing speedboat ride in London. Twist and turn at high speed as you listen to a chart-topped playlist on a scenic tour to the Thames Barrier and back.
Not for the faint hearted, the mighty twin turbo 740HP engines will have the adrenaline pumping in no time. You’ll begin under Tower Bridge and will be blasted down past Greenwich, the O2 and right through the incredible Thames Barrier.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passengers who are pregnant or have any form of heart or back complaints cannot travel
ANYBODY PREGNANT, WITH HEART OR BACK PROBLEMS / OR OTHER SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS IS PROHIBITED
Children
Children 13 years & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Children 14 years & over can travel without an adult at parent/guardian discretion
Please note that children have to weigh a minimum of 15kg (2.36 stone)
Accessibility
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
If your trip is subject to our Minimum Passenger Number Policy you will be contacted 24 hours before to be offered an alternative time or date to travel
Changes made after booking may be subject to a £35.00 admin fee
Refunds or reschedules will not be offered if you miss the trip. It is important to arrive 15 minutes before your departure time.
Good to know
Children from €62 ages 3 to 13
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ranked #13 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