Indulge in one of England's best traditions and enjoy a 1.5-hour Afternoon Tea cruise along the River Thames, seeing some of the city’s most historic buildings, while enjoying a pot of tea, served alongside a selection of delicate sandwiches and cakes.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Indulge in Afternoon Tea on board a river boat on the Thames
- Cruise from the Tower of London to the Houses of Parliament and back
- Tuck into delicious sandwiches, cakes and traditional scones with cream and jam
- See historic sights, such as Shakespeare's Globe, Tower Bridge and the Tate Modern
- Admire brave new architecture, such as Renzo Piano's pyramid-like tower The Shard
- Add on a glass of Champagne to lend more sparkle to your afternoon
Full description
Experience an English tradition in style on this 1.5-hour Afternoon Tea tour, set on board a comfortable river cruise vessel.
Climb aboard the river boat at Tower Pier near the Tower of London and set off downstream, passing sights such as Shakespeare’s Globe, the brand new Shard skyscraper, currently Europe’s tallest building, the London Eye, and Houses of Parliament.
As you take in the sights, be served a fine array of delicious sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, and a selection of traditional cakes. If you desire, you can add a glass of sparkling champagne. A bar is available throughout, offering a wide choice of soft and alcoholic drinks.
An informative sightseeing commentary will provide new facts about London and its monuments as you enjoy a ringside seat from Old Father Thames.
Includes
- 1.5-hour river cruise along the River Thames in central London
- Traditional Afternoon Tea, with unlimited tea and coffee
- Sightseeing commentary
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
Meet at Tower Pier, Lower Thames Street, London EC3N 4DT Boarding is 15 minutes prior departure time.
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Know before you go
- Please note: the cruise departs from Tower Pier at 3:30 PM (boarding 3:15 PM) and returns to Tower Pier at 5:00 PM
- 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 with each table (or pair of tables) seating four people. The panoramic windows provide great views from all angles of the passing sky-line, regardless of your table location
