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London: Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames

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1255 reviews

Activity provider: City Cruises Plc
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    London: Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames

    Activity provider: City Cruises Plc

    4.4

    1255 reviews

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    From US$ 64.09 per person

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    Indulge in one of England's best traditions and enjoy a 1.5-hour Afternoon Tea cruise along the River Thames. See 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 3 days in advance for a full refund
    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
    Duration 1.5 hours
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    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 round-trip 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 and 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.

    Enjoy unlimited tea and coffee with your meal. If you desire, treat yourself and purchase 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
    • Selection of sandwiches
    • Scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam
    • Selection of traditional cakes
    • Unlimited tea and coffee
    • Onboard bar (alcoholic and soft drinks available to purchase)
    • Sightseeing commentary
    • Glass of champagne or additional drinks (available to purchase)

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    Meeting point

    Meet at Tower Pier, Lower Thames Street, London EC3N 4DT. Look for the boat with the City Cruises logo. Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to departure time.

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    What to bring

    • Cash

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • Please note that some tables are situated in close proximity to other diners
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    Overall rating

    4.4 /5

    based on 1255 reviews

    Review summary

    • Transportation
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    • Value for money
      4.3/5
    • Service
      4.5/5
    • Organization
      4.5/5

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    We had a geat time seeing all the sights along the River Thames, along with tasty sandwiches, scones, and cakes. I would have liked more English style desserts but my hubbie said they still tasted good. Champagne was extra but was not too expensive. The wait staff were friendly and took care of everyone.

    March 23, 2023

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    Had a lovely Valentine's Day cruise . They accommodated to my vegetarian requests. Staff were good . They proactively took pictures for us . The Only thing that could be improved was to give some distance between 2 tables. We were sitting next to this lovely couple but I think we would have preferred not sharing the table. All in all would definitely recommend it .

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    February 15, 2023

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    This was a lot of fun and one of the most relaxing things we did on our trip. After you have finished your tea make sure you head to the upper deck to get some great pictures as you pass by the different sights. On the way back is when they highlight the different sights

    January 3, 2023

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