Top London Gondola Rides

Embark on a zippy, half-hour trip down the Thames—or upgrade for a 1-hour circle cruise—to explore London by boat. While aboard, listen to live audio commentary by your captain about the sights you pass and London's rich history; you can look forward to seeing everything from St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London to the London Eye and Big Ben. And with frequent departures, you can easily fit this excursion in among your busy sightseeing schedule.

Enjoy a memorable evening of food, wine, and entertainment on this Thames dinner cruise. Feast on a 4-course dinner aboard your sightseeing boat as you sail past London attractions such as the Tower of London, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge, all illuminated at night. While you eat and admire the sights, listen to the on-board music and, if you wish, take to the dance floor.

While in London, combine an iconic British tradition with a unique sightseeing excursion on an afternoon tea cruise. Spend a luxurious time enjoying a unique dining experience with family and friends on the Thames River. As you cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster, indulge in tea, freshly prepared cakes, and sandwiches, and view London’s great landmarks including the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the London Eye.

Witness the enchantment of London at night on an evening cruise along the historic Thames River. Aboard the glass-encased boat, enjoy the city’s main attractions at dusk, including the Shard, Big Ben, and the HMS Belfast. Savor a glass of sparkling wine (or soft drink) and canapés as you cruise the river and delight in the magic of London’s urban shoreline as night falls.

Experience an adrenaline-pumping high-speed ride on the River Thames, aboard a modern speedboat, passing iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the London Eye. Enjoy the novelty of learning about English history while enjoying speeds up to 35 miles (56 kilometers), on a boat with a group size limited to 12 people to ensure an intimate atmosphere.

Hop aboard a vintage double-decker bus—and then board a river cruise—for a two-in-one sightseeing tour through London. On this fun-filled excursion, see main attractions like Big Ben and the Tower of London, cruise past Westminster and the London Eye, and snap photos outside Buckingham Palace. You can also upgrade to include a fish and chips lunch at a traditional British pub.

Watch the Thames River light up at night on a dinner cruise with live jazz. Kick off your night with a glass of sparkling wine as you glide into the current, and spot the iconic Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the London Eye, and Tower of London. Enjoy jazz classics along with swing and Latin tunes, then relax over a 3-course dinner in a heated cabin, with plenty of time to take in the sights between courses (and options to buy additional drinks from the on-board bar).

Personal tour guide with maximum of 6 persons. This is a guided walking tour and moderate fitness is recommended. Tour includes IFS Cloud Cable Car, Trinity Buoy Wharf, Design District, lunch & Meantime Brewery tour with beer samples. Fun & eco-friendly way to enjoy the amazing Greenwich Peninsula. Bring your camera for the stunning architecture and panoramic views from the gondola ride. Cost: £195 for Adults, £185 for Seniors and Children (ages 6 – 15), Free for under 5’s. We meet at the Peninsula Spire located just outside the North Greenwich Tube station. We start our tour with the IFS Cloud Cable Car which takes us to historic Trinity Buoy Wharf. Here we see London's only lighthouse. After a well-deserved coffee break, we explore the Design District with its stunning architecture. After lunch on the Peninsula, we later head to the Meantime Brewery where we enjoy a brief tour as well as samples of their extraordinary beers. Our tour completes here.

If you are in London, Cambridge could be a perfect cultural day trip. It’s about 90 minutes only by private car from Hyde Park. Historic Cambridge city offers an immaculate British and Tudor experience. On the eastern bank of the Cam River, the town is mostly built round the Ouse tributary. Suburbs span the river, but modern development towards the west has largely been confined to university growth. You will walk and glide through the shady courts of the second oldest university in England. There are wonderfully plump raspberries leading down to the Cam River. Over the river is King's College Chapel, an imposing mass, a gemstone box that, on sunny mornings, shines in the colours of its remarkable glass windows, one of the great surviving Gothic buildings in Europe. By the Cam is one of Europe's finest library buildings, Trinity College Wren Library and many more. Let us take you to the heart of a real English tradition. Join us!