Iconic Sights of London: High-Speed Boat Trip

5.0
(775 reviews)

45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

We love what we do.
In 2021 we were voted "#1 Best of the Best - Top Thing to do in London" by Trip Advisor.
Travel at High-Speed on the biggest speedboats on the Thames for over 10 miles, with an unrestricted forward view of our great city.
We offset all our carbon emissions at our own cost.
We offer a full refund, if trips are cancelled with 24 hours notice.
You'll be welcomed at Tower Bridge Quay and given protective clothing, a lifejacket and a full safety briefing.  You'll take your place onboard, in an Ullman suspension seat. We'll head off down river at 35mph (56kph), blasting through historic Wapping, past Canary Wharf and the Cutty Sark at Greenwich.  We'll do a high speed turn at the O2 Arena and head back to Tower, all accompanied by great music.  Then we'll slow down for a cruise up to Blackfriars and back with a tour guide. You'll spend 45 minutes on the river, that you'll never forget!   Our skipper and guide are highly experienced and very friendly and welcoming.

What's Included

Tour escort/host
Carbon Credits - All our Carbon emmissions are offset
Food and Drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Tower Bridge Quay (formerly St Katharine Pier) is located in front to the Tower Hotel, next to Tower Bridge. (Not to be confused with Tower Pier). The nearest tube station is Tower Hill, which is a 5 minute walk away. Arriving by taxi, ask to be dropped at the entrance to the Tower Hotel.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 45 minutes (approximately)
  • Tower Bridge (Pass by)

    Get the selfie of all selfies as we pass under Tower Bridge!

    Admission ticket free
  • Tower of London (Pass by)

    See the Tower of London from the river

    Admission ticket free
  • HMS Belfast (Pass by)

    Pass alongside this iconic battleship

    Admission ticket free
  • London Bridge (Pass by)

    There has been a bridge on this site for 1800 years!

    Admission ticket free
  • Golden Hinde (Pass by)

    Pass Frances Drake's famous ship

    Admission ticket free
  • Tate Modern (Pass by)

    See this impressive venue from the river

    Admission ticket free
  • Billingsgate Market (Pass by)

    See the original Billingsgate Market

    Admission ticket free
  • Canary Wharf (Pass by)

    Pass through Canary Wharf at speed!

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Cutty Sark

    Pause for a while at the Cutty Sark while your tour guide tells you a little of it's history

    2 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    See the Observatory from the river and pass over the Greenwich Meridian to the other side of the world!

    2 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • The O2 (Pass by)

    Experience a high-speed turn on water, in the shadow of this magnificent Arena

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME
  • Minimum age 6 years.
Supplied by Thames Tigers

Tags

Extreme Sports
Jet Boat Rentals
Water Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Speed Boat Rentals
Small Group
Viator Plus
Adventure Tours
Viator Experience Award 2022

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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