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London Thames High-Speed Speedboat Tour 45 min
Very goodTop 5% in London
602 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 45 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Speed along the Thames past Tower Bridge, The O2, and Canary Wharf on a guided 45-minute London speedboat ride.
About this tour
Feel London’s riverside landmarks rush past on a 45-minute high-speed ride along the Thames. Departing from Bankside Pier, this London Thames Speedboat Tour pairs the power of a modern rigid-inflatable boat with an expert skipper and guide. As you speed through the capital at up to 35 mph (56 km/h), take in views of Tower Bridge, The O2 arena, and Canary Wharf, with entertaining commentary bringing the city’s history into the journey. The small-group experience is limited to 12 people, keeping the ride intimate as the skyline unfolds along the river. Your boat returns to Bankside Pier, close to Southwark Bridge on the south bank. Lifejackets, a guide, and a professional skipper are included; hotel transfers, food, and drinks are not. The experience runs Friday through Sunday. Children must be at least 10, and anyone under 15 needs an accompanying adult. Pregnant passengers cannot travel, and the ride is not recommended for people with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Book your London Thames Speedboat Tour for a lively, water-level view of the city.
Highlights
- Race along the Thames at speeds up to 35 mph (56 km/h)
- Admire Tower Bridge, The O2 arena, and Canary Wharf
- Hear entertaining commentary from your guide
- Ride aboard a modern rigid-inflatable boat
What's included
Included
- Lifejacket
- Guide
- Professional skipper
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Ratings on each provider
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Viator
4.93 / 5 · 602 reviews
Important information
- Departure point: Bankside Pier, Central London, SE1 9DT, near Southwark Bridge on the south side of the river
- Operates Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Returns to the original departure point
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
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- Minimum age: 10 years
- All seats must be pre-booked with the supplier; check your voucher for details
- Pregnant passengers cannot travel
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Frequently asked questions
How long is the speedboat Tour?
The Thames speedboat experience lasts 45 minutes.
Where does the Tour depart?
It departs from Bankside Pier, near Southwark Bridge on the south side of the river, and returns to the same pier.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 10. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Can pregnant passengers join?
No. Pregnant passengers cannot travel.
What attractions will I see?
The route passes Tower Bridge, The O2 arena, and Canary Wharf.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.93 from 602 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in London
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.8. Top 5% in London means it ranks in the top 5% of tours in London by this score.
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