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London Thames River Speedboat Tour 50 min

TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10

ExcellentTop 2% in London

4,364 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 50 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

See Big Ben and the London Eye from the Thames, then feel the speedboat race along the river at up to 35 mph.

About this tour

See London from the water, then trade sightseeing pace for a burst of speed on this 50-minute Thames River ride. From London Eye Pier, board a modern speedboat with an expert guide and professional skipper for a small-group outing capped at 12 people.

Take in views of Big Ben, the London Eye, and St Paul’s Cathedral as your guide shares stories about the city. Then feel the boat pick up speed, reaching up to 35 mph (56 km/h) along the Thames. A lifejacket is provided, and the mix of landmarks and high-speed action makes this London Thames River Speedboat Tour a lively way to experience the capital from a fresh perspective.

Head straight to Boarding Gate One on the floating pontoon at London Eye Pier, rather than joining the ticket-office queue. Book your London Thames River Speedboat Tour for a memorable ride through the heart of the city.

Highlights

  • Admire Big Ben, the London Eye, and St Paul’s Cathedral from the Thames
  • Hear stories about London from an entertaining guide
  • Feel the speedboat surge along the river at up to 35 mph (56 km/h)

What's included

Included

  • Lifejacket
  • Expert guide
  • Professional skipper

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age: 6 months
  • Pregnant passengers cannot travel
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
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  • Wheelchairs cannot be taken onboard; guests must be able to board with a carer’s assistance, descend steps, and sit unaided
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Board at London Eye Pier; go directly to Boarding Gate One on the floating pontoon

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.96 from 4,364 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 9.4. Top 2% in London means it ranks in the top 2% of tours in London by this score.

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