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Thames Afternoon Tea Cruise

Tower Pier, London

4 Reviews

What's Included

  • A 90 minute cruise on the Thames with City Cruises
  • Traditional afternoon tea including a selection of sandwiches, mini pastries and scones with jam and cream
  • Unlimited tea or coffee
  • Enjoy 360 degree views of London's riverside landmarks from the upper deck

What Can I Expect

Embark on a Thames tea cruise for a delicious combination of sweet treats and sightseeing, whilst you glide effortlessly along London's famous river!

Of course, it's not just about the cakes on this capital cruise. There'll be freshly brewed tea and coffee, as well as a neat selection of sandwiches served on a three-tier plate, all rounded off with those 'must-have' scones. And they are accompanied by a good old dollop of thick, gooey cream and a sizeable scoop of jam too.

Make sure you don't get too engrossed in the tea at your table though, otherwise you'll miss all those classic London landmarks as you cruise the Thames on your round trip. With massive panoramic windows all around on these modern cruise vessels, you won't have to crane your neck to catch a glimpse of those riverbank sights - they are in full view. And we think the buildings are all the more impressive when seen from the water.

These tea cruises leave from Tower Pier and head up the Thames. Your food and drink is served at your table by attentive staff and service starts pretty much as soon as you set off. That means you have plenty of time to polish off your platter and savour that cup of refreshing tea or coffee.

It also means there is ample opportunity to leave your seat and head up onto the open top deck of the boat. This is that 'wind in the hair' moment, as you take in the fresh air and the wonderful 360-degree vistas of London from the Thames. Make sure to take your camera with you, there are some top snapshots to be had.

On the return leg of your Thames tea cruise, you'll be pinpointing and picking out the interesting things to see as you make your way back to London's Tower Pier. All in all, the sailing lasts around 90 minutes, giving you plenty of time to eat, drink, chat and enjoy the sightseeing too.

When Is It Available

  • Cruises operate Wednesday - Sunday 1st January - 31st January and 1st November - 22nd December 
  • Cruises operate daily between 1st Feb - 31st October
  • Cruises operate Monday - Friday 23, 24, 26 - 30th December 
  • Vouchers are not valid for special event cruises
  • Dates are subject to availability
  • Departure at 15.30 (boarding at 15.15) returning at 17:00
  • Choose the weekday option for cruises Mon-Fri or opt for the anytime voucher to include weekend availability

Location

  • Depart from and return to Tower Pier

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 2
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult

Anything Else

  • Please note: Bookings for this experience can only be made Monday to Friday during office hours

Menu

Sample Menu  

Fish Sandwich
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese on Light Rye & Caraway Bread

Egg Sandwich (V)

Egg Mayonnaise and Watercress on Basil & Spinach Bead

Chicken Sandwich

Coronation Chicken on Brown Bread

Chipotle Sandwich (VG)

Chipotle and Sweetcorn on Beetroot & Dill Bread

Plain Scone (V)

With Cornish Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve

PASTRY

Selection of Small Pastries

Accompaniments

BEVERAGES

Tea, Coffee and a selection of Herbal and Fruit Teas

(N) Contains Nuts (VG) Vegan (V) Vegetarian  
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 4.7
Total Reviews: 4

Find out what other customers think of the experience

 

Reviews

  based on 4 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
Caroline Tarry
We loved every minute. Staff were great and the guy giving the commentary was exceptional!
Rating: 5 stars
Olga
Very nice and accommodating staff! I cam with a baby in a pram and it was important for me to be se...
Rating: 5 stars
steve dabreo
excellent experience
Rating: 4 stars
Marian Ford
Only fault was that the tables were being cleared before people had stopped eating so we felt a bit...
 

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