Essential London
Experience the best of London with City Experiences! Take a sightseeing or dining cruise on the River Thames, explore the city with a walking tour, take a speed boat thrill ride on the ThamesJet, enjoy a food tour of the city and more.
- 24h Hop-On Hop-Off River Pass – New template – Alt
- 24h Hop-On Hop-Off River Pass & SeaLife Aquarium
- 24h Hop-On Hop-Off River Pass & Madame Tussauds
- 24h Hop-On Hop-Off River Pass & Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
- 24h Hop-On Hop-Off River Pass & Shrek’s Adventure
- Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace
- Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace & 24h Hop-On Hop-Off River Pass
- Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace & The London Eye
- Changing of the Guard & Buckingham Palace & The View From the Shard
- Chelsea Stadium Tours
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City Cruises – London
- 24h Hop-On Hop-Off River Pass
- 24h Hop-On Hop-Off River Pass – New template
- Afternoon Cruises
- Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames
- Anniversaries in London
- Birthdays in London
- Black Friday Sale 2022
- Blog
- Book a Christmas Party Boat in London
- Book A River Thames Lunch Cruise Online – City Cruises
- Book Group River Cruise Tickets Online – City Cruises
- Canary Wharf Royal Greenwich – City Cruises
- Central London Royal Pass Plus River Cruise – City Cruises
- Central River Pass – City Cruises
- Charity Event on River Thames – City Cruises
- Christmas – London City Cruises
- Christmas Cruises
- Christmas Day Lunch Cruise
- City Alpha Vessel – City Cruises
- City Alpha Vessel – City Experiences
- City Cruises Greenwich Pier
- City Cruises London Eye Pier
- City Cruises Tower Pier
- City Cruises Westminster Pier
- City Guide – City Cruises
- Company Outings in London
- Elvis Cruise – London
- England Lunch Cruises | Lunch on the Water in the UK | City Experiences
- Erasmus Vessel by City Experiences | Rent a Boat on the Thames River
- Evening Cruise on the River Thames
- FAQs – London
- Filming in London
- Fireworks Night Cruises – City Cruises
- Fundraisers in London
- Galaxy New Year’s Eve Thames Cruises
- Greenwich Explorer Pass Cutty Sark & Royal Observatory with River Cruise – City Cruises
- Groups – London
- Halloween Murder Mystery Cruise
- Host Parties & Celebrations on the River Thames in London | City Experiences
- Jazz Dinner Cruise on the River Thames
- Kew Gardens – City Cruises
- King’s Coronation Cruises
- Learning with City Cruises – City Cruises
- London Christmas Day Sightseeing River Cruise
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London City Fleet
- City Alpha – City Cruises
- City Alpha Gamma
- City Gamma – City Cruises
- Delta – City Cruises
- Erasmus
- London Sightseeing – City Cruises
- Millenium London
- Millenium of Time
- Millennium City
- Millennium City – City Cruises
- Millennium Dawn
- Millennium Diamond
- Millennium of Dawn – City Cruises
- Millennium of London – City Cruises
- Millennium of Time – City Cruises
- Millennium Peace
- Millennium Peace – City Cruises
- MV Mayflower Garden
- MV Westminster
- Thamesjet
- London Corporate Boat Hire | Company Parties – City Cruises
- London Dining Cruises
- London Dinner Cruise on the River Thames
- London Dungeon with River Cruise – City Cruises
- London Eye Plus River Cruise – City Cruises
- London Festive Cruises and Special Events
- London Minibreak Package | Book Online With City Experiences – City Cruises
- London Mother’s Day Boat Cruises on the River Thames – City Cruises
- London Pier Locations
- London School Events Venue on the Water | City Experiences
- London Sightseeing & Attraction Packages | City Experiences
- London Sightseeing Cruises
- London Valentine’s Day Cruises | Romance on the Water – City Cruises
- London Wedding Cruises | Boat Weddings with City Cruises
- London’s NYE Celebration Cruise on the Thames – City Cruises
- Lord Mayors Fireworks and River Cruise Package – City Cruises
- Madame Tussauds River Cruise Package – City Cruises
- Magic Merlin Pass & River Cruise Tickets – City Cruises
- Meetings & Events in London
- Millennium London & Millennium of Time – City Cruises
- Mother’s Day
- Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Cruise
- Mother’s Day Brunch on the Thames – City Cruises
- Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise
- Mother’s Day Lunch on the Thames
- Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise
- New Year’s Eve Celestial Cruise
- New Year’s Eve Cruises
- New Year’s Eve Galaxy Plus Cruise
- New Year’s Eve Stargazer Cruise
- New Year’s Eve Thamesjet
- New Years Eve Gala Dinner Thames Cruise
- New Years Eve Thames Dinner Cruise
- Party Nights Afloat – City Experiences
- Platinum Jubilee Champagne Afternoon Tea Cruise
- Platinum Jubilee Champagne Gala Dinner Cruise
- Press Releases – London
- Private Dining in London
- Private Hire
- Proms & Graduations in London
- Return to Service
- Reunions Alumni Events in London
- Royal Observatory in Greenwich with River Cruise – City Cruises
- School Events on The River Thames
- Sea Life London Aquarium with River Cruise – City Cruises
- Shakespeare’s Globe Guided Tour with River Cruise – City Cruises
- Shrek’s Adventure! Live the Fairytale – City Cruises
- Sightseeing Cruise on the River Thames
- Sightseeing Flexible Ticket
- Speed Boat Hire London | Thames RIB Charter | Thamesjet
- St. Paul’s Cathedral with River Cruise – City Cruises
- St. Pauls Tate Modern – City Cruises
- Sunday Brunch
- Taste of Britain
- Teachers Conferences & Away Days in London
- Terms and Conditions – London
- Thames Christmas Dinner Party
- Thames Jet Bespoke Hire
- Thames Jet Experiences
- Thames Jet Private and Corporate Hire
- Thames New Year’s Eve River Cruises in London | City Experiences
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Thamesjet Speedboat Ride
- Hard Rock Cafe and Thamesjet Package – City Cruises
- New Year’s Eve Thamesjet VIP Package – City Cruises
- Thames Max 75 Minute Experience – City Cruises
- Thamesjet and The London Eye – City Cruises
- Thamesjet and The London Eye Meal Package – City Cruises
- Thamesjet and Up at the O2 Package – City Cruises
- Thamesjet and View From the Shard Meal Package – City Cruises
- Thamesjet Bond Package – City Cruises
- Thamesjet Gillray’s Lunch Package – City Cruises
- Thamesjet Icebar Package – City Cruises
- Thamesjet Locale Meal Package – City Cruises
- Thamesjet New Year’s Eve Package
- Thamesrush 50 Minutes Experience – City Cruises
- Thank You for Enquiring – Thamesjet Private Hire
- The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College with Thamesjet – City Cruises
- View From the Shard with Thamesjet – City Cruises
- War of the Worlds Immersive Experience with Thamesjet – City Cruises
- The City and Tower Bridge – City Cruises
- The Heritage Fleet for Private Hire from City Experiences – City Cruises
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show Cruise – City Cruises
- The Thamesjet Experience from City Experiences | Rent a Speedboat in London – City Cruises
- The View from the Shard – City Cruises
- Timeout Movies on the River – City Cruises
- Tower Bridge – City Cruises
- Tower of London Plus River Cruise – City Cruises
- Transport & Engagement Parties in London
- Ultimate Valentine’s Cruise – City Cruises
- Valentine’s Champagne Evening Cruise – City Cruises
- Valentine’s Day
- Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea Cruise – City Cruises
- Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise – City Cruises
- Valentine’s Gift (To Use Later in London!) – City Cruises
- WE HAVE A DIFFERENT VIEW OF LONDON
- Wedding Receptions in London
- Westminster London Eye – City Cruises
- City Cruises London & DoubleTree by Hilton Competition
- City Cruises London & DoubleTree by Hilton Competition Thank You
- Corporate Events – City Cruises
- Cutty Sark
- Cutty Sark
- DARE Skywalk at Tottenham Stadium
- Devour Tours London
- Early Access Crown Jewels with Opening Ceremony and Complete Tower of London Guided Tour
- Emirates Stadium Tour
- Exclusive Houses of Parliament Tour with Guided Visit & Skip-the-Line Westminster Abbey Tour
- Exclusive Houses of Parliament Tour with Guided Visit & Skip-the-Line Westminster Abbey Tour & 24h Hop-On Hop-Off River Pass
- Exclusive Houses of Parliament Tour with Guided Visit & Skip-the-Line Westminster Abbey Tour & The London Eye
- HMS Belfast
- Household Cavalry Museum
- IFS Cloud Cable Car Tickets
- Kidzania
- Life of Churchill and World War II: London Walking Tour with War Rooms
- London in a Day: Tower of London Tour, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard
- London in a Day: Tower of London Tour, Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard & The View From the Shard
- London Transport Museum
- London Zoo Admission
- London: Big Bus – Classic Tour
- London: Big Bus – Deluxe Tour
- London: Big Bus – Premium Tour
- London: Hampton Court Palace
- London: Kensington Palace Admission
- London: London Eye + River Cruise Combo Ticket
- London: Madame Tussauds + River Cruises Combo Ticket
- London: Madame Tussauds Admission Ticket
- London: SEA LIFE London Aquarium – Standard Admission Ticket
- London: Shrek’s Adventure Admission Ticket
- London: Superbloom Admission Ticket
- London: The London Dungeon Admission Ticket
- London: The London Eye – Fast Track Admission Ticket
- London: The London Eye – Standard Admission Ticket
- London: The View from The Shard Admission Ticket
- London: Windsor Legoland Resort Admission Ticket
- Official Central London Experience – 24hr Hop-on Hop-off River Pass, Tower of London, and View from the Shard
- Official Central London Experience Redemption
- Official Central London Experience Upgrade – Tower of London, The View from The Shard
- Official National Gallery Highlights Tour
- Official National Gallery Highlights Tour and Afternoon Tea
- Royal Mews Admission
- Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
- Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
- Royal Observatory Greenwich
- Royal Observatory Greenwich
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Experience & Guided Tour
- Shard
- Simply Stonehenge – Morning
- Skip the Line Westminster Abbey Tour with Diamond Jubilee Galleries
- St. Pauls Cathedral Admission
- Stonehenge and Bath Including Entries
- Tastes, Tales & Traditional Ales: Food Tour of London’s Historic Pubs
- Thames River Cruise 24h Hop-On, Hop-Off River Pass & The London Eye
- Thames River Cruise 24h Hop-On, Hop-Off River Pass & The View from The Shard
- Thames River Cruise 24h Hop-On, Hop-Off River Pass & Tower of London
- The Old Royal Naval College & Painted Hall
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour
- Tower of London Admission Ticket
- Ultimate London Food Tour: Borough Market & Southwark
- VIP Tower of London: After Hours Tour & Ceremony of the Keys
- Walks London
- Wembley Stadium Tour
- Westminster Abbey
- Windsor in a Day: Day Trip from London with Windsor Castle & River Cruise
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top things to do in London?
Best things to do in London
- Visit the Tower of London: This iconic London landmark is a must-see for first-time visitors. Take a tour of the tower and see the Crown Jewels, try your hand at archery in the grounds, or join one of the famous Yeoman Warder tours.
- Ride the London Eye: For incredible views over London, hop on board the giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank. Each rotation takes around 30 minutes, giving you plenty of time to take in all the sights.
- Explore Hyde Park: One of London’s eight royal parks, Hyde Park is a great place to relax or explore. Take a stroll around Serpentine Lake, visit Kensington Palace, or see the Speakers’ Corner.
- Visit Buckingham Palace: The official London residence of the British monarchy, Buckingham Palace is open to visitors for part of the year. Take a tour of the State Rooms, see the Changing of the Guard, or explore the royal gardens.
- Go shopping on Oxford Street: One of London’s busiest shopping streets, Oxford Street is home to department stores, high street fashion retailers, and flagship stores for some of the world’s biggest brands.
- See Big Ben and Parliament: Another must-see London landmark, Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of Westminster. Take a tour of the Houses of Parliament to see this iconic clock tower up close, and learn about the history of British democracy.
- Take a river cruise: A great way to see London from a different perspective, river cruises offer views of some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Cruises typically last around an hour and depart from various locations along the Thames.
- Visit St Paul’s Cathedral: One of the largest and most famous cathedrals in the world, St Paul’s is an architectural masterpiece. Climb to the top of the dome for panoramic views over London, or attend a service to experience the grandeur of this sacred space.
What are the top activities in other areas near London?
What do I need to know before visiting London?
If you’re planning a trip to London, be ready to have an amazing time! From the best time to visit, to what to pack and where to stay, here’s a few things you need to know before your trip. One of the best times to visit London is in the spring or autumn when the weather is mild and there are fewer crowds. However, if you’re visiting during peak season (May-August), be prepared for larger crowds. September and October are also excellent months to visit as the leaves begin to change color and there are still plenty of tourist attractions open. When packing for your trip, be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes as you’ll be doing a lot of sightseeing. Layering is also key as the weather can change throughout the day. London is an expensive city, so be sure to budget accordingly.