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The 13 Best Thames Speedboat Rides in London

13 tours  ·  from $49 a head

The throttle only opens east of Tower Bridge, so the run downstream is the point of these. The 13 below compare length, departure pier and how much of the ride is sightseeing before the fast bit.

High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London - Parliament, Big Ben, and the best central views
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High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

1.High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,971 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Ride a 12-seat speedboat from the London Eye past Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and Canary Wharf with history, music, and high-speed thrills.

“First of all ,Waiting for our family late arrival, Good ride and excellent service ,thank you very much for service.”

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Speedboat Cruise Tour: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -70 minutes - Westminster Views From the Water
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Speedboat Cruise Tour: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -70 minutes

Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London - Leaving central London in a 12-seat RIB
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Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London

3.Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Review the Thames Rockets speedboat ride in London, with Tower Bridge, Greenwich, the Thames Barrier, music, comedy, and practical booking tips.

“What a fantastic experience. Worth every penny. Amazing guide Bill helpful, informative and good fun”

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London: 45-Minute Speedboat Sightseeing Tour - Cleopatra’s Needle, Southbank, and the National Theatre
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London: 45-Minute Speedboat Sightseeing Tour

4.45-Minute Speedboat Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 489 reviews · 45 min · from $77

Race beneath Tower Bridge on a James Bond themed Thames speedboat ride, with London landmarks, live commentary, and 20 minutes of high-speed thrills.

“We had a brilliant time. Tom and Leo were our guides and they were fantastic. We were there for a birthday celebration and we had a fantastic time! We are recommending it to everyone and still talking about it 👍 well worth doing!”

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London: 70-Minute Thames Barrier Speedboat Tour - The high-speed run through Docklands
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London: 70-Minute Thames Barrier Speedboat Tour

6.70-Minute Thames Barrier Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 308 reviews · 1h 10m · from $99

Race beneath Tower Bridge to the Thames Barrier on a 70-minute RIB tour with London landmarks, Bond music, commentary, and sharp turns.

“Fantastic experience….see London from the river at high speed with great music is a fantastic experience. Recommended”

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Speedboat Sightseeing: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -45 Minutes - The slow section: London landmarks with a guide
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Speedboat Sightseeing: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -45 Minutes

Speedboat 'Tower RIB Blast' from Tower Millennium Pier - 20 minutes - Meeting the boat at Tower Millennium Pier
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Speedboat ‘Tower RIB Blast’ from Tower Millennium Pier – 20 minutes

8.Speedboat ‘Tower RIB Blast’ from Tower Millennium Pier – 20 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Review of the 20-minute Tower RIB Blast in London, with speed, skyline views, safety details, value, route highlights, and booking tips.

“Upgraded to this as the one booked had low numbers… great experience! Asher was fantastic with funny and informative commentary throughout and the speedboat part was awesome!! Thank you to Capt John! Highly recommend!”

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Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience - Boarding at London Eye Millennium Pier
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Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience

9.Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Ride from the London Eye to Canary Wharf at sunset, combining landmark views, lively commentary, and 30-knot Thames thrills.

“Bill and Alex were absolutely amazing and made this trip incredibly fun. We celebrated our 10 years anniversary and Bill made it really special for us”

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Speedboat 'Ultimate Tower Blast' from Tower Millennium Pier - 40 minutes - Tower of London, HMS Belfast, and Tower Bridge
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Speedboat ‘Ultimate Tower Blast’ from Tower Millennium Pier – 40 minutes

PRIVATE HIRE SPEEDBOAT 'THAMES BARRIER EXPERIENCE - 70 minutes from Embankment - When the music starts and the boat speeds up
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PRIVATE HIRE SPEEDBOAT ‘THAMES BARRIER EXPERIENCE – 70 minutes from Embankment

PRIVATE HIRE 45 min Speedboat Tour - Embankment/Westminster Pier - Leaving from Embankment or Westminster Pier
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PRIVATE HIRE 45 min Speedboat Tour – Embankment/Westminster Pier

13.PRIVATE HIRE 45 min Speedboat Tour – Embankment/Westminster Pier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews

Speed through London on a private Thames RIB for up to 12 people, passing Tower Bridge, Westminster and more with live commentary.

“My daughter and I were lucky to get on a boat on a fully booked 20th April day as someone cancelled the trip. Megan at the Westminster Pier office did a fantastic job arranging tit for us under time pressure going an extra mile to make it happRead more”

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