There are a lot of boat tours and cruises offered on the Thames, but none of them can show you EVERYTHING worth seeing in London.
To experience more than just the river that runs through this beautiful city, you’ll want to consider combining a cruise with either walking tours or bus tours.
Thankfully, there are a lot of companies in the area that provide combo packages that include many different types of excursions.
These combination packages can be a great way to save money on all kinds of activities!
Big Bus Tours
Big Bus is one of the most popular tour companies in the world.
They offer services internationally and are well known for providing quality service.
Their combo package for London includes a cruise with City Cruises, their hop-on, hop-off bus tour, a selection of guided walking tours, and a promo codes booklet.
Tickets for this combo package can be purchased either for 24 or 48 hours, allowing you to take as much time as you wish to enjoy everything included.
If you’re looking for a combination package that will allow you to discover as much of the city as possible without paying a lot of money, this is a great choice.
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Ticket Prices
- "Discover" 24-Hour Ticket *Cruise one-way
- £44.00 for Adults
- £35.00 for Children (ages 5-15)
- £140.50 for Families (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- "Explore" 48-Hour Ticket *Cruise one-way
- £64.00 for Adults
- £54.00 for Children (ages 5-15)
- £209.00 for Family (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Tour Hours
- Tickets can be used on any date within 6 months of purchase.
- Enjoy each tour or cruise at your own leisure.
- Follow the tour hours of City Cruises to schedule your boat trip.
Reviews
Big Bus Tours of London has a 4-star rating on TripAdvisor. Most reviews are very positive, and comments about this specific combo package tend to be favorable.
Even customers who did not enjoy their experience reported that the cruise was excellent. Many passengers have said that this is a great value for the money.
Others report that the buses run frequently, allowing you to get off and experience various sites such as the Tower of London.
Tootbus Tour
This tour service is almost the same as Big Bus Tours.
Much like their competitor, they also offer a Thames River cruise pass through City Cruises.
In recent times, I have found that the Tootbus has become more popular with my visitors than Big Bus Tours and they seem to be getting ever more popular.
You’ll also have access to 80+ stops at attractions all over London on their hop-on, hop-off bus tour.
Ticket prices are very similar, so this might be a great alternative if other combo packages are all sold out.
Ticket Prices (online purchase)
- 24 Hour Tickets: £46/Adults | £26/Children
- 48 Hour Tickets: £53/Adults | £31/Children
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Tour Hours
- Tickets can be used on any date within 6 months of purchase
- Enjoy each tour or cruise at your own leisure
- Follow the tour hours of City Cruises to schedule your boat trip
Reviews
Tootbus, once known as the Original London Sightseeing Tour, has received a 4-star rating on TripAdvisor.
A majority of the reviews are positive, but experiences with this tour company are a bit more mixed than other services in the same range.
Most of the complaints focus on a lack of buses, but, in my opinion, this has changed as the brand has become more popular.
Most customers have not reported a problem with their offerings, and there are thousands of reviews suggesting that this company provides excellent service.
Many passengers noted that their tour guides are very good (and I know a couple of them personally so I van vouch for that, too!), so this should be a great choice if you want to learn a lot about the London area.
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