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New
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London Eye and Thames Cruise – Family Tour

New
Private

London Eye and Thames Cruise – Family Tour

Why you shouldn't miss it ?

  • Enjoy a 4-hr playful introduction tour crafted for engage all the family members
  • Spot London’s highlights from the sky and along the Thames
  • Entertain your children with an exciting cruise
  • End with a nice walk in the city in a rich history-filled district
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In a nutshell

4 hours

Private

English

Wheelchair Friendly

Cancellation Policy
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What’s Included:

A certified, kid-friendly Blue Badge guide for 4 hours / Skip-the-line tickets for the London Eye / 20-min Thames cruise / And of course- fun!

Milestones:

London Eye / the River Thames / Tower of London / Leadenhall Market / Skyscrapers / Royal Exchange / Bank of England / Mansion House / St. Paul’s Cathedral
Overview

If you are looking to explore London but have limited time or simply want to see all of the main sites in a convenient, family-friendly way, then we have the tour for you!

First stop: the London Eye! With our fast-track tickets, your family will step into one of the 360° observation capsules. Each of the 32 capsules represents one of the 32 London boroughs. Standing over 400 ft tall, it is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom. These views will leave your kids’ (and your) eyes dazzling. While you’ll climb in the air, your kids will be invited to play a fun game. They will receive some pictures and will have to be fast to identify where the monument is located. Who will be the fastest?

Hop off that ride and on to another! Step aboard a boat for a gentle cruise down the lovely River Thames. From your comfortable perch, you will be able to spot all of the main London monuments from a new perspective: Big Ben, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Shakespeare’s Globe, and more!

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After you step off this eye-opening ride, you will continue your journey on foot to make the most of the history-filled area. You will walk past the Tower of London. This building, almost a century old, has been a museum, palace, prison, and even a zoo!

Next meander by Leadenhall Market. This 14th century cobble-stoned marketplace has a lovely contrast between its modern bustling atmosphere and Roman Basilica origins (and Harry Potter fans may recognize it as Diagon Alley!).

You will continue your way along the Thames bank to admire the skyline and its skyscrapers. Will your kids be able to locate certain buildings solely based on their nicknames? See if you can identify the Cheese-grater! What about the Gherkin? The Pringle? How about the Walkie-Talkie?

After your little game of ‘I Spy,’ you’ll walk past the Royal Exchange shopping center and the Bank of England. There are roughly 400,000 bars of gold there!

Continue walking past the Mansion House. This impressive building looks almost like it could be a bank too, but is actually the home of the Mayor of London! Not too shabby.

Finally, you’ll finish your fantastic journey with a magnificent view of St. Paul’s Cathedral. One of the most recognizable London sights, it has one of the highest domes in the world. Its breathtaking view will be a great end to your fun-filled family day.

If you want to see the best of London (from multiple angles!) with your family in one lovely activity, this is the tour for you!

At Meet the Locals for Families, we make sure all our activities are hand-crafted to engage every member of the family, and this one is no exception. Your kid-friendly Blue Badge guide will be with you every step of the way to keep you informed and to engage the kids.

Would you like to step up the adventure level on this tour? Check out our Speed Boat and London Eye tour.

FAQ

Is this tour suitable for teens?

Absolutely! This tour has been crafted with the whole family in mind, and our kid-friendly experts know how to adapt their speech to every age category.

Can we combine it with a kids tour in the Tower of London?

For sure! We have an awesome Treasure Hunt in the Tower of London. Just send us a message in our contact form and we’ll let you know about the added price.

Can the cruise be private?

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Yes, our superhero team can arrange a private boat tour that is on a speed boat! The kids will love the thrilling ride, and you’ll have the boat all to yourselves! Check out the Speed Boat and London Eye combo here.

Can we have a longer cruise?

Yes, the boats have various programs and you can sail as far as Greenwich! Please contact our superhero squad if you would like to disembark somewhere other than the Tower of London.

Does this include some visits inside monuments?

This activity focuses on seeing the main sites all across London, so there won’t be enough time to visit the inside of the monuments. If you’d like to add some inside visits, get in contact with our superhero squad, and we’ll work some magic to craft the perfect tour for you!

Price

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Size of Party

€1100

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€1100

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€1100

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€1200

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€1300

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What if we have more than 6 people?? Or we want to customize our trip?? Oh no! Just kidding, no problem is too big for us! 
Leave us a message on our contact page, and a member of our superhero team will work some magic to make your dreams come true!

Starting point
Outside “Iconic Images” Souvenir Shop at the base of the London Eye
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For France

  • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for tours with tickets we charge a 20% cancellation fee; for the Eiffel Tower and Versailles tours (see below for specific cancellation charges).
  • Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

For Eiffel Tower activities:

  • Cancellations made 5 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a 60% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 5 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

For Versailles:

  •  Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will be charged a 250€ cancellation fee.
  •  Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

For Workshops and Classes:

  • Cancellations made 10 days or more prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 10 days of the workshop/class will be charged in full.

For cruises, Tuk-tuk & Sidecar:

  • Cancellations made 10 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations made between 10 days and 5 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 5 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For United Kingdom

  • Cancellations made 14 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for the tours with tickets we charge a 25% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations made between 14 days and 7 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund. 
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For black cab tours:

  • Cancellations between 4 week and 15 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.  
  • Bookings cancelled within 14 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For Italy

  • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for tours with tickets or cruise in Venice we charge a 20% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

For Workshops and Classes:

  • Cancellations made 10 days or more prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 10 days of the workshop/class will be charged in full.

Cancellation Policy

      • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for tours with tickets we charge a 20% cancellation fee; for the Eiffel Tower and Versailles tours (see below for specific cancellation charges).
      • Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
      • Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

      For Eiffel Tower activities:

      • Cancellations made 5 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a 60% refund.
      • Bookings cancelled within 5 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

      For Versailles:

      • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will be charged a 250€ cancellation fee.
      • Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
      • Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

      For Workshops and Classes:

      • Cancellations made 10 days or more prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.
      • Bookings cancelled within 10 days of the workshop/class will be charged in full.

      For cruises, Tuk-tuk & Sidecar:

      • Cancellations made 10 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund.
      • Cancellations made between 10 days and 5 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
      • Bookings cancelled within 5 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made 14 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for the tours with tickets we charge a 25% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations made between 14 days and 7 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund. 
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For black cab tours:

  • Cancellations between 4 week and 15 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.  
  • Bookings cancelled within 14 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made 14 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for the tours with tickets we charge a 25% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations made between 14 days and 7 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund. 
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For Workshops and Classes:

  • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.  
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your workshop/class will be charged in full. 

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made 14 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for the tours with tickets or cruise in Venice we charge a 20% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations made between 14 days and 7 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund. 
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For Workshops and Classes:

  • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.  
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your workshop/class will be charged in full.