Christmas Cruises in London
Experience Magical Christmas Cruises in London! Step aboard our beautifully decorated boats as we whisk you away on a magical journey along the iconic River Thames. Delight in the captivating sights of London’s illuminated landmarks, all while soaking in the warm ambiance of the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate Christmas in style aboard City Cruises London. Book now to avoid disappointment and guarantee an unforgettable Christmas experience for you and your loved ones.
Christmas Party Cruises on the River Thames

Skip-the-line Tower of London tour and tickets
Skip-the-line Westminster Abbey tickets (9AM tour only)
Thames River boat ride with City Cruises
Expert local guide
Headsets
Highlights
Check all of London's top sights off your list in one day.
Witness the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Marvel at the breathtaking Royal Crown Jewels.
Sit back and relax on a Thames river cruise.
Skip the line at the Tower of London.
Sites Visited
Westminster Abbey (9AM tour only)
Tower of London
Tower Bridge (exterior)
Buckingham Palace (exterior)
Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column
Changing of the Guard (if running)
Horse Guards Parade
St. James's Park
Houses of Parliament (exterior)

Early access ticket to Edinburgh Castle
Local English-speaking guide
Highlights
Enter Edinburgh Castle before it opens to the public.
Enjoy a fully guided tour of the castle's highlights.
Explore St. Margaret’s Chapel, Scotland’s oldest building.
See the Crown Jewels without waiting in line.
Gain access to areas typically off-limits to guiding.
Sites Visited
Edinburgh Castle

Early access ticket to Edinburgh Castle
Entry to Holyrood Palace with audio guide
Local English-speaking guide
Highlights
Enter Edinburgh Castle with private early access.
Discover the Royal Mile’s hidden closes & historic sites.
View the exterior of St. Giles’ Cathedral & hear its story.
Explore Canongate, rich in royal and cultural significance.
Take a self-guided audio tour of Holyrood Palace.
Sites Visited
Edinburgh Castle
Holyrood Palace
Royal Mile
St. Giles Cathedral (exterior)
Canongate

First entrance ticket for Tower of London
First entrance ticket for Jewel House
Flexible one-way London river cruise pass
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Highlights
Get early access to the Tower of London’s Jewel House
Watch the Opening Ceremony, a celebrated military ritual
Enjoy an expertly guided tour of the Tower of London
Marvel at the Crown Jewels in peace and quiet
Continue your adventure on a sightseeing cruise with City Cruises
Sites Visited
Tower of London
Jewel House (First Entrance)
Old Execution sight on Tower Green
Bloody Tower
Torture Chamber
Castle Walls
White Tower
Opening Ceremony
Thames River

Pre-reserved skip-the-line Royal Mews tickets
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Highlights
Pre-reserved entry to the Royal Mews (stables)
See royal sites in central London such as Clarence House and St. James’s Park
Gain an unrivaled glimpse into centuries of royalty in the United Kingdom
Get insider knowledge from your guide, a Royal Family expert
Witness the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony
Sites Visited
Green Park
Clarence House (exterior)
St. James’s Palace (exterior)
The Mall
St. James’s Park
Wellington Barracks
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace

Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace (State Rooms) tickets
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Highlights
Step into Buckingham Palace with your reserved skip-the-line tickets, bypassing the crowds and long queues outside to help save you time.
Be awestruck by the opulent State Rooms, still used by the Royal Family today to entertain guests.
Traverse a carefully curated route of iconic royal landmarks, spanning parks, palaces, and historic parade routes.
Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Britain's legendary monarchs with fascinating stories shared by your guide throughout the tour.
Sites Visited
Green Park
Clarence House (exterior)
St. James’s Palace (exterior)
The Mall
St. James’s Park
Wellington Barracks
Buckingham Palace (State Rooms)

Tickets to the Houses of Parliament
Tickets to Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey tour
Houses of Parliament tour
Expert guide
Highlights
Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the Houses of Parliament.
Discover the history of iconic Westminster Abbey.
Visit Westminster Abbey at the best time of day to see it.
See the most important rooms in the Palace of Westminster.
Immerse yourself in the living history of British democracy.
Sites Visited
Westminster Abbey
Houses of Parliament
Westminster Hall
Chamber of the House of Commons
Chamber of the House of Lords
Various anterooms dedicated to British statecraft

Skip-the-queue access to Westminster Abbey and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries
Certified Blue Badge guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Highlights
Head straight to the front of the queue at Westminster Abbey, saving precious time that would have been spent waiting to get in.
Take your time to see everything the country’s most important Gothic building has to offer, with an expert tour guide on hand to tell you stories and answer questions.
Step into the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries with pre-reserved tickets and see artefacts over 1000 years old!
See the final resting places of famous historical figures, including Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, and Sir Isaac Newton.
Sites Visited
Parliament Square
Westminster Abbey
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries

Entrance to Tower of London
Flexible one-way London river cruise pass
Small group of 20 guests maximum
Certified Blue Badge guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Highlights
Enter the Tower of London as it opens for the day.
Get an up-close view of the Crown Jewels before the crowds appear.
See the famous ravens and learn why they’re kept in the Tower.
Explore historic chambers and hear the histories contained within.
Discover the Tower with a certified Blue Badge guide who brings the past to vivid life.
Enjoy a sightseeing river cruise with a City Cruises flexible one-way ticket.
Sites Visited
Tower of London
Jewel House (first entrance)
Old execution site on Tower Green
Bloody Tower
Torture chamber
Castle walls
White Tower
River Thames (on a City Cruises sightseeing boat)

Pre-reserved tickets to Churchill War Rooms
Expertly guided walking tour of London
Local English-speaking guide
Small group of 15 guests maximum
Highlights
Tour the historic underground War Rooms.
Hear how Churchill changed the course of WWII.
Pay respects at London's most significant war memorials.
Immerse yourself in London’s wartime history.
Visit key WWII landmarks like Big Ben & Downing Street.
Sites Visited
Churchill War Rooms
Battle of Britain Monument
Big Ben (exterior)
Parliament Square
Westminster Abbey (exterior)
Downing Street
Horse Guards Parade

Skip the line Westminster Abbey tickets
Licensed Blue Badge guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Highlights
Skip the line into Westminster Abbey.
See two spectacular Changing of the Guards ceremonies.
Walk beside the King’s Life Guard as they cross the Park.
Tour St. James’s Park and discover its fascinating history.
Get insights on the Royal Family from your expert guide.
Sites Visited
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
St James's Palace
St James's Park
Clarence House
The Mall
Horse Guards Parade
Wellington Barracks

Taste six delicious dishes, including fish & chips and sausage rolls.
Explore Borough Market’s history and London’s food culture.
Walk through the gorgeous Leadenhall Market.
Discover Southwark’s historic sights like Clink Street.
Enjoy a private wine and cheese tasting in the city.

Entry to Edinburgh Castle
Entry to Holyrood Palace with audio guide
Local English-speaking guide
Highlights
Visit Edinburgh Castle with a guide, including admission.
See Edinburgh’s top landmarks on a seamless tour.
Explore the highlights of the Royal Mile.
Enjoy audio-guided access to Holyrood Palace.
Learn from an expert guide in a small-group setting.
Sites Visited
Edinburgh Castle
Holyrood Palace
Royal Mile
St. Giles Cathedral (exterior)
Canongate

Pre-reserved tickets to Kensington Palace
Afternoon tea at the Orangery
Local English-speaking guide
Highlights
With all logistics handled, including palace entry and tea reservations, your only focus is enjoying every moment!
Enter grandiose Kensington Palace to explore at your own pace.
Savor an afternoon tea complete with traditional English scones, delicate pastries, and expertly brewed teas in the historic Orangery.
Catch all the action of the storied Changing of the Guard ceremony from the perfect spot chosen by your guide.
Follow the footsteps of British royals as you stroll through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
Sites Visited
Kensington Palace
The Orangery
Kensington Gardens
Hyde Park
Buckingham Palace (exterior)
St. James Palace (exterior)
Clarence House (exterior)
The Mall

Enjoy 10+ tastings from 6 small businesses in Brixton (enough food for a full meal).
Savor authentic Caribbean dishes like jerk chicken and Jamaican rum cake from the spots locals know and love best.
Meet the passionate community members behind the food, like Maureen and Brian, who will share their stories and culinary secrets.
Explore Brixton's rich cultural tapestry as you learn about the diverse influences that shape its food scene.
Discover a delicious variety of tastes that reflect the community’s spirit, from West African jollof rice to Brazil's favorite sweet treat.

Enjoy four food tastings and four drinks at five different pubs in the City of London (food and drink included in the price). Enough food for a full dinner.
Step into pubs boasting hundreds of years of history that only a local knows how to find.
Learn the ins and outs of British pub culture as you taste staples like sausage rolls, scotch eggs, and more, all perfectly paired with beer and cider.
Hear legends of the historical household names who frequented each stop along the way.
Get into the local spirit as you play a classic pub game dating back to the 15th century.
Christmas Day Celebration Cruises

Skip-the-line Tower of London tour and tickets
Skip-the-line Westminster Abbey tickets (9AM tour only)
Thames River boat ride with City Cruises
Expert local guide
Headsets
Highlights
Check all of London's top sights off your list in one day.
Witness the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Marvel at the breathtaking Royal Crown Jewels.
Sit back and relax on a Thames river cruise.
Skip the line at the Tower of London.
Sites Visited
Westminster Abbey (9AM tour only)
Tower of London
Tower Bridge (exterior)
Buckingham Palace (exterior)
Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column
Changing of the Guard (if running)
Horse Guards Parade
St. James's Park
Houses of Parliament (exterior)

Early access ticket to Edinburgh Castle
Local English-speaking guide
Highlights
Enter Edinburgh Castle before it opens to the public.
Enjoy a fully guided tour of the castle's highlights.
Explore St. Margaret’s Chapel, Scotland’s oldest building.
See the Crown Jewels without waiting in line.
Gain access to areas typically off-limits to guiding.
Sites Visited
Edinburgh Castle

Early access ticket to Edinburgh Castle
Entry to Holyrood Palace with audio guide
Local English-speaking guide
Highlights
Enter Edinburgh Castle with private early access.
Discover the Royal Mile’s hidden closes & historic sites.
View the exterior of St. Giles’ Cathedral & hear its story.
Explore Canongate, rich in royal and cultural significance.
Take a self-guided audio tour of Holyrood Palace.
Sites Visited
Edinburgh Castle
Holyrood Palace
Royal Mile
St. Giles Cathedral (exterior)
Canongate

First entrance ticket for Tower of London
First entrance ticket for Jewel House
Flexible one-way London river cruise pass
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Highlights
Get early access to the Tower of London’s Jewel House
Watch the Opening Ceremony, a celebrated military ritual
Enjoy an expertly guided tour of the Tower of London
Marvel at the Crown Jewels in peace and quiet
Continue your adventure on a sightseeing cruise with City Cruises
Sites Visited
Tower of London
Jewel House (First Entrance)
Old Execution sight on Tower Green
Bloody Tower
Torture Chamber
Castle Walls
White Tower
Opening Ceremony
Thames River

Pre-reserved skip-the-line Royal Mews tickets
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Highlights
Pre-reserved entry to the Royal Mews (stables)
See royal sites in central London such as Clarence House and St. James’s Park
Gain an unrivaled glimpse into centuries of royalty in the United Kingdom
Get insider knowledge from your guide, a Royal Family expert
Witness the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony
Sites Visited
Green Park
Clarence House (exterior)
St. James’s Palace (exterior)
The Mall
St. James’s Park
Wellington Barracks
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace

Pre-reserved skip-the-line Buckingham Palace (State Rooms) tickets
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Highlights
Step into Buckingham Palace with your reserved skip-the-line tickets, bypassing the crowds and long queues outside to help save you time.
Be awestruck by the opulent State Rooms, still used by the Royal Family today to entertain guests.
Traverse a carefully curated route of iconic royal landmarks, spanning parks, palaces, and historic parade routes.
Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Britain's legendary monarchs with fascinating stories shared by your guide throughout the tour.
Sites Visited
Green Park
Clarence House (exterior)
St. James’s Palace (exterior)
The Mall
St. James’s Park
Wellington Barracks
Buckingham Palace (State Rooms)

Tickets to the Houses of Parliament
Tickets to Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey tour
Houses of Parliament tour
Expert guide
Highlights
Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the Houses of Parliament.
Discover the history of iconic Westminster Abbey.
Visit Westminster Abbey at the best time of day to see it.
See the most important rooms in the Palace of Westminster.
Immerse yourself in the living history of British democracy.
Sites Visited
Westminster Abbey
Houses of Parliament
Westminster Hall
Chamber of the House of Commons
Chamber of the House of Lords
Various anterooms dedicated to British statecraft

Skip-the-queue access to Westminster Abbey and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries
Certified Blue Badge guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Highlights
Head straight to the front of the queue at Westminster Abbey, saving precious time that would have been spent waiting to get in.
Take your time to see everything the country’s most important Gothic building has to offer, with an expert tour guide on hand to tell you stories and answer questions.
Step into the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries with pre-reserved tickets and see artefacts over 1000 years old!
See the final resting places of famous historical figures, including Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, and Sir Isaac Newton.
Sites Visited
Parliament Square
Westminster Abbey
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries

Entrance to Tower of London
Flexible one-way London river cruise pass
Small group of 20 guests maximum
Certified Blue Badge guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Highlights
Enter the Tower of London as it opens for the day.
Get an up-close view of the Crown Jewels before the crowds appear.
See the famous ravens and learn why they’re kept in the Tower.
Explore historic chambers and hear the histories contained within.
Discover the Tower with a certified Blue Badge guide who brings the past to vivid life.
Enjoy a sightseeing river cruise with a City Cruises flexible one-way ticket.
Sites Visited
Tower of London
Jewel House (first entrance)
Old execution site on Tower Green
Bloody Tower
Torture chamber
Castle walls
White Tower
River Thames (on a City Cruises sightseeing boat)

Pre-reserved tickets to Churchill War Rooms
Expertly guided walking tour of London
Local English-speaking guide
Small group of 15 guests maximum
Highlights
Tour the historic underground War Rooms.
Hear how Churchill changed the course of WWII.
Pay respects at London's most significant war memorials.
Immerse yourself in London’s wartime history.
Visit key WWII landmarks like Big Ben & Downing Street.
Sites Visited
Churchill War Rooms
Battle of Britain Monument
Big Ben (exterior)
Parliament Square
Westminster Abbey (exterior)
Downing Street
Horse Guards Parade

Skip the line Westminster Abbey tickets
Licensed Blue Badge guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Highlights
Skip the line into Westminster Abbey.
See two spectacular Changing of the Guards ceremonies.
Walk beside the King’s Life Guard as they cross the Park.
Tour St. James’s Park and discover its fascinating history.
Get insights on the Royal Family from your expert guide.
Sites Visited
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
St James's Palace
St James's Park
Clarence House
The Mall
Horse Guards Parade
Wellington Barracks

Taste six delicious dishes, including fish & chips and sausage rolls.
Explore Borough Market’s history and London’s food culture.
Walk through the gorgeous Leadenhall Market.
Discover Southwark’s historic sights like Clink Street.
Enjoy a private wine and cheese tasting in the city.

Entry to Edinburgh Castle
Entry to Holyrood Palace with audio guide
Local English-speaking guide
Highlights
Visit Edinburgh Castle with a guide, including admission.
See Edinburgh’s top landmarks on a seamless tour.
Explore the highlights of the Royal Mile.
Enjoy audio-guided access to Holyrood Palace.
Learn from an expert guide in a small-group setting.
Sites Visited
Edinburgh Castle
Holyrood Palace
Royal Mile
St. Giles Cathedral (exterior)
Canongate

Pre-reserved tickets to Kensington Palace
Afternoon tea at the Orangery
Local English-speaking guide
Highlights
With all logistics handled, including palace entry and tea reservations, your only focus is enjoying every moment!
Enter grandiose Kensington Palace to explore at your own pace.
Savor an afternoon tea complete with traditional English scones, delicate pastries, and expertly brewed teas in the historic Orangery.
Catch all the action of the storied Changing of the Guard ceremony from the perfect spot chosen by your guide.
Follow the footsteps of British royals as you stroll through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
Sites Visited
Kensington Palace
The Orangery
Kensington Gardens
Hyde Park
Buckingham Palace (exterior)
St. James Palace (exterior)
Clarence House (exterior)
The Mall

Enjoy 10+ tastings from 6 small businesses in Brixton (enough food for a full meal).
Savor authentic Caribbean dishes like jerk chicken and Jamaican rum cake from the spots locals know and love best.
Meet the passionate community members behind the food, like Maureen and Brian, who will share their stories and culinary secrets.
Explore Brixton's rich cultural tapestry as you learn about the diverse influences that shape its food scene.
Discover a delicious variety of tastes that reflect the community’s spirit, from West African jollof rice to Brazil's favorite sweet treat.

Enjoy four food tastings and four drinks at five different pubs in the City of London (food and drink included in the price). Enough food for a full dinner.
Step into pubs boasting hundreds of years of history that only a local knows how to find.
Learn the ins and outs of British pub culture as you taste staples like sausage rolls, scotch eggs, and more, all perfectly paired with beer and cider.
Hear legends of the historical household names who frequented each stop along the way.
Get into the local spirit as you play a classic pub game dating back to the 15th century.
Private Hire and Corporate Christmas Events








Corporate and Private Christmas Venue Hire FAQs
Do your boats have an outside deck?
Yes, all our boats available for Christmas events in London have outside decks so you can get some fresh air and have the best view of the fireworks.
Are kids allowed on board for Christmas cruises?
Yes of course, we have a selection of family-friendly cruises available.
Is the London charter boat wheelchair accessible?
We do have wheelchair accessible vessels. If you have any accessibility requirements, that’s no problem just let us know and we can arrange to provide most suitable boat for you.
What pier do the Christmas cruises depart from?
All our New Year’s Eve cruises depart from and return to Tower Pier, EC3N 4DT.
How do I get to the pier?
Please plan your journey well in advance during the holiday, be sure to check your planner at http://www.tfl.gov.uk and http://www.nationalrail.co.uk .
What time should I arrive at the pier?
Our customers are advised to arrive at the pier 30 minutes before departure.