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Combo (Save 10%): The National Gallery Guided Tour + Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames

Woman seated in front of painting during National Gallery guided tour, London.
Visitors exploring artwork at the National Gallery, London, during a guided tour.
Guests on the Sightseeing boat
Westminster Pier with boats docked for Thames River cruise in London.

Experience artistic masterpieces at The National Gallery, and enjoy sailing past London's landmarks on a River Thames cruise, with this combo ticket.

Highlights

  • Unlock London's best deals with this combo that lets you save 10% while allowing you to soak in art and river views without breaking the bank.

  • Flexibility is your travel companion! This combo allows you to visit The National Gallery and take the cruise on the same or separate days.

  • Minimize travel, maximize adventure! Board from the Tower Pier, just a 15-min walk from the Gallery, and spend less time in transit.

  • From masterpiece to cityscape – immerse yourself in Van Gogh's Sunflowers, then glide past London's architectural wonders on a single ticket.

Inclusions

The National Gallery

  • Entry tickets to The National Gallery

  • 1-hour guided tour

  • Blue Badge guide

River Thames Cruise

  • Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames

  • One-way sightseeing flexible ticket

  • Flexible boarding time

  • Flexibility to choose pier for boarding from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, or Tower Pier

  • Live English commentary

  • Recorded commentary in 14 languages

  • Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon

  • Fully stocked bar (at additional cost)

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from Spain, France, United States and over 41 countries have loved this experience
ALICE RONDET

Alice

4/5

Feb, 2025

Excellent Tower of London site! Cruise on the Thames a little short (we'd have liked to get closer to London Bridge and Parliament)! Time- and data-saving tip: download the audio guide before the cruise 🚢
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Rebecca Sue Powell

Rebecca

5/5

Feb, 2025

I'm very appreciative of both these tours. I so wanted to see them. However, after 3 flight delays I knew I'd miss them. But the hotel suggested for me to just go ahead. They gave no fuss about letting me in at a different time slot. Now I wouldn't expect that on most tours but these were 2 that could be flexible. These were definitely 2 highlights of my trip.
Zoé Fanni Surányi

Zoé

5/5

Feb, 2025

This application worked very well, it was easy to use. The view from the London Eye was beautiful and amazing. We could see the whole city, we had a very good seat in the cabin. Perfect location for the London Eye, everything is about 5 minutes away. The Thames River cruise was a really special experience. Unfortunately it was too cold to sit outside all the time, but inside the boat it was very warm. We saw a lot of beautiful buildings and got a lot of information thanks to the tour guide who spoke on the boat. It was a special experience to travel on the Thames.
Alicia Nácher Hernandis

Alicia

3/5

Feb, 2025

The fact of going and returning on the same boat could be improved. Changing boats on London Bridge to return to the London Eye was complicated and time consuming.
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Vikki Stacey

Vikki

4/5

Jan, 2025

Very well organised, smooth experience on the Eye and wonderful views of the sights of London. Not so good with the river cruise as we only had a 20 minute cruise! We saw some great sites, but only went from the Eye around to the Tower and then had to disembark or pay to go to Greenwich. We felt that we didn't have the time that we were paying for. This spoiled a 70th birthday treat slightly.

Experience two iconic London experiences and save with this combined tour of the National Gallery and a cruise along the River Thames. Perfect for art lovers and sightseers, the combo offers a unique blend of culture and scenic beauty.

The National Gallery

Journey through seven centuries of European art at the National Gallery, one of the world's finest collections. Led by a Blue Badge guide, you'll discover over 2,600 masterpieces by the likes of Van Gogh, da Vinci, Raphael, and many more. Learn the intriguing stories behind these famous works, and why each piece holds a special place in the art world.

River Thames Cruise

Step aboard for a scenic cruise along the River Thames, London's lifeblood. Enjoy flexible boarding from four iconic piers and choose a one-way sightseeing ticket for a smooth journey through the heart of the city. Along the way, marvel at London's most famous landmarks, from the historic Tower of London to the modern skyline. Gain fascinating insights into the city's rich history and culture from live English commentary, or recorded commentary in 14 languages.

The National Gallery - London

Monday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What's not allowed

The National Gallery

  • Keep in mind that luggage and large bags are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!

  • Video recording is strictly not allowed at this venue.

Accessibility

The National Gallery

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

River Thames Cruise

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

The National Gallery

  • Not all paintings are available to view every day.

River Thames Cruise

  • Facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities.

  • The average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40mins except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier which is 10mins.

  • Please find the route and timetable here

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket redemption points

  • Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.

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