Thames River Cruise and London Ghost Bus Tour Experience

Combine a flexible River Thames sightseeing cruise with a theatrical London Ghost Bus Tour in one same-day combo.

Getting started

Begin by using your one-way flexible sightseeing ticket to join the River Thames cruise from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich pier at a time that suits you. Show your mobile voucher at the pier and choose to sit on the open-air deck or in the heated indoor saloon. Later, make your way to the Ghost Bus Tour meeting point near the Grand Hotel, opposite the Sherlock Holmes pub, and board the classic 1960s Routemaster bus.

What to expect

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames

This flexible sightseeing cruise takes you through the heart of London along the River Thames with the freedom to board at any of four main piers.

Features

• Iconic riverside sights: Glide past London landmarks such as the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, and historic South Bank.

• Flexible one-way travel: Use your flexible sightseeing ticket to board at your preferred time and travel between Westminster, London Eye, Tower, and Greenwich piers.

• Multilingual commentary: Listen to live English commentary or switch to recorded commentary in 14 languages for insights into London’s history and riverside sights.

• Indoor or open-air seating: Relax on the open-air deck or stay inside the heated indoor saloon as you cruise along the Thames.

• Included drink: Enjoy a complimentary beer, wine, Prosecco, or spirit, with a fully stocked bar available for additional purchases.

• Onboard facilities: Make use of restrooms and baby changing facilities available throughout your cruise.

Ghost Bus Tour of London

The Ghost Bus Tour is a theatrical sightseeing journey that reveals the darker side of London while you ride a restored 1960s Routemaster bus.

Features

• London landmarks: Settle into the classic 1960s Routemaster and pass the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and London Bridge.

• Comedy horror theatre: Watch a piece of comedy horror unfold as you travel, with eerie effects and stories bringing London’s haunted past to life.

• Grisly historical commentary: Hear the conductor discuss murders, tortures, and executions around the city, including tales of beheaded heads displayed on spikes at its entrances.

• Famous executions and fire: Learn about the executions of King Charles I and Anne Boleyn, alongside the devastation caused by the Great Fire of London in 1666.

• Ghostly hotspots: Discover reported areas of ghostly activity and hear how the bus itself, once a funeral vehicle, may still carry traces of its past passengers.

Wrapping up

Your combo concludes after the Ghost Bus Tour returns you to central London, leaving you close to public transport for your onward journey. Any extra drinks from the fully stocked bar on the cruise are available at an additional cost, so you can decide on the day how much you want to add to your experience.