Thames River Boats

See the city the traditional way with a ride on one of Thames River Boats' three historic vessels: Cockney Sparrow, Connaught and Princess Freda. From the Palace of Westminster, Thames River Boats sail all the way to Hampton Court Palace. It’s a long, leisurely 22-mile journey; 90 minutes to Kew, then another 90 to Hampton Court. That’s a long time on a boat, but perfect for a breather from sightseeing. As you head west, under the bridges and past Battersea Power Station, it’s incredible how quickly the buildings shrink, the banks get greener and rowers replace river buses. From Kew it’s even prettier as you pass through Richmond and Teddington Lock, before disembarking at Hampton Court Pier.