Speedboat Sightseeing: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -45 Minutes

A 45-minute guided speedboat trip on the River Thames, departing from Embankment or Westminster Pier, past several of London's best-known landmarks.

This is an interactive guided sightseeing trip by speedboat, in which the guide explains the sights along the river and their history. A modern sound system on board carries the commentary clearly even when the boat is travelling at speed.

The 45-minute option, known as the Canary Wharf Experience, passes the Houses of Parliament, HMS Belfast, the Tower of London and Execution Dock. Groups are limited to 12 passengers on every tour.

The outing suits visitors who want to see several riverside landmarks from the water in a single short trip, as well as anyone curious about London's history who prefers a lively, action-based way of seeing the city.