Discover the Ultimate London River Cruise: See Iconic Sights and Dine Like Royalty for Just £38!

FORGET packing like sardines into the London underground, or dodging the crowds (and the rain) on a walking tour.

I’ve found the best way to soak up the sights of , where you can even sit down and enjoy a slap-up meal while you tick off all the big landmarks.

Save yourself the steps walking between London’s landmarks and spot them all from a swanky cruise instead! Credit: Jenna Stevens

City Cruises Lunch River Cruise – now only £38 (was £53)

City Cruises offer budget-friendly sightseeing tours on the River Thames, ranging from traditional Afternoon Tea cruises to live Jazz nights and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

You can click here to browse all the different types of cruises available and see which ones are currently on sale.

I recently tried out City Cruises’ most the Lunch Cruise on the River Thames.

For just £38 – slashed from the usual £53 – this is now the cheapest lunch cruise on the , and it packs in a whole lot for the price.

As I stepped onboard from Tower Milennium Pier (right next to the Tower of ) I was shown through a gorgeous restaurant to a fancy dining table with a view.

After ordering my meal (chicken supreme for main, white chocolate cheesecake for dessert) I sank back to simply soak up the skyline.

The gentle river cruise drifted all the way along to , the fancy finance district of London that is home to six of the UK’s ten tallest skyscrapers.

This is when my main course arrived – and I was absolutely blown away by the meal.

I tucked into tender chicken smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce, paired with a cheesy fondant potato and crunchy tender stem broccoli. Dreamy.

As for drinks, you can have anything from posh Teapigs tea blends, to glasses of wine or fizz, to full-on – just note that these drinks are an add-on!

I was thoroughly impressed by the food served onboard – it felt like I was in a posh restaurant Credit: Jenna Stevens

City Cruises Lunch River Cruise – now only £38 (was £53)

Then it was time for dessert – a gooey, white chocolate cheesecake with the perfect buttery base and a sharp raspberry coulis to cut through. Delicious.

The then turned back around, and this was when my favourite part began. I recommend heading up to the top deck for this part – but you will still see it all from your table downstairs!

I watched as the of London unfolded in real-time before my eyes.

We glided past futuristic all the way back to 1450 BC, as we floated by the oldest landmark in London, Cleopatra’s Needle.

I also enjoyed cruising underneath nine of London’s , as a knowledgeable tour guide taught us all about their history.

I watched the world go by with a cosy cup of tea in-hand, which was also included.

We glided right underneath the famous , as well as the Millennium Bridge – which locals call the “Wibbly Wobbly bridge”, as the bridge once swayed from side to side as people walked over it.

I learned that Waterloo Bridge is nicknamed the “Ladies’ Bridge” because women stepped up to build it during WWII, and we even drifted past the bright red pillars of the lost 18th-century Blackfriars Bridge.

We paused just outside of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament with plenty of photo-taking time Credit: Jenna Stevens The lower deck of the cruise is laid out like a fancy restaurant, with huge windows and plenty of room Credit: Jenna Stevens

After cruising past the legendary (and spotting the pub that Shakespeare used to frequent: The Anchor) we drifted right past the London Eye.

There was even time for a quick stop right in front of and the Houses of Parliament for the ultimate selfie.

Then it’s time to turn around and head back to the pier, having ticked off all of the major and enjoyed a fancy two-course meal all in one go.

Once you step back on land, you’re perfectly positioned to keep exploring the rest of the .

Head into the historic Tower of London, or grab a wow-worthy lunch at .

If you’re visiting and want to go sightseeing in style, plus save a bit of money while doing so, this is the one trip you cannot afford to miss.

Is there a more relaxing way to soak up the sights of London? Credit: Jenna Stevens – The Sun

City Cruises Lunch River Cruise – now only £38 (was £53)

Prices correct at the time of publication.