London Kayak Company

★ 4.9 (152)$$$ · Expensive

London Kayak Company runs small-group guided paddles along the Thames, taking in views of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and the Battersea area from the water rather than the bank. Guides double as storytellers, sharing history about the sights passed en route while also managing safety on the river. With a near-perfect rating from over 150 reviews, it stands out as one of the more distinctive ways to see central London. It suits visitors looking for an active, photo-friendly alternative to a standard river cruise.

✨ Reasons to go

1Paddles pass Big Ben, Parliament, the London Eye, MI-6 and Battersea Power Station from the water instead of the bank
2Small guided groups keep the experience personal rather than a mass river cruise
3Route can extend to a flood lock, with guides narrating the history of sights along the way

💡 Good to know

1Book ahead, as group sizes are kept small
2wear clothing you don't mind getting wet
3bring a waterproof case if you want photos from the water.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h30

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

8, Springham Walk, River Gardens Walk, London SE10 0YP, UKGoogle Apple

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Best season

Summer

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Booking

Booking required

What people say

"This experience was brilliant. So much fun! Harry was a great storyteller along with keeping us in check on the water. The photos he got were great and it so nice to have a 3hr digital detox seeing London from a totally new perspective. ouR SESSION BEGAN AT 6:30pm and took us perfectly from a sunny Greenwich through to the sunset over Tower Bridge and seeing West Minister light up as it darkened. Highly recommend it!"

— Chloe Dodd

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