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15 River Trips Around the World Worth Booking

925 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Every river trip on the site in one place: hours, evenings, whole days and weeks aboard. The 15 below are the ones that earn the money, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Paris: 1-Hour Seine Cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower - The Eiffel Tower to Les Invalides
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Paris: 1-Hour Seine Cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower

1.1-Hour Seine Cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 77,472 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Our pick

Board at Port de la Bourdonnais, beneath the Eiffel Tower, for a one-hour round trip past Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and more. Choose the open top deck or warm indoor seating, then use the multilingual audio guide or onboard web app for context.

“Was great, you need to be early to guarantee a top level seat and be aware people may stand up around you. other than that it was great!”

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London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise - South Bank sights: Tate Modern, the Globe, and the Shard
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London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

2.Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22,836 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $22

Take a one-way or round-trip Thames cruise from Westminster to Greenwich, with live English commentary, an open deck, indoor seating, café, toilets, and a six-language smartphone audio guide. You will pass Parliament, Tate Modern, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Canary Wharf, and more.

“The commentary, the speed and the ambience..inside the boat was premium”

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Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music - What you see from Les Invalides to the Musée d’Orsay
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Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music

3.Evening River Cruise with Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22,721 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Board a 100% electric Vedettes de Paris boat beside the Eiffel Tower for a one-hour evening ride past the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and grand bridges. Music sets the mood, while the optional champagne, wine, or beer adds a pleasant touch. There is no guide onboard, but an app offers commentary in 10 languages.

“Such a scenic ride! Loved it! Great music and beautiful views.”

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From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - The morning road to Peso da Régua
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From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

4.Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19,061 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $82

Travel from Porto into the Douro Valley for two guided wine visits, Port and olive oil tastings, a traditional lunch with wine, scenic stops, and a one-hour cruise from Pinhão. Guides such as Igor, Miguel, and Ricardo bring plenty of energy, though high water can sometimes cancel the boat trip.

“Brilliant trip and Miguel was a fantastic guide! It was great fun, we never got to the boat tour which is a shame due to flooding and high river but it got substituted for extra wine! Learnt so much about port and wine and overall just a fantastic trip and the best day of our Porto trip. Only negative was the air con was Leaking on the bus and we got dripped on- luckily that didn’t spoil the trip tho 😄”

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Chicago Architecture River Cruise - The skyline begins with Chicago’s great building story
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Chicago Architecture River Cruise

5.Chicago Architecture River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15,756 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Cruise the Chicago River for about 60 to 90 minutes with an architecture guide, passing the Wrigley Building, Willis Tower, John Hancock Center, Marina City, Aqua, and more. Choose a Navy Pier or Michigan Avenue departure, enjoy a restroom and bar onboard, and bring your dog along.

“Guide was very knowledgeable. Easily understood. Boat was clean. Bar was well stocked. Captain very good.”

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From HCM City: Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey - Vinh Trang Pagoda and its three-way architectural mix
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From HCM City: Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey

6.Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13,132 reviews · 9 hours · from $16Best value

Escape Ho Chi Minh City for a full day in the Mekong Delta. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise to Unicorn Islet, ride a sampan through coconut-lined canals, taste fruit and honey tea, eat a Vietnamese lunch, and see coconut candy made in Ben Tre. Guides such as Liêm, Thuan, Theo, and Bo Han bring the day to life.

“The day trip was EXCELLENT. Such a great value for what you pay! My guide was great, super funny and knowledgeable. Thank you Big Handsome David!!!”

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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise - Sabrosa and the first winery visit
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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

7.Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,920 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101

Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley with a local guide, visit two wine estates, taste about six wines and ports, enjoy a traditional lunch, and take a 50-minute Rabelo boat cruise from Pinhão. Hotel pickup is optional, and guides may include Rita, Pedro, Miguel, or Bernardo.

“Leo and Bruno were great guides for us. A nice tour for getting out of Porto and seeing some smaller towns (and the river of course) in addition to tasting some great wine along the way”

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Paris: Illuminations River Cruise with Audio Commentary - Choosing the best departure time
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Paris: Illuminations River Cruise with Audio Commentary

8.Illuminations River Cruise with Audio Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12,340 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Set out from Port de la Bourdonnais for a one-hour Seine cruise past the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and Eiffel Tower. Choose an onboard audio guide or smartphone app, then head to the open top deck for wide views. Evening departures are best for illuminated monuments and the tower’s sparkle.

“as we were docking the captain made sure we could be on the river to see the twinkling lights at 9. it was magical.”

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HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta with Coconut Village Tour - The early pickup and long road south
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HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta with Coconut Village Tour

9.HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta with Coconut Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,836 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $35

Spend 10 to 11 hours visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. Crawl through selected tunnel sections, take an optional shooting-range session, enjoy Vietnamese lunch, cruise the Mekong, ride a sampan through coconut canals, and sample fruit, honey tea, and local sweets.

“Tony was an amazing tour guide so knowledgeable! For a long day trip he really kept the energy up the whole time and it didn’t feel as long as it was. He really made the tour! The trip itself includes a bit of everything the tunnels and history was sad and interesting. The Mekong delta was beautiful, the boat trip, people and food were all fantastic. They also catered to us as vegetarians and others dietary requirements. The van was pristine and roomy, our driver was safe and great with the new year traffic we experienced. Would recommend this company 100% and would pay more its great value for money.”

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Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree - Using the audio guide without missing the views
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Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree

10.Boat Tour Along the River Spree

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11,252 reviews · 2h 15m · from $34

Spend 135 minutes cruising from Friedrichstrasse through central Berlin, past the Reichstag area, Bellevue Palace, Berlin Central Station, Charlottenburg Palace, and working canals. German commentary plays onboard, with handheld audio guides in 12 languages. Food and drinks are available to buy.

“It was exactly as we had hoped for. A two hour tour along the river Spree, and even though the weather was... cold, and wet, we stayed on the upper deck where we could see everything. Absolutely recommendable.”

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Paris: Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower - What you see from Port de la Bourdonnais to Notre-Dame
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Paris: Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower

11.Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11,231 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

Cruise from Port de la Bourdonnais beneath Paris bridges and past the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and Musée d’Orsay. Use the multilingual audio guide, then walk to Trocadéro for a freshly made crêpe with an Eiffel Tower view. Your ticket remains valid for one month.

“Large capacity fit on the boat. Inside or outside depending on preference. Crepes were yum too! Super service”

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Paris: Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise - A three-course meal in cocotte style
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Paris: Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise

12.Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,611 reviews · 1h 45m · from $64

Spend 105 minutes cruising from Île aux Cygnes to Île Saint-Louis while eating a three-course French cocotte meal. Outward-facing club armchairs, panoramic windows, a rooftop terrace, and views of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, and more make this a strong evening choice for couples, families, and small groups.

“the whole experience was excellent. we enjoyed the food and it was so relaxing watching Paris slide past.”

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Seville: 1-Hour Guadalquivir River Sightseeing Eco Cruise - The Torre del Oro from the Guadalquivir
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Seville: 1-Hour Guadalquivir River Sightseeing Eco Cruise

13.1-Hour Guadalquivir River Sightseeing Eco Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10,281 reviews · 1 hour · from $19

Spend an easy hour on Seville’s Guadalquivir River aboard a quiet eco-friendly boat. From Muelle de Nueva York, you’ll pass Triana, the Torre del Oro, La Maestranza, and the Inquisition Castle, with live commentary in Spanish, English, or French and drinks available to buy onboard.

“The boat tour was a great experience. I love that it was in multiple languages. The ride was comfortable with enough seating for everyone. The cash bar was an added bonus.”

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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry Ticket With Host and River Cruise - Planning your route through the Louvre
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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry Ticket With Host and River Cruise

14.Louvre Museum Entry Ticket With Host and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,926 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Meet an English-speaking host at Benlux on Rue de Rivoli, enter the Louvre at your scheduled time, and see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and three vast museum wings at your own pace. Later, take a one-hour Seine cruise with multilingual audio commentary. The cruise is self-guided, not a guided tour.

“It was perfect, this museum is huge and has so much to see! And the cruise was nice.”

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Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour - What the 90-minute route actually covers
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Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour

15.Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,629 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Board Wendella near the Wrigley Building for a 90-minute cruise along all three branches of the Chicago River. An expert guide explains more than 130 years of Chicago architecture as you pass Marina City, Merchandise Mart, Willis Tower, the Riverwalk, and the Lyric Opera. Choose indoor or outdoor seating.

“It’s a very informative tour. The host was enthusiastic and funny. Bundle up if you do this tour in the winter, it gets cold out on the water.”

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