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Day Trips on the World’s Rivers — Our Top 15

318 tours  ·  from $4 a head

A river day out is usually a bus, a boat and lunch somewhere you would never have found. These 15 are compared on how much of the day is spent on the water, what is included and what time the boat leaves.

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

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

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

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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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

2.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

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

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

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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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

4.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

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

6.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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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River - Choosing between the Museum of Science, aquarium, and Prudential Center
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

7.Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,378 reviews · from $59

Ride a restored World War II amphibious duck boat through Boston with a personal ConDUCKtor, then splash into the Charles River for skyline views. Choose departures from the Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, or Prudential Center. GPS audio is available in nine languages with your own phone and headphones.

“It’s very informational and it’s worth the money paid. There are different tour times to choose from”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Signature Tour - Leaving Ho Chi Minh City for the Cu Chi Tunnels
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Signature Tour

8.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Signature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,328 reviews · from $33

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta with an English-speaking guide such as Dragon King, Lockie, or Vin. Crawl through wartime tunnels, ride motorboats and sampans, taste local fruit and honey tea, and enjoy Vietnamese lunch in a small group or private vehicle.

“Lokie is an amazing guide with a great sense of humor. The day was long but a lot of fun. Highly recommend shooting on the range.”

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Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Trang Temple and a fast first stop
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Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

9.Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,192 reviews · from $18

Spend about eight hours exploring the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. Cruise from My Tho past floating homes, ride a small sampan through narrow canals, visit Vinh Trang Temple and Ben Tre, and enjoy lunch, fruit, honey tea, and regional music. Guides such as David, Theo, and Son are praised for their energy and care.

“Good day trip away from the city for a different experience. Would recommend if you're up for a full day trip.”

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Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - Reading the Route From the Louvre to Notre Dame
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Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

10.Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6,534 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Use a 24- or 48-hour Big Bus pass to circle Paris on the Red Route, stopping at the Louvre, Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Musée d’Orsay, and Palais Garnier. Audio commentary comes in nine languages, with WiFi, live bus tracking, and optional Seine cruise or Arc de Triomphe access.

“Best way to get around the City . Covers all main Spots. Will Be back again and will to go on the big bus when moving around the city”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour - Max 12 - What the tunnel visit feels like
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour – Max 12

11.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour – Max 12

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,257 reviews · from $43

Spend about 11 hours visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta with guides such as Lam, Kiem, Jackie, or Hubert. Crawl through tunnel sections, eat Vietnamese lunch, ride motorboats and sampans, taste tropical fruit, and visit honey and coconut workshops.

“Amazing experience exploring the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi tunnels. Hubert was an excellent tour guide. Highly recommend doing this tour.”

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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Starting at the London Eye and Westminster
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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

12.London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,332 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $74

See London by bus, boat, and sky with a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass, a London Eye ride, and a one-way Thames cruise. Use the app to track buses, book your Eye time, and choose from three routes. The 48-hour ticket also includes Royal, Harry Potter, and Jack the Ripper walking tours.

“Loved the whole experience…… the Eye, the Thames River cruise and the Big Bus tour, thank you all……Pasquale made the river cruise very entertaining with his commentary, and the photos taken at the Eye was a lovely bonus”

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Sunset tour of Kampong Phluk stilts home village on the Tonle Sap - The ride from Siem Reap to the water
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Sunset tour of Kampong Phluk stilts home village on the Tonle Sap

13.Sunset tour of Kampong Phluk stilts home village on the Tonle Sap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,865 reviews · from $21

Travel from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk, where stilt homes rise above seasonal floodwater. Cruise village waterways, see how families adapt to wet and dry seasons, and finish with a Tonle Sap sunset. Guides such as Tom, Poun, Pon, and Chout are praised for clear local insight.

“Great day out with Tom experiencing the floating village and mangroves , very knowledgeable guy with lots of intesting stories , one of our best trips”

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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise - Leaving Porto at 8:00 AM
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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

14.Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,775 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel from central Porto in a small van with guides such as Luis, Pedro, Ivo, or Cheila. Visit two Douro wineries, taste Port and regional wines, eat a traditional lunch in Pinhao, and cruise the river aboard a typical Rabelo boat.

“I had José as my tour guide - and it was so much fun. José is a great tour guide and very professional. The others in my group were great as well. Very fun and honestly a must have experience in Porto / Duoro Valley. It’s a great mix of making friends and learning and trying great wines!”

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Ho Chi Minh: Full-Day Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour - Morning pickup from central Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh: Full-Day Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour

15.Full-Day Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,616 reviews · from $44

Spend 11 hours outside Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide such as Lam, Xem, Mario, or TV. Crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels, eat a Vietnamese lunch, row under coconut palms, taste honey and tropical fruit, and visit Mekong villages.

“Lovely day trip, definitely worth doing. Lam was a great guide and gave us lots of history and context to keep the day interesting!”

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