Do I need kayaking experience?

No experience is needed. The instructors teach you the basics before you set off, and the kayaks are very stable. Complete beginners do this every day.

The kayaks are extremely stable and capsizing is very rare. You will wear a buoyancy aid throughout, and the instructors are trained rescue professionals.

What should I wear for Thames kayaking?

Wear clothes you do not mind getting a little wet. In cooler months, layers are best. Trainers or water shoes are ideal. Avoid flip-flops and jeans.

Do I need kayaking experience?

No experience is needed. The instructors teach you the basics before you set off, and the kayaks are very stable. Complete beginners do this every day.

The kayaks are extremely stable and capsizing is very rare. You will wear a buoyancy aid throughout, and the instructors are trained rescue professionals.

What should I wear for Thames kayaking?

Wear clothes you do not mind getting a little wet. In cooler months, layers are best. Trainers or water shoes are ideal. Avoid flip-flops and jeans.

Thames Kayaking

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Thames Kayaking Tour

4.8(812 reviews)

From £55

2.5 hours

4.8/5

From £55

812 reviews

See London from a completely different angle by kayaking along the Thames past some of the city's most iconic landmarks. Your qualified instructor provides all equipment and a safety briefing before you set off in stable, easy-to-paddle kayaks. You will glide past the Houses of Parliament, under bridges, and alongside the South Bank with a perspective that no bus tour or river cruise can match. The instructors are brilliant at putting nervous beginners at ease, and experienced paddlers will love the workout with a view. It is genuinely one of the most unique ways to experience London.