Enhance your experience on board Uber Boat by Thames Clippers with our brand new London audio guide! The guide brings your journey to life in real time in multiple languages across all 24 piers. And at just £2.50, it's one of the most entertaining and affordable ways to experience London.
Your expert audio tour of the Thames
Did you know a polar bear used to fish in the Thames? And that the London Eye was used as a transmitter in Doctor Who? Or that every day at 1pm, a red ball on the Observatory’s roof drops so ships along the Thames can set their clocks?
Available from 2 April, choose from two specially crafted guides: one uncovering the rich and remarkable history of the River Thames, the other revealing the famous film and TV locations that have made the river a star in its own right.
The English version is voiced by the iconic impressionist and comedian, Rory Bremner, bringing London to life with his wit, storytelling, and the occasional unexpected “celebrity” cameo.
Audio guide information:
- Price: £2.50
- Themes: history, and TV and cinema
- One audio guide per person
- Available languages: English narrated by Rory Bremner
- Languages coming soon: French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Polish, Bulgarian (history only), Mandarin, Japanese. All powered by AI.
Please bring your own mobile device and headphones.
How the audio guide works
It's super easy to access the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers London audio guide. When you buy a ticket, simply add the audio guide at checkout for just £2.50. You'll receive a confirmation email containing your travel ticket, your 10-character activation code and everything you need to get started. Once on board, connect to the free onboard Wi-Fi, head to the activation page and redeem your code to begin your self-guided London tour.
To make the most of the audio guide we recommend you get a Hop-on Hop-off ticket for all-day unlimited river travel.
Already have the audio guide?
- What languages is the audio guide available in?
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The Uber Boat by Thames Clippers audio guide is available in English narrated by British impressionist and comedian Rory Bremner. Nine other languages will be available soon and AI has been used for the narration: French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Polish, Bulgarian (history only), Mandarin, Japanese.
- Does the audio guide work offline?
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No, the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers audio guide doesn't work offline. You need to be connected to the free Wi-Fi on the boats. The audio guide will not work with your data.
To connect to the onboard Wi-Fi open your device's Wi-Fi settings and select "_UberBoatbyThamesClippers Wi-Fi". A portal should appear automatically, if not, open your browser to trigger it. Fill in the form and accept the Terms and Conditions.
Already connected before? Your device will be recognised automatically.
- How do I access the audio guide?
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Before you begin, make sure you have your mobile device, headphones, and your 10-character code from your PDF ticket.
- Connect to the onboard Wi-Fi: Open your device's Wi-Fi settings and select "_UberBoatbyThamesClippers Wi-Fi". A portal should appear automatically, if not, open your browser to trigger it. Fill in the form and accept the Terms and Conditions. Already connected before? Your device will be recognised automatically, skip straight to step 2.
- Activate your code: Got to the activation page, enter your 10-character code, and select your preferred language. Put on your headphones and enjoy.
- Will I need headphones to listen to the audio guide?
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Yes you will. Please make sure you have a mobile device and headphones. These will not be provided by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.
- Do I need to download an app to use the audio guide?
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No, you don't need to download an app to use the audio guide, it will be accessible via your browser. Just make sure you are connected to the onboard Wi-Fi and follow the instructions in the PDF attached to the confirmation email.
- Can I use the audio guide on any River Bus route?
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Yes, absolutely. The audio guide uses geofence technology providing information across all 24 piers from Putney in the west to Barking Riverside in the East. The information played is different going west or going east, so we advise you buy a hop-on hop-off ticket to make the most of your day on the river.
- Can I buy the audio guide separately without a ticket?
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Yes, the audio guide can be purchased separately without a ticket, just click the button above "Buy the audio guide". Please keep in mind that to listen to the audio guide you need to be connected to the boat Wi-Fi.
- How long is the full audio tour?
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This is a self-guided audio tour allowing you to learn more about the London landmarks you see from the Thames, the history of the Thames and filming locations along our route. It can be as long or as short you needed it to be. The audio guide uses geofence technology providing information across all 24 piers from Putney in the west to Barking Riverside in the East.