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London Waterbus Company (Camden Town) Regents Canal Waterbus

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๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ After spending a day at London Zoo we got the last boat from Camden to Little Venice. We hadn't booked, (although I would advise), as we wasn't sure we'd have the time, but the operator was very accommodating and for our party of 6. The trip itself goes through a part of London you wouldn't normally... People often mention Camden, trip, Venice, London, boat, guide, great, journey, informative, Regent',


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West Yard, Camden Lock Market, Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AF, United Kingdom

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www.londonwaterbus.com

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4.60 (706 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Jeff O. 1 year ago on Google
    After spending a day at London Zoo we got the last boat from Camden to Little Venice. We hadn't booked, (although I would advise), as we wasn't sure we'd have the time, but the operator was very accommodating and for our party of 6. The trip itself goes through a part of London you wouldn't normally see, (I'm a born and bred Londoner!) and was accompanied by great narration from our operator/guide. The fact that his great, great grandfather helped build the canal added extra meaning to the different tales. This was something I've wanted to do for a long time and it didn't disappoint.
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Nitro 8 months ago on Google
    Very good experience, would recommend. I went here with my family from camden to little Venice and it was cool too look at the different places you wouldn't usually look and go places you wouldn't usually go. It is quite long and some tunnels are one way so if it is not coordinated properly there may be some traffic. We had a comedic tour guide on the boat with a microphone telling us about the enviroment and special landmarks in the area. Overall it is a fun experince with friends or family
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Han T. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been to Camden Town many times but have never taken a canel ride. The boat was easy to spot and there was plenty of room inside for everyone to take a seat and still feel spacious. We got some fantastic and comical commentary from the staff through the whole trip and I found it thoroughly entertaining and fun. The staff were friendly and I would definitely recommend it!
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Richard R. 1 year ago on Google
    Our guide Ben, made for an awesome experience. I definitely recommend this trip if you plan to visit London. We started our journey at Camden market going over to Paddington station for an evening meal.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Kay H. 2 years ago on Google
    What an unexpected treat! We needed to go to Maida Vale to seek out my grandfathers old house and place of birth. So we realised this canal trip was just around the corner and decided to give it a go, and travelled from Camden to Little Venice. We hadn't expected commentary on the journey, so what a fantastic surprise that just added to the experience. This made us appreciate Maida Vale even more, as we hadn't appreciated it being an area of such history and our lovely guide shared a wealth of local interest/history sprinkled with a bit of local gossip! And who lives in which house etc along the way. Great fun, very relaxing and we are definitely coming back! Thank you!
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Karolina D. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice new experience. If you want something different that use public transport in London, the Waterbus is perfect for nice relaxing journey to Camden. Reasonable price for tickets and easy to book online . We, actually, booked on the pier 20 minutes before journey. Staff friendly and gave some information about surroundings during the journey. We enjoyed it.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Chad T. 1 year ago on Google
    Nikki was our guide and was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great tour. We were heading to Camden Market for the afternoon and this was the absolute perfect way to arrive. Amazing that these canals exist in the heart of London and the history is very interesting as well.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Dee Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Did the tour Camden to Little Venice, was really nice and after buzzing Camden market a welcoming calm 45min on the narrow boat. The guide on the boat was super friendly and she was giving just the right amount of info and was not too entertaining. Need to reserve on a weekend.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Muhammad H. 2 years ago on Google
    Camden Lock is a buzzing area with great range of diverse street food traders and independent stores next to the tranquil Regent's Canal. London Waterbus leisurely narrowboat moores right next to the Hampstead Road Locks and buzzing West Yard of the Camden Market. A footbridge over the Regent's Canal links the West Yard with Ice Wharf! West Yard is full of independent street food vendors selling all kinds of local & World Food. Camden Market is open 10am till 6pm 7 days a week. Simply, you can grab your meal and board the London Waterbus - it is that close! One of the key attractions of the trip is the live very informative commentary by the tour guide. 45 minutes worth of journey will give you much more historic information about the heritages, structures and places along the banks of the Regent's Canal! The tour guides are really cheerful, friendly and with full of enthusiasm about the area and its' history! It can be classed as history class โ˜บ Travelling along the picturesque Regent's Canal on a long narrow leisure boat with slide-to-open windows in both sides is absolutely an amazing experience - and then mix this with live light-hearted but informative commentary about the iconic canalside heritages including Maida Hill Tunnel, London Zoo, Regent's Park, Regent's Park Mosque, Mansions, New exhibition under-construction Monkey Valley.............. Waterbus runs one way in either direction from Little Venice Mooring to historic world-renowned Camden Market! The journey takes around 45 minutes The boat is very clean and in good condition! Staff cleans the boat after each journey! All Staff are very cheerful mixed with their own personal charm! If you want return trip - you need to choose both ways separately but can be purchased at the same checkout! Booking is essential to avoid disappointment! Walk-Ins are allowed only if there are spaces available! Little Venice: Waterbus Boats are moored at Browning's Pool, Little Venice. Little Venice is a silver-lining sparkling expanse of waterways confluence point of the Regent's Canal and the Grand Junction Canal's Paddington Arm. It is an oasis of tranquility and place of outstanding beauty - complete with Waterside Cafe on a boat, Barge Theatre on a boat, Browning's Island in the middle creating a roundabout effect!ย  Browning's Pool is full of wildfowl - watch them & observe them playing, swimming and flying - time will fly........ Brief Story of Regent's Canal: In 1812, The Regent's Canal was planned & built to create a link between the Grand Junction Canal's Paddington Arm (now known as Little Venice) to the River Thames at Limehouse Basin. Once opened for business, the Regent's Canal became one of the most successful canal routes, together with the Grand Junction Canal and the associated routes to the Midlands and north, carrying huge quantities of timber, coal, building materials and foodstuffs into and out of London.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 ACY W. 7 months ago on Google
    Was so looking forward to this ride, having read the amazing reviews. But the seats were narrow and cramped (even though we have a small stature) and the audio system was fuzzy at best. Another guest next to us fell asleep ...

  • 5/5 Debbie O. 8 months ago on Google
    An extremely pleasurable trip from Little Venice to Camden Market. Fantastic balance of witty commentary and peaceful watching of canal life. Canโ€™t recommend enough for Londoners and tourists alike.

  • 5/5 Nicole G. 4 months ago on Google
    Tour was fantastic! The guide was everything you could ask for: funny, intelligent, and friendly. My friend and I had a blast, it was my personal favorite as it was full of interesting facts and anecdotes. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Alicia A. 7 months ago on Google
    Great ride down the canal. The guide was funny and pointed out lots of things along the way. We were surprised that the trip goes right through the zoo! Although the boat was full, we didnโ€™t feel crowded at all.

  • 5/5 Elaine H. 8 months ago on Google
    We had a lovely trip along the canal with excellent, and amusing, commentary from Reuben. It was great to hear about what we were passing as we sailed along. Well worth arriving early in the area and exploring Maida Vale and the Paddington Basin - quite an unspoilt area as all the tourists are elsewhere!

  • 5/5 CHEANG Kai W. 4 months ago on Google
    Took a trip from Camden to Little Venice and thoroughly enjoyed the 45min ride. The pick up point was right within Camden Marketโ€™s Yard, surrounded with lots of little food stalls. Really convenient and easy to locate. The waterbus was comfortable and there were tables with each sofa seat. Our guide shared tons of interesting fun facts and was really entertaining. It was a fuss free and unique way from getting from Camden to Little Venice, and learning a little more about Londonโ€™s waterways!

  • 5/5 HL J. 6 months ago on Google
    We have a great relax time in our boat trip from Camden to Little Venice. The journey itself itโ€™s pleasant but not as scenic as I was hoping . 5 stars because they are dog friendly and our little Pooch enjoy it very much. I did also make a mistake on the booking; I sent an email to them thinking that they wonโ€™t answer because it was Sunday morning ; but they did and fix the issue immediately with no hassle . Great customer service.

  • 5/5 Rebecca L. 8 months ago on Google
    This is a must when visiting Camden Town. A beautiful Barge trip from Camden Town to Little Venice. A long boat with lots of seating. Best to book in advance but you can buy a ticket in person. The tour guide was so funny and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip.

  • 5/5 Cathy H. 2 years ago on Google
    Having travelled to London for a weekend of being tourists, it was lovely to do something different. The London waterbus from Camden Market through to Little Venice with a top notch commentary, is definitely something everyone should do!

  • 5/5 Nicky D. 1 year ago on Google
    I've used this journey twice in the past few months. Once with a class of special needs children and once with my own family. Everyone has absolutely loved it. The guides are always so informative and that makes the trip even better. Would definitely recommend this trip

  • 5/5 Rachel J. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I took the 45 min tour from Little Venice to Camden Market. It was wonderful, very informative and entertaining. The views were lovely and the experience was very well priced. Our tour guide Nicky was fabulous. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting London.

  • 4/5 Penny S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really great! Seats are really for 1 person but other than that. Dispute living in and around london for decades I discovered new places and facts. Great guides with great humor

  • 5/5 Reu B. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful journey on the Regents Canal. Sonny was a fabulous guide; entertaining, informative, and always interacting with passengers. It was a lovely way to travel to Camden. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Allie 1 year ago on Google
    Love the experience. Listening to the lovely lady tour guide's detailed explanations about the places we passed by while enjoying the wonderful breeze is an experience I would love to repeat. The staff were really wonderful and patient, especially with the other boats kind of stuck in the canal and delaying the trip a bit. It was overall a fun activity.

  • 5/5 Laura L. 1 year ago on Google
    This was so much fun, and a great way to get familiar with this area of London from a unique perspective. The guide was lovely & informative, and the boat was clean & comfortable. I opted for passage only from Little Venice to Camden, and then enjoyed going through Camden, Primrose Hill & St John's on the walk back. Would recommend!

  • 5/5 Charlotte W. 2 years ago on Google
    I had a lovely trip from Little Venice to Camden yesterday and will bring along friends and family, when they come to visit me in London, to do the same trip. Really informative commentary. Thank you :-)

  • 5/5 Nadine D. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a great trip. It was very informative and the kids enjoyed it just as much as the adults.

  • 5/5 Lynne D. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely journey, the commentary was done by Felix, who was very informative and very helpful. Well worth the money, would definitely go again

  • 5/5 Shamal K. 2 years ago on Google
    A great little boat where you can learn about the history of the regents canal. Pick it up at little venice and head down to Camden. Pleanty to do and see at both ends. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable too. A great way to see a few hidden parts of London.

  • 5/5 Barbara W. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful trip. Lovely guide very informative. I would highly recommend. Especially early in the day as Camden market got very busy later on.


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