City Tours Around the World: 15 to Book

1.Leipzig: City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,671 reviews · 1h 10m · from $18Our pick

See Leipzig from its waterways on a 70-minute motorboat ride from Stadthafen. You’ll pass the Baedeker villa, Palmengartenwehr, Buntgarnwerke, Karl Heine Canal, and Stelzenhaus. Live guiding is in German, with a WeGuide audio option in English, French, and Dutch if you bring headphones.

“I liked our tour guide and everyone on the boat was extremely kind!! I am not German but I understood most of the tour - which was excellent.”

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2.City Cruises Chicago: Seadog Lakefront Speedboat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 642 reviews · 30 - 75 minutes · from $42

Join City Cruises at Navy Pier for a 30-minute Seadog ride past Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, the museum campus, and Chicago’s skyline. Your English-speaking guide mixes architecture facts with jokes and music. Upgrade for high-speed turns, 360-degree spins, and a likely splash.

“Such a fun ride! Jake, our host was very funny and had great energy! Great family ride!”

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3.45-Minute Sea Rocket Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City MD

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 585 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Cruise from downtown Ocean City through the inlet aboard the Sea Rocket, watching for bottlenose dolphins and coastal sights. Expect music, ocean spray, and possible high-speed riding. Captains including Owen, Ashton, Ashly, Bobby, and Riley have been praised for finding dolphins, though sightings and ocean conditions vary.

“Owen and Johnny were very good. Unfortunately for us the weather didn’t allow us the full experience of going out on the ocean. They gave us a nice tour of some of the area anyway.”

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4.Speedboat Tour Through Heart of the City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · from $66Top rated

Meet Debbie, Dave, or another Thames Tigers skipper at Tower Bridge Quay for a 45 to 50-minute Thames ride. Hear short commentary past St. Paul’s and the Tower of London, then hit 35 mph toward Greenwich and the O2. Waterproof gear and shock-absorbing seats are provided.

“One of the best activities we’ve done. Would thoroughly recommend”

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5.Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Full-Day Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 339 reviews · from $113

Travel from central Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta by speedboat, then visit Thu Thua Market, a Cao Dai temple, local homes and workshops. Guides such as Hang, Lucky, Anna and Nhu Y bring the day to life, with breakfast, fruit, drinks and a Vietnamese lunch included.

“Great experience in HCMC to get away from the overcrowded roads, with a cool tour guide. Perfectly organized by the Les Rives Team, recommend to everyone who wants to see Mekong Delta or Cu Chi”

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6.City Cruises Chicago: 75-min Speedboat Architecture Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 268 reviews · 1h 15m · from $61

Board Seadog at Navy Pier for a 75-minute ride through the Chicago Harbor Locks and along the Chicago River, then finish with a fast Lake Michigan run. English-speaking guides such as Andy, Anna, and Lucious have made the architecture stories lively, but bring a jacket and expect possible spray.

“I took the tour of a day that happened to be really foggy. According to the tour guide, Andy, it was very unusual. I was in Chicago for a few days whole my husband went to a tech conference there. Several people recommended I take an architectural boat tour. I'm so glad I did and honestly, this company was a great choice. The speedboat helped keep me from getting sick (just a little during the river lock transitions). Our guide Andy was very knowledgeable and quite funny. I would've loved for it to be longer. Also, my husband was surprised when I told him I considered going again later in…”

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7.New York City: Harbor Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $99

Race from North Cove Marina around Manhattan, beneath the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, past Governors Island, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty. A US Coast Guard licensed captain such as Eric, Bryant, or Mack provides live narration, photo stops, and a fast, lively ride.

“We had so many amazing experiences during our NYC trip, but this boat trip was a highlight for me, my three teenagers, and my dad. If you’re dithering about whether to splurge or not, I can only encourage you to do it— it was TOTALLY worth it to us!!”

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8.Luxury Speedboat 2 Ways from Ho Chi Minh city to Cu Chi Tunnels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $75

Ride a luxury speedboat from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels in about an hour, then explore trap doors, command rooms, kitchens and narrow passages with an English-speaking guide. Lunch, cassava, water, tickets and central hotel pickup are included.

“Best tour by far for Cu Chi tunnels, highly recommend Thanh Le Terry, very thoughtful and considerate guide. We had the best day exploring and my husband loved during the AK47. You won’t get a better tour guide or better experience than going by boat”

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9.Ocean City, MD: Coastal Speedboat Tour with Dolphin Spotting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 73 reviews · 45 min · from $34

Join Sea Rocket Water Adventures for a 45-minute speedboat ride along Ocean City’s Atlantic coast. A captain and English-speaking guide share local wildlife details while music keeps the trip lively. Dolphin sightings are common but not guaranteed. Drinks are available aboard for the 2025 season.

“Everything was perfect. We met all our expectations… even more.. we saw lots of lots of dolphins it was beautiful.”

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10.Helsinki: City and Outer Islands Guided RIB Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $159

Meet the crew at Café Marina Bay for a 1.5-hour English-guided RIB ride. See Helsinki’s harbor, Suomenlinna, summer islands, Löyly, and Finland’s icebreakers, with floatation gear provided. The boat stays in motion, with a short bay stop and a fast open-water run.

“It was a thrilling experience. A great way to experience the gulf of Finland and see the archipelago. We loved the fact that we were given the full body suits, goggles and gloves. We were warm and able to enjoy the experience to the fullest because of that. Our guide was knowledgeable and his enthusiasm was infectious. Highly recommend this activity”

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11.EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City, MD

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Start early at Sea Rocket in downtown Ocean City for a 45-minute ride through the inlet and along the beach. Guides such as Owen, Ashton, Bree, Josh, and Becca keep the trip friendly and informative while you watch for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Every ticket includes a seat.

“The crew (Ashton & Becca) were great! My son loved seeing the dolphins! Left on time, and we were out on the water a decent amount of time too!”

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12.Guided Speedboat Tour with City Sights & Ice Cream.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $33

Meet the Nemo WaterSports team near Jumeirah Beach Hotel for a one-hour sunset ride in a RIB speedboat. Your guide takes you close to Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah, and Ain Dubai, with photo stops, bottled water, and ice cream at the end.

“Grand merci au pilote Mohammed, très avenant et à vraiment le sourire et la glace à la fin est très bonne ( c’est un plus )”

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13.Akaroa Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Tour and Jet Boating

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 54 reviews · from $173

From Akaroa, drive across Banks Peninsula to Christchurch for the Botanic Gardens, city landmarks, and earthquake-rebuild sights. Then take a 35-minute jet boat ride on the shallow Waimakariri River, with life jackets and splash gear supplied. Port transfers and on-time return protection are included.

“Jet boat ride was fantastic, Christchurch tour was ok”

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14.Panama City Beach: Xtreme Jet Boat Thrill Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 49 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $63

You’ll board The Scream Machine, a 30-foot, twin-engine jet boat, for a fast ride filled with hairpin turns, fishtails, nose dives, rocket launches, and 360-degree power slides. English- and Spanish-speaking guides lead the experience. Children must be at least 38 inches tall.

“This was an awesome time for my family. My 3 pre teen boys had a blast and we got to see some dolphins pretty close up. Definitely will return!”

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15.Small-Group Miami City and Speedboat Tour & Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

This five-hour Miami tour combines a guided city drive with a 45-minute Thriller speedboat ride from Bayside Marketplace. Expect South Beach, Wynwood, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and waterfront mansions, with hotel pickup and guides such as Christian or Hagen.

“Christian was amazing 👏🏾 very knowledgeable on the culture & history of Miami. He was very patient with us, gave us bathroom breaks, and keep us informed the whole time. I give this a 5 out of 5”

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