Dinner Cruises

London Hop-On Hop-Off Cruise

Cruise the Thames in style! Enjoy panoramic views of London's iconic landmarks, from Big Ben to the Tower of London, on a 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off boat. Operator: Bateaux London

4.5/5(378)

Charles G

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The trip to Greenwich was very picturesque and the crew advised on landmarks as we passed by. The boats are busy during August but seats are generally available. It's worth doing for the sightseeing and there are drinks and snacks available if you need them.

Carole O

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Comfortable seats in the front of the boat. Lovely views of the London landscape . Took lots of photos. Visited the O2 Arena for lunch, and enjoyed looking at the shops inside. A lovely day out on the River Thames. Thank you.

Maria H

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

We really enjoyed the River Cruise on a very hot day in July. Seen lots of landmarks and the commentary by Sean from Westminster to Greenwich was very informative. The return trip commentary by Lee was hilarious as well as informative. A must do trip and the guys deserve a tip as you leave the boat as the commentary is entirely voluntary.

Brian T

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

A fun trip with entertaining commentary and a comfortable boat with a nice amount of space. The river views are spectacular. It was busy on the river with a barge race and both police boats and RNLI. Out and about. The boat was handled safely and considerately - clearly a well trained crew. Recommend it highly.

Charlotte I

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

One of the captains was up for telling us about the different sites and all the cool facts about the thames. It made the experience really fun and entertaining, as well as teaching us more about City of London and Greater London!

Susan E

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

I loved the lively and amusing explanations of the sites along the Thames delivered by a crew member (rather than an audio guide). It was also nice that we could purchase drinks and snacks on the boat.

Turn the river into your sightseeing route, riding boats between attractions and using each stop as a launch point for your own city discoveries.

Your 24-hour ticket covers unlimited rides within the day, with onboard commentary sharing stories and facts about each riverside district you pass.

See the city from the water as you glide past bridges, warehouses, and riverside towers, catching glimpses of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, the Tower of London, Cutty Sark, and other highlights along the way.

Take a breather between stops by staying on board, using the panoramic all-weather boats as a place to sit, plan, and recharge for your next walk.

Choose between fast Uber Boat services from 24-plus piers across the river or City Cruises routes linking four central piers with classic boats.

24-hour hop-on hop-off Thames cruise ticket

On-board commentary (as per option selected)

Board from 24+ London piers (as per option selected)

Board from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Pier (as per option selected)

Flexible boarding time (as per option selected)

Air-conditioned boat (as per option selected)

Open-air deck and heated saloon (as per option selected)

Food and drinks (available to purchase based on option selected)

TOTAL DURATION24 hours
FREQUENCY15-20 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
FIRST DEPARTUREPutney Pier
LAST DEPARTUREPutney Pier
Timeline
Map
1. Putney Pier
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2 attractions
Putney Bridge
3 minutes walk
Fulham Palace
7 minutes walk
2. Wandsworth Riverside Quarter
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1 attraction
Wandsworth Park
2 minutes walk
3. St Mary's Wandsowrth
4. Barking Riverside
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5. Chelsea Harbour
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6. Cadogan
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1 attraction
Albert Bridge
1 minute walk
7. Battersea Power Station
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2 attractions
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
11 minutes walk
U.S. Embassy London
6 minutes walk
8. Vauxhall (St George Wharf)
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9. Millbank
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10. London Eye (Waterloo)
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3 attractions
London Eye
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
5 minutes walk
London Dungeon
11. Westminster
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4 attractions
Westminster Bridge
6 minutes walk
Big Ben
1 minute walk
Palace of Westminster
6 minutes walk
Westminster Abbey
2 minutes walk
12. Embankment
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13. Blackfriars
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14. Bankside
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15. London Bridge City
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3 attractions
London Bridge
2 minutes walk
The Shard
3 minutes walk
Southwark Cathedral
7 minutes walk
16. Tower Pier
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3 attractions
Tower of London
17 minutes walk
Tower Bridge
16 minutes walk
London Wall
14 minutes walk
17. Canary Wharf
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18. Rotherhithe
19. Greenland (Surrey Quays)
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20. Masthouse Terrace
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21. Greenwich
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3 attractions
National Maritime Museum
5 minutes walk
Queen's House
5 minutes walk
Old Royal Naval College
3 minutes walk
22. North Greenwich
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1 attraction
Up at The O2
6 minutes walk
23. Royal Wharf
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24. Woolwich Pier (Royal Arsenal)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Charles G
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The trip to Greenwich was very picturesque and the crew advised on landmarks as we passed by. The boats are busy during August but seats are generally available. It's worth doing for the sightseeing and there are drinks and snacks available if you need them.
Kelly M
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Great commentary and great views a lovely way to see london and to get about. I went from Westminster pier to greenwhich and enjoyed every bit of it.
Mr Paul J
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was my girlfriends birthday so it was special . Seeing all the monuments on the thames was great and the staff were amazing
Shane B
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
The crew member giving the commentary, was excellent. Knowledgeable and humorous.
Geoff E
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
We saw Tower Bridge go up twice - going to Greenwich and on the way back. Amazing.

What to bring

Voucher: Have your mobile voucher and a valid photo ID ready for verification at the boarding point.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: The cruise is wheelchair friendly, with restrooms and baby-changing facilities available on board.

Additional information

Ticket validity: Your ticket covers unlimited travel for a full 24-hour period.

Service variations: Tides and river traffic can affect actual times, so check for updates to advertised services.

Operating hours: Hop-on hop-off services generally run between 6 am and 6 pm, depending on the option selected.

Cancellation policy: Free cancellation is available up to 1 hour before your scheduled experience, with a full refund.

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