Sightseeing Cruises

Thames Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich

Name: Thames Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich
Start: 2026-10-10T12:00:00
End: 2026-10-10T13:00:00
Location: Westminister Pier

4.5/5(5,127)

Adeeb A

Solo

Verified booking

5 days ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic way to see London! We took the Thames River Sightseeing cruise from Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier, and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip. The route gives you completely uninterrupted views of the city's biggest landmarks, including the London Eye, The Shard, and passing right underneath Tower Bridge. The journey took about an hour, the boat was comfortable, and there is a fully licensed bar on board for drinks and snacks. The live commentary from the crew was both brilliant and funny, packed with great historical facts. A highly recommended, relaxing way to get down to Greenwich!

Madiha A

Solo

Verified booking

4 days ago

Taking the Thames cruise from Westminster to Greenwich was the absolute highlight of our trip. The cruise was full clean, ran perfectly on time and offered plenty of space to capture great photos. The onboard commentary was both informative and entertaining. Booking through Headout was quick and entirely hassle-free. A must-do London experience! 10/10! I loved it and ask my friends to have this lovely experience

Daniella B

Family

Verified booking

5 days ago

Great cruise! Very family friend, my son 4y loved it. Quite relaxing and you get to see the beautiful London from the river. The tour guide was so good and funny. The boat has toilets and a bar. Plus, I recommend to get off in Greenwich. Such a lovely neighbourhood. Nice places to eat, it looks more a village. Super cute! 10 out of 10. One of my favourites tour in London ♡

Bhaskar C

Solo

Verified booking

6 days ago

One of the best ways to spend over an hour in London. Cruising down from Westminister pier to Greenwich with historic buildings on both sides. You sometimes get live, funny and witty commentary to enhance your journey by a member of the crew.

Jens-uwe B

Solo

Verified booking

3 days ago

Easy access to the boat, live commentary from a crew member about the attractions during the cruise. The weather also cooperated wonderfully.

Ashley M

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

My wife and I did the Westminster Pier -> Greenwich Pier cruise by City Cruises back in 2023 and really enjoyed it, especially the entertaining live commentary. Last weekend we met up with friends over from Australia and went again with them, as we knew they’d enjoy it. The live commentary was just as entertaining and the weather was better this time too! If you don’t have much time in London, this is a good value trip and a great way to see some of the city, whilst also being entertained!

Leave the crowded London streets behind and glide along the Thames from Westminster to Greenwich, taking in panoramic river views during your chosen time slot.

Choose the flexible ride to hop on from Westminster, the London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Pier, with a one-hour one-way or two-hour round trip past London's landmarks.

Travel the most extensive route, passing Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, and Canary Wharf, for spectacular views from the water.

Hear fascinating stories from a local skipper or multilingual audioguide, uncovering hidden facts for a richer understanding of London's riverside landmarks

River Thames sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Greenwich

Live English commentary

Multilingual audio guide

Additional paid upgrades

One-way or round-trip cruise (as per option selected)

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (as per option selected)

Tips

Drinks and snacks at the onboard bar (available at an additional price)

TOTAL DURATION30 minutes - 1 hour
FREQUENCY40 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Westminster Pier
Get direction
Sights covered
Houses of Parliament
London Eye
Royal Festival Hall
Tate Modern
St. Paul's Cathedral
HMS Belfast
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
Canary Wharf

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Adeeb A
Solo
Verified booking
5 days ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic way to see London! We took the Thames River Sightseeing cruise from Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier, and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip. The route gives you completely uninterrupted views of the city's biggest landmarks, including the London Eye, The Shard, and passing right underneath Tower Bridge. The journey took about an hour, the boat was comfortable, and there is a fully licensed bar on board for drinks and snacks. The live commentary from the crew was both brilliant and funny, packed with great historical facts. A highly recommended, relaxing way to get down to Greenwich!
Madiha A
Solo
Verified booking
4 days ago
Taking the Thames cruise from Westminster to Greenwich was the absolute highlight of our trip. The cruise was full clean, ran perfectly on time and offered plenty of space to capture great photos. The onboard commentary was both informative and entertaining. Booking through Headout was quick and entirely hassle-free. A must-do London experience! 10/10! I loved it and ask my friends to have this lovely experience
Daniella B
Family
Verified booking
5 days ago
Great cruise! Very family friend, my son 4y loved it. Quite relaxing and you get to see the beautiful London from the river. The tour guide was so good and funny. The boat has toilets and a bar. Plus, I recommend to get off in Greenwich. Such a lovely neighbourhood. Nice places to eat, it looks more a village. Super cute! 10 out of 10. One of my favourites tour in London ♡
Battaglin A
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
We didn't wait very long to get on the boat, and luckily for us the weather was nice. I imagine that being outside when it rains must not be the same experience. I particularly enjoyed the "guide" who was funny and energetic. You get a nice view of the landmarks close to the Thames.
Pankaj A
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The cruise was very professionally organised with well directed entry and seating. Beautiful views along the Thames from the top deck. But the highlight was the hilarious commentry from the navigator...classic British humour.

What to bring

Voucher: Bring your mobile voucher and a charged smartphone to access the audioguide on board.

Smartphone: Bring a charged smartphone, as it is required to use the multilingual audioguide.

Additional information

Cruise duration: A one-way journey between Westminster Pier and Greenwich Pier takes approximately 1 hour.

Departure frequency: Most options have departures every 40 minutes, but exact cruise times may vary.

Operating hours: Flexible one-way cruises allow boarding anytime between 10am and 6pm.

Ticket validity: Timed tickets are only valid for the specific departure time you select.

Children: Children under 5 years old can join the cruise for free.

Boarding piers: Some options allow boarding or disembarking at Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Piers.

Pier map: You can check the available boarding and disembarking piers using the operator's Thames cruise pier map link.

Route duration: Depending on the option, cruises last about 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours for round trips.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

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