Sightseeing Cruises

Thames Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich

4.5/5(4,961)

L H

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

A very pleasant boat ride along the river between Greenwich and Westminster. You get to see the landmarks from a different perspective. Special mention goes to our guide, who—knowing there were foreigners on board—spoke relatively slowly and shared interesting anecdotes. I highly recommend it.

Amanda G

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

We had a wonderful experience on the Thames Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich. The weather was perfect, which made the journey even more enjoyable, and the views along the River Thames were absolutely stunning. Seeing London's iconic landmarks from the water gives you a completely different perspective. What really made the trip stand out was the live commentary. It was informative, engaging and full of interesting historical facts, delivered with humour that kept everyone entertained throughout the journey. It really brought London's history to life. A relaxing, scenic and memorable experience that I'd highly recommend to anyone visiting London. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip!

Shahram B

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

I love the tour on the thames river because it is a great way to see London from the water. You great to see many great sites and motor under many famous bridges. The cruise sails to Greenwich and this is a great place to get off and see the another famous site. What is great about this cruise is that you have the option to get off at Greenwich or if you want you can just stay on the boat and enjoy the trip back to the start. If the weather is really hot or rainy it is a good way to enjoy the city from the comfort of inside a covered boat. I have done this cruise numerous trimes over the years and always bring any friends that are travelling with me to do this cruise.

Mark C

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It was a very pleasant trip from Westminster to Greenwich. It was very busy from Westminster dock to Tower Pier so we sat inside on the lower deck. As the majority of the passengers disembarked at Tower Pier, we were able to sit on the top deck for the remainder of the journey and take in the fresh air on a hot day. It was good to see parts of London , I'd never seen at all or places I had seen but from the River Thames' perspective. The live commentary (by Howard?) was very funny and the staff on board were very nice and helpful.

Jivan K

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

We had a fantastic experience on this London river cruise. It was a wonderful way to see the city from the water, with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. The highlight of the trip was our guide, who was incredibly funny and made the entire tour much more exciting and entertaining. Their great sense of humor, combined with interesting facts and stories about London's landmarks, kept everyone engaged from start to finish. We highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting London!

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

If you choose a flexible ride, then you can hop from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Pier, a one-hour one-way, or two-hour round trip sightseeing London’s landmarks.

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

Hear fascinating stories from a local skipper or multilingual audioguide, uncovering hidden facts and giving a richer understanding of London’s riverside landmarks.

Best for: History and culture lovers, families with kids

Longest River Thames sightseeing cruise - London’s icons, Canary Wharf, and scenic skyline views of the city

Departs from Westminster and ends at Greenwich

Live English commentary

Multilingual audio guided

Fully stocked bar (drinks and food to be purchased separately)

Additional paid upgrades

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

Flexibility to choose your boarding pier: Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier, or Greenwich Pier (only available for the flexible tickets)

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

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

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
Linda G
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The guide was phenomenal! Very personable and entertaining. I learned so much about life along the Thames River. It was one of the top highlights of my London visit!
Maxime V
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very pleasant trip on the Thames to Greenwich with nice views. The guide gave interesting information and combined it with funny Nice to know stories. Recommended!
Mark C
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It was a very pleasant trip from Westminster to Greenwich. It was very busy from Westminster dock to Tower Pier so we sat inside on the lower deck. As the majority of the passengers disembarked at Tower Pier, we were able to sit on the top deck for the remainder of the journey and take in the fresh air on a hot day. It was good to see parts of London , I'd never seen at all or places I had seen but from the River Thames' perspective. The live commentary (by Howard?) was very funny and the staff on board were very nice and helpful.
Tanja K
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
You can see London's sights well from the water and take beautiful photos. There was a clear English commentary, so we didn't need a German audio guide. However, we found that downloading it was difficult. It's better to do that at home.
Karen B
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Viewing the famous London landmarks from the water was a great way to view them. The guide gave continuous commentary about the history of the landmarks, which made for a fun trip. The cruise boat had plenty of room on top for fresh-air viewing, and it was a great way to travel to Greenwich for its museums.

What to bring

Have your entry tickets, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

You can bring your dogs on the boat with the leash on.

Accessibility

This experience is mostly accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Facilities: Washrooms

For a round trip, stay on board throughout or disembark and return to Westminster on any later boat the same day.

Time slots are available every 40 minutes from 10am.

Please note that the exact cruise times might vary during the summer and the winter, so double-check before you set sail. You can find the cruise timetable [here].

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