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Combo (Save 12%): Royal Observatory Greenwich Tickets + Thames River Cruise

Royal Observatory Greenwich entrance with view of London skyline and historic buildings.

Prime Meridian line at Royal Observatory Greenwich with autumn leaves and city coordinates.

Sightseeing cruise on River Thames passing under Millennium Bridge, London.

Three people seated inside a Thames River cruise boat, viewing modern London buildings.

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10:00am - 05:00pm

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Royal Observatory Greenwich Tickets + Flexible Sightseeing Cruise

£40.50

£35.62

12% off

Direct entry into the Royal Observatory
Entry to Royal Observatory Greenwich
Multilingual audio guide at the Observatory
One-way sightseeing cruise on the River Thames (route and timetable here)
Boarding from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, or Tower Pier
Live English commentary
Recorded commentary in 14 languages
Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon

Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass + Flexible Sightseeing Cruise

£50.50

£45.12

11% off

Entry to four UNESCO attractions, along with a cruise
Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
- Entry ticket to Cutty Sark
- Entry ticket to the Royal Observatory
- Entry to the National Maritime Museum
- Entry to The Queen's House
Multilingual downloadable audio tour (including British Sign Language)
One-way sightseeing cruise on the River Thames (route and timetable here)
Boarding from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, or Tower Pier
Live English commentary
Recorded commentary in 14 languages
Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon

4.3/5

(2,066)

Van

Oct 2025

Verified booking

4/5

I'd recommend the London Eye, a great view of London and Big Ben in particular. No waiting, no need to buy a faster ticket. We arrived early and had no trouble getting on without having to wait for our timetable. As for the cruise, I'm a little disappointed. We got on at the London Eye, and the boat was already full. We sat where there was room, so we were separated. No commentary in French with audioguide as advertised. The QR code in the boat is only for ordering food and drinks. On the other hand, the view of Tower Bridge from the Thames is very beautiful. Worth it for that alone.

Marissa

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I highly recommend taking the fast line because it makes a considerable difference in time saved, I took it and in less than 10 minutes I was already inside, I also recommend going at 11am which is when the attraction starts operations. They have order in the lines, it is organized and certainly buy your photo packages adding the digital version, they give you many versions of backgrounds and videos, excellent experience.

Hayley

Oct 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The London eye was a great experience. We missed the river tour but as it's a flexi ticket you can pick it up at a different time. The river boat cruise is only one way, we were not aware of this and only saw one bridge, again not aware that the penultimate cruise decides to terminate at London Bridge. So this was a bit disappointing. Join the cruise at Westminster or Greenwich bridge for full experience.

Explore the best of London with this combo, combining a visit to the Royal Observatory Greenwich with a relaxing Thames sightseeing cruise.

See the historic Octagon Room, gaze through the Great Equatorial Telescope, and stand on the Prime Meridian Line.

Enjoy a Thames cruise with live or multilingual audio commentary, plus views of the Tower of London, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.

Go beyond the Prime Meridian! Upgrade to the Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass to include entry to the Cutty Sark, the Queen's House and the National Maritime Museum.

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Entry to Royal Observatory Greenwich

Multilingual audio guide

Sightseeing Cruise on River Thame

Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames (route and timetable here)

One-way sightseeing ticket

Flexible boarding time

Flexibility to choose pier for boarding from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, or Tower Pier

Live English commentary

Recorded commentary in 14 languages

Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon

Additional paid upgrades:

Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass

Entry to Cutty Sark

Entry to the National Maritime Museum

Entry to the Queen's House

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

4.3
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What our guests say
Udo
Nov 2025
Verified booking
3/5
1. we waited in vain for the confirmation for the River Cruise...should have come 30min after signing the contract. 2. the river tour did not end at the starting point...so we had problems to reach the following attraction, the Eye, in time. The tour description was wrong. 3. the river boat was unkempt and uncomfortable (metal mesh seats). The announcer was hard to understand.
Osvaldo
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Due to the time of the year, the number of visitors was lower and contributed to a better experience.
Virendra
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It's very good experience I recommend to all by ticket from year it's super cool experience
De
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Very interesting discoveries
Marissa
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I highly recommend taking the fast line because it makes a considerable difference in time saved, I took it and in less than 10 minutes I was already inside, I also recommend going at 11am which is when the attraction starts operations. They have order in the lines, it is organized and certainly buy your photo packages adding the digital version, they give you many versions of backgrounds and videos, excellent experience.

Tick off Royal Observatory marvels and Thames-side treasures with this combo ticket for a full day of sightseeing in London.

Getting started

Begin your adventure at either the Royal Observatory Greenwich or any of the four piers along the Thames cruise route. Download the free multilingual audio guide and explore at your own pace.

What to expect

Royal Observatory Greenwich

The Royal Observatory is the birthplace of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian, where centuries of astronomical discovery shaped the modern world.

Features:

Prime Meridian Line: Stand astride the world’s dividing point between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres for a special moment to remember.

Historical timepieces: Admire John Harrison’s groundbreaking marine chronometers that revolutionised navigation.

Great Equatorial Telescope: See the UK’s largest refracting telescope, housed in a grand 19th-century dome.

Thames River Cruise

Glide along London’s historic river on a relaxing cruise that offers unrivalled views of the capital’s most famous landmarks.

Features:

Flexible boarding: Board at any of the three piers at your convenience throughout the day.

Landmarks seen: Pass the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Shakespeare’s Globe, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and more.

Live & recorded commentary: Learn about the sights with live English narration and recorded commentary in 14 languages.

Royal Observatory

Monday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm
Thursday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm
Friday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm
Saturday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm
Sunday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:15pm

What to bring

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Make sure to bring your tickets, either printed or on your device, along with a valid photo ID for entry.

Thames River Cruise

Keep your cruise ticket ready, either printed or digital, and arrive at your selected pier a few minutes before departure.

What's not allowed

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Drones, bicycles, roller skates, balloons, and selfie sticks are prohibited.

Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Thames River Cruise

Drones, bicycles, roller skates, balloons, and selfie sticks are not permitted on the cruise.

Accessibility

Royal Observatory Greenwich

The experience is partially accessible for wheelchairs and prams/strollers.

Wheelchair access is available at the Meridian Line, Meridian Building ground floor, Astronomer’s Garden, and Camera Obscura.

Older, Grade I listed buildings, including Flamsteed House and the Great Equatorial Telescope, are not accessible for wheelchairs.

Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Thames River Cruise

The cruise is accessible for wheelchairs and prams/strollers.

Additional information

Thames River Cruise

The cruise typically takes 40 mins between piers, except for Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier, which takes 10 mins.

Facilities: restrooms and baby changing areas.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket redemption point

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.