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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.

Open today

10:00am - 6:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.3/5(2,314)

Enrico S

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Great service; it works really well with the app. The Thames cruise was truly beautiful. In my personal opinion, the London Eye ride isn’t worth the ticket price—it didn’t leave a particularly strong impression on me. I went during the day. Maybe it would be better at sunset or at night.

Santhosh T

Family

Verified booking

4 days ago

It was awesome and very convenient. The cruise ticket was flexible, so i could go any time, the entry was in the same place, and finish the London eye and then go for cruise

Cesar L

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The London Eye experience is fantastic. Seeing London’s most iconic sights from above is a great experience. The same goes for the river cruise, but if you have to choose just one, go for the London Eye—the other experience isn’t really worth it. We booked a cruise for 1:00 p.m. and had to wait over 30 minutes because it actually didn’t leave until 1:30 p.m.

Olga S

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

I didn't have the QR codes for admission, but the staff handled all the necessary paperwork and resolved the issue in just fifteen minutes. Thank you.

Anna C

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Booking with Headout was fantastic; everything went great, and the tickets were cheaper. We took the boat tour on the Thames and rode the London Eye. We barely had to wait in line at the London Eye, since it moves very quickly. The boat ride was a really pleasant experience since we went on a sunny day! But I would have liked the option to buy a ticket for the full circuit, not just a one-way ticket.

Emanuela M

Group

Verified booking

Apr 2026

A must-try experience!!! From the London Eye, you get a beautiful bird's-eye view of the city, and there's plenty of time to take lots of photos during the ride. The cabins are clean and comfortable. There’s a long line, but as long as you stick to the scheduled time, it moves quickly. The view from the Thames is also lovely, and the cruise is relaxing. Just remember to download the app with the audio guide if you don’t speak Italian. I highly recommend this combo!

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.

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What our guests say
Cesar L
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The London Eye experience is fantastic. Seeing London’s most iconic sights from above is a great experience. The same goes for the river cruise, but if you have to choose just one, go for the London Eye—the other experience isn’t really worth it. We booked a cruise for 1:00 p.m. and had to wait over 30 minutes because it actually didn’t leave until 1:30 p.m.
Roberta S
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
The guide on the first cruise was awesome. But I had to get off and get another ferry going the opposite way. This guide was bad. The ride is VERY short. And The Eye is nothing more than an enclosed Ferris wheel. However the views were spectacular. Just thought the experience was a little expensive for what you receive
Enrico S
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Great service; it works really well with the app. The Thames cruise was truly beautiful. In my personal opinion, the London Eye ride isn’t worth the ticket price—it didn’t leave a particularly strong impression on me. I went during the day. Maybe it would be better at sunset or at night.
Santhosh T
Family
Verified booking
4 days ago
It was awesome and very convenient. The cruise ticket was flexible, so i could go any time, the entry was in the same place, and finish the London eye and then go for cruise
Olga S
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
I didn't have the QR codes for admission, but the staff handled all the necessary paperwork and resolved the issue in just fifteen minutes. Thank you.

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.

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.