Sightseeing Cruises

Thames Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich

Passengers on a London sightseeing cruise view Canary Wharf skyline.

Westminster sightseeing cruise with view of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in London.

Thames River ferry passing Greenwich riverfront buildings in London.

The Shard and London Bridge Hospital viewed from the Thames on a sightseeing cruise.

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Enjoy a scenic journey through London, from Westminster to Greenwich on the longest cruise route on the River Thames. See famed monuments like Tower Bridge and Big Ben.

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Anuradha

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I had an absolutely fantastic time on the London river boat ride! The views of the city from the water were breathtaking — seeing landmarks like the Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament from this perspective felt magical. The boat was comfortable and spacious, and the atmosphere was relaxed yet exciting. The crew was friendly, professional, and full of interesting facts about the sights along the Thames. It was such a refreshing way to explore London, away from the busy streets, and I left feeling both relaxed and inspired. I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city!

Cache

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

This was a very enjoyable experience. It was my first time on the Thames even tho I was born and raised in London. I took my six year old son and he enjoyed every single moment of the cruise we went down to Greenwich from westminister I'd highly recommend this too parents as a nice afternoon out without the hassle of spending a vast amount of money to make memories and smiles with your children. Most definitely will be booking another cruise with my son 100%

Olaf

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The trip was entertaining and fun. The information was exciting and valuable. We enjoyed the ride all the way to Greenwich! // A small downer: unfortunately, the boat we had queued for was taken out of service at short notice, so there was a considerable wait. Perhaps the organizer could have reacted differently, e.g. handed out free water or a sweet...

Trade the busy London streets for a serene fixed route cruise along the River Thames, from Westminster to Greenwich.

Choose between a flexible, 1-hour one-way, or a 2-hour round-trip cruise and enjoy the city's iconic landmarks from a unique vantage point.

Sail on the most extensive route that covers the most sights, including Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, and Canary Wharf.

Perfect for history & culture lovers, your cruise ends in Greenwich, home to the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, and the National Maritime Museum.

Get the inside scoop on London's landmarks through your knowledgeable local skipper or a multilingual audioguide and discover a whole new side to London.

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

Departs from Westminster and ends at Greenwich

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 (as per option selected)

Live English commentary

Recorded commentary in 14 languages (as per option selected)

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

Best for: History and culture lovers, families with kids

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

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

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Guests from Germany, United States, France and over 60 countries have loved this experience
Natalie
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
River cruise was fantastic - got to see Big Ben, London Eye and Tower Bridge. Staff were really friendly and the commentary on the boat was hilarious. My daughter and I had a lot of fun. Easy to book, reasonable prices too.
Stephan
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The trip was very entertaining thanks to the live explanations from the employee. The service on board is also great, you can order something via QR code which is then delivered to your seat. All in all recommended.
Anuradha
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
I had an absolutely fantastic time on the London river boat ride! The views of the city from the water were breathtaking — seeing landmarks like the Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament from this perspective felt magical. The boat was comfortable and spacious, and the atmosphere was relaxed yet exciting. The crew was friendly, professional, and full of interesting facts about the sights along the Thames. It was such a refreshing way to explore London, away from the busy streets, and I left feeling both relaxed and inspired. I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city!
Katarzyna
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
It was such a blast! Our trip from Westminster to Greenwich was a great experience (including weather) - the boat is in shape, our guide was super duper funny and gave us many stories, the boat driver was giving us a plenty of time and great angels for photos. Thank you so much!!
Harish
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The narration of the place was so beautiful that the cruise ride was overwhelming and fantastic the words made us feel everything lively and wonderful. Superb experience. Cheers to the team for keeping safety and happiness of the people ongoing. Heads up!!!! Loved it!!!!

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

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

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point (either of the 3 piers)

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Westminster Pier, Boarding point B

Address - Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, United Kingdom

Get directions to the Boarding point