Sightseeing Cruises

Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier

Name: Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier
Start: 2026-05-10T10:00:00
End: 2026-05-10T18:00:00
Location: London

Sightseeing cruise passengers view the Tower of London from the Thames River.

Group enjoying a selfie on a London sightseeing cruise with Big Ben in the background.

People on a Thames River cruise with views of The Shard and City Hall in London.

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

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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4.5/5(1,358)

Shanmugavelan V

Family

Verified booking

4 days ago

We had a wonderful experience today taking an Uber Boat from Westminster to Tower Pier as part of my son’s first birthday celebration. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our day in London. The journey offered beautiful sightseeing views along the Thames, which made the trip both relaxing and memorable. Traveling by boat was smooth, convenient, and a refreshing change from typical city transport. It also worked perfectly as a comfortable commute back to our hotel. The staff were helpful, and everything felt well-organized. Overall, it was a great experience that added something special to our celebration, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting London.

Mr Ondrej N

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

Quick boarding, very welcoming staff, clean boat. We really enjoyed the option of having refreshments ordered via QR code and delivered to the seat. The onboard commentary was informative amd funny as well. Great value for money!

Mistylynn P

Solo

Verified booking

3 days ago

I loved the crew, amazing energy and insights into the landmarks. Perfect day, great service, and efficient for traveling across piers. It was the best time.

Rina S

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

I really enjoyed the views and commentary - we were able to see the london skyline and enjoy a coffee at the same time!! We were really impressed with the smoothness of the journey and the way the skipper steered the boat. The lines were long but moved quickly and the staff were all very helpful. It was great to see so much of london from the river. The history of the bridges were explained very well - helping us to understand how much London has changed over the years. We were grateful to make use of the hop on hop off experience, which allowed us to see The Globe Theatre, London Eye, The Tower of London as well as enjoy the afternoon at the Greenwich Market! A fantastic trip and I would do it over and over again!

Louisa C

Group

Verified booking

6 days ago

This cruise was excellent! Great value for money and what made it special was the commentary provided by the crew! Very entertaining, full of humour. He spoke clearly and slowly which really helped my Mum (86) who is quite deaf! This made all the difference. Availability of food on board was a little disappointing but this didn't matter too much.

Deborah E

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The Thames cruise from London Eye pier to Greenwich was delightful on the first real summer's day in London. Tony was our trip commentator - he was entertaining and informative. It was a lovely over view of the city's history, and highlights.

Set sail along the Thames with City Cruises, boarding from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Pier anytime on your selected day for a one-way cruise.

Ideal for spontaneous travellers or busy schedules, enjoy London from open-air decks or heated indoor cabins without following a fixed route.

Learn fascinating stories about London’s history and landmarks through live English commentary or a multilingual audio guide while you cruise the river.

Children receive a complimentary activity book and colouring sheets, keeping young explorers entertained while learning about London from the river.

Upgrade to a hop-on-hop-off ticket for unlimited cruises all day, hopping on or off at any pier to explore London at your pace.

Best for: Packed sightseeing itineraries; no need to commit to an exact departure time

Flexible one-way sightseeing cruise on the River Thames

Board and disembark from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Greenwich Pier, or Tower Pier

Arrive at any time on the selected date, no pre-booking required (see timetable)

Live English commentary or recorded commentary in 14 languages

Open-air deck and heated indoors

Complimentary kids' activity book & colouring sheets

Additional paid upgrades:

24-hour hop-on-hop-off sightseeing ticket (view route and timetable [here])

Access to the onboard bar (available at an additional cost)

TOTAL DURATION30 minutes
FREQUENCY40 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
4 Boarding points
Westminster Pier
Get direction
London Eye Pier
Get direction
Greenwich Pier
Get direction
Tower Pier
Get direction
Sights covered
Houses of Parliament
London Eye
Royal Festival Hall
Tate Modern
St. Paul's Cathedral
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Borough Market
Southwark Cathedral
HMS Belfast
The Shard
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
Canary Wharf
Royal Observatory

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
Shanmugavelan V
Family
Verified booking
4 days ago
We had a wonderful experience today taking an Uber Boat from Westminster to Tower Pier as part of my son’s first birthday celebration. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our day in London. The journey offered beautiful sightseeing views along the Thames, which made the trip both relaxing and memorable. Traveling by boat was smooth, convenient, and a refreshing change from typical city transport. It also worked perfectly as a comfortable commute back to our hotel. The staff were helpful, and everything felt well-organized. Overall, it was a great experience that added something special to our celebration, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting London.
Mr Ondrej N
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
Quick boarding, very welcoming staff, clean boat. We really enjoyed the option of having refreshments ordered via QR code and delivered to the seat. The onboard commentary was informative amd funny as well. Great value for money!
Mistylynn P
Solo
Verified booking
3 days ago
I loved the crew, amazing energy and insights into the landmarks. Perfect day, great service, and efficient for traveling across piers. It was the best time.
María M
Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
We weren't able to get on the boat during our scheduled time slot; the guide told us another one would leave in 20 minutes, but it took more than 45 minutes before the next boat left.
Allison K
Solo
Verified booking
Yesterday
The commentary about the different sights was great, and it really helped to enjoy the cruise more.

What to bring

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

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities.

The average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40 mins, except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier, which is 10 mins.

Please note: some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier.

With the 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket, you're in complete control. Start your boating adventure anytime and enjoy unlimited rides until the boats stop operating for the evening. The next day, you can continue using your ticket until its validity expires.

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