Sightseeing Cruises

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames

Name: Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames
Start: 2026-11-07T10:00:00
End: 2026-11-07T18:00:00
Location: London

4.5/5(1,138)

Alexander H

Group

Verified booking

4 days ago

The booking went completely smoothly and without any hassle. I was especially pleasantly surprised that I was even able to purchase the tickets at a discount. Even though the event was already sold out on the official websites, I was still able to successfully get tickets here. The entire booking process ran seamlessly, and the tickets were reliably delivered to me afterward. Overall, I am very satisfied with the service and would recommend the platform anytime. A great experience, especially when you can't find tickets anywhere else!

Sabrina F

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The combination of London from above and London from the water was absolutely amazing to get a good feeling for the city and see a lot of sights in one time and from different perspectives. Because the boat tour is flexible, you can hop off at another destination and continue your sight seeing. On the boat, you also get a lot of interesting information and storys, the captains are very committed. Wouldn't miss it!

Nico L

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The Thames cruise was fantastic, with beautiful views and interesting facts about London. The Transport Museum was also interesting and informative, but more of a one-time visit for us. Overall, a great experience, especially the boat tour!

Pauline F

Group

Verified booking

Last week

The show was something completely different from anything I have seen before & the singers & the ambience of the cathedral was amazing . Enjoyed the boat trip with commentary as you can see a lot of the sights of London at one time .

Mohammed E

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The river cruise itself was really good! Only let down was the group of Indians that were on board singing and disturbing the atmosphere. Forcefully taking the seating too!

David C

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

Wonderful views. But I would recommend cleaning glass at least once a day if possible. because it's so critical to have clean glass for views as you go around and for photography

Cruise through the heart of London along the River Thames, taking in breathtaking views of the city's most iconic landmarks.

Listen to live English commentary or choose from a multilingual audio guide, with the freedom to board at any of the four main piers.

History lovers will enjoy views of the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Shakespeare’s Globe, all icons of the city’s storied past.

Enhance the sightseeing with your preferred drink selection, choosing from beer, wine, Prosecco, or a classic single spirit and mixer.

Fun fact: The River Thames flows through London for 215 miles, making it the longest river entirely in England!

Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames

One-way sightseeing flexible ticket

Flexible boarding time

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

Live English commentary

Recorded commentary in 14 languages

Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon

Drinks including beer, house wine (175 ml), Prosecco (one glass) or a single spirit and mixer (as per option selected).

Fully stocked bar (at additional cost)

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
Alexander H
Group
Verified booking
4 days ago
The booking went completely smoothly and without any hassle. I was especially pleasantly surprised that I was even able to purchase the tickets at a discount. Even though the event was already sold out on the official websites, I was still able to successfully get tickets here. The entire booking process ran seamlessly, and the tickets were reliably delivered to me afterward. Overall, I am very satisfied with the service and would recommend the platform anytime. A great experience, especially when you can't find tickets anywhere else!
Sabrina F
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The combination of London from above and London from the water was absolutely amazing to get a good feeling for the city and see a lot of sights in one time and from different perspectives. Because the boat tour is flexible, you can hop off at another destination and continue your sight seeing. On the boat, you also get a lot of interesting information and storys, the captains are very committed. Wouldn't miss it!
Nico L
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The Thames cruise was fantastic, with beautiful views and interesting facts about London. The Transport Museum was also interesting and informative, but more of a one-time visit for us. Overall, a great experience, especially the boat tour!
Pauline F
Group
Verified booking
Last week
The show was something completely different from anything I have seen before & the singers & the ambience of the cathedral was amazing . Enjoyed the boat trip with commentary as you can see a lot of the sights of London at one time .
David C
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
Wonderful views. But I would recommend cleaning glass at least once a day if possible. because it's so critical to have clean glass for views as you go around and for photography

Cruising along the River Thames

Embark on an unforgettable journey along the River Thames, departing from one of four iconic piers: Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich. With boats setting off every 20 to 40 minutes, you can begin your adventure at your convenience. As you cruise, take in the breathtaking views of London's most famous landmarks, including the Tower of London, the majestic Houses of Parliament, and the vibrant South Bank. Marvel at the historic beauty of Greenwich, home to the Prime Meridian. Whether you bask in the sunshine on the open-air deck or stay cozy inside the heated indoor saloon, you can sip a drink from the fully stocked bar (at your expense) as you soak in the sights.

A flexible sightseeing experience for everyone

With a flexible one-way sightseeing ticket, you have the freedom to board at any of the three piers and enjoy the river’s iconic views in one smooth journey. Live English commentary or recorded commentary in 14 languages provides fascinating insights into the landmarks you pass. Whether you're sailing beneath historic bridges or admiring London’s modern skyline, this cruise offers a unique perspective of the city. Plus, with wheelchair accessibility onboard, everyone can enjoy this scenic and informative cruise along one of the world’s most famous rivers. Add more enjoyment by upgrading to include drinks such as beer, wine, Prosecco, or a single spirit with mixer.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

In the next step, you will be asked to select a time slot. However, note that the cruise has a flexible entry, and you can enter at any time.

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 find the route and timetable here.

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.

Facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the pier staff and board the boat at any of the boarding points.

Boarding points

With your flexible cruise ticket, you can board from any of the following four piers at the selected timeslot

Westminster Millennium Pier

Board your cruise at Westminster Millennium Pier.

Address: Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, United Kingdom.

Get directions to the boarding point

London Eye Pier

Board your cruise at London Eye Waterloo Pier.

Address: London 1SW1A 1AE, United Kingdom.

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Tower Pier

Board your cruise at Tower Millennium Pier.

Address: Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT, UK.

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Greenwich Pier

Board your cruise at City Cruises London Greenwich Pier.

Address: King William Walk, London SE10 9HT, United Kingdom.

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