Sightseeing Cruises

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames

Name: Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames
Start: 2026-04-19T10:30:00
End: 2026-04-19T16:30:00
Location: London

Cruise boat on the Thames River with Westminster Bridge and London skyline in the background.

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Women enjoying Thames River cruise with London Eye in background.

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

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Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

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

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4.2/5(877)

Anna C

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

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

2 weeks ago

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!

Theresa D

Family

Verified booking

4 days ago

Loved the boat ride on the river Thames. The crew member narrating, Lee, was very entertaining! Unfortunately, the London eye closed for technical difficulties right as we got to it. Had we booked directly through the London eye, we could have immediately gotten a refund. Since we booked it through a third party, Headout, we had to request the refund through them and wait to get the refund about 3 days later.

Frank B

Family

Verified booking

Last week

Both events were a wonderful experience in the sunny weather... I just thought the London Eye ticket included priority entry and that the boat ride was round-trip... Since I booked it weeks ago, I can't say for sure if I misread it or... Anyway, you should definitely pay attention to that when booking!

Jordi O

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Highly recommended. You can't go to London and not go up the London Eye to take in the amazing 180° views—they're breathtaking! And the cruise on the Thames was fantastic, well guided and covering all the city's must-sees! An incredible experience!

Mayra R

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The ticket purchasing process was simple and quick! The views from the London Eye were great. The River Cruise was good although it was a one-way cruise, which wasn't overly club the description. Highly recommend using Headout for your tours!

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
Anna C
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
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
2 weeks ago
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!
Theresa D
Family
Verified booking
4 days ago
Loved the boat ride on the river Thames. The crew member narrating, Lee, was very entertaining! Unfortunately, the London eye closed for technical difficulties right as we got to it. Had we booked directly through the London eye, we could have immediately gotten a refund. Since we booked it through a third party, Headout, we had to request the refund through them and wait to get the refund about 3 days later.
Frank B
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Both events were a wonderful experience in the sunny weather... I just thought the London Eye ticket included priority entry and that the boat ride was round-trip... Since I booked it weeks ago, I can't say for sure if I misread it or... Anyway, you should definitely pay attention to that when booking!
Madhan R
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Good offer and Value for money. Great experience both combined

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.

Get directions to the boarding point

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.

Get directions to the boarding point