Sightseeing Cruises

Thames Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster to Tower Bridge

4.4/5(3,097)

Louise W

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Great cruise, live commentary was good, quite funny and very informative but he does mention that he is not paid to do this, it's a way of gaining tips. Something to be aware of, we have all paid to be on the cruise we shouldn't be made to feel we have to tip as well.

Sara C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The ease of booking, the convenience of boarding, the professionalism of the crew, but above all, the view. You get to see historic buildings and attractions from a completely different and truly fascinating perspective. Definitely worth recommending.

Oyin O

Group

Verified booking

Last week

The orator made it so interactive. He was very clear about the stories of the different London monuments and pulled our attention to things we probably didn't pay attention to before. London Bridge, the dragons, the London Eye, memorable experience.

Jolande C

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

The boat trip was truly fantastic. We saw so much and the atmosphere on board was so friendly and relaxed! The tour guide shared a lot of interesting facts and stories, but was also very funny. Definitely highly recommended, especially if it's your first time in London.

Sarah L

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

What a wonderful trip, staff we're lovely, views of the London sights were amazing and booking and boarding were so simple. Boat was clean with food and drinks on board, will definitely go again. Thanks for a lovely time

Bensabeur A

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

A very enjoyable experience, full of joy, fun, and lots of new insights. Booking tickets is very easy on the HeadOut website. All the information is clear and precise. I really loved the price comparison chart showing ticket prices throughout the month. Also, the booking process was very flexible because the boarding time is up to the tourist. Thank you very much.

Use a short river leg to connect city sights while you sit back on board, fitting a cruise between museums, shows, or meals in the same day.

Switch between the open-air deck and heated indoor cabin, with seating across 2 levels so you can choose the viewpoint that suits your group.

Glide past the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and The Shard, all lining the river.

Choose from different routes and durations, frequent departures, timed or flexible tickets, and audio guides in 6 or 14 languages.

1-hour Thames cruise from Westminster to Tower Bridge

Live commentary by the skipper

Open-air deck and heated indoors

Additional paid upgrades

One-way or round-trip cruise from Westminster Pier to Butler’s Wharf Pier (as per option selected)

Flexibility to choose your boarding pier: Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier, or Greenwich Pier (as per option selected)

Recorded audio commentary in 6 or 14 languages (as per option selected)

Departures every 20-40 minutes

Drinks and snacks from the bar on-board (available at an additional price)

TOTAL DURATION30 minutes - 1 hour
FREQUENCY40 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Westminster Pier
Sights covered
London Eye
Tate Modern
St. Paul's Cathedral
HMS Belfast
Tower of London

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
Lucie V
Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
We enjoyed the commented cruise by one of the staff. It was comfortable way how to get to the Greenwich and we saw London from a different perspective.
Louise W
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Great cruise, live commentary was good, quite funny and very informative but he does mention that he is not paid to do this, it's a way of gaining tips. Something to be aware of, we have all paid to be on the cruise we shouldn't be made to feel we have to tip as well.
Sara C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The ease of booking, the convenience of boarding, the professionalism of the crew, but above all, the view. You get to see historic buildings and attractions from a completely different and truly fascinating perspective. Definitely worth recommending.
Oyin O
Group
Verified booking
Last week
The orator made it so interactive. He was very clear about the stories of the different London monuments and pulled our attention to things we probably didn't pay attention to before. London Bridge, the dragons, the London Eye, memorable experience.
Jolande C
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
The boat trip was truly fantastic. We saw so much and the atmosphere on board was so friendly and relaxed! The tour guide shared a lot of interesting facts and stories, but was also very funny. Definitely highly recommended, especially if it's your first time in London.

What to bring

Tickets and ID: Have your entry tickets and a valid ID ready for a smooth boarding experience.

Accessibility

Mobility access: The experience is mostly accessible to wheelchair users and guests with prams or strollers.

Dogs on board: Pet dogs on a leash and guide dogs are welcome on the boat.

Additional information

Restrooms: Washroom facilities are available on board.

Boat change: Round-trip cruises require a boat change at Butler's Wharf, with an estimated 20-minute wait.

Schedule: The cruise operates daily with departures roughly every 30 minutes from 10 am to 5 pm.

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