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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Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

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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.

4.4/5

(3,794)

Michelle

Jul 2025

Verified booking

The commentator with the fact about London was very informative and had the correct mix in my opinion and my guest's opinion of a good sense of humour as well as relating facts of London historic places of interest along the River Thames. It was a really enjoyable experience. My only criticism is that more people should be sitting down as it it obstructed at times the river view and blocked at times the view of historic places of interest.

Ross

May 2025

Verified booking

Booking ahead with Headout was worry-free and ensured we got in line for the cruise promptly. While we booked a return trip, it was the journey down the river that we enjoyed most. The watermen running the cruise claimed they were not official tour guides but their commentary based on knowing the Thames well was very informative.

Rebecca

Jun 2025

Verified booking

A really great way to explore the sights on the Thames without any hustle and bustle of crowds. The onboard staff member gave an excellent and funny explanation of all the key sights, of which there were many. We did the 2 hour return trip to Greenwich and would definitely book the same trip again in future.

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 58 countries have loved this experience
Lilla
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
We saw all the major landmarks along the Thames, and the staff made it even better by sharing not just the usual facts, but also funny and interesting stories. It was my favorite activity during our London trip.
Rachel
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The views were great. Stayed on to Greenwich which was definitely worth it. The guy that did the guiding was great. Unfortunately it was difficult to hear. Would recommend to others.
Elizabeth
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Really easy to book and download the tickets. Boat was very busy but we had a good seat on the top deck. Very friendly and helpful staff on board and fun and interesting commentary. Would definitely book again and will be recommending to others.
Michał
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Ticket via internet day before, ok. 1 hour trip from Westminster pier to Greenwich was great experience with nice and funny commentary 🙂
Dianne
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
great experience. The crew member narrating on the way out was amazing. Very fun and interesting. Great sense of himour The views were great and it was a lovely way to spend time on a hot day

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