Sightseeing Cruises

Thames Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster to Tower Bridge

Tourists photographing Tower Bridge opening during a sightseeing cruise on the River Thames, London.

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

London Eye on the Thames River with nearby historic buildings, UK.

River cruise boat on the Thames with London skyline, including the Gherkin, in the background.

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

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.3/5(2,797)

Erin L

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Wonderful experience on the Thames River. The cruise offered a relaxing and comfortable way to take in London’s most iconic sights. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect, which made the views even more stunning. The audio tour was great—just the right balance of history and interesting facts. A wonderful way to see the city!

Deborah E

Solo

Verified booking

2 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.

Alfredo G

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Great service—it's not like Uber's water taxis, where you can't see a thing. On this cruise, they go slower and point out the sights as they go, plus you can see everything while sitting comfortably on the upper deck.

Etcheto S

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

It was a wonderful experience. We heard all sorts of stories during the ride. It was truly an informative experience that allowed us to see London in a whole new light. Thank you for everything

Christine R

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The commentary was very good and highlighted lots of the sites and interesting facts. Really easy to get to Westminster Pier on the tube and made for a very scenic outdoor trip to Greenwich.

Sonja H

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

A wonderful tour with informative and entertaining commentary on board. We went all the way to Greenwich and highly recommend taking the full tour!

From open deck views to a heated indoor salon, this Thames River cruise balances comfort and scenery on the route from Westminster to Tower Bridge.

The route passes iconic sights including the London Eye, National Theatre, HMS Belfast, and the historic Tower of London.

With live English commentary or multilingual audio guide, each landmark comes with a background that makes the river views more meaningful.

If you opt for flexible rides, you can choose flexible boarding from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich piers, or select a timed one way trip or return travel.

Perfect when time is limited, the cruise offers crowd free river sightseeing with a quick 30-min one way or relaxed 60-mins return trip.

Best for: First-time visitors and tourists with packed schedules

See London’s icons in a single ride

Departs from Westminster and ends at Tower Bridge

Live commentary by the skipper

Open-air deck and heated indoors

Bar on-board (purchases to be made separately)

Additional paid upgrades

One-way or round-trip cruise

Flexibility to choose your boarding pier: Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier, or Greenwich Pier (only available for flexible rides)

Recorded commentary in 14 languages

Duration: 30 mins to 1 hour

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

TOTAL DURATION30 minutes - 60 minutes
FREQUENCY40 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
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
Erin L
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Wonderful experience on the Thames River. The cruise offered a relaxing and comfortable way to take in London’s most iconic sights. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect, which made the views even more stunning. The audio tour was great—just the right balance of history and interesting facts. A wonderful way to see the city!
Alfredo G
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Great service—it's not like Uber's water taxis, where you can't see a thing. On this cruise, they go slower and point out the sights as they go, plus you can see everything while sitting comfortably on the upper deck.
Christine R
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The commentary was very good and highlighted lots of the sites and interesting facts. Really easy to get to Westminster Pier on the tube and made for a very scenic outdoor trip to Greenwich.
Gerald G
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Flexible schedules. The boat and its large deck. The commentary. The duration of the cruise and the time spent at each stop.
Al S
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was my first cruise ride, and I took my 8-year-old daughter with great excitement. I bought a ticket online and received an email and a text message with the booking confirmation. Upon entering the Westminster pair, I was told that I must have the APP downloaded on my phone to enter. I show the person my booking information, but she still insists on downloading the app and sounds quite annoyed and stressed. I tried to calm her down and insisted that she not get angry, as my 8-year-old daughter was with me. It was not very busy, and no other passengers were waiting there to be served. By that time, another member of staff had just walked in and started blaming me, saying I was stressing her colleague, even though she never knew what was going on. However, to come to the situation, I very quickly downloaded the app, avoided the hassle and boarded the cruise. I just witnessed two absolutely unfriendly team members on the front line of your wonderful and world-class cruising service. However, I have the impression that I must download a tracking app to experience the journey. And your member of staff made me download it.

What to bring

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

Accessibility

This experience is mostly accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

Your dogs (with leash on) and guide dogs are welcome on the boat.

Additional information

Facilities: Washrooms

A boat change at Butler’s Wharf is required for the round-trip cruise, with a 20-min wait.

The cruise is available daily.

Time slots are available every 30 minutes from 10am to 5pm.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit 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