Sightseeing Cruises

Thames Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich

Sightseeing cruise on the Thames River with view of Tower Bridge, London.

Sightseeing cruise boat on the Thames River with London skyline in the background.

Passengers on a London sightseeing cruise view Canary Wharf skyline.

Sightseeing boat on Thames River passing under a bridge in London.

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Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

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

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.5/5(4,787)

Moga I

Family

Verified booking

2 days ago

A fantastic way to experience London from a different perspective. Great views, a relaxing journey, and friendly staff. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the city.

Mr Mark D

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Commentary was brilliant. Very informative and very funny so we were kept entertained whilst at the same time gaining great insight into life in and around the Thames

Kaveen M

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing experience on the Thames Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich. The journey offered stunning views of London’s iconic landmarks along the River Thames, and the live commentary was both informative and entertaining. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-organized, with plenty of space to enjoy the scenery. The staff were friendly, professional, and made the trip even more enjoyable. Greenwich is a beautiful destination, and arriving by river made the experience extra special. I highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting London or even locals looking for a relaxing and memorable day out. It was excellent value for money and one of the highlights of my trip.

Sarah W

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

This was a lovely calm cruise up to Greenwich and back that we thoroughly enjoyed. The commentary was informative and delivered with wit and sparkle. One word of warning for those travelling in wheelchairs. Not all boats are wheelchair accessible. We arrived for the noon boat and it was suggested we wait for the 12.30. They offered to give the noon boat a go, saying they could try to carry his chair over the steps, but we opted to wait for the later boat. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

Mrs Alison K

Group

Verified booking

Last week

It wasn't too busy. Commentary was very enjoyable. Rather irritating that the 'guide' kept telling us he wasn't a trained guide but a volunteer and acted at the time of asking for tips like providing 'all that information' was a favour rather than his job. We'd booked a sight seeing river cruise with commentary so I would expect there to be a trained guide and that tipping should be relative to the quality of the commentary (which to be fair was good) and not because commentary was provided.

Laurie K

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The cruise was relaxing and entertaining with opportunities to hop off and further explore sites on land. The commentator was knowledgable and funny and kept the passengers engaged. We ordered lunch from our seats and it was served promptly with friendly service. Be careful not to confuse the London Bridge with the London Tower Bridge!

Leave the crowded London streets behind and glide along the Thames from Westminster to Greenwich, enjoying panoramic river views during your chosen time slot.

If you choose a flexible ride, then you can hop from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Pier, a one-hour one-way, or two-hour round trip sightseeing London’s landmarks.

Travel the most extensive route, passing Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, and Canary Wharf, capturing spectacular views from the water.

Hear fascinating stories from a local skipper or multilingual audioguide, uncovering hidden facts and giving a richer understanding of London’s riverside landmarks.

Best for: History and culture lovers, families with kids

Longest River Thames sightseeing cruise - London’s icons, Canary Wharf, and scenic skyline views of the city

Departs from Westminster and ends at Greenwich

Live English commentary

Multilingual audio guided

Fully stocked bar (drinks and food to be purchased separately)

Additional pid upgrades

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 (only available for the flexible tickets)

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (as per option selected)

Drinks and snacks at the onboard bar (available at an additional price)

TOTAL DURATION30 minutes - 1 hour
FREQUENCY40 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
Westminster Pier
Get direction
Sights covered
Houses of Parliament
London Eye
Royal Festival Hall
Tate Modern
St. Paul's Cathedral
HMS Belfast
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
Canary Wharf

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
Kaveen M
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing experience on the Thames Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich. The journey offered stunning views of London’s iconic landmarks along the River Thames, and the live commentary was both informative and entertaining. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-organized, with plenty of space to enjoy the scenery. The staff were friendly, professional, and made the trip even more enjoyable. Greenwich is a beautiful destination, and arriving by river made the experience extra special. I highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting London or even locals looking for a relaxing and memorable day out. It was excellent value for money and one of the highlights of my trip.
Mary M
Group
Verified booking
4 days ago
We wanted to travel from The London Eye to Greenwich. There wasn't a long wait for our first boat and the guys working were helpful and friendly when we asked where to wait. Unfortunately when we got onto the boat we were told that we'd have to get off at Tower Bridge and change boats as the boat that we were on was terminating there. This change took about 25 mins which made our trip so much longer to Greenwich. The guys on the boats were helpful and friendly and we very much enjoyed the commentary from both boats. It was informative and funny. We will use the service again and will recommend it to friends and family.
Sarah W
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
This was a lovely calm cruise up to Greenwich and back that we thoroughly enjoyed. The commentary was informative and delivered with wit and sparkle. One word of warning for those travelling in wheelchairs. Not all boats are wheelchair accessible. We arrived for the noon boat and it was suggested we wait for the 12.30. They offered to give the noon boat a go, saying they could try to carry his chair over the steps, but we opted to wait for the later boat. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
Mrs Alison K
Group
Verified booking
Last week
It wasn't too busy. Commentary was very enjoyable. Rather irritating that the 'guide' kept telling us he wasn't a trained guide but a volunteer and acted at the time of asking for tips like providing 'all that information' was a favour rather than his job. We'd booked a sight seeing river cruise with commentary so I would expect there to be a trained guide and that tipping should be relative to the quality of the commentary (which to be fair was good) and not because commentary was provided.
Laurie K
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The cruise was relaxing and entertaining with opportunities to hop off and further explore sites on land. The commentator was knowledgable and funny and kept the passengers engaged. We ordered lunch from our seats and it was served promptly with friendly service. Be careful not to confuse the London Bridge with the London Tower Bridge!

What to bring

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

You can bring your dogs on the boat with the leash on.

Accessibility

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

Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Facilities: Washrooms

For a round trip, stay on board throughout or disembark and return to Westminster on any later boat the same day.

Time slots are available every 40 minutes from 10am.

Please note that the exact cruise times might vary during the summer and the winter, so double-check before you set sail. You can find the cruise timetable [here].

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