Sightseeing Cruises

Thames Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich

4.5/5(5,030)

Bensabeur A

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

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.

L H

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

A very pleasant boat ride along the river between Greenwich and Westminster. You get to see the landmarks from a different perspective. Special mention goes to our guide, who—knowing there were foreigners on board—spoke relatively slowly and shared interesting anecdotes. I highly recommend it.

Kathleen G

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Comfortable seating, clean and great commentary. Great views of London. Availability of snacks and beverages. They even allowed us to board and earlier cruise than the one we booked. Great experience! The only negative was the front windows were dirty and had poor visibility

Denise S

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The art exhibition was incredible, you really are fully immersed in the artwork. Although it did take nearer 2 hours to go round properly - making it a bit of a rush to get to Westminster Pier for the 3.30 boat. Boat trip was fun and informative

Anna T

Family

Verified booking

Last week

An easy and fun experience with flexible boarding pass, lots to see and multiple seating options. I took two under ten year olds and they said it was the best day out. I would book this again in the future. We had a lovely time.

Nicole A

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We were not on the boat for long but the experience was very enjoyable. In particular the commentary given during the trip, which was both knowledgeable and true to the spirit of English humour. Thank you

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

Choose the flexible ride to hop on from Westminster, the London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Pier, with a one-hour one-way or two-hour round trip past London's landmarks.

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

Hear fascinating stories from a local skipper or multilingual audioguide, uncovering hidden facts for a richer understanding of London's riverside landmarks

River Thames sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Greenwich

Live English commentary

Multilingual audio guide

Additional paid upgrades

One-way or round-trip cruise (as per option selected)

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

Tips

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

TOTAL DURATION30 minutes - 1 hour
FREQUENCY40 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
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
Bensabeur A
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
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.
L H
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A very pleasant boat ride along the river between Greenwich and Westminster. You get to see the landmarks from a different perspective. Special mention goes to our guide, who—knowing there were foreigners on board—spoke relatively slowly and shared interesting anecdotes. I highly recommend it.
Emily W
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The commentating on the history of London and it’s buildings was really interesting, he also made sure to include humour which made the ride really enjoyable and memorable!
Lucie V
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
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.
Eunice G
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We enjoyed sightseeing via the Thames Cruise as it definitely gave us a different perspective of the city. Our guide was incredibly funny too!

What to bring

Voucher: Bring your mobile voucher and a charged smartphone to access the audioguide on board.

Smartphone: Bring a charged smartphone, as it is required to use the multilingual audioguide.

Additional information

Cruise duration: A one-way journey between Westminster Pier and Greenwich Pier takes approximately 1 hour.

Departure frequency: Most options have departures every 40 minutes, but exact cruise times may vary.

Operating hours: Flexible one-way cruises allow boarding anytime between 10am and 6pm.

Ticket validity: Timed tickets are only valid for the specific departure time you select.

Children: Children under 5 years old can join the cruise for free.

Boarding piers: Some options allow boarding or disembarking at Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Piers.

Pier map: You can check the available boarding and disembarking piers using the operator's Thames cruise pier map link.

Route duration: Depending on the option, cruises last about 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours for round trips.

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

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.