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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.
HMS Belfast moored on the River Thames with Tower Bridge in the background, London.

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Go on a time-efficient cruise from Westminster to Tower Bridge and enjoy breathtaking views of the city in just 30 mins, especially of Tower Bridge as you sail under it.

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(2,266)

Anuradha Ramkissoon

Anuradha

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I had an absolutely fantastic time on the London river boat ride! The views of the city from the water were breathtaking — seeing landmarks like the Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament from this perspective felt magical. The boat was comfortable and spacious, and the atmosphere was relaxed yet exciting. The crew was friendly, professional, and full of interesting facts about the sights along the Thames. It was such a refreshing way to explore London, away from the busy streets, and I left feeling both relaxed and inspired. I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city!
Angeli Francisco

Angeli

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Prior to our arrival in London, I booked our tickets online with great ease! In just a few minutes, our booking was confirmed! This was our family's first visit to London and surely the Thames river cruise shouldn't be missed. When we arrived at the embarkation pier, queuing was well organized! But you got to be there at least 15 minutes before departure :). The experience was amazing!!!. We got to see the best attractions in London while cruising Thames river. It was a wonderful experience for me and my family! It was really worth visiting London!
Michelle King

Michelle

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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.
    • Relax on the open-air upper deck or the heated salon as you go on a time-efficient scenic route from Westminster to Tower Bridge (Butler’s Wharf) Pier.

    • Perfect for first-time visitors and those on a tight schedule, this cruise allows you to see London from the river without the crowds in just 30 mins.

    • See famous landmarks, including the London Eye, National Theatre, HMS Belfast, Tower of London, and more on a one-way or round-trip Thames River cruise.

    • Enjoy live English commentary about the city’s history and its famous sights as you enjoy the city views.

    • You can choose between a flexible or timed one-way trip or a return trip to suit your preference, with plenty of time to explore near Tower Bridge.

    • See London’s icons in a single ride

    • Departs from Westminster and ends at Tower Bridge

    • 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: 30 mins to 1 hour (as per option selected)

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

    • Drinks and snacks (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 France, United States, Germany and over 61 countries have loved this experience

    Natalie Allen

    Natalie

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    River cruise was fantastic - got to see Big Ben, London Eye and Tower Bridge. Staff were really friendly and the commentary on the boat was hilarious. My daughter and I had a lot of fun. Easy to book, reasonable prices too.
    Stephan Heine

    Stephan

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The trip was very entertaining thanks to the live explanations from the employee. The service on board is also great, you can order something via QR code which is then delivered to your seat. All in all recommended.
    Anuradha Ramkissoon

    Anuradha

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    I had an absolutely fantastic time on the London river boat ride! The views of the city from the water were breathtaking — seeing landmarks like the Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament from this perspective felt magical. The boat was comfortable and spacious, and the atmosphere was relaxed yet exciting. The crew was friendly, professional, and full of interesting facts about the sights along the Thames. It was such a refreshing way to explore London, away from the busy streets, and I left feeling both relaxed and inspired. I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city!
    Katarzyna Wojciechowska

    Katarzyna

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    It was such a blast! Our trip from Westminster to Greenwich was a great experience (including weather) - the boat is in shape, our guide was super duper funny and gave us many stories, the boat driver was giving us a plenty of time and great angels for photos. Thank you so much!!
    Harish Eshwarachari

    Harish

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The narration of the place was so beautiful that the cruise ride was overwhelming and fantastic the words made us feel everything lively and wonderful. Superb experience. Cheers to the team for keeping safety and happiness of the people ongoing. Heads up!!!! Loved it!!!!
  • Additional information

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

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