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.

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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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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(2,851)

Shanmugavelan V

Family

Verified booking

Last week

We had a wonderful experience today taking an Uber Boat from Westminster to Tower Pier as part of my son’s first birthday celebration. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our day in London. The journey offered beautiful sightseeing views along the Thames, which made the trip both relaxing and memorable. Traveling by boat was smooth, convenient, and a refreshing change from typical city transport. It also worked perfectly as a comfortable commute back to our hotel. The staff were helpful, and everything felt well-organized. Overall, it was a great experience that added something special to our celebration, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting London.

Angela B

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

The cruise on the Thames was delightful! The ticket, which allowed us to choose our departure time and boarding pier, was very convenient for our first trip, when we weren’t sure how our schedule would work out. The conditions on the cruise ship were excellent, allowing us to enjoy the route from the London Eye to Greenwich, the scenery, and the tourist attractions presented in detail and in an engaging manner. We learned new things, laughed, appreciated, and applauded the presentation, which was peppered with humorous moments. And the warm weather with gentle sunshine added to the enjoyment of the trip as the Thames rocked us with its waves. We’ll be back with great pleasure!

Mr Ondrej N

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Quick boarding, very welcoming staff, clean boat. We really enjoyed the option of having refreshments ordered via QR code and delivered to the seat. The onboard commentary was informative amd funny as well. Great value for money!

Mary C

Family

Verified booking

Last week

We enjoyed our river trip yesterday. Great views of many important monuments, buildings and bridges. Clear and amusing commentary. Cafe/ bar staff excellent and clean toilets! Thank you..

Louisa C

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

This cruise was excellent! Great value for money and what made it special was the commentary provided by the crew! Very entertaining, full of humour. He spoke clearly and slowly which really helped my Mum (86) who is quite deaf! This made all the difference. Availability of food on board was a little disappointing but this didn't matter too much.

Erin L

Solo

Verified booking

Apr 2026

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!

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
Shanmugavelan V
Family
Verified booking
Last week
We had a wonderful experience today taking an Uber Boat from Westminster to Tower Pier as part of my son’s first birthday celebration. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our day in London. The journey offered beautiful sightseeing views along the Thames, which made the trip both relaxing and memorable. Traveling by boat was smooth, convenient, and a refreshing change from typical city transport. It also worked perfectly as a comfortable commute back to our hotel. The staff were helpful, and everything felt well-organized. Overall, it was a great experience that added something special to our celebration, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting London.
Mr Ondrej N
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Quick boarding, very welcoming staff, clean boat. We really enjoyed the option of having refreshments ordered via QR code and delivered to the seat. The onboard commentary was informative amd funny as well. Great value for money!
Angela B
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
The cruise on the Thames was delightful! The ticket, which allowed us to choose our departure time and boarding pier, was very convenient for our first trip, when we weren’t sure how our schedule would work out. The conditions on the cruise ship were excellent, allowing us to enjoy the route from the London Eye to Greenwich, the scenery, and the tourist attractions presented in detail and in an engaging manner. We learned new things, laughed, appreciated, and applauded the presentation, which was peppered with humorous moments. And the warm weather with gentle sunshine added to the enjoyment of the trip as the Thames rocked us with its waves. We’ll be back with great pleasure!
Patricia M
Family
Verified booking
6 days ago
Hi, I don't think it was made clear enough that you could only do one section of the tour, and that to see the whole route, you have to start at either the beginning or the end—because once you've started, you can't go back with that ticket. The audio guide wouldn't load, so several of us ended up not fully understanding everything that was said.
Mary C
Family
Verified booking
Last week
We enjoyed our river trip yesterday. Great views of many important monuments, buildings and bridges. Clear and amusing commentary. Cafe/ bar staff excellent and clean toilets! Thank you..

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