Landmarks

Thames River Hop-On Hop-Off Cruise Tour with The View From The Shard Tickets

Fall in love with London with this combo ticket. Explore the city's top landmarks as you cruise along the River Thames, and make your way to the very top of London's highest viewing platform at The Shard. It's perfect for tourists and locals alike!

Discover lovely views of London by cruising on the Thames River and exploring the city’s riverside monuments

Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off across 3 central piers on the river

Experience the fastest catamaran boats in the city, with an on-board coffee bar

Learn about the city’s rich culture and heritage by downloading the free audio guide app

Get sweeping 360-degree panoramic vistas of London from its highest point at The Shard

Explore the indoor viewing gallery, telescopes and history exhibit at The Shard London

Hop-on Hop-Off Thames Cruise

The View From The Shard Ticket

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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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One of the most relaxing ways to discover the city of London, this hop-on-hop-off cruise covers all of the most important and iconic sights in the city. The vessel is designed especially for the best possible sightseeing experience, and comes equipped with an onboard bar stocked with food and drinks. You can choose to board the cruise at any one of the four piers, and you will also receive a guided commentary of the many sights along the river.

With your ticket, you will also be able to visit The Shard, which towers over the London skyline and presents gorgeous views of the city at all times of the day. The 360-degree panoramic view stretches over 40 miles of London’s cityscape and lets you see most of the capital's landmarks. You can also enjoy a multi-sensory experience from the Skydeck on the 72nd floor where subtle sounds of the city below add the perfect ambiance to your experience.

Important Information

All children aged 15 years and below must be accompanied by an adult (18+ yrs)

Timings

5 Oct onwards, cruises will operate on Fri, Sat & Sun between 11 AM & 5 PM

Discounted Tickets

Ages 4-15yrs enjoy reduced pricing

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

You must exchange your voucher for your sightseeing cruise and View from The Shard tickets

Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption points

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

Please note that attraction tickets can only be collected from Westminster Pier (SW1A 2JH), Tower Pier (EC3N 4DT) or Greenwich Pier (SE10 9HT).

Ticket Redemption Points

Westminster Pier - Close to Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament (with Big Ben), Horse Guards, Whitehall and the Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms
Get Directions To Westminster Pier

Tower Pier - This pier makes the Tower of London and Tower Bridge easily accessible
Get Directions To Tower Pier

London Eye Pier - This is located directly in front of the London Eye Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames
Get Directions To London Eye Pier

Validity

Your sightseeing cruise tickets are valid on the date selected at the time of booking

Your View from the Shard ticket is valid for one standard admission within 72 hours of being collected from the ticket redemption point