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.

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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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

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

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
Lilla
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
We saw all the major landmarks along the Thames, and the staff made it even better by sharing not just the usual facts, but also funny and interesting stories. It was my favorite activity during our London trip.
Rachel
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The views were great. Stayed on to Greenwich which was definitely worth it. The guy that did the guiding was great. Unfortunately it was difficult to hear. Would recommend to others.
Johanna
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The tour took us past lots of sights and we were able to get very close to the attractions. There was a detailed and sometimes funny explanation for each attraction and the tour was understandable even for non-native speakers.
Elizabeth
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Really easy to book and download the tickets. Boat was very busy but we had a good seat on the top deck. Very friendly and helpful staff on board and fun and interesting commentary. Would definitely book again and will be recommending to others.
Michał
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Ticket via internet day before, ok. 1 hour trip from Westminster pier to Greenwich was great experience with nice and funny commentary 🙂

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.

Get directions to the boarding point