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Combo (Save 13%): Royal Observatory Greenwich Tickets + Thames River Cruise

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10:00am - 7:45pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.4/5(2,347)

Lois B

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

A good value combo and a very good way to sightsee London's most iconic attractions and buildings beside the River Themes. Would recommend. Especially because the river cruise ticket is flexible; you can board at any time that day at any of the 4 piers listed. I don't know why it asks you to book a time slot for the cruise. I was very relieved when I realised this because I would have missed the cruise otherwise.

Israel M

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

I loved absolutely everything! It was one of those experiences you keep in your heart forever. If I had to choose what I liked best, it was that dual perspective of London: first from above and then from the water, as if the city were telling me two different but equally fascinating stories. On the London Eye, the highlight was reaching the top just as the sun began to bathe everything in golden light. Seeing Parliament, Big Ben, and the river winding its way between bridges from inside that glass capsule was simply breathtaking. I stood in silence, pressed against the glass, feeling as though all of London lay at my feet. That calm in the air, that controlled sense of vertigo, that 360° panoramic view… it was pure magic. But the cruise down the Thames was the other side of the coin—and perhaps what moved me the most. Passing under Tower Bridge while feeling the murmur of the water, seeing the reflections of the lights dancing on the current, and hearing the sounds of the city from river level connected me to the true heartbeat of London. It was much more intimate, more alive. The guide told stories as the sunset took over the sky and the historic buildings paraded by on both sides as if in a dream.

Hanumath A

Family

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

It was a really wonderful experience, and I absolutely loved the London Eye. It's a unique attraction unlike any other place I've visited so far. The views were amazing, and I truly enjoyed every moment. A big thanks to Headout for making the booking process so simple and hassle-free. The timely notifications and smooth experience made everything easy from start to finish. Highly recommended—it's a really great app!

Explore the best of London with this combo, combining a visit to the Royal Observatory Greenwich with a relaxing Thames sightseeing cruise.

See the historic Octagon Room, gaze through the Great Equatorial Telescope, and stand on the Prime Meridian Line.

Enjoy a Thames cruise with live or multilingual audio commentary, plus views of the Tower of London, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.

Go beyond the Prime Meridian! Upgrade to the Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass to include entry to the Cutty Sark, the Queen's House and the National Maritime Museum.

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Entry to Royal Observatory Greenwich

Multilingual audio guide

Sightseeing Cruise on River Thame

Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames (route and timetable here)

One-way sightseeing ticket

Flexible boarding time

Flexibility to choose pier for boarding from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, or Tower Pier

Live English commentary

Recorded commentary in 14 languages

Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon

Additional paid upgrades:

Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass

Entry to Cutty Sark

Entry to the National Maritime Museum

Entry to the Queen's House

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Natalia F
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
This experience was the highlight of our trip to London—being able to see all of London from above and then take a boat ride to London Bridge... the kids had a great time. Plus, since the kids were already tired from walking, it was a great way to sightsee with them without leaving them completely exhausted. The only downside is that they don’t explain clearly where the outbound trip is headed. You might take the boat from the London Eye and end up on the other side of London… and then have to figure out how to get back on your own. They let us reboard at London Bridge to head back to Westminster.
Hanumath A
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was a really wonderful experience, and I absolutely loved the London Eye. It's a unique attraction unlike any other place I've visited so far. The views were amazing, and I truly enjoyed every moment. A big thanks to Headout for making the booking process so simple and hassle-free. The timely notifications and smooth experience made everything easy from start to finish. Highly recommended—it's a really great app!
Uwe M
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A river cruise on the Thames is a "must" when visiting London! But the highlight was, of course, the ride on the London Eye. Since we booked in advance, there was no waiting in line and no stress. Highly recommended.
Andrea F
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Everything was excellent. I bought the tickets a couple of weeks before coming to the London Eye. We arrived today, they scanned our QR code, and we got in without any problems.
Lois B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
A good value combo and a very good way to sightsee London's most iconic attractions and buildings beside the River Themes. Would recommend. Especially because the river cruise ticket is flexible; you can board at any time that day at any of the 4 piers listed. I don't know why it asks you to book a time slot for the cruise. I was very relieved when I realised this because I would have missed the cruise otherwise.

Tick off Royal Observatory marvels and Thames-side treasures with this combo ticket for a full day of sightseeing in London.

Getting started

Begin your adventure at either the Royal Observatory Greenwich or any of the four piers along the Thames cruise route. Download the free multilingual audio guide and explore at your own pace.

What to expect

Royal Observatory Greenwich

The Royal Observatory is the birthplace of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian, where centuries of astronomical discovery shaped the modern world.

Features:

Prime Meridian Line: Stand astride the world’s dividing point between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres for a special moment to remember.

Historical timepieces: Admire John Harrison’s groundbreaking marine chronometers that revolutionised navigation.

Great Equatorial Telescope: See the UK’s largest refracting telescope, housed in a grand 19th-century dome.

Thames River Cruise

Glide along London’s historic river on a relaxing cruise that offers unrivalled views of the capital’s most famous landmarks.

Features:

Flexible boarding: Board at any of the three piers at your convenience throughout the day.

Landmarks seen: Pass the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Shakespeare’s Globe, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and more.

Live & recorded commentary: Learn about the sights with live English narration and recorded commentary in 14 languages.

What to bring

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Make sure to bring your tickets, either printed or on your device, along with a valid photo ID for entry.

Thames River Cruise

Keep your cruise ticket ready, either printed or digital, and arrive at your selected pier a few minutes before departure.

What's not allowed

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Drones, bicycles, roller skates, balloons, and selfie sticks are prohibited.

Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Thames River Cruise

Drones, bicycles, roller skates, balloons, and selfie sticks are not permitted on the cruise.

Accessibility

Royal Observatory Greenwich

The experience is partially accessible for wheelchairs and prams/strollers.

Wheelchair access is available at the Meridian Line, Meridian Building ground floor, Astronomer’s Garden, and Camera Obscura.

Older, Grade I listed buildings, including Flamsteed House and the Great Equatorial Telescope, are not accessible for wheelchairs.

Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Thames River Cruise

The cruise is accessible for wheelchairs and prams/strollers.

Additional information

Thames River Cruise

The cruise typically takes 40 mins between piers, except for Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier, which takes 10 mins.

Facilities: restrooms and baby changing areas.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket redemption point

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.