Sightseeing Cruises

Thames Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster to Tower Bridge

4.4/5(3,019)

L H

Group

Verified booking

Last week

A very pleasant boat ride along the river between Greenwich and Westminster. You get to see the landmarks from a different perspective. Special mention goes to our guide, who—knowing there were foreigners on board—spoke relatively slowly and shared interesting anecdotes. I highly recommend it.

Mark C

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

It was a very pleasant trip from Westminster to Greenwich. It was very busy from Westminster dock to Tower Pier so we sat inside on the lower deck. As the majority of the passengers disembarked at Tower Pier, we were able to sit on the top deck for the remainder of the journey and take in the fresh air on a hot day. It was good to see parts of London , I'd never seen at all or places I had seen but from the River Thames' perspective. The live commentary (by Howard?) was very funny and the staff on board were very nice and helpful.

Jivan K

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

We had a fantastic experience on this London river cruise. It was a wonderful way to see the city from the water, with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. The highlight of the trip was our guide, who was incredibly funny and made the entire tour much more exciting and entertaining. Their great sense of humor, combined with interesting facts and stories about London's landmarks, kept everyone engaged from start to finish. We highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting London!

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 - 1 hour
FREQUENCY40 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Westminster Pier
Sights covered
London Eye

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
L H
Group
Verified booking
Last week
A very pleasant boat ride along the river between Greenwich and Westminster. You get to see the landmarks from a different perspective. Special mention goes to our guide, who—knowing there were foreigners on board—spoke relatively slowly and shared interesting anecdotes. I highly recommend it.
Maxime V
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Very pleasant trip on the Thames to Greenwich with nice views. The guide gave interesting information and combined it with funny Nice to know stories. Recommended!
Graeme B
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Lovely late afternoon light, Thames waterside landscape looking splendid; But it was disappointing not to have any commentary at alk
Mark C
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was a very pleasant trip from Westminster to Greenwich. It was very busy from Westminster dock to Tower Pier so we sat inside on the lower deck. As the majority of the passengers disembarked at Tower Pier, we were able to sit on the top deck for the remainder of the journey and take in the fresh air on a hot day. It was good to see parts of London , I'd never seen at all or places I had seen but from the River Thames' perspective. The live commentary (by Howard?) was very funny and the staff on board were very nice and helpful.
Emily W
Family
Verified booking
2 days ago
The commentating on the history of London and it’s buildings was really interesting, he also made sure to include humour which made the ride really enjoyable and memorable!

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