Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Flexible Time and Departure Pier
Explore at your pace
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4.6/5(1,549)
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Set sail along the Thames with City Cruises, boarding from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Pier anytime on your selected day for a one-way cruise.
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Ideal for spontaneous travellers or busy schedules, enjoy London from open-air decks or heated indoor cabins without following a fixed route.
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Learn fascinating stories about London’s history and landmarks through live English commentary or a multilingual audio guide while you cruise the river.
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Children receive a complimentary activity book and colouring sheets, keeping young explorers entertained while learning about London from the river.
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Upgrade to a hop-on-hop-off ticket for unlimited cruises all day, hopping on or off at any pier to explore London at your pace.
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Best for: Packed sightseeing itineraries; no need to commit to an exact departure time
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Flexible one-way sightseeing cruise on the River Thames
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Board and disembark from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Greenwich Pier, or Tower Pier
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Arrive at any time on the selected date, no pre-booking required (see timetable)
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Live English commentary or recorded commentary in 14 languages
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Open-air deck and heated indoors
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Complimentary kids' activity book & colouring sheets
Additional paid upgrades:
- 24-hour hop-on-hop-off sightseeing ticket (view route and timetable [here])
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- Access to the onboard bar (available at an additional cost)
- TOTAL DURATION30 minutesFREQUENCY40 minutesMODE OF TRANSFERBoatTimelineMap
4 Boarding points
Westminster Pier
Get directionLondon Eye Pier
Get directionGreenwich Pier
Get directionTower Pier
Get directionSights covered
Houses of Parliament
London Eye
Royal Festival Hall
Tate Modern
St. Paul's Cathedral
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Borough Market
Southwark Cathedral
HMS Belfast
The Shard
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
Canary Wharf
Royal Observatory
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- 1,549 reviews4.6
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Guests from United States, France, Germany and over 58 countries have loved this experienceWhat our guests say
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FamilyVerified bookingLast week5/5We 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!CCatherine B
SoloVerified bookingJun 20265/5I had a fabulous time on the cruise. I appreciated the flexible departure times - I simply walked up and got on the very next available boat, which made planning my whole travel day stress-free! The crew member who served as the "guide" was especially entertaining, sharing interesting facts with a dry sense of humor that had me laughing the whole time.JJoanna U
FamilyVerified bookingLast week5/5The cruise offers spacious spots for trips to and from Greenwich. We bought some crisps and drinks. The pace is slow enough to enjoy all the views. The only issue I had was understanding the timetable—it's not very user-friendly. I would suggest adding clear itinerary information for better clarity.TTracey S
CoupleVerified bookingLast week5/5Yes had a lovely time on the cruise crossing, never been on one before I would recommend to anyone to try, the weather was very nice n hot however the breeze from the Thames made it very pleasantCChristopher E
CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5It was hot weather but was cool on the river. And the gentleman gave a very snappy and informative talk. We saw more sites by using the River cruise and much faster to get around
What to bring
- Have your entry tickets, and ID ready for a seamless experience.
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
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Facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities.
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The average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40 mins, except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier, which is 10 mins.
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Please note: some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier.
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With the 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket, you're in complete control. Start your boating adventure anytime and enjoy unlimited rides until the boats stop operating for the evening. The next day, you can continue using your ticket until its validity expires.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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