London Thames Cruise: Sightseeing from Westminster to Greenwich
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Greater London

Embark on a 1-hour Thames river journey from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben to Greenwich, unveiling London’s rich history en route. This tour, offering departures from Westminster Pier and live audio commentary, serves as an ideal kick-off to city exploration: consider upgrading for a return trip ticket.

Duration: 1 hour
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Highlights
  • Houses of Parliament - The Houses of Parliament are the home of British democracy. The Elizabeth Tower that houses Big Ben is one of the most
    famous landmarks in London.
  • London Eye - The London Eye is the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel, offering wonderful views of London during its 30-minute rotation.
  • Royal Festival Hall - Built in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, the venue is host to many international concerts. The complex includes restaurants and bars with great views of the river.
  • Tate Modern - Housed in the converted Bankside power station, the Tate Modern is a ‘family-friendly’ modern art gallery, with a free permanent collection as well as specialist exhibitions.
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral - Built by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London, St Paul’s is simply awe-inspiring. See amazing views from the dome, but be
    warned, it’s 530 steps to the top!
  • Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - A replica of the original Globe Theatre with daily behind-the-scenes tours, and a summer season of Shakespeare’s plays as Elizabethan
    audiences would have seen them.
  • HMS Belfast - Explore the nine decks of this warship to discover what life was like onboard during the Second World War.
  • Tower of London - Explore a thousand years of history. Visit the Bloody Tower, see where royalty lived - and were executed - and marvel
    at the Crown Jewels.
  • Tower Bridge - An excellent example of Victorian engineering at its best. Find out how it works and see the Thames through the glass floors of the
    walkway in the Tower Bridge Experience.
  • Cutty Sark - Visit Cutty Sark in Greenwich for an action-packed day out on one of the world’s most famous ships. Meet figures from the ship’s past like Captain Woodget and the ship’s cook and hear their epic stories about life on board the fastest ship of her time. Take the helm at the ship’s wheel, visit the crew’s quarters, then relax with a coffee and a cake at the ship’s café. Cutty Sark is the world’s sole surviving tea clipper and now an award-winning visitor attraction.
  • Royal Observatory Greenwich - Take a selfie at the historic Prime Meridian where east meets west and take your place at the centre of the world. Whilst you’re at the top of the hill at the Royal Observatory be sure to enjoy the views of London and beautiful Greenwich Park, the perfect chance to point out landmarks to your kids.

Visit the beautiful Flamsteed House, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and historic home to Britain’s Astronomers Royal. Take a fascinating glimpse into the apartments where the Astronomers Royal and their families lived and worked in our new Observatory Life display. On top of Flamsteed House is one of the world’s earliest public time signals, the bright red Time Ball, which has been in operation since 1833. See it drop at 1pm every day!

  • Greenwich Park - Overlooking the River Thames and home to one of London’s most iconic views, Greenwich Park is an amazing mix of 17th-century landscape, stunning gardens and a rich history that dates back to Roman times.
  • Old Royal Naval College - The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich is one of the most spectacular and important baroque interiors in Europe.
  • Greenwich Market - London’s only historic market set in a World Heritage Site. Open 7 days a week 10am-5.30pm. Find street food, antiques, fashion, boutique shops and more.
  • National Maritime Museum - The National Maritime Museum – the largest of its kind in the world – sets out to illuminate the history of Britain’s encounters with the sea.
What's Included
  • Multilingual Wi-Fi audio commentary on your smartphone (English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Mandarin)
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Toilets available on-board
Location
Westminster Pier
Victoria Embankment
You will find us here: Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JH. Go directly to boarding points B and C at Westminster Pier and join the queue to board the boat. Please present this voucher to the tour supplier's staff. There is no need to queue at the ticket office.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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L5s1
Apr 28, 2024
The only trip you will need - A great trip made even better by the commentary pointing out the landmarks along the way. If I can suggest one improvement, it would be to clearly display the return timings at the Greenwich pier.
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David_w
Apr 24, 2024
Good value - Commentary was excellent even though we were told on numerous occasions they were not tour guides. I know it’s a play for tips but just provide tour guides and we would probably tip anyway. Great tour. Bang on time. Boat was pretty basic compared to others we saw.
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Mobile558235
Apr 24, 2024
A perfect overview of key London sites - Cruise of perfect length - Westminster Bridge by Big Ben to Greenwich. Saw many of the key historic sites from the Thames. The commentary along the way was helpful!
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David_m
Apr 23, 2024
Good way to spend 2 hours - The boat commentary made the whole trip live. The mix of history and modern made it educational and very interesting.
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Mary_b
Apr 22, 2024
I thought the captain’s... - I thought the captain’s commentary and insight made it so much more enjoyable. Also importantly, he knew when to balance with silence to let us enjoy the moment - rather than uncomfortably filling the silence on when there wasn’t much to view. The onboarding and departure were very well organized, especially when dealing with the crowds of excitable people. It was an overall excellent experience!
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Virginia_s
Apr 21, 2024
Stress-free way to see lots of London - The crew gave commentary which was enlightening as well as funny. We enjoyed a great cruise to Greenwich and back. Would highly recommend!
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Ashley_m
Apr 20, 2024
Best way to see London - This is a great way to see London! Very reasonably priced and worthwhile! The guide (captain) gave us a lot of interesting information, though it was not marketed as a tour.
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Michael_b
Apr 19, 2024
Great way to see London - It was a great way to get together with my Canadian family visiting the Uk and show them London when one member couldn’t walk far.
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Mireille_o
Apr 28, 2024
Good experience - I went with my friend, partner and our 2 children. They enjoy it. Seeing to be happy to be on the boat. My daughter wanted to have a tour on the boat.
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Marcela_v
Apr 23, 2024
Not very good - Very bad quality boat, looked old and in bad condition, old and not well maintained. Not accepting credit card on board. UBER boats are much better for this time of cruises.
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