River Thames Cruise: London's Landmarks Tour
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1,546 Ratings
Greater London

Sail along the River Thames and explore London’s iconic landmarks with the knowledgeable guides of the London Eye River Cruise.

Experience London’s key riverside sights on a 40-minute circular cruise along the Thames.

Please note that tickets cannot be changed or refunded.

Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • London Eye - Seen from the cruise
  • Tate Modern - Seen from the cruise
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral - Seen from the cruise
  • Tower of London - Seen from the cruise
What's Included
  • 40-minute circular sightseeing cruise on the River Thames
  • Live commentary from specialist guides
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Please go to the London Eye Pier ( boarding point 2) 15 minutes before the time shown on your e-ticket.
  • All visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point
  • Please note: Once the lead passenger name has been added this cannot be changed. Please bring a form of identification that matches the Lead Traveller name on your ticket,…
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Location
London Eye Waterloo Pier
Departure Point: London Eye Pier Go to the London Eye Pier (boarding point 2) 15 mins prior to your cruise time Address: The London Eye London Eye Waterloo Pier London SE1 7PB
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lutfidali
Jan 25, 2026
Fortuitous joy on a cold river cruise, thanks Jordan! - London has been gloomy, with rain on 7 out of 9 days we've been here. Hence, we did not expect it to be any different but decided to take the plunge and book the river cruise knowing well enough we'd be cold and miserable. The experience was nothing of the sort. Sure, the pitter patter and overcast was disheartening, but the river cruise was a lovely activity. Our tour guide, Jordan, particularly made the experience entertaining with his humor through the ride. It certainly did not feel like 40 minutes. We learnt a lot about the history in between the comics and even had a bonus of the sun shining for parts of the cruise. Absolutely lovely and would definitely recommend.
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Lee_f
Jan 24, 2026
The River Thames in January. - Had a beautiful January day to take in the sights along the River Thames. An efficient way to get the lay of the land while learning a little about London’ history.
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Ava_f
Jan 21, 2026
The river cruise was... - The river cruise was great and nice to see all of the sights from the water. Our tour director, Paul, was funny and engaging giving history and commentary. As a side note/tip, if you are going during the winter months, bring warm clothes, hats, gloves, as it gets windy and cold up there
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Cleeve262018
Jan 20, 2026
Amazing time. Incredible views - Wasn’t sure whether to do it not but so glad I did. Seeing different parts of London in a way you can’t normally was incredible. The tour guide (Jordon I think) was brilliant.
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Z4418zjrachelr
Jan 15, 2026
Just what I was looking for —and at a good price - Good price. Right amount of time (40 minutes). Great oration by Jordan —he was clear and funny and overall entertaining. The boat was comfortable and clean and had some snacks and drinks available for purchase. There were bathrooms although I never used them. You had the option to sit downstairs inside or upstairs outside. It was an overall good experience that I felt was definitely worth the price, especially compared to some other river boat tours.
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349amnaha
Jan 14, 2026
Amazing trip - Jordan was an amazing and a very fun tour guide! The trip was more fun than i imagined with his jokes and comment definitely recommend going
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Davidl15024
Jan 14, 2026
Thames night cruise - The Thames night cruise is a wonderful way to see London from a truly special perspective. My two young adult children and I took the evening cruise on December 15th, 2025, and despite a misty, cold night, we decided to sit on the top deck to enjoy stunning views of Big Ben, Parliament, and Tower Bridge beautifully lit at night. The tour guide was engaging and entertaining, offering centuries of history with human interest stories that brought the city to life. There were incredible photo opportunities throughout, and the relaxed pace made it an enjoyable evening. Highly recommend.
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Abelsmks
Jan 13, 2026
Good sightseeing tour - We really enjoyed it. Quite impress that they started off with safety before anything. Our commentator Jordan was very good. He makes the cruise very enjoyable.
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Paulh393
Jan 7, 2026
Highly recommend! - Really enjoyed the cruise! Our tour guide Mitch (?) was knowledgeable and funny - everything you would hope for - and made the whole thing great fun. Recommend you wrap up warm this time of the year and sit out on the open deck as you get a much better view!
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74dennis
Jan 17, 2026
Have a nice cruise - We enjoyed the nice warm cabin of the boat during the cruise. At the front were good seats and we could see everything well. The charming narrator had done his homework well around the buildings. I believe his name is George. I think it might also be nice to hear a bit more about the background of London itself. It was a pity we didn't take a slightly wider turn behind the Tower Bridge. In addition, the trip took more than half an hour than 45 min.
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