Westminster to Greenwich Scenic River Cruise

Enjoy a scenic journey along the River Thames on a sightseeing cruise from Westminster Pier to Greenwich. Along the way, pass some of London’s most recognizable landmarks while listening to informative live commentary on board.
Relax on a boat with indoor and outdoor seating
Relax on a boat with indoor and outdoor seating
Enjoy panoramic views of London from the river
Enjoy panoramic views of London from the river
Learn about the city with onboard audio and live commentary
Learn about the city with onboard audio and live commentary
See famous sights like Tower Bridge and Big Ben
See famous sights like Tower Bridge and Big Ben

What is included in activity

Round Trip Cruise
Live commentary on board
Wi-FI audio commentary on your smartphone

What is not included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Details

Glide along the River Thames on a sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Greenwich, offering clear views of many of London’s historic riverside landmarks.

Board your comfortable boat at Westminster Pier and settle in as the journey begins.

During the cruise, listen to live onboard commentary that shares stories and historical context about the sights you pass.

Highlights along the route include Shakespeare's Globe, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London, each offering a glimpse into the city’s long history.

Enjoy the views from either the open-air deck or the indoor seating area as the boat travels downstream toward Greenwich.

Upon arrival, you can disembark and explore nearby attractions at your own pace, such as the Cutty Sark or the National Maritime Museum

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Open deck
Professional guide
WiFi
Enclosed deck
from £17.20
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Important Info

• Wheelchair and Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Toilets available on-board
1 - 2 hours
Group size up to 200 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Children allowed
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.
Houses of Parliament
London Eye
Royal Festival Hall
Tate Modern
St. Paul's Cathedral
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
HMS Belfast
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
Cutty Sark
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Greenwich Park
Old Royal Naval College
Greenwich Market
National Maritime Museum

Itinerary

Houses of Parliament
London Eye
Royal Festival Hall
Tate Modern
St. Paul's Cathedral
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
HMS Belfast
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
Cutty Sark
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Greenwich Park
Old Royal Naval College
Greenwich Market
National Maritime Museum

Meeting point

Go directly to boarding points B and C at Westminster Pier and join the queue to board the boat.

Places you will see

• London Eye
• Big Ben
• Houses of Parliament
• Westminster Bridge
• Royal Festival Hall
• Cleopatra's Needle
• Somerset House
• Millennium Bridge
• St Paul's Cathedral
• Tate Modern
• Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
• HMS Belfast
• The Shard
• Tower of London
• Tower Bridge
• Canary Wharf
• Cutty Sark

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Cindy_C
It is worth the money you pay to go on this adventure. My teenage daughters also enjoy this adventure.
2 days ago
Nicole_S
It can get a little cold out on the top deck but it’s worth it to wear a warm sweater. The views and commentaries from the crew presenter were excellent. We enjoyed it very much.
4 days ago
Charley_B
Shows the most important landmarks by the river with interesting info.
9 days ago
PRAFUL_M
It’s a beautiful and relaxing way to see London from a different perspective, with iconic landmarks unfolding one after another as you glide down the river. The commentary on board added a nice touch, giving us interesting snippets of history without feeling overwhelming. We chose to take the one-sided trip and return to Central London by Metro, which worked perfectly. It gave us the freedom to explore Greenwich at our own pace and then head back quickly and conveniently. Overall, it was a smooth, scenic, and enjoyable experience—an easy recommendation for anyone wanting to enjoy London from the water
13 days ago
Susan_Y
Loved the boat ride and the guide was so informative! Would definitely do this trip again!
15 days ago
Kavita_N
The tour was quite informative and a dash of humour by the tour guide made the trip worthwhile!
19 days ago
Heather_E
This river trip was amazing. The boat was clean , the staff friendly and there was a bar, snacks and toilets on board. We left on time so very efficient. But the best bit was the travel guide on board doing the commentary. Not only was it informative from a historical point of view but he was so funny and current with regard to taxes, prices of apartments etc etc. It was a First Class experience all round. Viator are our favourite company to book these tours. Recommend them and the Tour company 100%.
24 days ago
Laurel_R
Easy to use and see other parts of London. Nice boat tour and learned some fun facts about the areas. The boat workers were very helpful and friendly. Would recommend giving yourself enough time to enjoy the location if you are traveling with young children or elderly. If you walk slow you may not be able to get to your destination and back before the last boat. Overall it was a great tour and I would do it again.
about 1 month ago
NicolaDulson
Great way to see so many sights, super price with commentary and friendly crew. Spotlessly clean -really enjoyable.
about 1 month ago
Joan_M
Friendly staff and the running commentary was priceless. Couldn’t recommend it more. Thoroughly enjoyableFriendly staff and the running commentary was priceless. Couldn’t recommend it more. Thoroughly enjoyable.
about 1 month ago
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