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Thames Sightseeing Cruise with Live Guide

Discover London from the water on a Thames River sightseeing cruise between Westminster and Tower Bridge. Pass some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks while listening to informative live commentary along the way.
Stunning views of London’s riverside landmarks
Stunning views of London’s riverside landmarks
Cruise past famous sights like the London Eye
Cruise past famous sights like the London Eye
Comfortable boat with an open-air deck
Comfortable boat with an open-air deck
Multilingual audio guide onboard (if needed)
Multilingual audio guide onboard (if needed)

What is included in activity

Cruise
Audio app on your smartphone
Live onboard commentary

What is not included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Details

See London from a different perspective on a sightseeing cruise along the River Thames.

The route travels between Westminster and Tower Bridge, offering clear views of several of the capital’s best-known landmarks.
Along the way, you’ll pass the St Paul's Cathedral, the Palace of Westminster, and the Tower of London, each with its own role in the city’s history.

During the cruise, listen to live onboard commentary that shares historical details and interesting stories about the sights along the river.

You may also access a multilingual audio guide through a smartphone app, providing additional information as you take in the distinctive skyline of London from the water.

Or 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.

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.

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

River cruise ship

Open deck
Professional guide
Audio guide
Restroom
Enclosed deck, You can bring a stroller
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Important Info

• A one-way cruise from Westminster Pier to Tower Bridge Quay
• Wheelchair and Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
1 - 2 hours
Group size up to 50 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

Itinerary

Westminster Pier
Houses of Parliament
London Eye
Royal Festival Hall
Tate Modern
St. Paul's Cathedral
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Borough Market
Southwark Anglican Cathedral
HMS Belfast
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
Butler's Wharf Pier

Meeting point

At Westminster Pier go directly to boarding point B 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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Reviews by travellers

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Olivia M.
We were a big group of 60 and everyone enjoyed the trip. Plenty of room on the boat. Excellent visibility inside and out. Informative commentary. Helpful staff.
6 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.
7 days ago
Hilary_B
Good value for money Great live commentary from a Londoner They were happy for us to do a round trip and stay on. Giving chance to see london on both sides of the river
8 days ago
Alexis_C
It was a shorter trip down the river than we expected but the views somehow are different on the trip back. Got to see Tower Bridge, go under London Bridge, see the London Eye, St Paul's, Big Ben, Westminster... had so much fun. It was chilly but we went inside for the trip back to the dock. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and funny. Would go again.
11 days ago
Sherie_R
Great way to see the city from the river! Beautiful views and so much history! There are two points you can get off to explore or stay on until the end. At the end see the sights of the Greenwich Village and the Cutty Sark. Lots of great shops and food to enjoy!
14 days ago
Viviana_D
Had a great tour guide that made the trip very lively! Enjoyed hearing the history of the sites as well as jokes along the way. This is my first time in the UK and I’m glad I added a boat tour to my list of activities! Would recommend to solo travelers but also saw plenty of couples and families!
14 days ago
Kavita_N
The tour was quite informative and a dash of humour by the tour guide made the trip worthwhile!
16 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
16 days ago
Kim_k
Very informative, clean and well maintained ship, and professional crew. Beautiful sunny day, gorgeous photos taken.
17 days ago
Scott_I
I had a fantastic time on the London River boat trip. The views of the city’s landmarks—from the Houses of Parliament to Tower Bridge—were stunning, and the commentary was both informative and entertaining. The staff were friendly and professional, and the boat itself was comfortable with plenty of space to enjoy the scenery. It’s a relaxing and unique way to experience London—highly recommend for both visitors and locals!
17 days ago
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