London Eye River Cruise

Name: London Eye River Cruise
Start: 2026-05-23T10:45:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-05-23T10:45:00.000+03:00
Location: London

Make the most of a short stay in London with a sightseeing cruise along the River Thames. Departing from the London Eye Pier, this cruise offers a convenient way to see several of the city’s major landmarks while listening to live commentary on board.

What is not included

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Details

If you have limited time in London, a Thames River cruise offers a practical way to see many of the city’s highlights while traveling comfortably along the water.
With multiple daily departure times, you can easily fit the experience into your schedule.

Board your boat at the London Eye Pier and set out along the River Thames, passing several of the capital’s best-known landmarks.
Along the route, you may spot the St Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, Big Ben, and the Tower of London, each visible from a different vantage point along the river.

Throughout the journey, enjoy live onboard commentary that shares background information and stories about the landmarks you pass, helping you better understand the history and character of London’s riverside.

River cruise ship

Open deck

Professional guide

Enclosed deck

Online Booking

Departure: London Eye Waterloo Pier, London, UK

On map

Duration:

Group size up to 10 persons

Children allowed

English

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Meeting point

Go to the London Eye Pier (boarding point 2)

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

4.7 out of 5

1157 reviews

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Linda_V

What a fun way to learn about London. Being on the River Thames and seeing the sites from the water. Very fun trip and learned a lot!

5 days ago

Claire_P

the tour guide was fantastic, funny and told us lots of interesting facts along the way. You cover a really good distance in the 40 minutes, really good value for money. Thank you!

10 days ago

Steven_S

Great commentry and great trip well worth it. seen lots of sits that I always wanted to see and great from the Thames.

17 days ago

Robin_F

It was just ok. The Eye area is swarming with people + the top of the boat was full in no time. It was a particularly warm day so inside on the lower level was very hot, the view not great. In retrospect, it’s the kind of overly-touristy activity I tend to avoid so my take away may be colored by that fact. However, the guide was adorable and funny + made it better than it would’ve been otherwise.

17 days ago

Alan_M

The trip itself is perfect for seeing the sights from the river without breaking the bank. Everyone on board was friendly and proffessional.

18 days ago

Clara_G

Our London Eye River Cruise was the perfect start to our trip, and Mitch made it truly stand out. He was charming, knowledgeable, funny, and so helpful throughout, striking a great balance between informative and entertaining. It was a fantastic way to get acquainted with London, and we came away feeling excited and oriented for the rest of our visit. Would absolutely recommend!

22 days ago

Banele_L

All of the staff were really helpful. We had a great guide who shared great information. The trip was not too short but manageable when going with toddlers.

25 days ago

Kevin_H

Great tour to see a lot of major sights. Ben was great tour guide. Learn a bit about the sights with a funny tour guide.

about 1 month ago

Daniel_T

Very good experience. Tour guide was brilliant. I would recommend this to anyone visiting London.

about 2 months ago

Michael_F

Thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Would recommend for anyone looking for a unique way to see London.

2 months ago

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