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London Fully Flexible Thames River Cruise from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, and Greenwich Piers
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London Fully Flexible Thames River Cruise from Westminster, London Eye, Tower, and Greenwich Piers

by City Cruises

1 hour
London
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1 hour
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × £13.50
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Overview

This boat cruise on the River Thames in London allows passengers to board and disembark at four main piers: Westminster, London Eye, Tower, and Greenwich. The ticket is flexible, so travelers can choose where and when to get on or off during the day. The cruise takes between one and two hours depending on the route and stops made. During the cruise, passengers see many well-known London landmarks from the river. These include the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben, the London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, National Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, HMS Belfast, The Shard, Tower of London, and Tower Bridge. The boat passes all these sights along the Thames. Onboard, there is a fully stocked café and bar for refreshments. Children have access to activity books and other entertainment. The captain provides live commentary in English, and additional language commentary is available through the City Experiences app. Tickets are valid daily from 10am until the last scheduled cruise, offering flexibility in planning the visit.

Highlights

Flexible boarding and disembarking at four London piers
Cruise duration between one and two hours
Views of major landmarks including Big Ben and Tower Bridge
Onboard café and bar available
Children’s activity books and entertainment provided
Live English commentary and multilingual app commentary

What's included

Flexible ticket valid for a single journey
Access to a fully stocked café and bar on board
Children’s activities including activity books
Live English commentary on board or app commentary in other languages

Itinerary

1

Houses of Parliament

The boat passes the Houses of Parliament, offering views of this historic building and the clock tower known as Big Ben from the Thames.

2

London Eye

The cruise continues past the London Eye, the large observation wheel on the South Bank, visible from the river.

3

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Passengers see the SEA LIFE London Aquarium as the boat sails along the river.

4

National Theatre

The boat passes the National Theatre, located on the South Bank, visible from the river.

5

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

The cruise proceeds past Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, a reconstruction of the historic playhouse, seen from the Thames.

6

HMS Belfast

The boat sails by HMS Belfast, the historic warship moored on the Thames.

7

The Shard

Passengers view The Shard, the tall modern skyscraper, from the river.

8

Tower of London

The cruise passes the Tower of London, the historic castle located on the north bank of the Thames.

9

Tower Bridge

The boat passes under Tower Bridge, the famous bascule and suspension bridge crossing the Thames.

Meeting point

Cruises sail from 10am and end between 6pm and 7pm depending on the time of year (please note last departures to and from Greenwich are usually in the mid afternoon)

End point

Single Journey can start and end at any one of our four piers.

Languages

Hindi (audio)Arabic (audio)German (audio)Vietnamese (audio)English (audio)English (guide)Italian (audio)French (audio)Spanish (audio)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Boarding is available at Westminster Pier, Tower Pier, London Eye Pier, or Greenwich Pier
Tickets are valid daily from 10am until the last scheduled cruise
Total
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