Set sail on the River Thames and soak up London’s iconic skyline. Enjoy flexible boarding, convenient ticket choices, and engaging multilingual commentary.
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Cruise through the heart of London along the River Thames, taking in breathtaking views of the city's most iconic landmarks.
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Listen to live English commentary or choose from a multilingual audio guide, with the freedom to board at any of the four main piers.
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History lovers will enjoy views of the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Shakespeare’s Globe, all icons of the city’s storied past.
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Fun fact: The River Thames flows through London for 215 miles, making it the longest river entirely in England!
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Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames
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One-way sightseeing flexible ticket
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Flexible boarding time
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Flexibility to choose pier for boarding from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, or Tower Pier
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Live English commentary
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Recorded commentary in 14 languages
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Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon
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Fully stocked bar (at additional cost)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from Spain, Germany, France and over 42 countries have loved this experience
Alice
Feb, 2025
Excellent Tower of London site! Cruise on the Thames a little short (we'd have liked to get closer to London Bridge and Parliament)! Time- and data-saving tip: download the audio guide before the cruise 🚢View original review in French
Rebecca
Feb, 2025
I'm very appreciative of both these tours. I so wanted to see them. However, after 3 flight delays I knew I'd miss them. But the hotel suggested for me to just go ahead. They gave no fuss about letting me in at a different time slot. Now I wouldn't expect that on most tours but these were 2 that could be flexible. These were definitely 2 highlights of my trip.
Vikki
Jan, 2025
Very well organised, smooth experience on the Eye and wonderful views of the sights of London. Not so good with the river cruise as we only had a 20 minute cruise! We saw some great sites, but only went from the Eye around to the Tower and then had to disembark or pay to go to Greenwich. We felt that we didn't have the time that we were paying for. This spoiled a 70th birthday treat slightly.Talmasson
Feb, 2025
Easy to find. Just needs a visual to inform about the translation application....View original review in French
Urbas
Apr, 2025
The ticket's name was "flexible" and I expected to be able to go off the vessel at any pier and go on at another at a later time on that day. But it was only a simple trip and we could stay on the boat for only 30 minutes as we had other reservations at different venues and could not continue the river trip.
Cruising along the River Thames
Embark on an unforgettable journey along the River Thames, departing from one of four iconic piers: Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich. With boats setting off every 20 to 40 minutes, you can begin your adventure at your convenience. As you cruise, take in the breathtaking views of London's most famous landmarks, including the Tower of London, the majestic Houses of Parliament, and the vibrant South Bank. Marvel at the historic beauty of Greenwich, home to the Prime Meridian. Whether you bask in the sunshine on the open-air deck or stay cozy inside the heated indoor saloon, you can sip a drink from the fully stocked bar (at your expense) as you soak in the sights.
A flexible sightseeing experience for everyone
With a flexible one-way sightseeing ticket, you have the freedom to board at any of the three piers and enjoy the river’s iconic views in one smooth journey. Live English commentary or recorded commentary in 14 languages provides fascinating insights into the landmarks you pass. Whether you're sailing beneath historic bridges or admiring London’s modern skyline, this cruise offers a unique perspective of the city. Plus, with wheelchair accessibility onboard, everyone can enjoy this scenic and informative cruise along one of the world’s most famous rivers.
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
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Facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities.
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The average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40mins except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier which is 10mins.
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Please find the route and timetable here.
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Please note: some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier.
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With the 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket, you're in complete control. Start your boating adventure anytime and enjoy unlimited rides until the boats stop operating for the evening. The next day, you can continue using your ticket until its validity expires.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the pier staff and board the boat at any of the boarding points.
Boarding points
- With your flexible cruise ticket, you can board from any of the following four piers at the selected timeslot
Westminster Millennium Pier
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Board your cruise at Westminster Millennium Pier.
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Address: Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, United Kingdom.
London Eye Pier
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Board your cruise at London Eye Waterloo Pier.
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Address: London 1SW1A 1AE, United Kingdom.
Tower Pier
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Board your cruise at Tower Millennium Pier.
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Address: Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT, UK.
Greenwich Pier
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Board your cruise at City Cruises London Greenwich Pier.
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Address: King William Walk, London SE10 9HT, United Kingdom.
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