Sightseeing Cruises

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames

Name: Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on River Thames
Start: 2025-03-08T14:30:00
End: 2025-03-08T16:30:00
Location: London

London Thames sightseeing cruise boat passing under Tower Bridge.

Audio guide on Sightseeing boat on the Thames river

Set sail on the River Thames and soak up London’s iconic skyline. Enjoy flexible boarding, convenient ticket choices, and engaging multilingual commentary.

Highlights

Cruise through the heart of London along the River Thames, taking in breathtaking views of the city's most iconic landmarks.
Listen to live English commentary or choose from a multilingual audio guide, with the freedom to board at any of the four main piers.
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.
Fun fact: The River Thames flows through London for 215 miles, making it the longest river entirely in England!

Inclusions

Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames
One-way sightseeing flexible ticket
Flexible boarding time
Flexibility to choose pier for boarding from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, or Tower Pier
Live English commentary
Recorded commentary in 14 languages
Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon
Fully stocked bar (at additional cost)

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Alice

4/5

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 🚢

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Rebecca

5/5

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

4/5

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

5/5

Feb, 2025

Easy to find. Just needs a visual to inform about the translation application....

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Marie-josé

3/5

Mar, 2025

The tour points were trės good. However, the term "flexible" didn't mean what I thought it meant, and we were disappointed not to be able to do the cruise in the return direction. Your explanations were not clear

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Your experience

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.

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities.
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.
Please find the route and timetable here.
Please note: some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier.
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.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the pier staff and board the boat at any of the four piers at Greenwich, Tower, London Eye, and Westminster.