Sightseeing Cruises

Tower Bridge Sightseeing Cruise

River Thames cruise boat passing under Westminster Bridge with the London Eye in the background.

River Thames cruise boat passing under Westminster Bridge with London Eye in background.

Passengers enjoying the Westminster to Tower of London Sightseeing Circular Cruise on River Thames with view of iconic London skyline

Go on a sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Tower Bridge (Butler’s Wharf Pier), and enjoy breathtaking views of the city, especially of Tower Bridge as you sail under it.

Highlights

Relax on the open-air upper deck or the heated salon as you embark on a scenic route from Westminster to Tower Bridge (Butler’s Wharf Pier).
See famous landmarks, including the London Eye, National Theatre, HMS Belfast, Tower of London, and more on a one-way or round-trip Thames River cruise.
Get unobstructed views of the Tower Bridge, including its twin towers and Gothic arches as you sail under it to Butler’s Wharf Pier, on its bank.
Enjoy live English commentary about the city’s history and its famous sights as you enjoy the city views.
You can choose between a one-way trip or a return trip to suit your preference, with a 20-minute wait time and boat change on the round-trip.

Inclusions

One-way or round-trip sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Butler’s Wharf (as per option selected)
Live English commentary

Exclusions

Drinks and snacks available at the onboard bar (available at an additional price)

Itinerary

cancellation policy

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

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John

3/5

Jan, 2025

I booked 7 One Way tickets from Westminster to Tower Bridge (Butler's Wharf). When I opened the tickets in the Headout App they state: "Location (Reach Here)" "Westminster Pier, Boarding point B" but then further down they state: "Boarding Point" "Board your cruise at Butler's Wharf Pier" I was panicked by this as it makes it sound like I bought the tickets going the wrong way. I telephoned your helpline who said initially I needed to board at Butler's Wharf (so the wrong way) but subsequently they said it was ok as I booked it one way so I should board at Westminter. Funnily enough when I asked the Google AI it said this is a common mistake... We really enjoyed the actual tour, but the wording on the tickets is really unclear and I had a very stressful hour trying to figure out if I'd got the wrong tickets!

Ernesto

4/5

Sep, 2024

The ship and crew, very good. The commentary, very funny. But due to a problem we had to board at a different pier and could have been warned before by mail or by the app. The tour was shorter than planned.

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Michael

5/5

Sep, 2024

Absolutely brilliant commentary and the entire crew were funny and entertaining throughout, very enlightening and professional tour.

John

5/5

Sep, 2024

The crew were extremely welcoming and provided an amusing, well informed and knowledgeable commentary. Ticketing was easy using the App.

Ward

3/5

Aug, 2024

Would be helpful too know you can also just get of at the Tower of London instead of getting a retour ticket or going all the way to Greenwich. This was not clear on the ticket

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Your experience

See London from the waters!

A cruise over the Thames is the perfect way to explore London from a unique vantage point! Step onboard a sightseeing cruise and enjoy unparalleled views of some of London’s most iconic sights. See the London Eye, National Theatre, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, HMS Belfast, The Shard, Tower of London, and Tower Bridge on your way to the Tower Bridge (Butler’s Wharf Pier). Listen to fascinating facts about the city via live English commentary from a local skipper onboard.

Customise your cruise experience

Choose between a one-way or a round-trip cruise, based on how you want to explore London. With your round-trip cruise option, you can catch the next boat back to Westminster or spend time exploring Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, St. Katherine’s Dock, or Borough Market before catching a later return boat.

Know before you go

Additional information

The cruise is available daily.
Time slots are available every 30 minutes from 10am to 5pm.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Boarding Point

The boarding point is Westminster Pier, Boarding point B

Get Directions to the Boarding Point

Getting There

The easiest way to reach Westminster Pier is by metro. Take the Circle, District, or Jubilee line to Westminster Station. It is about a two-minute walk from the station to the pier.