Glide by some of London’s must-see landmarks on a sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Greenwich on the Thames River. Step aboard your comfortable cruise boat at Westminster Pier and listen to the entertaining live commentary as you pass sights such as Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. Drink in the views from the open or indoor deck, and at Greenwich, step ashore to visit attractions (own expense) such as the Cutty Sark or National Maritime Museum. Upgrade to include a return cruise back to Westminster.

Westminster to Greenwich Thames River sightseeing cruise in London
See top London attractions and the city skyline from the water
Enjoy great views of Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Shakespeare’s Globe, and more
Learn about London’s history and landmarks via the live onboard commentary
Upgrade to a return ticket to sail back from Greenwich
Choice of several departures times throughout the day
Ideal for a family day out and for first-time visitors

What's Included

Live commentary on board
Wi-FI audio commentary on your smartphone - English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Mandarin

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Westminster Pier
Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UK
You will find us here: Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JH. Go directly to boarding points B and C at Westminster Pier and join the queue to board the boat. Please present this voucher to the tour supplier's staff. There is no need to queue at the ticket office.

End point

Greenwich Pier
Greenwich SE10 9HT, UK
One-way trip ends at Greenwich Pier, next to the Cutty Sark. Round trip returns back to Westminster Pier. At Greenwich, you do not need to stay on the boat. You may disembark, spend some time looking at local attractions, then re-embark on a later return journey.

What To Expect

Book your required ticket and on the day, board your comfortable cruise boat at Westminster Pier at leisure.

Settle on the open-air or indoor deck as you wish, and then sit back and enjoy the panoramic views of London’s skyline and waterfronts as you cruise eastward to Greenwich.

During your journey, keep your camera ready as you sail past a string of top London attractions, including the Tower of London, Shakespeare’s Globe, and Tower Bridge. Admire the sights and learn their stories and secrets, as well as the history of the Thames River, via the entertaining live onboard commentary.

On arrival at Greenwich, take the opportunity to explore its many attractions (own expense), perhaps visiting the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Market, or Royal Greenwich Observatory as you wish; all of them within strolling distance of the pier.

If you’ve booked a return ticket, catch a return cruise boat from Greenwich when your sightseeing is done.

Houses of Parliament (Pass By)

London Eye (Pass By)

Royal Festival Hall (Pass By)

Tate Modern (Pass By)

St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass By)

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (Pass By)

HMS Belfast (Pass By)

Tower of London (Pass By)

Tower Bridge (Pass By)

Cutty Sark

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Royal Observatory Greenwich

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Greenwich Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Old Royal Naval College

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Greenwich Market

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Maritime Museum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets available on-board
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Dennis_D

We lucked out with great weather. Our guides claimed they were not professionals but they were just as good (don't forget to tip them). We strongly recommend going early in the day to have more time in Greenwich, especially the Greenwich Market.

Reviews

4.5

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Our Thames sightseeing tour

Althea_B, Sept 2023

It was good to hear the history connected to certain buildings ie the OXO building, very interesting.

London Trip- Sept 23

Keith_D, Sept 2023

Really enjoyed the commentary on the boat,he pointed out all the places of interest adjacent to the river,the boat journey was smooth and we arrived and departed on time. I would recommend this trip.

Tour the Thames A+

Kristoffer_M, Sept 2023

Excellent experience! Friendly staff and an overall enjoyable tour. The commentary was A+!!! Thank you!

Great way to see London

Francis_G, Sept 2023

The crew was great and the ride was spectacular. The commentary was insightful and very entertaining. The Thames and its history is worth the trip.

Thames River Cruise Experience

Marilyn_H, Sept 2023

Cruise was very enjoyable. Captain was funny as he narrated. We did not originally book a round trip ticket but couldn't get a taxi in Greenwich so we bought a return ticket. They were so helpful, the ticket was discounted because we had already paid one way. I used a walker & staff was above & beyond helping me on.

Great way to see London when time is an issue!

Thomas_W, Sept 2023

Our driver's name was Jim. We had limited time in London and wanted to see as much as possible. Jim was very knowledgeable and shared details you wouldn't read in a tour guide. I have some mobility issues. He would drop us off on the site. We were allowed time to take our own pictures. We he saw we were ready, he would drive right over to pick us up. We couldn't have asked for more! It was a wonderful experience!

Great overview of London

John_O, Sept 2023

Commentary by the crew on the boat. Crew very helpful getting on and off the boat. The boat was very nice.

Great cruise looking at London icons from a different view

Raymond_F, Sept 2023

The documented places well explained was fantastic. Other cruises have just been the cruise. No icon descriptions.

Beautiful day trip up and...

Art_M, Sept 2023

Beautiful day trip up and down the Thames with wonderful (and witty) descriptions of the sites on both banks.

No point in ordering in...

Amy_J, Sept 2023

No point in ordering in advance. Skip the tour and get a cheaper uber. All restaurants were packed in Greenwich - the destination was not worth the trip.

Great boat tour

Kathleen_G, Sept 2023

Great boat tour. Lots of info & lovely way to see the city. Was nice way to get to Greenwich. Lots of good info along the way

Fun way to see the city

K_M, Sept 2023

Fun and different views of the city from the water. We had great weather so that definitely helped. Flexible return times too.

Memories to remembet

Lynn_M, Sept 2023

Due to problems with the trains we only just made it in time. We had an enjoyable trip with plenty of interesting information along the way. The guy helped us on and off the boat and was very friendly. I am sure we will do another trip next year

Great commentary

Narelle_H, Sept 2023

Did the cruise from up top. Lovely warm day. Enjoyed the unofficial commentary. Had some good laughs.

Great ride

Randy_A, Sept 2023

Learning about the history of the Thames. The developments along the banks and the old sectors. The history of the bridges

Worthwhile trip

Dennis_D, Sept 2023

The wonderful river

Barbara_R, Sept 2023

Wonderful sights of London and great commentary. What more can I say? As chaps who used to work in London years ago, the guy who did the commentary was interesting and had a wicked sense of humour. (Not sure the rest of the real tourists picked up on the sarcasm!)

Very pleasant and interesting

Terry_K, Sept 2023

The narrator on the boat was wonderful and funny! We enjoyed a quick tour of FREE Maritime Museum. Really beautiful. We made the long hot walk up to path the “GMT”!

Wonderful Cruise for everybody.

Julie_N, Sept 2023

Fabulous cruise, very interesting and extremely humorous commentary - loved it and highly recommend.

Most entertaining

Anne_O, Sept 2023

Excellent tour - commentators excellent -providing knowledge and humour. Lovely day and the boat trip shows London and history of the Thames and London in an accessible way.

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