London Thames Cruise: Sightseeing from Westminster to Greenwich
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Greater London

Embark on a 1-hour Thames river journey from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben to Greenwich, unveiling London’s rich history en route. This tour, offering departures from Westminster Pier and live audio commentary, serves as an ideal kick-off to city exploration: consider upgrading for a return trip ticket.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Houses of Parliament - The Houses of Parliament are the home of British democracy. The Elizabeth Tower that houses Big Ben is one of the most
    famous landmarks in London.
  • London Eye - The London Eye is the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel, offering wonderful views of London during its 30-minute rotation.
  • Royal Festival Hall - Built in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, the venue is host to many international concerts. The complex includes restaurants and bars with great views of the river.
  • Tate Modern - Housed in the converted Bankside power station, the Tate Modern is a ‘family-friendly’ modern art gallery, with a free permanent collection as well as specialist exhibitions.
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral - Built by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London, St Paul’s is simply awe-inspiring. See amazing views from the dome, but be
    warned, it’s 530 steps to the top!
  • Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - A replica of the original Globe Theatre with daily behind-the-scenes tours, and a summer season of Shakespeare’s plays as Elizabethan
    audiences would have seen them.
  • HMS Belfast - Explore the nine decks of this warship to discover what life was like onboard during the Second World War.
  • Tower of London - Explore a thousand years of history. Visit the Bloody Tower, see where royalty lived - and were executed - and marvel
    at the Crown Jewels.
  • Tower Bridge - An excellent example of Victorian engineering at its best. Find out how it works and see the Thames through the glass floors of the
    walkway in the Tower Bridge Experience.
  • Cutty Sark - Visit Cutty Sark in Greenwich for an action-packed day out on one of the world’s most famous ships. Meet figures from the ship’s past like Captain Woodget and the ship’s cook and hear their epic stories about life on board the fastest ship of her time. Take the helm at the ship’s wheel, visit the crew’s quarters, then relax with a coffee and a cake at the ship’s café. Cutty Sark is the world’s sole surviving tea clipper and now an award-winning visitor attraction.
  • Royal Observatory Greenwich - Take a selfie at the historic Prime Meridian where east meets west and take your place at the centre of the world. Whilst you’re at the top of the hill at the Royal Observatory be sure to enjoy the views of London and beautiful Greenwich Park, the perfect chance to point out landmarks to your kids.

Visit the beautiful Flamsteed House, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and historic home to Britain’s Astronomers Royal. Take a fascinating glimpse into the apartments where the Astronomers Royal and their families lived and worked in our new Observatory Life display. On top of Flamsteed House is one of the world’s earliest public time signals, the bright red Time Ball, which has been in operation since 1833. See it drop at 1pm every day!

  • Greenwich Park - Overlooking the River Thames and home to one of London’s most iconic views, Greenwich Park is an amazing mix of 17th-century landscape, stunning gardens and a rich history that dates back to Roman times.
  • Old Royal Naval College - The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich is one of the most spectacular and important baroque interiors in Europe.
  • Greenwich Market - London’s only historic market set in a World Heritage Site. Open 7 days a week 10am-5.30pm. Find street food, antiques, fashion, boutique shops and more.
  • National Maritime Museum - The National Maritime Museum – the largest of its kind in the world – sets out to illuminate the history of Britain’s encounters with the sea.
What's Included
  • Multilingual Wi-Fi audio commentary on your smartphone (English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Mandarin)
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Toilets available on-board
Location
Westminster Pier
Victoria Embankment
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Neale_j
Jun 28, 2024
Excellent and good value - The London sights close up. Fabulous city with so much history. Take your time in Greenwich. So much to see.
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Carrlawson
Jun 28, 2024
Great cruise - Very enjoyable cruise, especially with the sun out! Reasonably priced and a nice treat for the tourists who don't have an immediate access to the river
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Julia_r
Jun 27, 2024
Excellent value for money - The guide was excellent he was funny and very knowledgeable. He pointed out places of interest especially places that were free!!
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Cameron_a
Jun 27, 2024
Super! - Great experience if you're ever looking for something to do in London. Great way to see the city and learn a little bit about the history of the place!
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Debby_l
Jun 27, 2024
Great tour Greenwich - The tour guide provided lots of information on our way to Greenwich. He made this trip very interesting. I highly recommend taking this trip.
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Glynn_c
Jun 26, 2024
Fun Day Out - Captain’s commentary. Relaxing time but you need cushions on the seats🥵 too hard and hot in the sun.
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Mojca_p
Jun 26, 2024
Great, I recommend. Great stories - The views were spectacular, great stories on the return trip. The staff was helpful, nice and fun :)
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Sarit_p
Jun 28, 2024
Memory on the water in London - It was a great ride, the Captain spoke very clearly and funny. It was a very nice experience. Thank you.
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Natasha_b
Jun 28, 2024
Relaxing - Had a great time and enjoyed the commentator. Chose an early afternoon tour so was kinda hot on top. Didn’t miss anything being inside and the cool breeze from the windows made it a great experience
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Q2199ypkarenw
Jun 27, 2024
Good humorous live commentary. Indoor outdoor seating. - Great live commentary with offers to ask questions, some humour too. Toilets on board, however no drinks available to purchase (did state on booking). Just remember to bring water with you.
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