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Sightseeing Cruise Timed Ticket

London Sightseeing Tours
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Experience an unforgettable and enjoyable day exploring London's renowned landmarks aboard our premier Thames Sightseeing Cruise. We have carefully selected four piers Westminster, London Eye, Tower and Greenwich. This is to strike a balance between

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About this Experience

  • A single Thames River cruise ticket takes you from one pier to another
  • Spectacular views of the city from the open air deck or heated indoor saloon
  • Live English commentary or recorded commentary in 14 languages via our free City Experiences App
  • Onboard concessions available including fully stocked bar (at an additional charge)
  • Wheelchair access (please double check with staff at the pier or with our reservations team prior to departure)
  • Group discounts available for 20+ guests - find out more

Get the City Experiences App and listen to Audio Guide Tours in your preferred language! Click here to download. Audio sets may also be available on board, please ask a member of staff for more information.

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Looking for a fun day out for groups of twenty people or more? Take advantage of all the benefits offered by City Cruises sightseeing tours. We can arrange both educational school trips and days out for groups of friends and colleagues.

View Kids Learning Info

Help the little ones learn more about the river with our complimentary kids activity book! Download and print yours off at home.

Schedule

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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 note: some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier

Where to Meet

UPON ARRIVAL - When you arrive for your Thames sightseeing cruise, please walk straight down onto the pier where you will be greeted by our pier staff. Have your ticket ready to be then directed to your boarding point.

You can reach us by coach with National Express, by rail with National Rail, by bus or tube.  

If you want to avoid being stuck on the tube or bus, you can get to us by bike: 
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Reschedule or refund your reservation up to 2 hours prior to boarding time with Ticket Assurance. Not available on select experiences including special events, holidays or partner tours.

Choose Your Ticket Type

Single Ticket
For going from one pier to another, a single ticket is just the job.

Return Ticket
With a return ticket you can go one way, take in some of the sights around the pier and then take the same route back.

Westminster/London Eye ↔ Greenwich

PRICES FROM
Single Return
Adult 16+ £14.75* £19.45*
Child 5-15) £9.90* £13.10*
Hop-on Hop-off Pass
These tickets allow for unlimited trips between our piers, so you can hop on and off the boats to go up and down the river as much as you like. Find out more here.

Westminster/London Eye ↔ Tower or Tower ↔ Greenwich

PRICES FROM
Single Return
Adult 16+ £12.25* £17.95*
Child 5-15) £8.25* £12.10*
Family Hop-on Hop-off Pass
The easy way to treat the whole family to a great day out. Pay for two adults and up to three kids go free! Possibly the best value sightseeing ticket in town. Find out more here.
PRICES FROM
24-hour Pass
Adult 16+ £21.00*
Child 5-15) £13.75*
* City Cruises reserves the right to alter prices at certain times of the year
PRICES FROM
24-hour Pass
Family 2 Adults up to 3 children £42.25*

FAQs

How much does a Thames River cruise cost?

Our tickets vary in price depending on your ticket type as well as where and when you’re travelling. Click here to see London River cruise prices.

How long do Thames River sightseeing cruises take?

The duration for a Thames river cruise depends on what route you take. Thames cruises vary from 10-30 minutes for a single trip or up to 24 hours of river travel with a 24-hr river pass. See full details on the timetable here.

Where do Thames River sightseeing cruises stop?

Our Thames Cruises stop and allow for embarking and disembarking at four piers – Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier. Find out more about where to find our piers here.

Where can I find a timetable?

Click here to find London River cruise timetables.

Click here to see all Thames sightseeing cruise FAQs.

How long is a Thames River cruise from Westminster to Greenwich?

The duration of Thames River cruise from Westminster to Greenwich is 1hr 20 minutes.

Where can you start a Thames sightseeing cruise?

You can start your Thames sightseeing cruise from Tower, Westminster, London Eye and Greenwich pier.

What do you wear for a Thames sightseeing cruise?

There is no dress code for a Thames sightseeing cruise, casual clothes and depending on the weather maybe something warm.

Are there toilets on a Thames River cruise?

Yes, on a Thames River cruise, all our boats have toilet facilities and have baby changing and disabled facilities.

Can you purchase snacks on board a Thames sightseeing cruise?

On board a Thames sightseeing cruise we have a fully stocked bar with seasonal snacks and serve hot and cold drinks.

Do you have to book a Thames sightseeing cruise?

Generally, for a Thames sightseeing cruise you don’t have to book that far in advance but to beat the queues at the piers you can book your tickets online.