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London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
19738 reviews
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Thames River Sightseeing
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London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
19738 reviews

Take a 1-way or return cruise from Westminster to Greenwich and see the sights of London from the Thames. Listen to a downloadable audio commentary as you admire monuments like the Tower of London.

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Duration 1 - 2 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian
Wheelchair accessible

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Ralph – United Kingdom

It was great experience and knowledgable crew informing their passengers/customers of the history in London especially along the river

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5 out of 5 stars
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Moira – United Kingdom

Excellent and entertaining commentary. Lovely vessel with great facilities. Overall a very fun and enjoyable trip down the Thames

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Westminster Pier

  • Houses of Parliament

  • The London Eye

  • Royal National Theatre

  • Millennium Bridge

  • Tate Modern

  • Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

  • The Shard

  • Tower Bridge

  • Tower of London

  • Canary Wharf

  • Greenwich Park

  • Royal Observatory Greenwich

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Greenwich Pier, Westminster Pier

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Get the best views of London on a river cruise from Westminster to Greenwich
  • Enjoy panoramic views of London's landmarks from the open deck
  • Listen to live English commentary on board
  • Use the downloadable audio guide available on your smartphone in 6 languages

Full description

Admire the views of London's most iconic sights with a cruise on the River Thames. Cruise to Greenwich to see London's historical sights from the River Thames. Journey past iconic sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, and the Tate Modern.
Choose between either a one-way or round-trip journey, with skip-the-line entry, and avoid the queues at the ticket office as you go straight to board the boat. Listen to the downloadable audio commentary on your smartphone as you enjoy the comfort of a modern but traditional vessel.

Admire the pyramid structure of The Shard and see other monuments from London's historic waterway. Head to the open deck for panoramic views of London's landmarks.
Stop at Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside and go under famous Tower Bridge before arriving at Greenwich Pier. Feel free to explore the charms of Greenwich on your own terms, and see sights such as Greenwich Market, the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Park, and the Royal Observatory which are all within easy walking distance from the pier.

Includes

  • River Thames sightseeing tour from Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier
  • Skip-the-line ticket: join the queue at the boarding point
  • Live commentary in English
  • Audioguide commentary in 6 languages
  • Tips

Meeting point

Meet at Westminster Pier, go directly to boarding points B and C, and join the queue to board the boat.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Charged Smartphone

Know before you go

  • Exact cruise times may vary
  • To access the audioguide you'll need a smartphone - https://get.smart-guide.org/DOhQiS5J7yb
  • A 1-way journey between Westminster Pier and Greenwich Pier takes approximately 1 hour
  • Children under 5 can join for free

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  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Ralph – United KingdomJuly 17, 2025 – Verified booking
It was great experience and knowledgable crew informing their passengers/customers of the history in London especially along the river
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Moira – United KingdomJuly 17, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent and entertaining commentary. Lovely vessel with great facilities. Overall a very fun and enjoyable trip down the Thames
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Teresa – United KingdomJuly 17, 2025 – Verified booking
Really enjoyed the commentary from the crew best boat trip we have done in London

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