London Thames Cruise: Sightseeing from Westminster to Greenwich

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: 24 hours
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
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
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.

Customer Ratings
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Rik_l
Aug 30, 2025
Pleasant and informative trip - Our boat trip was very pleasant, the crew were helpful and there was a very good commentary by one of the start long the way, so we learnt a lot about London's landmarks and bridges.
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Davidct314kz
Aug 29, 2025
Water view of landmarks - Great views and commentary. Sit upstairs for best vantage point. Bring a rain coat as it does sprinkle. We went in late August.
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Excursion11495704045
Aug 28, 2025
Funny and Informative - Our driver was funny and informative. A great guide a long the way. It made the trip all the way to Greenwich go quickly and smooth.
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Peter_t
Aug 27, 2025
On the Thames River - Great way to see the sites, interesting and at times very entertaining commentary by the operator. Enjoyed the ride.
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Gilberto_m
Aug 26, 2025
You must do this ! - I have lived in London for 6 years , have been to Greenwich before but never by boat and I can say that I wish I had done this while I lived here. If you love London this is a must! If you are visiting London this is also a must 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Great tour and comments from the captain.
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Ulhas_a
Aug 26, 2025
Relaxing trip to understand London - It is cool activity to take. We were relaxed for an hour during the trip and commentary was exceptionally good. Good experience with ticketing with Viator - we used them in France as well.
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Janet_h
Aug 26, 2025
Thames River cruise - Disembark at Greenwich if you have time....lovely town. Also the Trafalgar pub is a must. Worth the trip.
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K7192kulauraj
Aug 26, 2025
Perfect end of our vacation in London! - The people on the boat and on the pier are very nice and helpful. The commentary is interesting and humorous. We definitely recommend doing this tour. Worth the money!
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Andyinbp
Aug 31, 2025
London from the queen’s maritime highway. - A pleasant trip down the Thames from Westminster to Greenwich and back again. The crew members were at pains to point out they are not professional tour guides, but still do a great job of pointing out sites of historical interest. As a Londoner myself, I know our guide took some liberties with history, but can imagine that could be lost in some foreign visitors who might take things at face value and believe him. On board, the card reader at the bar wasn’t working, so it was cash only - meaning that we spent 2 hours aboard without a drink (which we would have wanted as the weather grew colder later on). On a nicer day, with a working card machine - this is a nice trip down the Thames. My advice would be, make sure your historical facts are accurate, learn some additional material so the journey back isn’t a repeat of the journey down, and get a back up card reader. 7/10
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Mike_l
Aug 26, 2025
Great way to see a few... - Great way to see a few sights and travel to Greenwich but it’s pretty time-consuming with all the 3 stops before you ever depart
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).