London River Sightseeing Cruise Overview

Get ready to explore some of the most prominent attractions of London from the luxury of a wonderful river cruise. The London River sightseeing cruise takes you along the River Thames while you take in the sights and maybe sip some sparkling wine. The sightseeing cruise takes you past attractions like the Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, Tower of London, Shakespeare's Globe, Tower Bridge and many more.

You can also enjoy a romantic london dinner cruise on board. Relish your meal as the glow of the setting sun wash over the entire surroundings. These Cruises depart from several departure points across London. Some famous ones are Westminster pier, the London Eye pier and the Greenwich pier. You can choose any of these piers to board your River cruise. Moreover, the Thames river cruises run all day; hence you can pick a convenient time slot that fits your travel itinerary.

London River Sightseeing Cruise

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Highlights
  • Admire the spectacular views of London's famous landmarks and attractions from a different perspective

  • Enjoy some snacks and beverages which will cost you some extra amount while enjoying your leisurely river cruise

  • Visit destinations like- Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Tate Modern and capture some splendid pictures

  • Traverse through your favorite locations of London anytime on this 24 hour hop on hop off Thames River cruise

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Must Know Before You Go
  • Actual times may vary depending upon the state of the tide and other river traffic. Always check for any changes to advertised services.
  • The ticket is valid for unlimited travel within a 24-hour period.
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
  • Fixed day ticket implies that you can avail of the experience only on the selected date at the time of booking.
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Highlights Of The London Sightseeing River Cruise

Take in the views of prominent tourist attractions of London from a London sightseeing Cruise.The Shard, London Eye, HMS Belfast, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge London and a few others are some attractions you can view from your sightseeing cruise. Indulge in the delicious canapes and the sparkling wine or soft drinks as you take in the views which look spectacular at night. Whet your appetite with multi-cuisine meals while you enjoy live shows and dance performances. Sit back and enjoy the sunset while listening to live music and popular songs from the West End Shows.

Highlights  Of The London Sightseeing River Cruise
  • Take in the views of prominent tourist attractions of London from a London sightseeing Cruise. The Shard, London Eye, HMS Belfast, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge London and a few others are some attractions you can view from your sightseeing cruise.
  • Indulge in the delicious canapes and the sparkling wine or soft drinks as you take in the views which look spectacular at night.
  • Whet your appetite with multi-cuisine meals while you enjoy live shows and dance performances.
  • Sit back and enjoy the sunset while listening to live music and popular songs from the West End Shows.

Top London Sightseeing Cruises

A trip to London is incomplete without a relaxing sightseeing cruise on the River Thames. These amazing sightseeing cruises showcase this busy city from a very different perspective. The beautiful sunset and popular attractions have a very different glow when viewed from the River.

Westminster To Tower Bridge Quay Thames Cruise
Westminster To Tower Bridge Quay Thames Cruise

Enjoy a 30- to 1-hour cruise from Westminster Pier to Tower Bridge Quay. You can choose between a one-way trip and a round-trip. Take in the peaceful surroundings as you pass through barriers and riverside piers and enjoy amazing views of some of the best attractions of London. These attractions include the London Eye, National Theater, HMS Belfast, Tower of London, and others.While you sail, you can listen to the live commentary about the history and background of these attractions. You can also tune in to audio guides available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Mandarin.

River Thames Evening Cruise
River Thames Evening Cruise

Begin your wonderful River Thames River cruise from the Westminster Pier and sail right through the center of London. Take in the enthralling views of London attractions in the evening glow. Enjoy some live music on board while you cruise along the River Thames. Indulge in some freshly made canapes and sip on the sparkling wine or soft drink as you pass by some of London's most iconic landmarks. Your London river sightseeing cruise will take you past the Tower of London, London Eye, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, The Shard, HMS Belfast, St. Paul's Cathedral and many others.

Single Cruise Tickets Between Westminster/London Eye & Greenwich
Single Cruise Tickets Between Westminster/London Eye & Greenwich

Enjoy a relaxing London River sightseeing Cruise between two piers as you take in some fantastic views of Tower Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe, The House of Parliament, and other landmark attractions of London. You can choose between three piers - Westminster, London Eye and Greenwich. An immersive audio guide on the history of London and the backgrounds of the attractions you pass by is included in your London sightseeing Cruise. These Cruises run every 20 to 40 minutes from 10 am to 6:30 pm, and you can choose the time slot that is most convenient to your itinerary.

 Return Cruise Tickets between Westminster/London Eye And Greenwich
Return Cruise Tickets between Westminster/London Eye And Greenwich

Take a wonderful round-trip across the River Thames and enjoy a smooth sail from one pier to another and a return journey. You can choose between Westminster, London Eye and Greenwich piers for your London river sightseeing Cruise.

As you set sail, learn some interesting facts about London and its history with the help of an audio guide.

  • Take in the spectacular sights of London, including the Shard, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge and several others.
  • There is a cruise scheduled every 20-40 minutes, and you can choose the time slots that suit your travel plans best.
  • Indulge your taste buds with a choice of refreshments and drinks while you sail along the River Thames.
  • Your sightseeing cruise ticket includes the following options that you can choose from:

Round Trip - Westminster to GreenwichRound Trip - London Eye to GreenwichRound Trip - Greenwich to WestminsterRound Trip - Greenwich to London Eye

Thames Speed Boat Ride
Thames Speed Boat Ride

What can be more exciting than a speedboat ride on the River Thames? Indulge your adventurous side with an exciting London sightseeing experience as you ride on a speedboat on the River Thames.This exhilarating 50-minute experience is wonderful family fun and perfect for taking in the London attractions from the River. The twists and turns of the River Thames take you past docklands while offering a spectacular view of Big Ben, the London Eye, and the Tower of London from the speedboat.


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 Uber Boat By Thames Clippers
Uber Boat By Thames Clippers

Explore the best sights of London from the River Thames by boat onboarding a London river sightseeing Cruise. The best part of this Cruise is that a fleet of more than 20 boats departs from more than 18 different piers across London, right from Putney Pier in the west to Woolwich Royal Arsenal in the east. You can choose from any of these to enjoy your river cruise. Set sail through the city safely and comfortably as you cruise past London's best attractions like the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Bridge, London Eye, Oxo Building, St. Paul’s Cathedral and many more.

You can choose from the following variants for your sightseeing cruise:

  • Single River Journey on the Thames
  • River Roamer: Hop On Hop Off Pass

Other Thames River Cruises In London

FAQs

What are the top attractions to spot while on a London sightseeing river cruise?

    Some of the top attractions to spot while on the London sightseeing cruise are Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Bridge, London Eye, Oxo Building, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, the Shard, Shakespeare Globe, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge and the National Theater.

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