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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

About this activity

Cruise from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben all the way to Greenwich and discover London's historical sights along the way on this 1-hour Thames river sightseeing trip. With departures from Westminster Pier, live audio commentary, this is a perfect introduction to the city: upgrade for a round trip ticket.

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At a glance

Duration
one hour
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 200 people
People per booking
1–10
Audio guide
German, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide
English
Operated by
Thames River Sightseeing

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Audioguide app available in 11 languages
  • Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  1. Houses of Parliament

    Passing by

    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.

  2. London Eye

    Passing by

    The London Eye is the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel, offering wonderful views of London during its 30-minute rotation.

  3. Royal Festival Hall

    Passing by

    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.

  4. Tate Modern

    Passing by

    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.

  5. St. Paul's Cathedral

    Passing by

    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!

  6. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

    Passing by

    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.

  7. HMS Belfast

    Passing by

    Explore the nine decks of this warship to discover what life was like onboard during the Second World War.

  8. Tower of London

    Passing by

    Explore a thousand years of history. Visit the Bloody Tower, see where royalty lived - and were executed - and marvel

    at the Crown Jewels.

  9. Tower Bridge

    Passing by

    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.

  10. Cutty Sark

    40 min Admission not included

    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.

  11. Royal Observatory Greenwich

    one hour Admission not included

    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!

  12. Greenwich Park

    one hour

    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.

  13. Old Royal Naval College

    one hour Admission not included

    The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich is one of the most spectacular and important baroque interiors in Europe.

  14. Greenwich Market

    30 min

    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.

  15. National Maritime Museum

    1 h 30 min

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 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.

End point

  • One-way trip ends at Greenwich Pier, next to the Cutty Sark. Round trip returns back to Westminster Pier. At Greenwich, you do not need to stay on the boat. You may disembark, spend some time looking at local attractions, then re-embark on a later return journey.

Using your ticket

At Westminster Pier, go directly to boarding point B and join the boat's queue. Please arrive 20 minutes before your departure time. We cannot guarantee boarding for last-minute arrivals. Please present this voucher to the tour supplier's staff.

To use the audio-guide system on your smartphone, download the Thames River Sightseeing app here: https://thamesriver.app.link/guide

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Toilets available on-board

Options

  • Round-trip

    Duration: 2 hours

    Round trip: Westminster > Greenwich > Westminster

  • One-way

    Westminster > Greenwich

    Duration: 1 hour

Traveller ratings

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