Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

Overview

Available languages

German

Chinese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

1 hour

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

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.

Admission Not Applicable

London Eye

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

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Wi-FI audio commentary on your smartphone - English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Mandarin

Live commentary on board

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

One-way

Westminster > Greenwich
Duration: 1 hour

Round-trip

Duration: 2 hours
Round trip: Westminster > Greenwich > Westminster

Reviews

4.57

2,965 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2217

458

140

Brilliant tour
Mrs J,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very impressed with this cruise from embankment to Greenwich. The guy who gave us a commentary throughout the journey was amazing - very informative as well as full of humour.
Cruising fun upon the Thames
Chris b,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really good experience and worth the money!! Highlight of the cruise was guy doing the commentary very informative a knowledgable about the Thames and surrounding areas. Would highly recommend was also well organised keep up the good work!!!
Great commentary
KarenB8290,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We bought tickets from the booth by the side of the pier from a lovely lady who chatted away to us and was so friendly. We took the journey to Greenwich which is about an hour. The crew provide a very interesting commentary on the journey pointing out places of interest and giving a potted history of the Thames – they are so knowledgeable. They were serving mulled rum, so of course we availed ourselves of two servings, it was delicious and the lady in the café was very friendly.
An utterly brilliant tour! Could not recommend more highly
R3013XLmelissac,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This trip was fantastic. Really good value. The commentator was extremely knowledgeable and funny and really engaged with the passengers. The whole journey from Westminster to Greenwich took an hour and it was a brilliant way to see London from the Thames. Although it was cold, we were still able to sit outside and drink in all the amazing views.
Would do it again!
Barbara H,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Thames cruise was great. Even with less than perfect weather, we sat outside to get the best view of all the iconic places we cruised by. The live comments were excellent, informative and witty.
Thames trip
suzanne d,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great trip up/down the Thames. We did the return trip, despite it being freezing above deck the delicious mulled wine went down a treat. Great commentary during the trip and we both enjoyed it.
Trip on the Thames
Gail B,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Good time fun commentary polite people and helpful. Boat was clean . the tide coming in was causing waves which we enjoyed
Great boat ride.
Karen D,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Loved the boat ride. Particularly loved the commentary along the way. Made the ride a lot of fun, but also revealed interesting facts.
Good Boat Ride!
Margaret C,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Definitely will see a part of London that most people don’t see. It was very informative and enjoyable.
A Card: Immersive Cruise to Greenwich at 0° Latitude
AndeFrance S,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Worth every moment. A spectacular River Thames cruise weaving through London’s lights, past iconic silhouettes, and toward Greenwich at 0° latitude. Entertaining emcees, engaging anecdotes, and a changing panorama create a living postcard you can feel with every breath of the river breeze. An immersive voyage that pairs guided moments with space to savor the view, ending at Greenwich where time and geography converge.