Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames River Cruise

Book Westminster to Greenwich Thames sightseeing cruise tickets

Book tickets for a Thames sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Greenwich and leave the crowded streets for a 70-minute river journey past London’s best-known landmarks. Your ticket covers the one-way cruise with expert commentary so you can watch Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, and the Greenwich waterfront from the water.

Buy tickets on tickadoo for a clear confirmation before you walk to Westminster Pier. The cruise suits first-time visitors, families, and anyone who wants a panoramic introduction to London without navigating multiple Tube changes between riverside sights.

What you will see on the Thames cruise

Departing from Westminster Pier beside the Houses of Parliament, the route glides past the London Eye on the South Bank, then continues toward St Paul’s Cathedral, the Millennium Bridge, and Shakespeare’s Globe. The Tower of London and Tower Bridge create some of the strongest photo moments from the river, while Canary Wharf’s skyline marks the shift toward east London before you arrive in Greenwich.

Live skipper commentary or a multilingual audioguide shares riverside stories throughout the voyage. Indoor and outdoor seating give you options in changing weather, and refreshments are available on board at an extra cost.

If you want more time on the water with flexible boarding, compare the flexible Thames sightseeing cruise. For a shorter guided option, see the guided Thames River cruise.

What is included when you buy tickets

• About 70-minute Thames sightseeing cruise from Westminster Pier to Greenwich
• Expert commentary throughout the journey
• Travel along London’s most extensive central river route

Drinks and snacks at the onboard bar are not included. Suitable for all ages, with easy boarding and seating for children and older travellers. Cruises usually run in most weather because boats have covered indoor areas.

How Thames cruise tickets and boarding work

Choose your sailing, book on tickadoo, and arrive at Westminster Pier at least 15–20 minutes before departure for check-in and seating. Show your mobile ticket at boarding. Opening hours commonly run about 10:00–17:00; confirm your exact slot on the booking confirmation.

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled. Return options depend on the ticket type you select at checkout, so check the product details if you need a round trip rather than a one-way Westminster to Greenwich sailing.

Practical tips for your Thames river cruise

Wear layers for outdoor decks and bring a charged phone for photos of Tower Bridge and the Greenwich approach. After you land, Greenwich is ideal for parks and maritime sights before you continue elsewhere in London. Travellers who also want hop-on hop-off buses often add a City Sightseeing London bus tour with optional Thames cruise on another day.

Keep your ticket handy on your phone and follow pier staff instructions when boarding queues form. A Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing cruise is one of the simplest ways to understand London’s riverside layout in a single sitting. Book your preferred time slot early on weekends and sunny afternoons when sailings fill quickly.