Best Thames Sightseeing Cruises 2026

Westminster to Greenwich, Tower Bridge and flexible hop-on hop-off river passes - instant mobile tickets with full-refund guarantee

All Sightseeing Cruises

Overview

Thames sightseeing cruises

  • Westminster to Greenwich, Tower Bridge and circular routes
  • Uber Boat hop-on hop-off day and multi-day passes
  • Live commentary or audio guides in multiple languages
  • Instant mobile tickets, no printing required

The Thames sightseeing cruise is the easiest way to see central London from the water. From Westminster Pier, Tower Pier and Embankment Pier, cruises run hourly past the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, the Tower of London and under Tower Bridge - 40 to 90 minutes of live commentary for under £15.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers runs a hop-on hop-off commuter service that doubles as a scenic river trip - day passes start from around £20 and cover all piers from Putney to Woolwich. The London Eye River Cruise departs from the Eye pier and runs a 40-minute circular loop. City Cruises operates the most popular Westminster-to-Greenwich route with audio guides in multiple languages.

tickadoo lists cruises from all major operators. Booking is instant, mobile tickets arrive immediately, and every booking carries a full-refund guarantee if the operator cancels.

FAQ

Frequently asked

Quick answers on booking, access and what to expect.

Standard sightseeing cruises run 40 to 90 minutes depending on the route. Westminster to Greenwich is about 60 minutes one way. The circular London Eye cruise is 40 minutes. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers runs all day with boats every 20 minutes.

Why tickadoo

Why book sightseeing cruises with tickadoo?

  • Flexible tickets with multiple departure times and piers
  • Instant mobile tickets delivered to your email
  • Full-refund guarantee if your cruise is cancelled
  • Competitive pricing across all major Thames operators
  • 24/7 customer support for changes and cancellations

London by month

Browse what's on in London month by month, from seasonal highlights to limited-time experiences.

  • Official venue tickets

    Direct from the venue

  • Secure payment

    Powered by Stripe

  • Refund guarantee

    If your event is cancelled

  • Exclusive discounts

    Free with tickadoo+ membership