Westminster to Greenwich | Sightseeing River Cruise
Free Cancellation
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1 hour


Pet friendly


Multiple

Overview

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 regular departures from Westminster Pier and live audio commentary, this is a perfect introduction to the city: upgrade for a return ticket.

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Thames River Sightseeing

Itinerary

  • London Eye

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

  • Royal Festival Hall

    Built in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, the venue is host of many international concerts. The complex includes restaurants and bars with great views of the river.

  • Tate Modern

    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.

  • St. Paul's Cathedral

    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!

  • Shakespeare Globe Theatre

    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.

  • HMS Belfast

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

  • Tower of London

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

  • Tower Bridge

    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.

  • Cutty Sark

    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.

  • Royal Observatory

    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!

  • Greenwich Park

    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.

  • Old Royal Naval College

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

  • Greenwich Market

    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.

  • The National Maritime Museum

    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 Map

Location

Westminster Pier (Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JH)

Greenwich Pier (Greenwich Pier, London, SE10 9HT)

Duration

1 hour

Start Times

10:20, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 11:40, 12:00, 12:20, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 13:40, 14:00, 14:20, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 15:40, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00

Address

Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UK

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Experience

Highlights

  • Service dogs and Well-Behaved dogs on lead are welcome.
  • Inclusions

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

    Opening Hours

    • Monday

      10:20 - 15:40

    • Tuesday

      10:20 - 15:40

    • Wednesday

      10:20 - 15:40

    • Thursday

      10:20 - 15:40

    • Friday

      10:20 - 15:40

    • Saturday

      10:20 - 15:40

    • Sunday

      10:20 - 15:40

    Additional Information

    • Toilets available on-board
    • At Westminster Pier go directly to boarding point B and present this voucher to the tour supplier's staff.

    Requirements

    • E-tickets accepted. No need to print out your ticket, just show it on your phone at the boarding point.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    • Spanish

    • German

    • Italian

    • French

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    EUR 16.00