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London Thames River Cruise

TourTruth score 3.5 out of 10

Below average

287 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise the Thames on a flexible one-way ticket, with four London piers, landmark views, and commentary in English or via the app.

About this tour

See London from the Thames with a flexible ticket for a single journey, and explore the riverside at your own pace. Board or disembark at Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Pier, with easy access to major sights along the way.

As you cruise, admire landmarks including Big Ben, the London Eye, the Tower of London, The Shard, and The Gherkin. Listen to live English commentary from the captain or use multilingual recorded commentary in the City Cruises app. Onboard, you’ll also find a café, bar, toilets, and activities for children. The ticket is valid from 10 a.m. until the last available cruise, though Greenwich departures are usually in the mid-afternoon and operating hours vary by season.

Choose a London Thames River Cruise to connect sightseeing with the freedom to explore the city’s waterfront on your own schedule.

Highlights

  • Admire Big Ben, the London Eye, the Tower of London, The Shard, and The Gherkin from the river
  • Board or disembark at four central piers to explore London at your own pace
  • Listen to live English commentary or multilingual audio through the City Cruises app
  • Enjoy the onboard café, bar, and activities for children

What's included

Included

  • Flexible ticket for a single journey
  • Onboard café and bar
  • Children’s activity books and onboard activities
  • Live English commentary or multilingual commentary via the City Cruises app

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Important information

  • Board at Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier, or Greenwich Pier
  • Tickets are valid from 10 a.m. until the last available cruise
  • Cruises typically end between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., depending on the season
  • Last departures to and from Greenwich are usually in the mid-afternoon
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  • Bar, café, and toilets are available onboard
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where can I board the cruise?

Board at Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich Pier.

When is the ticket valid?

Tickets are valid from 10 a.m. until the last available cruise.

What commentary is available?

Enjoy live commentary in English or multilingual recorded commentary through the City Cruises app.

Are facilities available onboard?

The boat has a café, bar, and toilets.

Is the cruise wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the cruise is wheelchair accessible.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.08 from 287 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in London
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.5.

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  • Viator

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