--- title: London Eye River Cruise lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 18 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 1995 duration_minutes: 40 languages: [de, zh-TW, ru, ja, en, it, fr, es, nl] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 15 of 25 (Thames River Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-eye-river-cruise/ --- # London Eye River Cruise **Guidekin's take:** A circular River Thames cruise takes in London's riverside landmarks from the water. Live commentary is included, but tickets cannot be changed or refunded, so the departure time needs to fit your plans. 4.78 from 1995 reviews at €18 per person for 40m. ## Overview Cruise down the River Thames and learn about London's top landmarks with the London Eye River Cruise expert guides. Discover London’s main riverside attractions by boat with a 40-minute circular Thames River cruise. Tickets are non-amendable/ non-refundable ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: London Eye Pier Go to… - 10 start times: between 10:45 and 19:45 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €15: ages 2 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €18 per person - Duration: 40m - Rating: 4.78/5 from 1995 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: The London Eye ## What's included - 40 minutes circular sightseeing cruise along the River Thames - Live commentary from our specialist guides ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **London Eye** (pass by, no stop) - View from cruise 2. **Tate Modern** (pass by, no stop) - View from cruise 3. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - View from cruise 4. **Tower of London** (pass by, no stop) - View from cruise ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10 start times between 10:45 and 19:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Departure Point: London Eye Pier Go to the London Eye Pier (boarding point 2) 15 mins prior to your cruise time Address: The London Eye London Eye Waterloo Pier London SE1 7PB Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJL7f5NMYEdkgRuIoX6qJRAXo ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please go to the London Eye Pier ( boarding point 2) 15 minutes before the time shown on your e-ticket. - All visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point - Please note: Once the lead passenger name has been added this cannot be changed. Please bring a form of identification that matches the Lead Traveller name on your ticket, with you on the day of your visit, as this may be checked before entry is allowed - Strollers or heavy luggage are not allowed. ## Compared with other Thames River Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 25** | €18 | 40 min | 4.78 (1995) | shared | | [High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London](/uk/london/tours/high-speed-thames-river-speedboat-in-london/?format=md) | €83 | 50 min | 4.96 (4332) | shared | | [Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience](/uk/london/tours/thames-rockets-sunset-london-speedboat-experience/?format=md) | €77 | 50 min | 4.99 (259) | shared | | [Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London](/uk/london/tours/thames-high-speed-zone-speedboat-in-london/?format=md) | €77 | 45 min | 4.93 (602) | shared | Ranked #15 of 25 in Thames River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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