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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

4.6 · 3,573 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Thames River Sightseeing Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
18 start times between 10:00 and 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Cruise from Westminster Pier to Greenwich, starting beside the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

Live commentary and an audio guide app are included; the standard ticket is one-way, with a round trip available as an upgrade. 4.61 from 3,573 reviews at €21 per person for 1h.

In our comparison: #23 of 24 in Thames River Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
One-wayThe page priceWestminster > Greenwich Duration: 1 hour€21
Round-tripDuration: 2 hours Round trip: Westminster > Greenwich > Westminster€27

Children from €14 (ages 5 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Audioguide app available in 11 languages
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviews

4.6
3,573 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 3,265 of 3,573

Star breakdown of all 3,573 ratings

5 stars
2,756 · 77%
4 stars
509 · 14%
3 stars
146 · 4%
2 stars
69 · 2%
1 star
93 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the river views and humorous commentary; some find the narration weaker on the return journey.

Praised

  • Live commentary combining London history with humour
  • River views of London's bridges and landmarks, with opportunities for photos
  • A relaxed cruise that offers a break from walking
  • Friendly, helpful staff on board and at the pier
  • Late arrivals accommodated on later departures

Complaints

  • Some criticise the seating, while others find it comfortable
  • Some find return commentary weaker, while others enjoy the narration in both directions

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (1 September 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
You will find us here: Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JH. Go directly to boarding points B and C at Westminster Pier and join the queue to board the boat. Please present this voucher to the tour supplier's staff. There is no need to queue at the ticket office. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
18 start times between 10:00 and 16:00 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
One-way trip ends at Greenwich Pier, next to the Cutty Sark. Round trip returns back to Westminster Pier. At Greenwich, you do not need to stay on the boat. You may disembark, spend some time looking at local attractions, then re-embark on a later return journey.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Thames River Sightseeing; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €14 ages 5 to 15

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Thames River Cruises

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Ranked #23 of 24 in Thames River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €114, median €74; typical length 1h 30m. 0 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 24 Thames River Cruises

From €21 per adult · One-way