--- title: Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 20 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 3548 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [de, cmn, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 24 of 25 (Thames River Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/westminster-to-greenwich-sightseeing-thames-cruise-in-london/ --- # Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London **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 3548 reviews at €20 per person for 1h. ## 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 departures from Westminster Pier, live audio commentary, this is a perfect introduction to the city: upgrade for a round trip ticket. ## Before you book - Meeting point: You will find us here: Westminster Pier, - 18 start times: between 10:00 and 16:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €13: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €20 per person for the One-way option; other options up to €27 - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.61/5 from 3548 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 91% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Thames River Sightseeing ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | One-way | €20 / person | Spanish, Chinese, French, German, English, Italian | Westminster > Greenwich Duration: 1 hour | | Round-trip | €27 / person | Spanish, Chinese, French, German, English, Italian | Duration: 2 hours Round trip: Westminster > Greenwich > Westminster | ## What's included - Audioguide app available in 11 languages - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Houses of Parliament** (pass by, no stop) - The Houses of Parliament are the home of British democracy. The Elizabeth Tower that houses Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in London. 2. **London Eye** (pass by, no stop) - The London Eye is the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel, offering wonderful views of London during its 30-minute rotation. 3. **Royal Festival Hall** (pass by, no stop) - Built in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, the venue is host to many international concerts. The complex includes restaurants and bars with great views of the river. 4. **Tate Modern** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 5. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - 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! 6. **Shakespeare's Globe Theatre** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 7. **HMS Belfast** (pass by, no stop) - Explore the nine decks of this warship to discover what life was like onboard during the Second World War. 8. **Tower of London** (pass by, no stop) - Explore a thousand years of history. Visit the Bloody Tower, see where royalty lived - and were executed - and marvel at the Crown Jewels. 9. **Tower Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 10. **Cutty Sark** (40m) - 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... 11. **Royal Observatory Greenwich** (1h) - 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... 12. **Greenwich Park** (1h) - 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. 13. **Old Royal Naval College** (1h) - The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich is one of the most spectacular and important baroque interiors in Europe. 14. **Greenwich Market** (30m) - 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. 15. **National Maritime Museum** (1h 30m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 18 start times between 10:00 and 16:00 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJm5KgLcQEdkgRkRxzZqt0i_w ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Toilets available on-board ## Compared with other Thames River Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 25** | €20 | 1h | 4.61 (3548) | 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 #24 of 25 in Thames River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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