City Tours · Sightseeing Cruises

Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

4.6(3,565)4.6 out of 5, from 3565 reviews·1h·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 10Per booking.
Minimum age5 yearschild 5–15, adult 16–99

Will this work for your group?

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  • All 5 of you can be booked together.
  • Your youngest is 8; the minimum age is 5.
  • 5 fares — children priced separately

About this experience

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.

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What you actually do

Of 7 listed stops, you get out at 0 and see 7 from the vehicle.

  1. 1

    Houses of Parliament

    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.

    Seen from the vehicle

  2. 2

    London Eye

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

    Seen from the vehicle

  3. 3

    Royal Festival Hall

    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.

    Seen from the vehicle

  4. 4

    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.

    Seen from the vehicle

  5. 5

    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!

    Seen from the vehicle

  6. 6

    Shakespeare's 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.

    Seen from the vehicle

  7. 7

    HMS Belfast

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

    Seen from the vehicle

Where the day happens

≈ 0.9 km from the city centre. 7 stops shown in visit order.

What is and is not included

The advertised price does not cover other — budget for those separately.

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Before you book

The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.

Good to know (7)
  • 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
Cancellation policy

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

Where this sits

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From $21/person5 travellers ≈ $104 — children may pay less

100% of the listed stops are seen from the vehicle without getting out.

Where does everyone sleep?

The same arithmetic, one step earlier: researched London stays that publish a capacity and a bed layout for five or more.

Details retrieved from the Viator Partner API on 2026-10-09. We publish no availability, and every price is the operator’s advertised from-price with its check date — the exact total is on the operator’s page. How we research this.