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City Cruises is the No.1 sightseeing tour on the Thames! Our cruises depart every 40 minutes, every day of the week, all year round from pier locations at Westminster, London Eye, Tower of London and Greenwich.
20% off on all sightseeing cruises.
Book and travel from now until 30/06/24 (*Offer period*). Valid for City Cruises London sightseeing cruises only. This offer applies to the base fare of sightseeing cruises. Use code JUNE20 to apply offer at checkout. Cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offers. Gift card purchases are excluded from this offer. Prices & offers are subject to availability, are capacity controlled, and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
City Cruises gives you the freedom to explore the many sights of the River Thames from four fantastic piers near popular attractions: Westminster, London Eye, Tower of London and Greenwich. It is the most convenient, picturesque way to travel between London landmarks.ake a quick hop between piers with a single ticket or take in a round tour with our 24h River Pass and make the most of our informative and entertaining live commentary. We also operate an hourly circular cruise from Tower – perfect for groups! In addition, you can enjoy lunch, afternoon tea, evening and dinner cruises.
For families, a Thames River cruise is the most relaxing way to see the sights, avoiding traffic and busy trains. Kids can get colouring sheet and pencils to keep them entertained, while parents can relax by sipping on a hot drink and snacks from our fully stocked bar.
Our fleet of boats are designed to give you the best vantage point of river life. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views either from open air upper deck or comfortable saloon. Our fleet of boats can also be privately chartered. And don’t forget our 3 Thamesjet boats, which stop harder and turn faster!
We have a different view of rush hour. Enjoy 50 minutes of sightseeing, speed and awesome aquabatics with Thamesjet which starts at Westminster Pier, heads down to Tower Bridge and as we pass it to go towards Canary Wharf, it's full on pedal to the metal.
Tickets can be purchased at any of our piers, online at https://www.cityexperiences.com/london/city-cruises/ or call +44 (0)20 77 400 400.
24h River Pass
See more for less with our 24 River Pass, hop-on, hop-off sightseeing ticket! 24-hour tickets give you unlimited travel between the four piers. You'll enjoy the freedom of the river on our open deck riverliners with these great value tickets. Take in the views every inch of your journey with comfortable passage between our four piers. From £22.00 per adult, £14.75 per child (5-15) single ticket is £12.25 per adult.
The Family 24 River Pass is £42.00 and it’s ideal for families on a day out in London. Pay for two adults and up to three kids go free! Possibly the best value sightseeing ticket in town.
London’s No 1 Tour on the River - The most convenient, picturesque way to travel between London landmarks. Make a quick hop between piers with a single ticket, or take in a round tour with a return and make the most of the informative and entertaining live commentary. From £12.25 per adult.
Sightseeing cruise plus tickets to top London attractions - Combine a City Cruises sightseeing tour with one of six top London attractions. All packages include an all-day, hop-on, hop-off 24h River Pass sightseeing tickets. You can bundle the 24-hour river sightseeing pass with tickets to any of the attractions on City Cruises website: London Eye, Tower of London, The View from the Shard, Sea Life Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, the London Dungeon, the Tower Bridge and Greenwich attractions.
GROUPS Group bookings are available for sightseeing cruises, dining cruises and private hire; groups can benefit from discounts. We offer a sightseeing group discount. The 21st passenger goes free for sightseeing (same ticket type) with a maximum of up to 5 free tickets per group booking.
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Choose London’s no 1 private boat hire on the Thames - City Cruises for your private event. We offer tailored experiences and full event catering all tied together with proven event management skills. Read more
City Cruises - Thamesjet for the Kids – Go, Go, Go
Thamesrush - 50 unforgettable minutes as you experience high speed aquabatics. Stops harder, turns tighter, and nothing's faster - that's the Thamesjet speedboat for you. On the river you’ll see big landmarks on the sightseeing stage, then go speeding to the limits. Brilliant family day out. Slow it won't be…
Adults (+17): £42.00, Child (Under 16 - Must be 1.35 metres (4 ft. 5in.) minimum in height): £32.00, Family (2a+2c age 16 & Under): £129, Private Group 12: £462
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- River Thames Cruises
Experience London's stunning riverside landmarks with a Hop-On Hop-Off river pass, offering unlimited access for 24 hours. Explore at your leisure with friends and family, enjoying the city's beauty at your own pace.
The hop-on hop-off Thames River Cruise allows you to join the tour from any of four piers: Greenwich, the Tower of London, the London Eye, and Westminster. Enjoy unlimited travel on all City Cruises sightseeing boats for a full day, taking in London's spectacular riverside views. This option provides excellent value and a relaxed way to see the sights without the stress of busy streets or time constraints.
Choose between the open upper deck or the comfortable indoor saloon, both offering entertaining and informative commentary along with unbeatable views of London's iconic landmarks. With so much to see and do along the Thames, a hop-on hop-off ticket turns London into your playground.
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Hop on and off at your leisure Family passes available - kids go for free! * Open deck and heated indoor saloon Panoramic views of Central London Fully stocked bar Live commentary Wheelchair access and disabled toilets facilities
Price: £26.00 per person, £18.00 per child (5-15), £52.00 per family pass*, free for children ages 0 - 4
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Directions to Tower Pier Nearest underground station: Tower Hill Nearest overground station: London Bridge
Directions to London Eye Pier Nearest underground station: Waterloo
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UPON ARRIVAL : When you arrive for your Hop-on hop-off cruise, please walk straight down onto the pier where you will be greeted by pier staff. Please have your ticket ready to then be directed to your boarding point.
- The average cruising time from one pier to another is approximately 40 minutes except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier, which takes around 10 minutes.
- Please bring your e-ticket for entry.
- Refunds are not available once the booking is confirmed.
- * With the 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket , you can take your first trip at any time during the day and take as many trips as you like until the boats stop operating in the evening. When the boats resume operations on the next day you will then have until the same time to continue using the ticket.
- * Family Pass offer: Maximise your value with our Family Pass and receive up to three children's tickets free when you purchase two adult tickets. Simply choose the Family Pass from the ticket selection options.
- Please note: While it's free for infants, they must still hold a valid boarding pass.
- Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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City Cruises London: Spot London’s Iconic Landmarks From the River Thames
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Looking to explore London’s top sights? Here’s why you should skip the heaving tube and opt to explore the capital in a far more relaxing way – on a City Cruises sightseeing tour.
*sponsored by City Cruises*
Get ready to whizz along the water and see London from a new perspective, hopping on one of City Cruises’ River Thames sightseeing rides is the perfect way to spend an afternoon – or evening – in the capital.
Interested? Here’s what you need to know.
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Think you’ve taken a brilliant Thames cruise? Think again.
City Cruises has knocked it out of the park with their offering – their captains provide a wonderful commentary on the history of London and the dazzling sights, and you’ve also got the choice between sitting in the spacious open upper deck or relaxing in the indoor saloons.
Keen to pack in some serious sightseeing? We recommend opting for the 24-hour Hop On/Off River Pass . You can join the boat tour at any of the four piers (located at Greenwich, the Tower of London, the London Eye, and Westminster), and have full access to the boats all day.
24-hour tickets cost just £22 for adults and £14.75 for kids, though the family pack (£44) covers 2 Adults and 3 Children. A pretty good deal, we think – a day of Tube tickets really can rack up!
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Ready to channel your inner James Bond? City Cruises’ thrilling Thamesjet Speedboat is one of the most exciting experiences in the capital right now.
Over the course of 50 minutes, you’ll get to enjoy some of London’s top sights (Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye, to name a few) as you set off on an adrenaline-pumping ride across the Thames.
Better yet, the immersive commentary will place you right at the heart of a high-speed MI5 mission.
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Is it too early to get excited for Christmas? Maybe. But City Cruises has got a stellar line-up of festive offerings that you don’t want to miss out on, so it’s worth thinking ahead.
Between the 1st and 18th of December, City Cruises is hosting a bunch of fabulous Christmas Lunch and Dinner Party cruises.
Climb aboard and enjoy hours of festive activities as you enjoy a tour of London’s top landmarks. And, if you opt for the evening cruise, you’ll even get to tuck into a traditional Christmas dinner followed by an on-board DJ and plenty of space for dancing.
If you fancy something really special, the Christmas Day events are sure to impress.
Choose between a Christmas Day Lunch Cruise , complete with a four-course dinner, carols, and music, or the Christmas Day Sightseeing Cruise , which sees you chow down on mince pies and mulled wine as you pass by the capital’s top attractions.
Or, if you’re channelling your inner Scrooge and can’t quite bear to entertain Christmas thoughts right now, round off the year with a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Cruise.
We can’t quite think of a better place to see in 2023 than atop the River Thames, a glass of bubbly in hand.
City Cruises: Practical Tips
- If you’re going to be visiting London’s top landmarks, it’s a great idea to purchase the 24-hour pass that gives you unlimited access to the boat rides. This makes it easy to visit Big Ben, the London Eye, the Tower of London, and plenty more in one day.
- We cannot stress enough: Book ahead . These experiences are incredibly popular and get booked up well in advance. We know it seems early to be thinking about Christmas, but leave it until November and you’re guaranteed to be disappointed.
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We live for being on the river, setting sail every 20 to 40 minutes depending on the season. Explore London’s sights like you’ve never seen them before, from four fantastic Thames spots: Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier. We know how to make your trip extraordinary. Our boats offer panoramic views, an open-air upper deck or a comfortable heated indoor saloon and even a café-bar. With commentary on the sights, landmarks and history from our expert captains, you’ll get a new perspective on our amazing city’s story. We have 4 strategically located piers that allow easy access to all the main riverside attractions while ensuring less of your sightseeing time is spent waiting at a pier. Our flexible sightseeing ticket can be used for a single journey or return journey from any of our sightseeing routes at any time.
Upgrade to 24 Hours Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Cruise
Cruise through the heart of the capital onboard a River! This exciting way to travel guides you along the Thames, giving you exceptional views of London’s most iconic and famous landmarks and locations. If you take in sights of the Houses of Parliament and want to venture into the historic Parliament Square to discover Westminster Abbey, St Mary’s Church and Big Ben, then you’re free to hop-on and off the boat as you please! With options of any of the four London piers, you’ll get to explore London at your own leisure whilst cruising the waters in between.
Onboard Experience
If you opt to stay on the boat, you’ll get to enjoy guided commentary revealing London’s rich history as you pass each location and that’s not all. Taking a cruise can work up an appetite (or at least that’s the excuse we like to use!) and that’s why there will be hot and cold refreshments available on board for you to enjoy. With so much to see and do, you’ll have 24 hours unlimited hop-on hop-off fun to have! Explore the very best of London by cruising the Thames.
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Westminster to Greenwich
Travel from Westminster to Greenwich and enjoy beautiful views over London’s famous landmarks with our River Thames Sightseeing cruise.
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Westminster to Tower Bridge (Butler's Wharf Pier)
See the best of beautiful London from the waters on this Thames River Sightseeing cruise, from Westminster to Tower Bridge.
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Our 2-day hop-on and hop-off Thames River Sightseeing ticket is the best way to explore London from the water – with unlimited river travel over two consecutive days to enjoy at your own pace.
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Tower Bridge (Butler's Wharf) to Westminster
Climb aboard our sightseeing cruise at Tower Bridge (Butler’s Wharf Pier) and head to Westminster.
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There’s so much to see when you’re on your Thames River Sightseeing cruise that you’re bound to find at least one place you’ll want to visit. Explore iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Shard, & more!
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The Thames is a chock-a-block full of London landmarks, including the iconic Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and Cutty Sark, as well as modern attractions like the London Eye and the Shard. Rest assured your skipper will point out all the points of interest in an entertaining and informative commentary.
- Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JH
- Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2N 6NU
- Festival Pier, Riverside Walk, London, SE1 9PX
- Bankside Pier, Bankside, London, SE1 9PD
- Tower Bridge Quay, St Katharine Docks, 50 St Katharine’s Way, London E1W 1LA
- Greenwich Pier, King William Walk, London, SE10 9HT
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Leicester City striker Kasey McAteer plumped for Republic of Ireland over Northern Ireland
The 22-year-old striker was reminded of his irish blood by his late uncle.
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REPUBLIC of Ireland’s new recruit Kasey McAteer could easily have been wearing the green of Northern Ireland – but the Leicester City striker revealed the emotional pull towards the south was much greater.
Speaking at Ireland’s training base in Abbotstown ahead of Saturday’s Uefa Nations Cup opener with England in Dublin on Saturday, McAteer said he had discussions about playing for the north.
The Northampton-born striker, whose grandparents hailed from Belfast and Co Offaly, admitted he was flattered by Northern Ireland’s interest.
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“It definitely was a possibility [playing for Northern Ireland],” McAteer told reporters.
“When I first heard about it, it was a big moment: ‘Wow, a country is coming for me and wanting me to play for them’…
“There were a few conversations had but not as much as I had with the Republic, and I felt like here was the place for me to be. I felt really wanted here. I had a lot of connections with here, with John O’Shea and people in the past who had called me.
“It was an ongoing thing [with Republic of Ireland] with phone calls and emails etc.
“That’s when I wanted to take it further, and get my Irish passport and Irish citizenship done and dusted, so I am glad I got it done. Hopefully I can give my best for the country.”
McAteer was always aware of his Irishness growing up, and that was due to his late uncle who was a “massive follower of Ireland”.
“Everywhere he went he wore a little Irish badge and always reminded me that my blood is with Ireland. That was always drilled into me from young and hopefully he can be proud looking down on me.”
Former boss Stephen Kenny appeared to be the first person on the scent of McAteer before his contract with Ireland wasn’t renewed last November, while the player himself said it “took time” to sort out his Irish citizenship.
England never came knocking for McAteer’s services during his underage years at Leicester.
“I didn’t ever hook up with England on a schoolboy basis.
“There was a lot of talent coming through in my age group - but when this came to me it was sort of a no-brainer: to play for a country, and a country that seems so driven and determined.”
So, what can the languid wide player offer Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Ireland team ahead of this week’s double-header with England and Greece – both in Dublin?
Pace and a goal threat, primarily.
He was loaned out twice in recent seasons to Forest Green Rovers [2022] and AFC Wimbledon [2023] where, he said, “you have to go down to those leagues and suffer at times”.
He returned to his parent club and played an important role in returning Leicester to the Premier League last season.
He was a late substitute in Leicester’s Premier League games against Spurs and Fulham last month and didn’t feature in the side’s 2-1 home defeat by Aston Villa at the weekend, but did play 83 minutes in their Carabao Cup win over Tranmere Rovers.
Given the stiff competition among Ireland’s strikers, it would be a major surprise if Hallgrimsson started the rookie international against England - with a substitute appearance on Saturday or on Tuesday night against Greece the most likely outcome .
Inspired by Jamie Vardy, particularly during Leicester’s unlikely Premier League triumph in the 2015/16 season, McAteer feels he has plenty to offer Ireland on the international stage.
“I’d like to say my biggest strength is my running power. I like to run, I think you can tell with my long legs, it’s probably one of my biggest assets.
“I can play a number of positions. Obviously growing up at Leicester you learn different positions. I’ve played in the past at wing-back, on the wing, centre midfield, the wing, in the 10, I can play in a variety.
“If I could narrow it down, I’d probably say right or left wing, that’s definitely where I’ve learned most of my things in the last year or so, but at the end of the day I’ll do a job wherever I get put on the pitch and hopefully I can deliver my best.”
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Westminster Pier
With the iconic House of Parliament and Big Ben as your backdrop and some royally magnificent landmarks a short stroll away. Westminster Pier is the perfect place to start sightseeing:
- House of Parliament
- Big Ben Clock Tower
- Westminster Abbey
- Buckingham Palace
- Horse Guards Parade
- Whitehall and Downing St
- Trafalgar Square
- The National Gallery
London Eye Pier
We sail in and dock beneath The London Eye-looking up from the water, it couldn’t be more impressive. This is where you explore the South Bank river walkway that’s buzzing with fun things to see and do:
- The London Eye
- Sea Life London
- London Dungeon
- National Theatre
- Royal Festival Hall
- IMAX Cinema
- Southbank Centre
- Shrek’s Adventure London
In the heart of the City, next to London’s most legendary and notorious tourist attraction, the Tower of London, is Tower Pier.It’s surrounded by historic and supremely modern attractions on and off the water:
- Tower of London
- Tower Bridge
- St Katherine’s Dock
- HMS Belfast
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
Greenwich Pier
All aboard at Royal Greenwich an incredible World Heritage Site. Arriving and departing by boat really is the only way to do it. This is where one of Britain’s most famous ships lives alongside fascinating museums, an eclectic market and more:
- National Maritime Museum
- Queen’s House
- Old Royal Naval College
- Painted Hall
- Royal Observatory
- Greenwich Market
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About our river thames sightseeing cruises.
Our captains provide informative and entertaining commentary, shedding new light on both the history and modern life of the capital. With the option to sit on our spacious open upper deck or in comfortable indoor saloons, you’re guaranteed a amazing view of London’s best sights including the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, South Bank and more.
For families, a Thames river cruise is the most relaxing way to see the sights, avoid traffic and busy trains.
Our Thames sightseeing cruise will take you from point A to B with comfort and in style.
We have 4 strategically located piers at Westminster, Tower, London-Eye, and Greenwich, that allow easy access to all the main riverside attractions while ensuring less of your sightseeing time is spent waiting at a pier.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please ensure you check our up-to-date timetable schedule as times may vary throughout the year.
When you arrive for your cruise please walk straight down onto the pier. Where you will be greeted by our pier staff, have your ticket ready to be then directed to your boarding point.
What are the postcodes for the piers?
Westminster Pier: SW1A 2JH London Eye Pier: SE1 7PB Tower Pier: EC3N 4DT Greenwich Pier: SE10 9HT
How long is the journey time?
Westminster/ London Eye – Tower/ Tower – Westminster / London Eye Duration (single/return): 40 minutes / 80 minutes
Westminster/London Eye – Greenwich | Greenwich – Westminster/London Eye Duration (single/return): 70 minutes / 180 minutes
Tower – Greenwich | Greenwich – Tower Duration (single/return): 30 minutes/80 minutes
Where can I find the timetable online?
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