Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London
Description
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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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.
The London Eye is the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel, offering wonderful views of London during its 30-minute rotation.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Explore the nine decks of this warship to discover what life was like onboard during the Second World War.
Explore a thousand years of history. Visit the Bloody Tower, see where royalty lived - and were executed - and marvel at the Crown Jewels.
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.
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 ship's wheel, visit the crew's quarters, then relax with a coffee and a cake at the ship’s café. Cutty Sark is the world's sole surviving tea clipper and now an award-winning visitor attraction.
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 landmarks to your kids. Visit the beautiful Flamsteed House, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and historic home to Britain's Astronomers Royal. Take a fascinating glimpse into the apartments where the Astronomers Royal and their families lived and worked in our new Observatory Life display. On top of Flamsteed House is one of the world’s earliest public time signals, the bright red Time Ball, which has been in operation since 1833. See it drop at 1pm every day!
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.
The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich is one of the most spectacular and important baroque interiors in Europe.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(3,397)
Great narration during the ride up to Greenwich. I also booked the wrong date through Viator and the tour operator was very fast to respond and fix my error.
It was a beautiful day. My friend came from Newcastle and we just had a great day. The tour was an hour and great commentary. Toilets were clean and there was a bar for anyone wanting a drink. We bought tickets for a return which was worth it.
This tour exceeded our expectations as we thought it would be a very factual dry pre recorded commentary . Ww has a 2 day pass so went in the boat a few times, each time with a slightly different live commentary - and various amusing facts. Would definately recommend this company
Excellent from start to finish- Helped by the sunny weather! The boat was clean and tidy, safety procedures clearly explained and the crew were friendly and helpful. Their commentaries were the highlight - funny, informative and full of local knowledge and stories. I enjoyed every second of my trip and would recommend it to anyone and everyone.
My experience was great one we had a nice time.
I am so glad I took the Thames River Sightseeing Tour from Westminster to Greenwich on my first day in London! I highly recommend it to everyone visiting London—families, groups, solo travelers. The boat was comfortable, with seating outside and in. The captain/guide was fantastic! I learned so much about the Thames, the bridges, and the history of London. His delivery and humor contributed to the fun of the tour. So in short, take the Westminster to Greenwich tour. You start at the Westminster Pier and travel in comfort to Greenwich. Spend a few delightful hours in Greenwich.
We liked it so much we purchased tickets back the other way too and it was worth it both ways! Tour guide informative
I will recommend the Thames cruise with Viator not only because you will see some of London's most iconic landmarks. But the comments from the cruise team are pure gold. They are funny and witty and deserve to be heard by more Londoners or Tourists.
The commentary from the captain was extremely good, even if he lacked the official tour guide title. It was both informative and (as you'd expect from a seaman) amusing at times. It was ideal for me to get my bearings on my first day in London. It may have been in the literature that you can hop-off, hop-back-on, but if so I overlooked it, and if I'd known I may have planned my time better. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the chance to explore Greenwich before the final stage of the cruise.
Thank you for all the knowledge. Was a lovely experience.
