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River Thames 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Cruise

Enjoy a memorable and entertaining day out on London’s No 1 Thames sightseeing cruise. It’s the perfect way to take in the capital’s iconic riverside landmarks.

Our captains provide informative and entertaining commentary, shedding new light on both the history and modern life of this fascinating city. With the option to sit on our spacious open upper deck or in comfortable indoor saloons, you’re guaranteed a panoramic 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.

Average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40mins except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier which is 10mins. Please note: some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier.

You can make the most of your London river cruise with this 24 hour river pass. It's an all-day hop on, hop off Thames ticket offering unlimited access to the river for 24 hours.

A celebration fit for a King

From Monday 17th April - Monday 8th May, City Cruises will be celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III. Expect decorated boats, activities for children and more. Join us to mark this significant moment in UK history!

Departure points include:

  • London Eye Pier (for the Lastminute.com London Eye and South Bank Complex)
  • Tower Pier (next to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge)
  • Greenwich Pier (easy access to the World Heritage Centre of Greenwich, home of the famous tea clipper Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum, the Queen’s House, the Old Royal Observatory )
  • Westminster Pier (close to Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Whitehall and the Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms).

And with your Hopper Pass you can hop-on or hop-off at any of the piers as often as you like throughout the day.

Departure Schedule (Subject to change, please check locally)

Departures from Westminster Pier

  • Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier: 1000, 1040, 1120, 1200, 1240, 1320, 1400, 1440, 1520, 1600, 1640b, 1720b, 1800b
  • Westminster Pier to Tower Pier: 1000, 1040, 1120, 1200, 1240, 1320, 1400, 1440, 1520, 1600, 1640b, 1720b, 1800b
  • Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier: 1000, 1040, 1120, 1200, 1240, 1320, 1400, 1440

Departures from London Eye Pier

  • London Eye Pier to Tower Pier: 1010, 1050, 1130, 1210, 1250, 1330, 1410, 1450, 1530, 1610, 1650b, 1650b, 1730b, 1810*
  • London Eye Pier to Greenwich Pier: 1010, 1050, 1130, 1210, 1250, 1330, 1410, 1450

Departures from Tower Pier

  • Tower Pier to Westminster Pier & London Eye Pier: 1000, 1040, 1115, 1235, 1315, 1355, 1435, 1515, 1555, 1635, 1715
  • Tower Pier to Greenwich Pier: 1010, 1050, 1130, 1210, 1250, 1330, 1410, 1450, 1530

Departures from Greenwich Pier

  • Greenwich Pier to Westminster Pier, Tower Pier & London Eye Pier: 1030, 1110, 1150, 1230, 1310, 1350, 1430, 1510b, 1550b, 1630a

*) No return service

a) Return service runs only in high summer
b) Return service runs only in spring, summer and autumn

Please note: the cruises do not operate on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day.

Experience Includes

  • Hop-on hop-off River Thames Sightseeing Cruise Ticket
  • Unlimited use of all City Cruises point-to-point sightseeing cruises for 24 hours
  • Multi-lingual commentary taking you through 2000 years of London history
  • Hop-on and hop-off from London Eye Pier, Tower Pier, Westminster Pier and Greenwich Pier

Experience Excludes

  • Refreshments
  • Transportation to the cruise

Departs

Daily, year round.

Start times

Varies - see schedule. Each point-to-point cruise takes around 70 minutes. Does not operate on Christmas Day.

Duration

Tickets available for 24 hours.

Terms & Conditions

  • All boats on the published schedule are accessible by wheelchair but please note additional boats put into service during busy times may not be.
  • Children under 5 years travel free.
  • Refreshments are available to purchase on board.
  • Please note: the cruises do not operate on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day.
  • Actual times may vary depending upon the state of the tide and other river traffic. Always check locally for any changes to times.
  • Tickets may be cancelled free of charge 72 hours before your cruise is due to depart. Within this period tickets are non-refundable.