London River Cruises

Take one of City Cruises' regular sightseeing tours and you'll hear colourful local stories about London as you travel along the river Thames. Beginning at Westminster Pier, the tours take you past the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tower Bridge on the way to Greenwich.

Crown River Cruises' Circular Cruise is a hop-on hop-off service operating between Westminster Pier and St Katharine's Pier. You can jump off and explore top attractions along the way, and then enjoy a commentary pointing out London landmarks as the boat travels back upstream.

For a tour with a difference, try a ride in London Duck Tours' bright yellow amphibious vehicles. After a guided road tour passing Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, you'll splash down into the river Thames for an unforgettable boat trip.

The London Eye offers a 40-minute sightseeing cruise along the river Thames, with specialist guides who bring to life London highlights such as the Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. A recorded commentary is also available in various languages.

If you want to travel between riverside attractions without a commentary, try a Thames Clippers boat. The company runs regular, fast commuter services between the London Eye and Greenwich, as well as the Tate-to-Tate boat between Tate Modern and Tate Britain.

Thames River Services run from Westminster Pier to Greenwich and the Thames Barrier, passing attractions such as the Houses of Parliament, The Savoy, Tate Modern and the Tower of London. When the boat's busy, you might be treated to an ad-hoc commentary from the boat's crew!

Westminster Passenger Service Association operates boats to Kew, Richmond and Hampton Court in West London, starting from Westminster Pier. You'll follow the Royal barge route taken by Henry VIII, passing Kew Gardens and Richmond on the way to Hampton Court Palace, accompanied by a live commentary.