City Cruises London river tour

Enjoy unrivalled views of the capital's top landmarks aboard London's City Cruises boats, as you experience some of the most varied river tours on the Thames.

Find out fun facts with guided commentary, as you glide past the city skyline and pick up refreshments from the onboard cafe-bar. Hop between piers with a 24-hour sightseeing pass, choose one-way or return trips, or make special memories with dining and entertainment cruises aboard City Cruises London.

What will I see on a City Cruises London boat tour?

City Cruises river boats are designed to give you the best views from the river Thames. Sit back, relax, and take in the sights from the open-air upper deck or the comfortable saloon. 

Spot London icons such as the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. On some routes, you’ll even pass beneath historic Tower Bridge for a unique view. Make sure to follow the entertaining guided commentary to learn more about these landmarks and much more. 

Looking for a London city dining cruise? You can also enjoy the sights with a dining experience of your choice – relax on a lunch cruise, indulge in an elegant afternoon tea cruise, or unwind with a memorable dinner cruise on the Thames. Come evening, you can also join a range of speciality cruises, including an evening cruise or the spectacular City Cruises Thames Jazz Dinner Cruise.

Look out for themed tours throughout the year, such as Easter, Mother's Day and Christmas. 

How long is the City Cruises tour?

The length of the cruise depends on the route and the ticket type. For hop-on hop-off options, the average time between piers is 40 minutes (except Westminster to London Eye, which is 10 minutes). One-way routes range from around 10 to 30 minutes.

Dining, evening and entertainment cruises last from around 90 minutes to three hours – check the individual City Cruises river cruise times when booking.

Where do the boats depart from?

Sightseeing Thames City Cruises depart from Westminster, London Eye, Tower (Tower of London) and Greenwich piers. Dining and entertainment cruises depart from specific piers.

What’s the City Cruises timetable?

Sightseeing cruises run every 20 minutes during peak times and 40 minutes during off-peak times, each day of the week, all year round.

Dining and entertainment cruises are at set times – make sure to check details when booking.

How to book tickets for the City Cruises London river tour

Book your tickets for a London City Cruises sightseeing cruise via the booking button on this page.