London River Tours
Enjoy a tour along the River Thames with London River Services
In addition to the London River Bus service London River Services provides a variety of River Tours along the River Thames.
These scenic tours are a relaxing way to see the city of London from a different perspective while travelling along London's oldest thoroughfare, the River Thames. Services are provided by several companies which, together, under the banner of London River Services, operate a large fleet of boats and high speed catamarans up and down the Thames. This is a fairly inexpensive and fun way to do some sightseeing while visiting London.
There are a number of different tour options to choose from including an all day Hop-on, Hop-off tour, Lunch Cruises with live commentary, Dinner Cruises with live entertainment and more.
Presenting a valid Travelcard, or an Oyster card with a valid Travelcard loaded on it, will get you a discount of 33% on most services. An Oyster card without the Travelcard will get you a 10% discount on some services. Check out the very helpful video under the Photos & Video Tab for an excellent overview of using the river services.
Facts For Your Visit
Official Website: City Cruises
Fee: YesOpen Now
Regular Hours:
Hours may be subject to change. Please verify on the official website.
- Monday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Category: Boat Charters Tours
Address:
Westminster Pier
Victoria Embankment
London SW1A 2JH
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7740 0400
Reviews
Henry T. Aug-16-2022
Really neat boat tour that goes along the Thames and visits nearly every major sight along both sides of the river. We took the tour until it dropped us off... Read More
Really neat boat tour that goes along the Thames and visits nearly every major sight along both sides of the river. We took the tour until it dropped us off...Karen C. May-04-2022
Very cheesy cheapy cruise. Cheap wine. Cheap food. It's a tourist trap. Very expensive for what you get. Read More
Very cheesy cheapy cruise. Cheap wine. Cheap food. It's a tourist trap. Very expensive for what you get.Daniel P. Oct-27-2022
Accommodations near City Cruises:
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| District, Circle and Jubilee Lines | Westminster | 5 Minutes |
| District, Circle, Northern and Bakerloo Lines | Embankment | 10 Minutes |
How to get to City Cruises by Tube
Most River Tours begin at either Westminster-Millennium or Embankment Piers. Some can be started from other piers, however these are the 2 closest to the centre of London. Please download the brochures from the official site link to view schedules and rates for the various services.
Directions to the piers are clearly indicated with signs from the corresponding Tube Stations.
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One of Many Tours available on the River Thames 
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