"This is the best way to travel to Greenwich. We enjoyed the sights and the commentary."
Westminster Pier · About 1 Hour · From US$23 (Oct 2026)
Westminster to Greenwich by Boat
The most booked boat on the Thames: Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier past Parliament, St Paul's, the Globe, the Shard and under Tower Bridge, with live commentary and an open deck.
#1 selling water activity
From
US$23
per person
Free cancellation
- 4.5 / 5 25699+ Reviews
- ~1 hour Westminster to Greenwich
- 11 Audio Guide Languages
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the Greenwich Cruise Includes
A one-way or return ticket, live commentary and an audio guide in 11 languages.
Highlights
- Get the best views of London on a river cruise from Westminster to Greenwich
- Enjoy panoramic views of London's landmarks from the open deck
- Listen to live English commentary on board
- Use the downloadable audio guide available on your smartphone in 6 languages
What's Included
- River Thames sightseeing tour from Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier
- Skip-the-line ticket: join the queue at the boarding point
- Live commentary in English
- Audioguide commentary in 11 languages
Good to know: Exact cruise times may vary · To access the audioguide you'll need a smartphone - https://thamesriver.app.link · A 1-way journey between Westminster Pier and Greenwich Pier takes approximately 1 hour · Children under 5 can join for free · Not Included: Tips
How the Boat to Greenwich Works
Show your ticket at Westminster Pier, sit on the open deck, and step off by the Cutty Sark.
One Way or Return
Choose one way, or a return for a small extra charge. With a return you can spend the day in Greenwich and take a later boat back.
Board at Westminster Pier
Westminster Pier is at the foot of Westminster Bridge, a minute from Westminster station. The ticket skips the ticket-office queue; you join the boarding queue.
About an Hour Downriver
The boat calls at Embankment, Festival and Bankside piers, passes under Tower Bridge and reaches Greenwich in about an hour. Times move with the tide.
Greenwich on Foot
The Cutty Sark, Greenwich Market, the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory are all a short walk from Greenwich Pier.
Photo Gallery
The Boat to Greenwich
Photos from the Westminster to Greenwich cruise listing: the boats, the open deck and the river.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. Instant confirmation — free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Four Ways to Take the River to Greenwich
One-way cruise, hop-on hop-off, a day pass or a single flexible ride. Prices as listed on GetYourGuide in October 2026.
| Feature | MOST BOOKED Westminster to Greenwich | Hop-On Hop-Off, 24 Hours | One-Day River Pass | Fully Flexible Single |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From (October 2026) | US$23 per person | US$33 per person | US$13 per person | US$20 per person |
| Operator | Thames River Sightseeing | City Cruises | City Cruises | City Cruises |
| What it covers | Westminster to Greenwich, one way or return | Unlimited rides for 24 hours | Unlimited rides for a day | One ride, any time that day |
| Piers | Westminster, Embankment, Festival, Bankside, Greenwich | Westminster, London Eye, Tower, Greenwich | Westminster, London Eye, Tower, Greenwich | Westminster, London Eye, Tower, Greenwich |
| Commentary | Live, plus an audio guide in 11 languages | Live | Captain's commentary, app in 14 languages | Live in English, app in 14 languages |
| Rating | 4.5 (25,699 reviews) | 4.4 (3,310 reviews) | 4.5 (1,003 reviews) | 4.4 (1,069 reviews) |
| Check Availability | See Hop-On Hop-Off | See the River Pass | See the Flexible Ticket |
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The Guide
The Best Hour on the Thames for the Money
Every central landmark on the river goes by before you reach Greenwich.
The boat from Westminster to Greenwich takes about an hour, and the ticket most people buy is Thames River Sightseeing’s Westminster to Greenwich cruise, from US$23 a person (checked October 2026), with live commentary on board. With 25,699 reviews at 4.5 out of 5, it is the most booked cruise on the Thames.
From Westminster Pier the boat runs past the London Eye, the National Theatre, Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe, the Millennium Bridge and the Shard, under Tower Bridge and past the Tower of London, then along the Docklands and Canary Wharf to Greenwich. On the way it calls at Embankment, Festival and Bankside piers. The crew gives live commentary in English, and an audio guide in 11 languages plays on your phone, so bring it charged.
One way, return, or a pass
Many people take the boat one way and come back by train, the DLR or a later boat. A return costs a little more and lets you take any later sailing back. “You can even book the return trip for a small surcharge,” one guest noted. Children under five travel free.
If you want to stop at more than one place, City Cruises sells passes that cover Westminster, the London Eye, Tower and Greenwich piers:
- the 24-hour hop-on hop-off cruise, from US$33 a person , rated 4.4 from 3,310 reviews;
- the one-day unlimited river pass, from US$13 a person ;
- a fully flexible single ride at any time of day, from US$20 a person .
On the hop-on hop-off cruise, one reviewer found the last boat back from Greenwich cancelled and another was told the last sailing was not guaranteed, so leave Greenwich on the second-last boat if you have plans later.
The Uber Boat to Greenwich
The Uber Boat by Thames Clippers also runs to Greenwich from Westminster and the other central piers. It is a river bus: faster catamarans, contactless or Oyster fares by zone, and no commentary. Thames Clippers times Tower to Greenwich at about 23 minutes. Take it if you just need to get there; take a sightseeing boat if the river is the point. Uber Boat or a cruise? has the details.
In Greenwich
Greenwich Pier sits beside the Cutty Sark. Greenwich Market, the National Maritime Museum, the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory are all within walking distance, and the climb up the park to the Observatory gives the view back up the river to the towers of Canary Wharf and the City.
Guest Reviews
What Greenwich Cruise Guests Say
4.5/5
from 25699 verified guests
"Everything was super well organized. 👍🏻 The staff were very friendly."
"We enjoyed the trip, was great, the commentary was informative and entertaining."
"Very nice boat tour. You can even book the return trip for a small surcharge."
"This experience was truly wonderful. Seeing London from the river has its own charm. The guide and the app were very helpful for learning about the sights. The entire tour lasted 2 hours, and in our case, we didn't have to get off and change boats. However, always ask the guide based on your ticket."
"A fantastic cruise on the Thames to discover the quays and historic buildings. Very comfortable boat. Going as far as Greenwich allows you to discover magnificent and unexpected views of the banks of the River Thames. Take time to visit Greenwich, a beautiful area (!) Perfect "Made in London" atmosphere, surrounded by the seagulls' dances. A must-do activity with outstanding value for money."
"The captain's commentary, in addition to the audio guide, made this cruise tour very informative. I am very satisfied and highly recommend this boat cruise. I'm just a little disappointed that I wasn't able to try the Uber boats, which are newer."
"Very nice. I suggest wrapping up warm if we're sitting upstairs. Great views, tea available for purchase. The guide and the staff were very friendly."
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See All ReviewsFrom Westminster to Greenwich in About an Hour
Thames River Sightseeing's Westminster to Greenwich cruise runs from Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier with live commentary and an audio guide in 11 languages, one way or return. Rated 4.5 from 25,699 reviews, from US$23 a person as of October 2026, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Starting from US$23 per person.
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Westminster to Greenwich Boat FAQ
Journey time, prices, piers and return tickets for the boat to Greenwich.
About an hour one way on the Westminster to Greenwich cruise, according to Thames River Sightseeing. The faster Uber Boat river bus takes less time, but has no commentary. How long each cruise takes has the other routes.
From US$23 a person one way on GetYourGuide in October 2026, with a return for a small extra charge. Children under 5 travel free. For several stops in a day, the one-day City Cruises river pass from US$13 covers Westminster, the London Eye, Tower and Greenwich.
Board a sightseeing boat or the Uber Boat at Westminster Pier, by Westminster Bridge and opposite the London Eye, and get off at Greenwich Pier by the Cutty Sark. The sightseeing cruise calls at Embankment, Festival and Bankside piers and passes under Tower Bridge on the way.
Westminster Pier, at the foot of Westminster Bridge, a minute's walk from Westminster station. City Cruises' boats also run to Greenwich from the London Eye and Tower piers. The pier guide shows them on a map.
Boats run through the day, but the operators publish times as a guide because the tide moves them. City Cruises sails every day except Christmas Day. Check the departure times for your date in the booking calendar.
For getting to Greenwich quickly, yes; for seeing the sights with commentary, a sightseeing cruise is better. The Uber Boat is a river bus paid by contactless or Oyster, and Thames Clippers times Tower to Greenwich at about 23 minutes. Uber Boat or a cruise? compares them.
The Cutty Sark, Greenwich Market, the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory are all within walking distance of the pier. A return ticket on the Westminster to Greenwich cruise lets you spend the day there and take a later boat back.
Still have questions? Email us at info@thames-river-cruises.com