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City Cruises 24 Hour Thames River Pass
Up to an hour
Enjoy amazing views along the river and see the city's top sights.
What visitors are saying
4.2Great trip with a great guide and lovely staff .
May 28, 2026Cruise along River Thames, down to Greenwich then return to Westminster pier, excellent value with experienced crew, excellent hour viewing the landmarks
Apr 15, 2026The hop-on-hop-off setup is convenient and you get good views of the main sights.
Jun 10, 2026- Explore London with The London Pass®Your London pass includes dozens of other top attractions, all for one money-saving price
Overview
Your vacation simply isn’t complete without a relaxing Thames River cruise. This Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour will let you see all of London’s best bits as you float down the city’s iconic river.
Disembark at key landmark stops to take a closer look at the city’s awe-inspiring sights. When you hop on at Westminster, you’ll enjoy commanding views of the Houses of Parliament, before sailing past the London Eye. Next, pass under the beautifully gothic Tower Bridge, and explore historic Greenwich, a green and vibrant area full of fascinating maritime history. There are four stops on the cruise from Westminster to Greenwich and a regular schedule departing every 40-minutes, giving you the freedom to stop at amazing city attractions as you please.
The onboard guide will point out all the important sights and give you plenty of information about the history of the city, while comfortable seats and hot and cold refreshments will ensure that your Thames cruise is as relaxing as possible.
Thames River Cruise (London City Cruises) Highlights
Westminster Pier
Show your pass here to receive your 24-hour River Cruise ticket. You’ll see some of London’s most historic landmarks when you hop off at Westminster Pier. This stop is around the corner from the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Churchill War Rooms, Buckingham Palace, Tate Britain, and much more. It’s also a short walk away from the buzz of Central London’s Soho, Leicester Square and Covent Garden. This is perhaps the most action-packed stop for you to explore on your Thames Riverboat cruise.
London Eye Pier
From this point, you can stroll along London’s famous Southbank and explore London’s cultural heart. From river-side street performers and pop-up street food markets to landmarks such as The British Film Institute and National Theatre, London Eye Pier is a bustling spot to hop on and hop off your River Cruise. Further downriver you will also find Shakespeare’s Globe and the Tate Modern.
Tower Pier
Head east and you’ll find Tower Pier, the river cruise’s most popular stop. Here you will find the Tower of London and Tower Bridge in the historic center of the capital. Drift alongside the HMS Belfast, walk into London’s financial city, visit the Monument and the Design Museum, there’s plenty to see here.
Greenwich Pier
Head even further east and you’ll find Greenwich Pier. Take a breather from the hustle and bustle of Central London and explore an area steeped in maritime history. Wander around beautiful Greenwich Park, check out the refurbished Cutty Sark, grab a bite to eat in Greenwich market, and see where GMT starts at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Facts
Two-thirds of London’s drinking water comes from the River Thames.
There are over 200 bridges that cross the river. The first bridge was built by the Romans almost 2000 years ago, close to the spot where London Bridge now sits.
The Thames has more than 80 islands including the Isle of Sheppey, Canvey Island and Rose Isle.
Before Sir Joseph Bazalgette built London’s sewer system in 1865, much of the city’s waste was dumped directly into the river. This led to “The Great Stink” and as a result, parliament created a sewer system for London, much of which is still in use today.
What's included
Unlimited river travel with City Cruises for 24 hours
Hop on and off at 4 locations – Westminster, London Eye, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier
Unique views from the water of famous landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, Cutty Sark and Shakespeare’s Globe
Live commentary on board in English or recorded audio guide available in 14 languages
Enjoy access to open air upper decks and heated indoor saloons
Activity books and colouring sheets for children
Food and drink available for purchase on board
Where you'll be
Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London, GBWhere you'll meet
As well as Westminster Pier, you can also show your pass at Tower and Greenwich piers to receive your 24-hour river cruise ticket.
How to get there
London Underground: take District, Circle or Jubilee lines. Get off at Westminster station.
Standard opening hours
Exact sail times depend on the pier and vary by season. We recommend checking the attraction's website for the timetable of departures.
Find out more
For more information, please visit the Hop-On Hop-Off Thames River Cruise website.
020 7740 0400
Great way to visit!
Loved the experience from one side to the other. A+
en bateau sur la Tamise !
alexbelle façon de visiter Londres entre le coeur historique et Greenwich le jour et retour la nuit !
24 Std. unbegrenzte Fahrten zwischen 4 Piers
NixPiratenWir haben die Fahrt mit City Cruises nach Greenwich und zurück sehr genossen und können sie absolut weiterempfehlen. Die Tour bietet eine perfekte Mischung aus Entspannung, spannenden Informationen und fantastischen Ausblicken auf die berühmtesten Sehenswürdigkeiten Londons. Es gibt ausreichend Sitzplätze am Oberdeck im Freien oder im Unterdeck mit Panoramafenstern. Getränke und Snacks können im Mini-Shop gekauft werden. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
poor organisation
EikoWe are extremely disappointed and annoyed that the description of the "24-Hour Cruise" did not match the actual boat trip. We visited Greenwich by boat and wanted to take the cruise back. However, the reception staff told us that the QR code scanned was only valid for a single entry. We tried to assert our rights, but the response was simply: "No. You must buy again!" We paid £30 instead of £15, which is not what we paid for just a single trip. I urgently need to lodge a complaint. This was a total disappointment!
Poor organization
NicoleUnfortunately, the only attraction from our pass that turned out to be a complete letdown. We had been looking for a relaxing boat trip on the River Thames. Instead, the experience was disorganized; the boat was (far too) large and overcrowded, and the tour guide’s voice—even with a microphone—could not be heard over the immense noise from the many passengers. From the scheduled departure time until our arrival at Westminster Pier, the trip took an hour and a half. We decided not to continue on to the London Eye on the other side of the Thames, as the process of boarding and disembarking all the passengers would have easily taken another 30 minutes. For us, it was simply a waste of time.
Hop on Hop Off Thames River Pass
Used this to get from London Eye down to Tower Bridge- nice way to see things and the commentary was good. We sat up top as it was a nice day
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