Thames River Cruise
With London City Tour by Julià’s Hop On Hop Off sightseeing bus you can enjoy an exciting cruise on the River Thames with your 24 and 48 hour tickets.
And now with 10% off⚡!
Where to take the cruise?
The Thames River cruise can be boarded from the docks of the City Cruises company. You can choose two different locations:
➡ Westminster Pier – Next to stop No. 9 Westminster Bridge (Big Ben side).
- Runs departures every 40 minutes from 10:00 am to 19:20
- The tour ends at Tower Pier, just 4 minutes from our No. 7 Tower Hill stop.
➡ Tower Pier – Next to Stop No. 7 Tower Hill (Tower of London)
- Runs departures every 40 minutes from 10:00 am to 18:55
- The tour ends at Westminster Pier, next to stop No. 9 Westminster Bridge (Big Ben side).
📢 Just for you!
With your 48-hour ticket + Thames boat trip, you get a free round-trip cruise to Greenwich. Discover unique and iconic corners of the London, such as:
- Royal Observatory Greenwich
- Maritime Museum
- Cutty Sark sailboat (Visit it from the inside!)
- The legendary 0° Meridian Line
Thames River Cruise Schedule
For the 24 hour ticket:
- First departure (from both piers) : 10:00
- Last departure from Tower Pier: 18:55
- Last departure from Westminster Pier: 19:20
- Frequency: every 40 minutes
For the 48 hour ticket, a same day return trip to and from Greenwich Pier is included:
- First departure to Greenwich (from both piers): 10:00
- Last departure to Greenwich from Westminster Pier: 16:00 (No return)
- Last departure from Greenwich to Westminster Pier: 17:50
- Frequency: every 40 minutes
📌 Remember that the London boat tour must take place within the validity period of your hop on hop off bus ticket.
What will you see during the tour?
On board, you will enjoy spectacular views of:
- The London Bridge
- The London Eye
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
- The Golden Jubilee Bridge
- Westminster Palace
- The Big Ben
- The Cleopatra’s Needle
- The Oxo Tower
- The Royal National Theatre
- The Tate Theatre
- The Millenium Bridge
- The Shard
- The City Hall
- The HMS Belfast
- The Tower Bridge
- The Tower of London
The best Family Friendly Cruise in London!
Is the tour suitable for children and what are the advantages?
The Hop on Hop off Bus Tour + Thames River Cruise combined ticket is the perfect option for visiting London with family and young children. The cruise has ample seating suitable for enjoying the sights as a family and the tour time is child friendly.
- The Hop On Hop Off tourist bus service allows you to move comfortably and quickly between the points of interest of the city avoiding transfers and delays of public transport. You will visit the most famous places in London from the convertible top, getting on and off as many times as you want. We also have space for a baby stroller.
- The cruise on the Thames is the best way to have a panoramic view of London and take the best pictures of both sides of the river. A safe and quiet activity. The children will have fun and you will take nice photos.
Remember that with London City Tour by Juliá, you have the following options available:
- Free for children up to 5 years old
- Special price for children from 5 to 15 years old
- Family ticket at special price for 2 children and 2 adults
Choose your ticket!
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