Highlights
Cruise from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben all the way to Greenwich and discover London's historical sights along the way on this 1-hour Thames river sightseeing trip. With departures from Westminster Pier, live audio commentary, this is a perfect introduction to the city: upgrade for a round trip ticket.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- You will find us here: Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JH.
Go directly to boarding points B and C at Westminster Pier and join the queue to board the boat. Please present this voucher to the tour supplier's staff. There is no need to queue at the ticket office.
Return Details
- One-way trip ends at Greenwich Pier, next to the Cutty Sark. Round trip returns back to Westminster Pier. At Greenwich, you do not need to stay on the boat. You may disembark, spend some time looking at local attractions, then re-embark on a later return journey.
Duration
1 hour
Languages Available
- Audio guide - German
- Audio guide - Mandarin
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
- Audio guide - Italian
- Audio guide - French
- Audio guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Houses of Parliament
Parliament Square, London
The Houses of Parliament are the home of British democracy. The Elizabeth Tower that houses Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in London.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: London Eye
Westminster Bridge Road, Riverside Building, County Hall, London
The London Eye is the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel, offering wonderful views of London during its 30-minute rotation.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere Road, Southbank Centre, London
Built in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, the venue is host to many international concerts. The complex includes restaurants and bars with great views of the river.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Tate Modern
Bankside, London
Housed in the converted Bankside power station, the Tate Modern is a ‘family-friendly’ modern art gallery, with a free permanent collection as well as specialist exhibitions.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard, London
Built by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London, St Paul’s is simply awe-inspiring. See amazing views from the dome, but be warned, it’s 530 steps to the top!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe Walk, , London
A replica of the original Globe Theatre with daily behind-the-scenes tours, and a summer season of Shakespeare’s plays as Elizabethan audiences would have seen them.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: HMS Belfast
The Queen's Walk, London
Explore the nine decks of this warship to discover what life was like onboard during the Second World War.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Tower of London
London
Explore a thousand years of history. Visit the Bloody Tower, see where royalty lived - and were executed - and marvel at the Crown Jewels.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Road, London
An excellent example of Victorian engineering at its best. Find out how it works and see the Thames through the glass floors of the walkway in the Tower Bridge Experience.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Cutty Sark
Greenwich Church Street, King William Walk, London
Visit Cutty Sark in Greenwich for an action-packed day out on one of the world's most famous ships. Meet figures from the ship’s past like Captain Woodget and the ship’s cook and hear their epic stories about life on board the fastest ship of her time. Take the helm at the ship's wheel, visit the crew's quarters, then relax with a coffee and a cake at the ship’s café. Cutty Sark is the world's sole surviving tea clipper and now an award-winning visitor attraction.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich Park, London
Take a selfie at the historic Prime Meridian where east meets west and take your place at the centre of the world. Whilst you're at the top of the hill at the Royal Observatory be sure to enjoy the views of London and beautiful Greenwich Park, the perfect chance to point out landmarks to your kids. Visit the beautiful Flamsteed House, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and historic home to Britain's Astronomers Royal. Take a fascinating glimpse into the apartments where the Astronomers Royal and their families lived and worked in our new Observatory Life display. On top of Flamsteed House is one of the world’s earliest public time signals, the bright red Time Ball, which has been in operation since 1833. See it drop at 1pm every day!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Greenwich Park
London
Overlooking the River Thames and home to one of London’s most iconic views, Greenwich Park is an amazing mix of 17th-century landscape, stunning gardens and a rich history that dates back to Roman times.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Royal Naval College
Cutty Sark Gardens, University of Greenwich, London
The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich is one of the most spectacular and important baroque interiors in Europe.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Greenwich Market
5B Greenwich Market, London
London's only historic market set in a World Heritage Site. Open 7 days a week 10am-5.30pm. Find street food, antiques, fashion, boutique shops and more.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: National Maritime Museum
Romney Rd, London
The National Maritime Museum – the largest of its kind in the world – sets out to illuminate the history of Britain's encounters with the sea.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Toilets available on-board
- Wi-FI audio commentary on your smartphone - English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Mandarin
- Live commentary on board
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Redemption Instructions
At Westminster Pier, go directly to boarding point B and join the boat's queue. Please arrive 20 minutes before your departure time. We cannot guarantee boarding for last-minute arrivals. Please present this voucher to the tour supplier's staff.
To use the audio-guide system on your smartphone: log in to the WiFi network and go to the a.com site on your phone browser
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Thames River Sightseeing in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.