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Tourist Attraction

City Cruises

Victoria Embankment

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Photo: Horatiu Radulescu

About City Cruises

Explore London's iconic landmarks from the Thames with flexible hop-on, hop-off river passes that let families discover the capital at their own pace from Victoria Embankment.

What's nearby

  • Boadicea and Her Daughters next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Facilities

Toilets Free Wifi Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Daniel Suarez

The experience was exceptional and thoroughly enjoyable, featuring a 1.5-hour cruise with afternoon tea and crumpets. All aspects were commendable, particularly the diverse selection of small sandwiches, which included a spicy option; the biscuit and jelly were really good. I consumed approximately three small teapots of tea. This experience is highly recommended, and I advise opting for the window seating (available for two-person tables) as it provides unparalleled views of London's iconic landmarks, ideal for photography. I rate this experience 5 out of 5.

· via Google

Graham Perrins

Great to try it as something different with your partner 😀 Food was nice but a wee bit slow in service as it was not busy. There was live singer on board along with people dancing to music. Night cruise takes about 2.5hrs from Westminster down to Thames barrier area and plenty photos to take of the landmarks and tower bridge etc Well worth trying it out.

· via Google

J Sarb

Took the family on the Thames City cruise from Westminster to Greenwich and back - it was a fabulous experience from start to finish. The captain was the highlight of the journey - entertaining, knowledgeable, and humorous. Their lively commentary brought London’s landmarks to life and kept both adults and kids engaged throughout the journey. We were lucky to have good weather, making the views along the Thames more enjoyable. The onboard bar offered a good variety of drinks and snacks. Prices were tourist-level, but that’s to be expected in central and it was still great to have refreshments available. The facilities were clean. The family had a fun time, and it was an educational experience for the kids too. A brilliant way to see abit of London from the river - highly recommended.

· via Google

Mick Dunn

City Cruises at Westminster Pier on River Thames is a must-do attraction that gives you an opportunity to pre-view the city highlights before hitting the streets; and isn’t a cruise on River Thames a bucket list item unto itself? I purchased a two-way ticket to Tower Millennium Pier and back for just £19.95 which I thought was well worth the cost. There’s food and a full bar available on board, although I never bothered. You can choose to sit inside under the glass enclosure, or outside in the open air. If you’re like me you will have to change boats at the other pier before returning; this may involve a modest wait. A tour guide’s voice will announce many of the sites on route over the speakers, along with anecdotes. Highly recommended.

· via Google

See all reviews on Google →

Visitors say this cruise offers beautiful views of London's iconic landmarks and bridges, with some mentioning delicious food and drinks available onboard. They also highlight the entertaining and informative live commentary from the staff, which often includes humor and interesting facts.

Some reviews mention the service can be inefficient.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Westminster Pier, London, SW1A 2JH Get directions
Category
Boat Tours & Cruises
Guest rating
4.2 / 5 (1,416 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Suggested visit
2-3 hours
Setting
Outdoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Westminster