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London Eye: River Cruise
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Set sail on the River Thames with the London Eye River Cruise
The London Eye River Cruise is a 40-minute circular sightseeing trip on the River Thames, departing from and returning to London Eye Pier. The route passes the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, with no stops at other piers. Audio commentary is available in French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Mandarin. Wheelchair access and smartphone tickets are available.
Available Audio Guides
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Español (Spanish)
What's Included
- 40-minute circular sightseeing cruise from the London Eye
- Audio commentary available in French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Japanese, and Mandarin
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London Eye: River Cruise:
Outside County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd London London Eye Pier
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Average Duration
Duration: 00:40
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation allowed up to 24 hours before the event.
Wheelchair Accessible
Additional Information & Description
The London Eye River Cruise takes you onto the Thames for a sightseeing journey past some of London’s best-known riverside landmarks. The river gives you a different perspective on the city, with its waterfront buildings and bridges forming the route rather than a series of stops on land.
From Parliament to Tower Bridge
The route travels past the Houses of Parliament and continues towards the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. These named sights give the journey a clear sweep through central London, from the seat of Parliament to the landmark bridge farther along the Thames. You see them from the boat as part of the cruise; the ticket covers river sightseeing rather than visits inside the buildings. For visitors already spending time beside the London Eye, this adds a broader view of the city beyond the immediate riverside area.
A 40-minute circular journey
The cruise lasts 40 minutes and follows a circular route. There are no stops at other piers during the journey, so you remain aboard for the full circuit rather than getting off along the way. That makes this a dedicated sightseeing trip, not a river-transfer or hop-on, hop-off service. The defined duration also gives you a clear sense of how much time the sailing itself takes.
Audio commentary in eight languages
Audio commentary is included and available in French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Mandarin. It adds a spoken guide to the sightseeing journey, so the visit is not limited to watching the waterfront pass by. The language selection lets you follow the commentary in one of those eight languages while travelling along the Thames.
Departure and ticket access
The cruise departs from London Eye Pier and returns to the same pier at the end. Head to the pier outside County Hall on Westminster Bridge Road for departure. Wheelchair access is available. Tickets are delivered instantly, and smartphone tickets are accepted, allowing you to present your ticket on your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions about London Eye: River Cruise
It includes a 40-minute circular sightseeing cruise from London Eye Pier and audio commentary in French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Mandarin.
The cruise travels past the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge before returning to London Eye Pier.
No. It follows a circular route without stopping at other piers, and returns to London Eye Pier.
It departs from London Eye Pier, outside County Hall on Westminster Bridge Road.
Smartphone tickets are accepted, and wheelchair access is available.
Distributor of "London Eye: River Cruise"
Tiqets International B.V.
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