London sightseeing by river
No trip to London is complete without a Thames river cruise on the River Bus! There’s so much to do in the UK’s capital city and the River Thames flows through the heart of the city.
Sights you will see on a Thames sightseeing boat tour
Make travel time part of your London adventure with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers. You'll see the best views of London’s iconic landmarks as you set sail between them.
From The O2 to Battersea Power Station and everything in-between. Our fast and frequent River Bus service stops at world-famous London landmarks every 10-20 minutes.
You could explore the Tower of London and historic City of London from Tower Pier. Then sail beneath Tower Bridge, London’s most iconic bridge, on your way to visit Maritime Greenwich, where Greenwich Pier offers easy access to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in just 27 minutes!
Disembark at Westminster Pier to see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. You could also take a stroll through St James’s Park to see Buckingham Palace or enjoy a short ride to London Eye Pier for unbeatable views of the skyline.
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Family days out
Looking to make an extra special family day out? You'll find plenty of things to do along London's riverside, and travelling to them aboard the River Bus makes these moments even more memorable!
For art-loving families, our River Bus services make travelling Tate to Tate a breeze! If trips to the theatre are your family's thing, the West End is moments away from Embankment Pier. Explore the great outdoors at Greenwich Park or visit Battersea Park from Battersea Power Station Pier.
Our high-speed boats are ideal for families or friendship groups to enjoy a day exploring London together. Each boat can carry up to 220 passengers, with compartment-style seating and back-decks available on most vessels.
With a Family Hop-on Hop-off, kids go free! We also offer joint tickets with many London attractions.
What's on board
With natural light, fantastic views and fresh air, you’ll glide safely across London aboard the River Bus, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Drinks and snacks are available at the onboard Café Bar. Every passenger is guaranteed a comfortable seat in our spacious, climate-controlled cabins or breezy open-air back decks.
Toilets are on board all vessels, larger vessels have accessible toilets with baby-changing facilities.
More things to do
Group bookings & school trips
Groups greater than 10 can benefit from a group discount. We also offer Park & Glide options for coaches, so you can park your coach at The O2 then sail into central London.
Please get in touch if you would like to make a school booking. We can tailor your experience and provide educational resources created in conjunction with the London Transport Museum.