Thames River Cruise & Private Westminster 3-Hour Tour
Overview
Take a cruise along the River Thames after exploring the top sights of Westminster with your own personal tour guide!
This is a fun 3 hour London walking tour where you will see the top Westminster Sights.
After the walking tour, head to Westminster Pier and enjoy a cruise down toward the Tower of London (even going under the famous London Bridge!).
One of the most complete London Walking Tours with one of the best London Tour Guides. You will see everything from land then then from the river!
We start in Green Park & then head to Westminster. Sights we’ll see along the way include Buckingham Palace (Changing of the Guard), Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, the Houses of Parliament (Westminster Palace)
Then its time to sail down the river! You'll finish at Tower Pier. All with one of our friendly London tour guides
Please note: The Changing of the Guard Ceremony is only for the 10am tour and on certain days
What's Included
- Admission to the Thames river cruise
- Top Westminster Sights Walking Tour (3 hours)
- Private Tour
- Fun Local Guide
- Food and snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking)
- Umbrella (if it's raining)
Meeting Location
150 Piccadilly
St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Westminster Pier
Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UK
What To Expect
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Buckingham Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Trafalgar Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Whitehall
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Houses of Parliament
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westminster Abbey
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thames River
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Admission to the Thames river cruise.
- Top Westminster Sights Walking Tour (3 hours).
- Private Tour.
- Fun Local Guide.
- Food and snacks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking).
- Umbrella (if it's raining).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Thames River Cruise & Private Westminster 3-Hour Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Thames River Cruise & Private Westminster 3-Hour Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Admission to the Thames river cruise
- Top Westminster Sights Walking Tour (3 hours)
- Private Tour
- Fun Local Guide
- Food and snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking)
- Umbrella (if it's raining)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
