London Eye River Cruise and London Eye Ticket Option
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London, England
- 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
London’s top landmarks stretch along the Thames, but navigating between them on foot can take time. This experience combines a river cruise with a ride on the London Eye, so you can see the city from the water and from above in one seamless outing. Sail past icons such as Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Tower of London before taking in panoramic views from the skyline.
- Check off many of London’s top attractions from the Thames River
- Get live commentary so you know what you’re passing by
- Pass historic and contemporary sights from Shakespeare’s Globe to the Tate Modern
- Cover more ground than you would by walking
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This combined tour ensures your spot on the popular London Eye without a long wait at the ticket office.
What's Included
- London Eye River Cruise (40 minutes)
- London Eye Standard Ticket (Option)
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- London Eye, Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB England
What To Expect
Your cruise departs throughout the day from the London Eye. Make your way to the London Eye Pier and board the all-weather boat for a covered ride in winter, or a breezy ride on the open-air sundeck during the warmer months.
The virtual maps and onboard commentary point out well-known London attractions as you pass Westminster’s Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, followed by St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and the formidable Tower of London. Also pass by the HMS Belfast, Shakespeare's Globe, Tate Modern, and the Millennium Bridge.
Your cruise returns to the departure point at the London Eye Pier. From there, head to the boarding deck and enjoy a ride in a large observation capsule. Marvel at panoramic views of London as the Ferris wheel hits its 135-meter (443-foot) peak.
The virtual maps and onboard commentary point out well-known London attractions as you pass Westminster’s Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, followed by St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and the formidable Tower of London. Also pass by the HMS Belfast, Shakespeare's Globe, Tate Modern, and the Millennium Bridge.
Your cruise returns to the departure point at the London Eye Pier. From there, head to the boarding deck and enjoy a ride in a large observation capsule. Marvel at panoramic views of London as the Ferris wheel hits its 135-meter (443-foot) peak.
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London Eye
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- The time slot chosen at the time of the booking is for the River Cruise, this is the first point of visitation and cannot be changed.
- The London Eye portion of your ticket can be used within 90 days from the River Cruise date
- Please note: Once the lead passenger name has been added this cannot be changed. Please bring a form of identification that matches the Lead Traveller name on your ticket, with you on the day of your visit, as this may be checked before entry is allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Strollers or heavy luggage are not allowed on The London Eye. A limited "left luggage" facility is available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Francesca_T
We had a unique experience! There was a guide in our pod. Arnie was amazing. He was so informative and took great pictures. He was so outgoing and kind. The views were incredible and the amount of time in the pod was sufficient. Highly recommend.
Reviews
4.5
based on 1,459 reviews
Bob_C, May 2026
Great way to see London. The view from the water is spectacular. The narration from the tour guide was informative. If you sit below or on top, choose the left side to get a great photo of the bridge as the boat turns around
Mark_D, May 2026
Great views of London and very well run operation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lada_B, May 2026
No glitches experience, everything as advertised. Went on a cruise along the river, our guide was fantastic! Engaging, entertaining and informative with good sense of humor. 45 minutes went by in a blink of an eye. The London eye was fun too, great views of the city. Everything was smooth and stress free. I would not hesitate to book this package again!
Allyson_R, May 2026
Could not find the location based on the address. Google Maps kept rerouting and no one I asked that works and lives here bad any idea. Couldn’t get any help from operator. Thankfully when I went to just buy another ticket at the pier, they were able to get me on their tour.
John_F, May 2026
Cruise was fine, but missed specified time. You could do a much better job of communicating exactly where and who to show your ticket to. Found no staff who knew where the “Building” was. They did however efficiently reschedule for the next hour. Skipped the Eye ride due to time restrictions caused by delay.
Kathryn_V, Apr 2026
We did this river cruise our first night in London and it was a perfect way to kick things off and get an intro to the city in a different way. George was so funny and informative, he made the tour perfect.
Ruth_M, Apr 2026
It was fine. Mid. The "tour guide" gave extremely rehearsed and corny narration that was often inaudible and mostly annoying.
Jerry_M, Apr 2026
The boat ride was nice and the guide informative. Upon finishing the tour (about 45 minutes) we walked about a minute over to the “London Eye” and got some great views of the area. I’m a wimp and I don’t like heights or being enclosed, but this was very smooth, and not scary at all.
Carol_G, Apr 2026
The guide on the cruise was quite funny, and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed both the cruise and the eye
Parishram_P, Apr 2026
Truely memorable experience - must do in London - best view of Big Ben and the surrounding areas along the river Thames
Mary_C, Apr 2026
Great views of the city after dark. The host was entertaining and knowledgeable. We had a very nice time.
Kathleen_P, Mar 2026
It stops at 5 o'clock....we missed the last boat. While on the Eye... we watched what we found out later to be the last boat for the day.
Allison_P, Mar 2026
Fun London must do! We learned some interesting facts and saw so many sites. The tour narrator on the boat, Charles, was funny and knowledgeable.
Godwin_J, Mar 2026
It was a wonderful experience. I had an amazing view of London from the Thames. The weather was good, and the atmosphere friendly. It was my first and I thoroughly enjoyed it. And our tour guide, Ben, was the best - he made us laugh a lot!
KrutiPatel_S, Mar 2026
Based on the title of this activity I assumed both the river cruise and London eye were included. However, when I got to the river cruise they informed me that “London Eye” was optional and that I would have to pay an additional fee for it. The pictures and videos of this activity showed the guy doing both activities. Because of the poor choice in words when describing this activity this is definitely misleading. On a positive note, Paul, the guide on the river cruise was funny and courteous.
Alison_H, Nov 2025
We did this on our first morning in London. It was so easy to book ahead and the Thames Cruise and and then the London Eye experience were a fantastic way to get our bearings, see and learn about so many London landmarks. Our guide on the cruise was very informative and witty. It was easy to transfer from the cruise straight onto the London Eye. The Eye gives you another fabulous perspective of the city. All staff were very friendly and helpful. So glad we started with this wonderful experience.
Janet_G, Oct 2025
Nice to have flexibility to take the London eye excursion another date from boat cruise as it rained
Daniela_Y, Oct 2025
Great experience. Access to both the River Cruise and the London Eye was super fast. The staff was very attentive and helpful.
Bobbie_B, Oct 2025
George, our river cruise Guide. Was phenomenal! Funny and full of fascinating facts on the river. Glad the cruise is first to orient us to the area - then when you go up in the Eye you know what you are seeing!
LaShaunda_B, Oct 2025
The viator app or url would never send me the get ticket link. The attendant standing to assist the guest stated she could not assist since my purchase was with a third party app. However a young lady by the name Lai saw me standing against the wall walked over and asked if she could assist . She went above and beyond to assist . Locating my tickets and shared I didn’t have enough time to attend both the boat and the eye . Then she reschedule my boat ride. She is a true example of customer service . I truly appreciate her.
Stephen_P, Oct 2025
Don’t be late!! Past two tours we went on waited 15 minutes or even had a late caravan to bring those who missed the bus… due to traffic and an accident we were 4 minutes late for the boat. Not only did they make me pay for a rebooking, they told me to go in the boat first then the eye… had we not asked the man checking vouchers we would have not gotten on the Eye due to closing at 6:00pm. So we had to skip the book we paid for the rebooking fee for!! Non refundable. I think it was unnecessary to be so inconsistent- and I should have allowed 20 extra minutes.
Sandra_H, Oct 2025
Loved the river cruise and was very happy with the fast track on the eye. All staff were very professional
Jane_R, Sep 2025
It’s a must do in London. But disappointing we were with a very rowdy inconsiderate family. The views we could see were amazing.
Joseph_C, Sep 2025
We went on the Thames cruise first then walked over to the London Eye. Everything went smoothly; both are next to one another, and both were very close to our hotel.
heidiomastro, Sep 2025
Not a tour but worth it. Head to the pier for the boat ride first then into the line for the eye. Great start to our trip!
Joseph_B, Sep 2025
The Champagne is not provided on the London Eye ! Other than that, the London Eye offers magnificent views over looking London !
Carolyn_B, Sep 2025
The boat ride and London Eye ride were great. The instructions for a meeting spot were terrible. I thought we’d get some direction from a Viator rep, but we had to figure it out by ourselves. No one who worked at the boat or the Eye had any idea about Viator. So I sent two messages and got no response. It made for a frustrating experience. More detail needs to be given for meeting instructions.
William_S, Sep 2025
Totally worth it. Best way to see the most attraction. And my parent can't stop saying how much this is worth it.
Robert_S, Aug 2025
We had an excellent tour on the River Thames, with our guide Mitch. Mitch was super friendly, funny, and very informative. The whole experience was great. Then, you use the same ticket to board the London Eye, which we did right after the river cruise. Super easy and fun.
Karen_H, Aug 2025
Short ride , long lines to wait in , make sure you get express pass . We got the express pass for four of us , but when we get in the express line she looked at our voucher and said we didn’t have it . We paid extra for it . She let us go through ,and we did have a reservation for our tour .
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