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Explore London by boat

Enjoy comfortable seats, fantastic views and an onboard café bar

Take to the Thames and make travel time part of your London adventure! Departing major central piers every 10-20 minutes and connecting 20+ piers along the River Thames, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (also known as London's River Bus) provides a fast and safe way to get around the capital. With step-free access, guaranteed seats when on board, open back-decks and onboard café bars, you’ll get the best views of London’s landmarks.

Travelling with your family? Children aged 4 and under travel for free on all our services and children between the ages of 5 and 15 receive a 50% discount on all fares. Children go free when you buy a Family Hop-on Hop-off ticket!

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See all the sights

Sail through London and see all the iconic sights including Big Ben, London Eye, The Shard, Tower Bridge and Greenwich.

Comfortable seats

Comfortable seats in climate controlled cabins or enjoy the fresh air on the outside back deck. 

Onboard café bar

A whole range of refreshments and snacks are available from the café bar from hot chocolate and coffee to beer and prosecco. 

Accessible travel

All our boats and piers are step-free and wheelchair accessible except for Cadogan, London Bridge City and Wandsworth Riverside Quarter piers

What can you see and do?

Spot iconic London sights from the river or hop on and hop off across our piers to visit top London landmarks and attractions.

Here are some ideas for you.

Need more inspiration? Check out our page ' Things to do in London '. 

How does it work?

The River Bus network is divided into zones, just like the tube. Our services operate in three zones: West, Central and East and the fare will depend on which zones you travel in. Your ticket must be valid for all the zones you travel through. For instance, if you are travelling between Tower and Greenwich piers you will need a Central and East ticket. 

With a Hop-on Hop-off ticket you can travel across All Zones. It's that easy!

Central Zone: All piers between Battersea Power Station and Canary Wharf East Zone: All piers between Canary Wharf and Barking Riverside

Online price

We have different options available to pay for river travel so you can choose the most convenient for you. The table below gives you our online prices (up to 10% cheaper than buying at the pier) for our most common journeys.

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All-day unlimited travel across 20+ piers. Best ticket to explore London. Kids go free with a Family ticket.

Buy a single or return ticket if only travelling between two piers.

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Combine a trip on the river with a visit to St Paul's Cathedral, Painted Hall or a flight on the cable car for a Tik Tok moment!

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Make the most of your adventure! Join our local skippers and friendly team for an unforgettable Thames River cruise.

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Westminster to Greenwich

Travel from Westminster to Greenwich and enjoy beautiful views over London’s famous landmarks with our River Thames Sightseeing cruise.

Westminster to Tower Bridge (Butler's Wharf Pier)

See the best of beautiful London from the waters on this  Thames River Sightseeing cruise, from Westminster to  Tower Bridge.

2 Day River Pass | Hop On Hop Off

Our 2-day hop-on and hop-off Thames River Sightseeing ticket is the best way to explore London from the water – with unlimited river travel over two consecutive days to enjoy at your own pace.

Tower Bridge (Butler's Wharf) to Westminster

Climb aboard our sightseeing cruise at Tower Bridge (Butler’s Wharf Pier) and head to Westminster.

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Featured Attractions

There’s so much to see when you’re on your Thames River Sightseeing cruise that you’re bound to find at least one place you’ll want to visit. Explore iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Shard, & more!

• Closest Pier: Bankside Pier

TOWER OF LONDON

• Closest Pier: Greenwich Pier

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Shakespeare's globe, st. paul's cathedral.

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Are you a group of 15 or more? Book now and get 15% off your tickets. Please select a cruise below and the discount will automatically be applied for group bookings of at least 15 people.

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The Thames is a chock-a-block full of London landmarks, including the iconic Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and Cutty Sark, as well as modern attractions like the London Eye and the Shard. Rest assured your skipper will point out all the points of interest in an entertaining and informative commentary.

• Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JH
• Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2N 6NU
• Festival Pier, Riverside Walk, London, SE1 9PX
• Bankside Pier, Bankside, London, SE1 9PD
• Tower Bridge Quay, St Katharine Docks, 50 St Katharine’s Way, London E1W 1LA
• Greenwich Pier, King William Walk, London, SE10 9HT

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All of our passenger vessels have indoor & outdoor seating, heating, toilet facilities & a fully licensed bar (accepting cash or card). Due to the historic nature of our vessels we are unable to accomodate electric wheelchairs, traditional wheelchairs can be accomodated with assistance (Scroll to the bottom of this page for more information about our disabled policy).

Sailing Schedule

The following sailings are  added on a weekly basis, all sailings are online up until September  We strongly advise booking online. Tickets can be purchased at our ticket offices, if a ticket agent is not present you can purchase your tickets on-board.

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Bookings are non-refundable however we will endeavour to change your booking prior to sailing.

Our Services

Our sailings operate on selected days & are subject to change without prior notice, we advise regularly checking this page for the most up to date sailing information.

• Disabled Access

Although the vessels on our service were built for passenger use on the River Thames the design & facilities of these historic ships does not favour modern disabled requirements. All of our vessels are restricted interms of disabled access & it is not possible to board a motorised wheelchair. A lightweight non-motorised chair may be boarded if the wheelchair user is able to leave the chair & step on-board with assistance. Access to the lower decks, upper decks & toilet facilities is not possible for wheelchairs, passengers will require degree of mobility to access these areas.  

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• Cockney Sparrow

The Cockney Sparrow was built in 1976 at Eel Pie Island. She is a two level boat with a deceptively large enclosed saloon and an open top deck. 

M.V Connaught was built by Salter Brothers of Oxford in 1911 & has been cruising between Westminster, Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court for over 100 years. Connaught regularly operates on our services & is also available for private charters.

• Princess Freda

Princess Freda was built in 1926 by T.C. Letcher on the Isle of Wight, and has been restored to a particularly high standard.

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City Cruises Tower Pier

Address: Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT

Nearest Tube:

• Tower Hill underground station
• London Fenchurch Street Station
• Tower Gateway DLR station
• London Bridge Train station

Nearest Bus Stops:

• Tower of London (Stop TB) 15, N15
• Tower of London (Stop TA) 15, N15
• Tower Gateway (Stop TD) 42, 78, 100, 343, N551
• Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station (Stop TE) 42, 78, 100, 343, N551

Santander Cycles drop off point at Tower Gateway Station.

Disable access:

The Pier is accessible

Ticket booth open times:  

10:00 – 18:00* (*subject to change)

Things to do at Tower Pier

Why not check out our Sightseeing and Dining Cruises where you can come on board at Tower Millenium Pier and see London from a different view.

Closest Attractions near Tower Pier

• The Tower of London
• Tower Bridge

Other pier locations

Where is tower pier in london.

Tower Pier is on the north side of the River Thames, located in Tower Hill and within walking distance of the Tower of London.

How to get to Tower Pier?

The closest tube station is Tower Hill which is on the Circle and District Line, from there it is a 2-minute walk to the pier There is also Tower Getaway Station on the DLR.

How do you get to Tower of London by boat?

Tower Pier is the closest pier if you want to go to the Tower of London. The pier is based next to it.

What kind of boat rides does City Cruises do from Tower Pier?

You can start your Sightseeing Cruise from Tower Pier. Also our Afternoon Tea and Lunch Cruises start from Tower Pier too.

Can I use my Oyster Card at Tower Millenium Pier?

What is the postcode for Tower Millennium Pier?

The postcode for Tower Pier is Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT

What are the nearest tube stations to Tower Pier?

The nearest tube stations are Tower Hill, Fenchurch Street and London Bridge.

What are other things to do at Tower Pier?

There are plenty of attractions near Tower Pier like the Tower of London, The Superbloom and Tower Bridge.

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Tickets now available for Heartland Flyer's Big Game Train

The Heartland Flyer is preparing to take football fans south to Dallas for the annual Red River Rivalry game between the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas.

Amtrak and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation are offering passengers the chance to relax, socialize and show their school spirit onboard with other fans, without the hassle of traffic or parking.

This year's Big Game Train features new options for passengers including Amtrak's Sightseer lounge, which features floor to ceiling windows to give fans a new view of Oklahoma as well as a new travel time for fans returning to Oklahoma after the game. 

The Big Game Train leaves the Santa Fe Depot in Oklahoma City at 8:25 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 and arrives at 2 p.m. at Union Station in downtown Dallas. Fans looking for a full day of fun can take the Flyer on Saturday Oct. 12 and arrive at Ft. Worth at 12:27 p.m. ahead of the 2:30 p.m. Red River Rivalry kickoff. Fans can join the game train at any of the stops in Norman, Purcell, Pauls Valley, Ardmore, Gainesville, Texas and Fort Worth.      

The Heartland Flyer returns at a new time Saturday, Oct. 12 for fans going to the big game. The Flyer will leave Dallas’ Union Station at 8:15 p.m. and arrive in Oklahoma City at 1:47a.m.

Seating is limited, so book your trip soon at  Amtrak.com/HeartlandFlyerBigGame

Passengers and train enthusiasts can experience the Sightseer lounge from Oct. 10 through Oct. 16 in Oklahoma City or at any of the stops in Norman, Purcell, Pauls Valley, Ardmore, Gainesville, Texas and Fort Worth.      

Tickets can be purchased at  Amtrak.com/Tickets

Tickets are now available for the Heartland Flyer's Big Game Train taking fans from Oklahoma City to Dallas ahead of the 2024 Red River Rivalry. 

Passengers and train enthusiasts can experience the Sightseer lounge from Oct. 10 through Oct. 16 in Oklahoma City or at any of the stops in Norman, Purcell, Pauls Valley, Ardmore, Gainesville, Texas and Fort Worth.   

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What We Know About the Deadly Floods in Central Europe

At least 17 people have died and thousands have been displaced. “Relief is not expected to come before tomorrow, and more likely, the day after,” an official in Austria said.

By Amelia Nierenberg

Reporting from London

At least 17 people were dead and several others missing on Monday after days of flooding in Central Europe. Thousands were displaced, and with heavy rains continuing in some places, officials feared there could be more destruction ahead.

The floodwaters have ravaged towns, destroyed bridges and breached dams since intense rainfall from Storm Boris — a slow-moving, low-pressure system — began last week. Emergency workers have made daring rescues of people and even pets as officials assessed the scale of the damage.

For some, the disaster recalled the devastating floods that struck the region in July 1997, killing more than 100 people and driving thousands of others out of their homes.

“This was a very traumatic one for Poland — the one that is remembered,” Hubert Rozyk, a spokesman for Poland’s Ministry of Climate and Environment, said of that disaster. “And in some places, the situation is even worse than in 1997.”

Here’s what we know about the destruction in some of the worst-hit countries.

Seven people have died in Romania, Dr. Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations in the Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a phone call on Monday.

All of the deaths occurred overnight from Friday to Saturday and all in Galati County, he said, which is on the eastern border with Moldova. A preliminary evaluation found that about 5,500 households in Galati were affected by floods. In Vaslui County, which is directly to the north, about 120 households were affected, he said.

He said it was “one of the worst floods in recent memory especially for that area.”

Romania’s environment minister, Mircea Fechet, told The Associated Press that some areas had received more than 42 gallons of rainfall per square meter. “What we are trying to do right now is save as many lives as possible,” he said.

At least five people have died, Piotr Blaszczyk, a spokesman for the government security center, wrote in an email on Monday. He said the government had not yet confirmed if their deaths were “directly connected to the catastrophic flooding,” but that initial reports suggested that they were found in “areas severely impacted by rising water levels.”

Even though the storm has passed, “many rivers are still swollen, and water levels remain precariously high, threatening additional damage to infrastructure, homes, and agricultural land,” he wrote.

Some flood barriers held; others were breached to devastating effect. Dams have been damaged or breached, including in Stronie Slaskie, a southwestern town on the Morawka River, said Anna Szumanska, a spokeswoman for Poland’s infrastructure ministry. “Water began to flow uncontrolled,” she wrote in an email.

The ground is so saturated and the water levels are so high in some rivers that there is still a risk of further flooding, Mr. Blaszczyk said.

Polish officials were meeting on Monday to decide whether to declare a national disaster and Mr. Blaszczyk said that temporary shelters have been erected in schools and community centers. Many officials have been working for days with little rest, Mr. Rozyk, the climate ministry spokesman, said from Opole, a city in the flooded region.

“The situation is still not under control in all the places,” he said. “However, the rain stopped, so that’s good news.”

Czech Republic

David Schön, a spokesman for the Czech police, said that at least two people had been killed in the floods and 12 were missing.

He said in an email that more than 12,000 people had been evacuated in the Moravian-Silesian region, the Olomouc region and the South Moravian region, all in the east.

At least three people have been killed in Austria, according to Paul Eidenberger, a press officer for the interior ministry. One, a volunteer firefighter, died when he slipped on the stairs while pumping water out of a basement, Mr. Eidenberger said in an email. Two older men also died, apparently after being trapped inside their homes, he said.

The flooding has affected communities throughout the country, but “the most significant problems, damage, and flooding” are in Lower Austria, the state that surrounds Vienna, he said.

Vienna, which has about two million people, has also been hard hit. Public transit has been suspended or severely restricted, and the river “has become a raging torrent — normally, it carries only a few centimeters of water,” Mr. Eidenberger wrote.

Hundreds of people have been rescued from rooftops by helicopter. Mr. Eidenberger said that tens of thousands of volunteers had been deployed across the country, about 20,000 in Lower Austria alone.

Dams are still threatening to overflow. “That’s the most difficult situation right now,” said Markus Duerauer, a liaison officer of the Lower Austrian Fire Brigade Association.

And the rain is still coming down hard. “Relief is not expected to come before tomorrow, and more likely, the day after,” Mr. Eidenberger wrote Monday morning.

Judson Jones contributed reporting.

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Coldplay confirms London and Hull dates for 2025 tour - how to get tickets

Coldplay have announced two huge UK stadium shows for 2025 - with the band set to play in London and Hull next summer

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Coldplay have finally dropped their long-awaited UK gig dates - with fans in for a treat next summer. The band will be bringing their Music of the Spheres World Tour back to the UK next year, with performances in London and Hull during August 2025.

Social media went wild once the news was shared on the group's Instagram page today (September 17). The announcement stated that "these are the only UK/European cities where the band will perform" in 2025.

Right now, there are eight dates across two venues - with two nights at Craven Park Stadium in Hull. These are followed by six more dates at Wembley Stadium in London.

Coldplay's concert is more than just music, the band uses each opportunity to give back. For their 2025 tour, they're giving back 10% of their proceeds from the UK shows to the Music Venue Trust.

The environment is also a major issue as well. Coldplay announced that their Wembley concerts' production will be "powered with 100% solar, wind and kinetic energy", reports the Mirror .

Fans are already over the moon, lighting up social media with thousands of comments. Nathan penned: "See you at the front." Jess simply said: "OMGGGGGGG." Mary wrote: "Can't be missing this one." Also, Magda commented: "Yeaaaah!!!! Finally!!"

The full list of dates:

• August 18: Hull, Craven Park Stadium
• August 19: Hull, Craven Park Stadium
• August 22: London, Wembley Stadium
• August 23: London, Wembley Stadium
• August 26: London, Wembley Stadium
• August 27: London, Wembley Stadium
• August 30: London, Wembley Stadium
• August 31: London, Wembley Stadium

The last time Coldplay played a UK gig was at Glastonbury 2024. The five-time headliners were joined on stage by Back to the Future star Michael J Fox.

How to get tickets:

Coldplay fans wanting to boost their chances of getting a ticket have been told to order the band's forthcoming album, Moon Music, from the official Coldplay UK or EU Stores . This will qualify you for the presale, kicking off on September 26 at 9am, with the general sale following on September 27 at 9am.

The band has provided a link to Live Nation for ticket details. Additionally, a landing page is now live on Ticketmaster , ready for you to secure your place for the concerts.

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Travel across London by river

Take to the Thames and discover a new way to move through the capital by boat.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers stops at 24 piers along the Thames between Barking Riverside Pier in the East and Putney Pier in the West. Services run from early in the morning until late at night 7 days a week.

Like the tube, the river is divided into zones: West, Central and East. Your ticket must be valid for all the zones you travel through. For instance, if you are travelling between Embankment and North Greenwich piers you will need a Central and East ticket.

All our boats and piers are wheelchair and pram accessible except for Cadogan, London Bridge City and Wandsworth Riverside Quarter piers. You can even bring your bike on board at no extra cost.

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Avoid the rush-hour hassle and take to the river. Make time yours! With a guaranteed seat and personal space, what are you going to do with your time? Catch up on emails, call a friend or read a book? Perhaps just enjoy the views?

RB1, our main route, operates from early in the morning until late at night 7 days a week across the Central and East Zones. The RB1 stops at piers between Battersea Power Station or London Eye (Waterloo) and Barking Riverside (depending on time of the day) allowing you to easily travel across London and enjoy the capital’s landmarks such as Westminster, The London Eye, Tower or Greenwich.

Please check the timetable before travelling.

On weekends, RB2 operates across all our zones (West, Central and East) stopping at main piers between Putney and North Greenwich via Battersea Power Station. Our RB2 service connects Tate Britain at Millbank Pier and Tate Modern at Bankside Pier, the easiest way to travel Tate to Tate.

The RB4 Canary Wharf to Doubletree Docklands ferry service provides regular river crossings between Canary Wharf and Rotherhithe 7 days a week.

RB5 operates on weekdays during off-peak hours, calling at North Greenwich, Royal Wharf, Woolwich (Royal Arsenal), and Barking Riverside piers once an hour in both directions.

The RB6 operates weekdays during morning and evening peak times between Putney and Canary Wharf piers located in the West and Central Zones of our route. During the off-peak daytime the service operates hourly between Putney and Royal Wharf in the East Zone.

RB6 regularly calls at Embankment, Blackfriars and London Bridge City piers but does not always stop at all piers along its route. Please check the timetable before travelling.

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For the most up to date information on our services please follow   @thamesclippers on X (formerly known as Twitter). You can also find live departure information at the piers or on the Thames Clippers Tickets app.