The Official Tower of London River Tour- Sightseeing River Cruise

Enjoy a fresh perspective on London with a circular cruise on the River Thames. Aboard a fully electric boat, this experience combines riverside views with storytelling developed in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces.

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See the skyline of London from a different angle on a boat tour along the River Thames.

This circular cruise offers views of more than 20 landmarks, including the historic Tower of London, all from the water.

The experience is curated in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces, with a presentation written by a co-creator of the TV series Ghosts.

The onboard commentary provides a different and engaging perspective on the city’s history and landmarks.

Travel aboard a fully electric boat, offering a quiet and low-impact way to explore the river.

This tour combines sightseeing with storytelling, making it a distinctive alternative to traditional guided experiences.

Important Info

• Wheelchair and stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
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What is included in activity

40 min cruise
Indoor and outdoor observation decks
Live commentary on board

What is not included

Food and Drinks
Entry to the Tower of London
Group size up to 30 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Shard
HMS Belfast
Tate Modern
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
St. Paul's Cathedral
Oxo Tower
Waterloo Bridge
Houses of Parliament
Big Ben
London Eye

Meeting point

Depart from Tower Bridge Quay, our private pier directly next to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge
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Kim_k
Very informative, clean and well maintained ship, and professional crew. Beautiful sunny day, gorgeous photos taken.
3 days ago
Flavia H.
A really great tour for three generations of the family. The boat was clean, comfortable with excellent viewing areas. The bar served a range of drinks. Staff were pleasant and friendly. The tour was informative and interesting. See a different view of the iconic buildings. Would work well even in poor weather.
4 days ago
Karen S.
Great way to see London. Ollie was the tour guide and his commentary was very good. I’d recommend this trip. Didn’t take too long and was very pleasant. Facilities and refreshments on board were good. We did a morning cruise then went straight on to the Tower of London.
10 days ago
Lozza
Fantastic river cruise trip. Saw all the sights along the river on a really comfortable, modern boat. Staff were all great and friendly. Boat was spotless and comfortable.
11 days ago
Alexis_C
It was a shorter trip down the river than we expected but the views somehow are different on the trip back. Got to see Tower Bridge, go under London Bridge, see the London Eye, St Paul's, Big Ben, Westminster... had so much fun. It was chilly but we went inside for the trip back to the dock. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and funny. Would go again.
16 days ago
Olivia M.
We were a big group of 60 and everyone enjoyed the trip. Plenty of room on the boat. Excellent visibility inside and out. Informative commentary. Helpful staff.
25 days ago
Sabine_R
Me and my son had a great time. The guided tour was very informative. Very pleased to see that they use an electric vessel. Very smooth and quiet. We were warm and comfy on the covered deck. Staff very friendly and helpful and the 40 min roundtrip just the right amount of time.
about 1 month ago
StephenSheldon
First river cruise on the Thames, Super smooth trip lovely new boat, super comfy seating, great selection of hot and cold drinks, all Staff really helpful and pleasant which gave a 5star service, would recommend to all who fancy something special, the guy who narrated the whole trip was very knowledgeable, with a few jokes thrown in for those of us who were listening. Once again guys thanks for a great trip.
about 1 month ago
Bomber747
Easy to book, easy to find, easy to board, very informative guide, good seats and plenty of them. 5 year old grandson first trip to London and the river cruise was his favourite thing.
2 months ago
Louise D.
Excellent cruise up the Thames with a touch of luxury and witty, insightful commentary. We enjoyed hot chocolates from the bar in super comfortable seating. The inside was cosy and provided welcome relief from the elements. There are a lot of boats going up and down but this one stands out for comfort and the quality of the tour guide.
2 months ago
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Starting point of the tour
Depart from Tower Bridge Quay, our private pier directly next to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge