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Official Thames Sightseeing Cruise from the Tower of London

Name: Official Thames Sightseeing Cruise from the Tower of London
Start: 2026-05-09T10:45:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-05-09T10:45:00.000+03:00
Location: London

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.

Enjoy panoramic views of London

Hear fascinating stories from a live guide

Cruise under the famous Tower Bridge

Relax on a premium eco-friendly boat

What is not included

Food and Drinks

Entry to the Tower of London

Details

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.

River cruise ship

Open deck

Professional guide

Enclosed deck, You can bring a stroller

Online Booking

Departure: St Katharine's Way, London, UK

On map

Duration:

Group size up to 30 persons

Children allowed

English

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Itinerary

St. Katharine's Way

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

St. Katharine's Way

Meeting point

Depart from Tower Bridge Quay, our private pier directly next to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge

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Reviews by travellers

4.8 out of 5

1232 reviews

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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.

6 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.

10 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.

12 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

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.

18 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.

22 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.

28 days 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.

30 days ago

RAK

Fantastic comfortable boat and tour with a knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide who gave a clear and interesting commentary. It was great to see all the sights of London from the water, and the experience was memorable for us all. If the weather isn’t so good, the seating inside the boat is luxurious and the view is great. We spent some time inside and some time outside as the boat wasn’t too busy. The staff members on the trip were welcoming and polite and we felt the whole experience was 5 star. One of the best options for a cruise down the Thames!

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

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