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Official Tower of London River Tour

Guests viewing the Tower of London from a cruise boat on the River Thames.
Interior seating of Tower of London Cruise boat with red chairs and glass ceiling.
Guide explaining Tower Bridge to guests on the Tower of London Cruise boat.
Aerial view of Tower of London river tour boat on the Thames.

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9:00am - 5:30pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
    • Step aboard a 40-min round-trip river cruise along the River Thames, complete with live commentary curated by Historic Royal Palaces.

    • Immerse yourself in over 1,000 years of London history as you cruise past the city’s most famous landmarks, from the Tower Bridge to the London Eye.

    • Enjoy entertaining commentary, with a twist of humour and character, written by one of the co-creators of BBC’s hit comedy Ghosts, making history fun and engaging.

    • Relax in the open-air deck, the covered outdoor area, or the climate-controlled indoor salon on London's first electric boat tour, with guaranteed seating and entry at your allotted time.

    • Make the most of your cruise with drinks from the onboard bar. Choose from a selection of soft drinks, wine, beer, and cocktails to sip as the cityscape unfolds.

    • 40-min round-trip Thames River cruise (see route map)

    • Boarding from Tower Pier

    • Live commentary

    • English-speaking guide

    • Onboard bar (snacks, alcoholic and soft drinks)

    • Electric boat tour

    • Entry to the Tower of London

    • Drinks from the onboard bar (available at additional cost)

  • TOTAL DURATION40 minutes
    FREQUENCYEvery 60 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERElectric boat

    1 Boarding point

    Tower Bridge Quay

    Sights covered

    Tower of London

    Tower of London

    London Bridge

    London Bridge

    Southwark Cathedral

    Southwark Cathedral

    The Clink

    The Clink

    Shakespeare's Globe

    Shakespeare's Globe

    Tate Modern

    Tate Modern

    St. Paul's Cathedral

    St. Paul's Cathedral

    Blackfriars Bridge

    Blackfriars Bridge

    Blackfriars Station

    Oxo Tower

    Oxo Tower

    Cleopatra's Needle

    Cleopatra's Needle

    Charing Cross

    Charing Cross

    London Eye

    London Eye

    Westminster Bridge

    Westminster Bridge

    Houses of Parliament

    Houses of Parliament

    Waterloo Bridge

    Waterloo Bridge

    Big Ben

    Big Ben

    The Monument

    The Monument

    HMS Belfast

    HMS Belfast

    Tower Bridge

    Tower Bridge

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What’s not allowed

    • Outside food and drinks are not allowed on the boat.

    • Due to cruise restrictions, your pets cannot tag along.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

    • For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome on the cruise.

    Additional information

    • Please arrive at Tower Bridge Quay at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour.

    • The cruise is operated aboard the Silver Raven, the UK’s first electric tour boat. However, the Silver Raven may need to undergo scheduled or emergency maintenance and repairs, during which your tour will be operated aboard another vessel from the Silver Fleet, the Silver Sockeye. Note that the Silver Sockeye does not offer full wheelchair accessibility (including access to the main saloon and facilities).

    • The tour will run in all conditions, as long as it is safe to do so. The boat has covered seats, both inside and outside, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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