Sightseeing Cruises

Official Tower of London River Tour

Name: Official Tower of London River Tour
Start: 2026-10-03T13:45:00
End: 2026-10-03T14:25:00
Location: Tower of London River Tour

4.8/5(35)

William S

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Being around the history and hearing the stories was a highlight! I recommend taking the tour for an educational and memorable experience. The river tour was on an all electric boat which made it enjoyable while reducing the impact on the environment. For first time visitors, it is a great and easy way to see London's main tourist sites easily to determine what you would like to go back and see again. The Headout app really made things easy. Highly recommended.

Alexander K

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Staff were friendly and the tour guide was excellent. A very interesting experience and the sights of course were great. The boat was spacious and very clean. Toilets spotless.

Heike H

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

What we liked best was that a live guide led us through the tour and the information wasn't pre-recorded. We also appreciated that there was no engine noise to disrupt the tour.

Caroline H

Group

Verified booking

Last week

We were late but staff were great and allowed us to board the next sailing. Guide was brilliant, weather was perfect and just a lovely way to see the city

Alice P

Family

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Superb experience from start to finish! Easy to find, lovely staff and friendly crew- pristine boat with comfy seats, great facts and brilliant views of some of London's main historical sights that you just wouldn't see on foot. Would recommend 100%

Gary D

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Very hard to give any feed back as I got to the boat 2 mins late, so I missed the boat , but that wasn't anyone else's though then myself , im sure if I was on time etc etc , it would of been great

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
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Tower Bridge Quay
Sights covered
Tower of London
London Bridge
Southwark Cathedral
The Clink
Shakespeare's Globe
Tate Modern
St. Paul's Cathedral
Blackfriars Bridge
Blackfriars Station
Oxo Tower
Cleopatra's Needle
Charing Cross
London Eye
Westminster Bridge
Houses of Parliament
Waterloo Bridge
Big Ben
The Monument
HMS Belfast
Tower Bridge

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

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What our guests say
William S
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
Being around the history and hearing the stories was a highlight! I recommend taking the tour for an educational and memorable experience. The river tour was on an all electric boat which made it enjoyable while reducing the impact on the environment. For first time visitors, it is a great and easy way to see London's main tourist sites easily to determine what you would like to go back and see again. The Headout app really made things easy. Highly recommended.
Alexander K
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Staff were friendly and the tour guide was excellent. A very interesting experience and the sights of course were great. The boat was spacious and very clean. Toilets spotless.
Heike H
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
What we liked best was that a live guide led us through the tour and the information wasn't pre-recorded. We also appreciated that there was no engine noise to disrupt the tour.
Caroline H
Group
Verified booking
Last week
We were late but staff were great and allowed us to board the next sailing. Guide was brilliant, weather was perfect and just a lovely way to see the city
Sally S
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The history of it all! The river cruise was special and topped off a lovely day

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.

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