Sightseeing Cruises

Official Tower of London River Tour

Name: Official Tower of London River Tour
Start: 2026-08-18T12:45:00
End: 2026-08-18T13:25:00
Location: Tower of London River Tour

4.6/5(16)

Anita P

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Cruise was brilliant but disappointed about guide to directions for reaching the cuise. I was going around in circle as there was no boards directing how to reach to board cruise. Luckily I just got there in time. Hope you look into this for tourists to make it easy.

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

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
Lelete H
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The sights and interesting stories about them were amazing! The staff were excellent. The overall experience was breathtaking. It was a lovely bonding experience for my daughter and I being her first boat ride 🥰
Anita P
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Cruise was brilliant but disappointed about guide to directions for reaching the cuise. I was going around in circle as there was no boards directing how to reach to board cruise. Luckily I just got there in time. Hope you look into this for tourists to make it easy.
Beth O
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The sites were amazing-brinming wirh history and information and easy to navigate. I'd recommend the Tower and Thanes River Cruise combo to anyone visiting London, especially if they're first time visitors as I am.
Michele B
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The description made by the tourist guide who was explaining the different things was very good. The 40 Min were enough to see the best part of London from the river
Rachael O
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Friendly and made us feel welcome

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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