Tower of London Tour: Iconic River Views

Discover London’s history on a 40-minute river cruise with live guides, exploring iconic landmarks and hidden secrets. Perfect for all ages.

Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tower of London - Discover the Tower of London, a historic fortress over 1,000 years old, which has functioned as a palace, prison, and the residence of the Crown Jewels.
  • Tower Bridge - Sail beneath the iconic bascules of London’s renowned and impressive Victorian bridge.
  • The Monument to the Great Fire of London - Observe the gilded orb…
What's Included
  • Guaranteed seat
  • Live commentary by a trained guide
  • Indoor and outdoor observation decks
  • Guaranteed entry at your allotted time
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Entry to the Tower of London
Additional Information

The Official Tower of London River Tour provides a distinctive and memorable view of London’s rich history and famous landmarks. Starting from Tower Bridge Quay, this exclusive journey offers a 40-minute circular cruise along the River Thames. The tour is meticulously designed by Historic Royal Palaces, penned by the co-creator of BBC’s TV series…

Location
Tower Bridge Quay
Saint Katharine's Way
Depart from Tower Bridge Quay, our private pier directly next to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. A short walk from the Tower of London.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lisa
Apr 30, 2026
Tower of London and Thames river cruise allowed - The Tower of London River Cruise was the perfect complement to our visit to the Tower. The dock is conveniently located just outside the Tower entrance, only about a five-minute walk away, making it very easy to access after touring the site. Seeing the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and the city skyline from the River Thames gave us a completely different perspective of these iconic landmarks. The cruise itself was relaxing and enjoyable, and the live commentary was so clear and well articulated that we almost thought it was a recording. I would highly recommend purchasing the river cruise combo tickets when visiting the Tower. It’s a great way to enhance the experience and see London from the water.
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Denisetr5386le
Apr 25, 2026
Glorious trip on the river. - Superb. Our host was so informative and entertaining bringing history to life and regaling us with the most fabulous stories. The boat was clean and very comfortable. I would highly recommend this trip. The Tower of London wad superb our Beefeater made it with his cheeky view on history. The Criwn Jewels exhibition is awesome. You need several hours to enjoy it all.
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Wildwalker13
Apr 24, 2026
Fun and informative trip. - Perfect day for a trip on the river. From the start we were captivated by the wonderful narration and fabulous storytelling from our host. The boat is comfortable and very clean. Would highly recommend this very informative and extremely entertaining trip.
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Getaway39340120638
Apr 24, 2026
A river cruise with a difference! - An excellent tour which we would thoroughly recommend. Our passage down the Thames was smooth but the highlight was the excellent and knowledgeable guide who brought the historical sites and landmarks to life. I wish I could remember her name- she was so informative and it helped to make our river cruise so memorable.
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Kim_k
Apr 22, 2026
Great Experience on our River Cruise - Very informative, clean and well maintained ship, and professional crew. Beautiful sunny day, gorgeous photos taken.
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Companion63318731060
Apr 18, 2026
Living history - Get there as early as possible and go straight to the crown jewels. Lines start forming and it gets crowded. Then join a yeoman warders tour for an entertaining and informational tour. Plan on being there at least 3-4 hours. Lots of steps up and down stairs. Wonderful historical experience.
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Lozzajt
Apr 18, 2026
Fantastic boat trip - 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
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Annmw3905xv
Apr 16, 2026
Well worth it! - Wonderful experience. Tour guide made the trip very interesting. She was extremely knowledgable and enthusiastic. Clearly has an affinity with the subject
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Alexis_c
Apr 14, 2026
Short but Beautiful - 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.
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Emmabullsydney
Apr 28, 2026
A unique view of the key London sites/sights! Recommend. - My daughter and I really enjoyed the cruise. It offers a different perspective and view of the key sites of London. The boat is lovely, spacious and quiet. The staff, from checkin to on board, were very friendly and approachable. The cruise was a great add on to our visit to the Tower.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).