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 - Marvel at the Tower of London, a historic riverside fortress over 1,000 years old, which has functioned as a palace, prison, and the home of the Crown Jewels.
  • Tower Bridge - Sail beneath the iconic bascules of London’s most renowned and impressive Victorian bridge.
  • The Monument to the Great Fire of London - Observe the…
What's Included
  • Live commentary on board
  • Indoor and outdoor observation decks
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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Grasmi909
Nov 9, 2025
Highly Recommended - Really enjoyed this trip. The boat itself was very impressive, smooth and quiet, and the commentary was informative and well delivered by the commentator. Part of the commentary focused on how, in days gone by, the easiest way to travel in London was by boat and you could well understand why - indeed, it probably still is! Tower Bridge Quay was easy to find, the staff were all very friendly and the seats were comfortable. The 40 minutes went by all too quickly, maybe it could be extended? The bar could have had more choice and the digital system for payment was playing up but this didn’t spoil our enjoyment of a first class tour. Will be back for another go….
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Mcornell23
Nov 8, 2025
Good time, insightful, and not too long - Had a great experience. The boat was clean and new, and the actual tour was very well presented. We enjoyed it was only 45 minutes, but in that time they provide some really insightful information. A great way to see London from the Thames from the Tower Bridge to Parliment and Big Ben. I definitely recommend this tour. -Mike
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Lizch2336gd
Nov 7, 2025
Wonderful way to experience the River Thames, see and learn about many of the key sights of London. - This tour was a wonderful way to see some of the key sights of London. The tour guide was very informative and made it easy to learn about the significance of the sights. The boat was very comfortable with excellent visibility, it was also very quiet as it is powered by electricity, it glided smoothly along the river at quite a pace. The staff were extremely warm and friendly and I highly recommend it. The tour left on time and arrived back after 40 minutes as indicated in the description.
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472karenf
Nov 6, 2025
An excellent experience - Excellent experience. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly and he made the trip really interesting. Knowing the boat was electric was helpful too and maybe other boats will follow suit in the future. The trip felt slightly shorter than I was expecting but apart from that no adverse comments.
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Lesleycbaxter
Nov 4, 2025
Worth the money - Enjoyable experience. We visited on Monday 3/11/2025. The young lady who did the running commentary was really good. Clear and concise.
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Parttimer2
Nov 3, 2025
Excellent boat trip - Excellent river tour with a live commentary. Bar on boat and well organised. Even better the boat is electric powered so more environmentally friendly than others.
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Aishaw801
Oct 31, 2025
Excellent - We had a wonderful time on the ToL river tour. Commentary was very informative and interesting. The boat was electric, so it wasn’t noisy or polluting. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend the tour.
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Mauchi68
Oct 31, 2025
Informative river trip - A pleasant cruising speed offers a nice experience in addition to excellent live commentary! Bar on board!
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Burton2022
Oct 31, 2025
Excellent - Despite being a cold wet miserable rainy day, still enjoyed the trip. Commentary by James was excellent, staff friendly and welcoming in very smart uniforms and boat spotless
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Olliejamesstretto
Nov 9, 2025
Not as seen, boat not electric, old diesel boat, uncomfortable seats. - We booked 5x tickets for the electric boat river tour, we chose this company as it was a brand new electric boat, & paid more than any other boat tour. Upon arrival we were boarded onto a diesel boat & told the electric one was out of use. The diesel boat was old, seats uncomfortable that kept on rocking as were not screwed to the floor. The downstairs/ indoor area was extremely poor. The boat was old and extremely loud, compared to the electric one which we booked, not offered any apology or refund, completed missold what we booked and was disappointing. Don’t waste your money.
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).