Tower of London Boat Tour

London’s only river cruise curated by Historic Royal Palaces with live commentary by a BBC writer.

• Starting point: Tower Bridge Quay, just a short walk from the Tower of London.
• Everything you get: 40-minute round-trip cruise on London's first electric boat tour curated by Historic Royal Palaces with witty commentary by BBC’s Ghosts co-creator. Enjoy panoramic views of 20+ London landmarks and your choice of open-air deck, the covered outdoor area, or climate-controlled indoor salon, plus access to an onboard bar for drinks.
• Sights covered: Tower of London, Tower Bridge, London Eye, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe, HMS Belfast, Houses of Parliament, and more.
• Why choose this: Enjoy a cosy, eco-friendly sightseeing cruise with exclusive historic insights and a touch of British humour, whatever the weather.

Inclusions #

• 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

Exclusions #

• Entry to the Tower of London

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

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.

London Sightseeing Cruise + Tower of London

• Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
• Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
• Keep in mind food & beverages, alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, drones, large bags, suitcases, scooters, bicycles, fireworks and other explosive items are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Your guide dogs are welcome to this experience.

Thames River Cruise

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Ramps are available for easy onboarding on the cruise.
• The cruise is equipped with restrooms and baby-changing facilities.
• Facilities: restroom.
• The average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40mins except from Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier which is 10mins.
• Please note: some circular tours may require a boat change at Tower Pier.

Tower of London

• Keep in mind that tripods, selfie sticks, and other photographic or recording equipment are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!
• Smoking, eating, and drinking within all buildings are not allowed.
• Not all areas of this experience are accessible by wheelchairs and prams/strollers.
• The Crown Jewels are a working collection and as a consequence, the display is subject to change without prior notice due to security reasons.
• Facilities: restroom and free Wi-Fi.

Inclusions #

London Sightseeing Cruise

• Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames. Find timetable here

• Boarding from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, or Tower Pier

• Live English commentary

• Audio guide in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese and Spanish

• Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon

Tower of London

• Entry to the Tower of London

• Access to The Crown Jewels

Entry to:

• The White Tower

• Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula

• Battlements

• Medieval Palace

• Bloody Tower

• Torture at the Tower exhibition

• Fusiliers Museum

• Royal Mint exhibition

• Access to the children's activity trails and live historical re-enactments

Exclusions #

London Sightseeing Cruise

• Beverages (available for purchase from the bar onboard)

What’s not allowed

London Eye

• Sharp metallic tools or objects, alcohol, drones, large suitcases, bags, or rucksacks, smoke bombs, fireworks, glass bottles, illegal substances, rollerblades, scooters, e-scooters, skateboards, tripods, motorcycle helmets, or hot foods are not allowed on this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Tower of London

• Photography is allowed in most areas, except the Jewel House and the Chapel of St. John.
• Luggage, large bags, tripods, selfie sticks, and other photographic or recording equipment are not allowed in this experience.
• Smoking, eating, and drinking are not allowed.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

London Eye

• Guests with accessible needs are entitled to a free carer ticket with valid documentation.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Ramps are available at the venue for easy access.
• Braille guides are available for this experience.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• Require special accommodations for your disability? Contact the venue and they'll do their best to assist you.

Thames River Cruise

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Tower of London

• This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Complimentary adult carer/companion tickets can be obtained on the day of your visit upon presentation of proof of supporting documents (such as a Blue Badge, Freedom Pass, DLA letter or PIP letter) at the Ticket Office.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

London Eye

• Children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by adults (18+).
• Children under the age of 2 years can go for free, but require a ticket to enter.
• Expect a wait time of up to 30-60 mins before your experience begins with a standard entry ticket.
• Guests should be fully clothed and must wear shoes.
• Facilities: restroom, cloakroom, and free Wi-Fi.

Thames River Cruise

• In the next step, you will be asked to select a time slot. However, note that the cruise has a flexible entry, and you can enter at any time.
• The average cruising time for a Thames sightseeing cruise from one pier to the other is 40 mins except for Westminster Pier to London Eye Pier, which is 10 mins.
• Please find the route and timetable here.
• Facilities: restrooms and baby changing facilities.

Tower of London

• The Crown Jewels are a working collection and as a consequence, the display is subject to change without prior notice due to security reasons.
• You can arrive within 30 mins of your ticket time (e.g., between 10am–10:29am). We are unable to guarantee entry before or after your time slot.
• Your ticket is valid for one entry only. No re-entry is permitted.

Inclusions #

London Eye

• Entry to the London Eye

• 30-min ride on the London Eye

Thames River Cruise

• One-way sightseeing cruise on the River Thames

• Flexible boarding time

• Board from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Greenwich Pier or Tower Pier

• Live English commentary

• Recorded commentary in 14 languages

• Open-air deck & heated indoor saloon

Tower of London

• Entry to the Tower of London

• Access to the Crown Jewels

• Entry to the White Tower, Battlements, Bloody Tower, Torture at the Tower exhibition, Fusiliers Museum, and Royal Mint exhibition

Exclusions #

London Eye + Tower of London

• Food and drink

Thames River Cruise

• Fully stocked bar (available at additional cost)

What’s not allowed

• Photography is allowed in most areas, except the Jewel House and the Chapel of St. John.
• Luggage, large bags, tripods, selfie sticks, and other photographic or recording equipment are not allowed in this experience.
• Smoking, eating, and drinking are not allowed.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible.
• Complimentary adult carer/companion tickets can be obtained on the day of your visit upon presentation of proof of supporting documents (such as a Blue Badge, Freedom Pass, DLA letter or PIP letter) at the Ticket Office.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

• The Crown Jewels are a working collection, and as a consequence, the display is subject to change without prior notice due to security reasons.
• Due to increased security measures at many attractions, some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the line' access.
• Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, you may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
• London's tourist sites are among the most popular in the world. Skip the line access and careful planning limit crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours.
• The operator will try to ensure timings and itineraries are respected; however, due to issues beyond control, timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions.

Inclusions #

• Entry to the Tower of London

Additional paid upgrades:

• Multilingual audioguide

• 2.5-hour guided tour of the Tower of London

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Flexible Thames River cruise

• Small group of max. 20 guests

• Skip-the-line access to the Tower of London

• Access to the Opening Ceremony

• Headsets (when needed)

Exclusions #

• Gratuities

• Food and drink

• Hotel transfers