The Official Tower of London River Tour- Sightseeing River Cruise
Description
The Official Tower of London River Tour offers a unique and unforgettable perspective on London's rich history and iconic landmarks. Departing from Tower Bridge Quay, this premium experience will take visitors on a 40-minute circular trip along the River Thames. The tour is expertly curated by Historic Royal Palaces, written by co-creator of BBC’s TV series Ghosts, and delivered by live guides to bring passengers fascinating stories and secrets of London's landmarks. A truly enchanting and entertaining experience for visitors of all ages. Historical - Expertly curated by Historic Royal Palaces Premium - Luxurious custom-built boat built in the UK by superyacht specialists Unparalled - Panoramic views of London's iconic landmarks Entertaining - Written by Martha Howe-Douglas (co-creator of BBC's Ghosts) Sustainable - The UKs first electric tour boat
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Itinerary
Behold the Tower of London, a 1,000-year-old riverside fortress that has served as a palace, prison, and home to the Crown Jewels.
Glide under the iconic bascules of London's most famous and impressive Victorian bridge.
Spot the gilded orb atop Sir Christopher Wren's towering column, a memorial to the Great Fire of 1666.
Gaze over at the striking, glass-clad skyscraper that dominates the modern London skyline.
Get a waterside view of the last remaining Second World War Royal Navy cruiser, now a floating museum.
View the imposing former power station, now a world-renowned gallery of international modern and contemporary art.
See the faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse where many of Shakespeare's greatest plays were first performed.
Admire the magnificent dome of Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, a symbol of London's resilience and faith.
Look for the famous art deco tower with its distinctive windows that once advertised the well-known brand.
Cruise under the "Ladies' Bridge," so-named for the women who built it during WWII, offering acclaimed city views.
Witness the majestic heart of UK democracy, a stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture on the riverbank.
The Elizabeth Tower also known as Big Ben: Hear the chimes and see the world's most famous clock, the iconic Elizabeth Tower, standing proudly beside the Houses of Parliament.
See the London Eye, a modern marvel of engineering that acts as the city's giant revolving viewpoint for an unparalleled bird's-eye perspective of London.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Where we have stated at the time of booking that a particular vessel will be used for your tour, we will try to make sure your tour is on that vessel. However, this cannot be guaranteed as we may need to change the vessel because of operational, safety or security reasons.
- Tours will leave at the time stated on the ticket, please ensure you arrive in time for departure
Reviews(135)
A really nice experience. Crew were welcoming, guide was very knowledgeable, boat was exceptionally clean and very smooth as it was an electric boat. Would recommend using this company in future, booked Tower of London tickets at the same time too.
Comfortable seats and aircon, bar with cold drinks, great narrator for the history of London, the Thames river and nearby buildings. No tube station in the immediate vicinity; a fair 15mins or so walk from the nearest tube station Tower Hill, but the route passes the Tower of London for interest.
Great experience and took a former reviewer suggestion and booked a Thames river cruise in the afternoon for a complete half day London experience
This was a lovely trip down the Thames, taking in most of the main sights. The guide gave an excellent commentary, both entertaining and informative. I would gladly make this trip again.
This is great trip and a fabulous introduction to London. If you are visiting, do this on your first morning and you will have enough ideas to fill the next few days. The guide was very good with plenty of interesting tales of old London. Very easy to get on and off the boat and there is a bar and refreshments on board. Very good views of many London landmarks from the perspective of the river - be ready with your camera! Excellent trip and recommended.
Nice informative tour of London from a different perspective on the River Thames. …………………………………………..
I would highly recommend taking this trip its a once in a lifetime experience i shall never forget
Very informative tour, saw a lot of different areasons and our tour guide Nick made our tour so enjoyable. The whole family agreed!
Easy to book through Tripadvisor. Ast the weather was so hot, it was lovely to go on the river, slight breeze..great story telling.. Boat was immaculate, crew friendly but very professional
It was a lovely, Informative and relaxing ride along the Thames
