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  • Board London's first electric boat for a 40-min round-trip along the River Thames with live commentary by Historic Royal Palaces.
  • Discover over 1,000 years of history while cruising past famous landmarks like Tower Bridge and the London Eye on this Official Tower of London River Tour.
  • Enjoy engaging and humorous commentary from one of BBC’s Ghosts co-creators as you cruise through historic sites along the Thames.
  • Relax comfortably in an open-air deck, covered outdoor area, or climate-controlled indoor salon with guaranteed seating at your designated time on this electric boat tour.
  • Enhance your experience by enjoying drinks from the onboard bar, featuring soft drinks, wine, beer, and cocktails.

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Welcome to the Official Tower of London River Tour in London, United Kingdom! This 40-minute round-trip river cruise on the iconic River Thames offers a unique way to explore over a millennium of history with live commentary provided by Historic Royal Palaces.

As you glide past some of London's most famous landmarks like the Tower Bridge and the London Eye, enjoy entertaining commentary infused with humor. The narrative is crafted by one of the co-creators of BBC’s hit comedy Ghosts, ensuring that your historical journey is both fun and engaging. Relax comfortably on an open-air deck, a covered outdoor area, or in the climate-controlled indoor salon aboard London's first electric boat tour.

Guaranteed seating and entry at your allotted time ensure you won't miss any of this spectacular experience. To enhance your cruise further, take advantage of drinks from the onboard bar. Choose from an array of soft drinks, wine, beer, and cocktails as you sip while enjoying the unfolding cityscape.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 40-min round-trip Thames River cruise with a detailed route map available at https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/images/b409f9d20818addca89c9bb4a0620a85-Screenshot%202026-01-08%20110228croppedprocessedbyimagy.png
  • Boarding takes place from Tower Pier
  • Live commentary provided throughout the tour
  • An English-speaking guide is available to accompany you on board
  • Enjoy an onboard bar offering snacks, alcoholic and soft drinks (optional)
  • Experience a serene electric boat tour
  • Access to the Tower of London
  • Beverages available on board for an extra charge

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Arrive at Tower Bridge Quay at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour to ensure a smooth boarding process.
  • Remember that outside food and drinks are not permitted on the boat, so plan accordingly for refreshments from the onboard bar.
  • Pets cannot join you on this cruise due to cruise restrictions; however, guide dogs are welcome aboard.
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible, ensuring an inclusive experience for all visitors.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Outside food and drinks are not allowed on the boat. Due to cruise restrictions, your pets cannot tag along.

This experience is wheelchair accessible. For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome on the cruise.

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.

Pets are not allowed due to cruise restrictions. However, guide dogs are welcome aboard for your convenience.

The experience is wheelchair accessible and accommodates guide dogs as well.

Drinks are available from an onboard bar, but they must be purchased at additional cost. Options include soft drinks, wine, beer, and cocktails.

Please ensure you arrive at Tower Bridge Quay at least 15 minutes before your tour to avoid missing it.

Outside food and drinks are not allowed on board. You can purchase beverages from the onboard bar.

Security checks cannot be skipped as they are mandatory, even though it is an official experience.

No, entry to the Tower of London itself is not included. This tour focuses on a river cruise with commentary.

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time to ensure you board without issues.

Guaranteed seating is provided. You may choose to relax either on the open-air deck, covered outdoor area, or climate-controlled indoor salon of London's first electric tour boat.

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