Sightseeing Cruises · Day Cruises

Official Tower of London River Tour Sightseeing River Cruise

4.8(233)4.8 out of 5, from 233 reviews·40m·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 30Per booking.
Minimum ageAll agesinfant 0–1, child 2–15, adult 16–99

Will this work for your group?

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  • All 5 of you can be booked together.
  • Open to all ages, including your youngest.
  • 5 fares — children priced separately

About this experience

We 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

Description supplied by the operator via Viator Partner API.

What you actually do

Of 7 listed stops, you get out at 0 and see 7 from the vehicle.

  1. 1

    Tower of London

    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.

    Seen from the vehicle

  2. 2

    Tower Bridge

    Glide under the iconic bascules of London's most famous and impressive Victorian bridge.

    Seen from the vehicle

  3. 3

    The Monument to the Great Fire of London

    Spot the gilded orb atop Sir Christopher Wren's towering column, a memorial to the Great Fire of 1666.

    Seen from the vehicle

  4. 4

    The Shard

    Gaze over at the striking, glass-clad skyscraper that dominates the modern London skyline.

    Seen from the vehicle

  5. 5

    HMS Belfast

    Get a waterside view of the last remaining Second World War Royal Navy cruiser, now a floating museum.

    Seen from the vehicle

  6. 6

    Tate Modern

    View the imposing former power station, now a world-renowned gallery of international modern and contemporary art.

    Seen from the vehicle

  7. 7

    Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

    See the faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse where many of Shakespeare's greatest plays were first performed.

    Seen from the vehicle

Where the day happens

≈ 3.6 km from the city centre. 7 stops shown in visit order.

What is and is not included

The advertised price does not cover other — budget for those separately.

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Before you book

The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.

Good to know (9)
  • 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.
  • Tours will leave at the time stated on the ticket, please ensure you arrive in time for departure
Cancellation policy

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

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100% of the listed stops are seen from the vehicle without getting out.

Where does everyone sleep?

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Details retrieved from the Viator Partner API on 2026-10-09. We publish no availability, and every price is the operator’s advertised from-price with its check date — the exact total is on the operator’s page. How we research this.