London's cosiest sightseeing experience

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River Tour

Dive into London’s hidden depths aboard the brand new river tour and uncover real, mind-bending tales delivered by our incredible live guides.

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Live tour curated by Historic Royal Palaces

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Tour written by co-creator of BBC's Ghosts, Martha Howe-Douglas

Panoramic views of London’s landmarks

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The UK’s first electric tour boat

The Route

Wonderful Whatever the Weather

Ticket prices

River Tour
Adults from £18.50
Children from £14.00
Under 2s free
Carers free

Joint Ticket
Adult from £55.50
Child from £32.50
Under 2s free
Carers free

Tower Admission
Adult from £37.00
Child from £18.50
Under 5s free
Carers free

Joint ticket

River Tour and Tower of London admission

Thames river tour - combo ticket

Experience the ultimate day in London

This joint ticket includes a timed River Tour and entry to the Tower of London.

Enjoy both experiences on the same day or across two consecutive days.

When selecting your timed River Tour, allow around 3 hours to explore the Tower of London.

Timetable

The Tower of London River Tour runs daily, every 60 minutes starting from 10.45

Monday to Friday
10.45 - 16.45
Saturday & Sunday
10.45 - 16.45
School and bank holidays*
10.45 - 16.45

*School and bank holiday timeslots vary, please select your visit dates at the checkout for a full list of available times.

Frequently asked questions

The tour starts and ends at Tower Bridge Quay E1W 1LD, (ignore any maps that say the pier is closed) which is located a 5 minute walk from the Tower of London, on the other side of Tower Bridge. Our pier is near the Tower Hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes before your given tour time.

The Tower of London River Tour takes approximately 45 minutes.

Our tours run every hour from 9:45 or 10:45 depending on the day. Please see our timetable for full details. 

Our tour is suitable for all ages.

Yes, the tour has live commentary delivered by our trained guides which was written by the co-creator of BBC’s Ghosts, Martha Howe-Douglas, and curated by Historic Royal Palaces.

The Silver Raven is fully accessible including toilets. Our staff are also available to assist with boarding. Please feel free to contact us ahead of your tour with any questions. Please visit our accessibility page for more information.

Yes, we have an onboard bar serving a range of snacks, soft and alcoholic drinks. You can add a glass of Ridgeview English sparkling wine at the checkout, for adults 18 and over.

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate pets on board, with the exception of assistance dogs.

Please contact us with a description of your item and the date and time of the tour you attended.

View our comprehensive list of frequently asked questions