This section contains all the information you should need to plan your visit to the Tower of London River Tour, including directions, accessibility information and frequently asked questions.
Location
Tower Bridge Quay
St Katharine’s Way
London, E1W 1LD
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The Tower of London River Tour is conveniently located a short journey from major train and tube stations and bus stops.
Tower Hill is the closest tube station, it’s a 7 minute walk to Tower Bridge quay.
Monument, Bank, Aldgate and Aldgate East tube stations are just 10-15 minutes on the London Underground.
London Bridge and Fenchurch Street are 10-15 minutes and London Liverpool Street and Charing Cross are 20-25 minutes away.
The number 15 and 100 bus routes stop at the Tower of London.
Use The TFL Journey Planner to help you plan the best route for your journey.
Don’t forget to arrive 15 minutes before tour departure.
We aim to provide a great experience for all ages, abilities and backgrounds and to make the Tower of London River Tour as accessible as possible for everyone.
If you require a carer, we offer a complimentary ticket when purchasing your ticket.
Tower Bridge Quay provides step-free access from St Katharine’s Way. However, the River Thames is a tidal river and the gradient for access to the boat is dictated by daily tides. Please see our accessibility page for further information.
We will run regular BSL interpreted and relaxed tours, get in touch for further information.
Please see our accessibility page for more information.
If you’re visiting the Tower of London, it’s approximately an 8 minute walk from Tower Bridge Quay. The walk will take you around the exterior of the fortress for a beautifully scenic stroll.
Tower of London
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If you have booked the joint ticket, we have allocated at least 15 minutes in between Tower Admission and River Tour time slots. Please refer to your tickets for your exact timings.
Please see the Tower of London’s website for arrival and accessibility information.
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.
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