Reserved entry includes access to the Crown Jewels and White Tower, but the Crown Jewels visit is unguided and the Thames cruise requires the relevant option. 4.54 from 499 reviews at €91 per person for 1h 30m.
In our comparison: #24 of 24 in Thames River Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Only (No Cruise) Max 20The page price | Includes: Timed-entry Tower of London tickets, guide, and access to the Crown Jewels and White Tower. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Does NOT include: Thames River cruise | €91 |
| London Tower + Cruise (Max 20) | Includes: Timed-entry Tower of London tickets, guide, Crown Jewels access, and a flexible Thames River cruise ticket. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | €101 |
| Tower Only (No Cruise) Max 10 | Includes: Timed-entry Tower of London tickets, guide, and access to the Crown Jewels and White Tower. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Does NOT include: Thames River cruise | €112 |
| London Tower + Cruise (Max 10) | Includes: Timed-entry Tower of London tickets, guide, Crown Jewels access, and a flexible Thames River cruise ticket. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | €122 |
Children from €69 (ages 0 to 4). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 434 of 499
Star breakdown of all 499 ratings
Reviewers praise the historical storytelling and attentive guides; river cruise arrangements can be confusing.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 May 2026 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Meet your guide outside the Tower of London Gift Shop, near the main entrance area for Tower visitors. Look for your guide and check in with your group, then get a quick orientation on how the tour will unfold before heading inside with timed-entry tickets in hand.
5 minWalk through ancient gateways and into nearly 1,000 years of royal drama, military might, and political intrigue. Pause at Traitor's Gate for the chilling story of those who passed through and never returned, including Anne Boleyn, then continue to the Bloody Tower for the unsolved mystery of the missing princes and the imprisonment of Sir Walter Raleigh. Stand on Tower Green, where some of England's most famous figures met their tragic ends, before your guide leads you toward the Jewel House.
45 min · Admission includedYour guide hands you off at the entrance to the Jewel House and shares fascinating stories about what awaits inside before saying goodbye. Step inside independently to see coronation crowns, royal scepters, and the dazzling Cullinan diamonds up close, all still used in British royal ceremony today.
30 min · Admission includedClimb the medieval keep that William the Conqueror built in 1078 to display royal armor, swords, and the chapel of St. John. Explore on your own and take in centuries-old medieval weaponry at your own pace before heading toward the Thames.
5 min · Admission includedWalk a short distance from the Tower of London to Tower Pier and board your boat for a relaxing 30-minute cruise along the Thames. Glide past Tower Bridge, the Shard, Shakespeare's Globe, and London's iconic skyline before disembarking at one of the central piers to continue your London day from there. Your flexible ticket is typically valid for one month, so you can use it the same day or save it for later (the Thames River cruise is only included if the cruise option is selected)
5 min · Admission includedThe Tower of London has guarded the Thames for almost 1,000 years, and its stones still hold the darkest stories in British history. With timed-entry tickets in hand, you step past the long ticket queues and head inside with a storytelling guide who unpacks royal scandals, executions, and the unsolved mystery of the missing princes. Stand at Traitor's Gate, walk Tower Green, and pause at the Bloody Tower before heading on your own to see the dazzling Crown Jewels and the medieval White Tower.
Cap it all off with a flexible 30-minute Thames River cruise ticket you can use whenever fits your London plans.
Pick the version of the day that fits you best: stick with a focused Tower of London visit without the cruise, add a flexible Thames cruise to the main combo tour, or upgrade to an extended half-day that pairs the Tower with a guided river cruise and Westminster Abbey entry.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #24 of 24 | €91 | 1h 30m | 4.54 (499) | varies by option |
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| Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London | €77 | 45 min | 4.93 (602) | shared |
Ranked #24 of 24 in Thames River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €114, median €74; typical length 1h 30m. 0 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 24 Thames River Cruises