--- title: Tower of London Guided Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 91 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.54 reviews: 495 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 25 of 25 (Thames River Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/tower-of-london-guided-tour-with-optional-thames-river-cruise/ --- # Tower of London Guided Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise **Guidekin's take:** Explore Traitor's Gate, Tower Green and the Bloody Tower on a storytelling walk. 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 495 reviews at €91 per person for 1h 30m. ## Overview The 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes early. - Group size varies by option: max 20 from €91 · max 10 from €112 - 6 start times: between 08:30 and 11:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €69: ages 0 to 4 ## Key facts - Price: from €91 per person for the Tower Only (No Cruise) Max 20 option; other options up to €122 - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.54/5 from 495 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 87% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: The Tour Guy ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tower Only (No Cruise) Max 20 | €91 / person | English | 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 | | London Tower + Cruise (Max 20) | €101 / person | English | Includes: Timed-entry Tower of London tickets, guide, Crown Jewels access, and a flexible Thames River cruise ticket. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | | Tower Only (No Cruise) Max 10 | €112 / person | English | 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 | | London Tower + Cruise (Max 10) | €122 / person | English | Includes: Timed-entry Tower of London tickets, guide, Crown Jewels access, and a flexible Thames River cruise ticket. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | ## What's included - Thames River cruise voucher valid for a one-way, 30-minute journey (if selected) - Expert, English-speaking guide - Pre-reserved Tower of London tickets - Access to the Crown Jewels and White Tower - Guided storytelling tour of the Tower of London ## Not included - Guide tips - Guided tour of the Crown Jewels - Guide for the Thames River cruise ## Itinerary 1. **Tower Bridge Official Gift Shop** (5m) - 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. 2. **Tower of London** (45m; admission included) - Walk 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... 3. **The Crown Jewels** (30m; admission included) - Your 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... 4. **White Tower** (5m; admission included) - Climb 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. **Thames River** (5m; admission included) - Walk 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please arrive 15 minutes early. Meet one of our representatives in front of the Tower of London Shop, Tower of London side. Look for our friendly staff in red, holding a sign with 'The Tour Guy' on it! Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJo63f804DdkgRfROMU7dXOQ4 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - For minors, please select the correct age category when booking. Children under 4 don’t need a ticket to enter the Tower of London, so the cost is lower, but entry tickets are required for the youth (5+) category. Incorrect selections will result in denied entry from the premises. - This tour involves walking, stairs, and uneven terrain at the Tower of London. It is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. A soft baby carrier is recommended. - Your boat ticket is valid for a single journey only. You can board at any City Cruises departure point, but onward or return travel is not included and may require public transportation. We recommend checking the City Cruises website for the most up-to-date schedule before your visit. ## Compared with other Thames River Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #25 of 25** | €91 | 1h 30m | 4.54 (495) | varies by option | | [High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London](/uk/london/tours/high-speed-thames-river-speedboat-in-london/?format=md) | €83 | 50 min | 4.96 (4332) | shared | | [Thames Rockets Sunset London Speedboat Experience](/uk/london/tours/thames-rockets-sunset-london-speedboat-experience/?format=md) | €77 | 50 min | 4.99 (259) | shared | | [Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London](/uk/london/tours/thames-high-speed-zone-speedboat-in-london/?format=md) | €77 | 45 min | 4.93 (602) | shared | Ranked #25 of 25 in Thames River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €12 to €113, median €69; typical length 1h 30m. 0 of 25 are private. 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