The Tower Of London Is Now Running River Boat Tours

This is a sponsored article on behalf of Tower of London River Tour.

Did you know that the UK’s first electric tour boat is now in action on the River Thames?

The Silver Raven (a cheeky nod to the Tower’s legendary feathered residents) is carving up and down the Thames for the new Tower of London River Tour, a central London sightseeing trip which takes you past an incredible 20+ landmarks, both historic and modern.

Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the OXO Tower and the Shard are just some of the sights on the route.

Step on board at Tower Bridge Quay, beside the Tower of London, and see London from a new perspective on the river.

Sounds great for tourists, right? But the Tower of London River Tour is equally as exciting for long-time Londoners, offering something different to do with family and friends.

Unlike the capital’s many traditional sightseeing cruises, this experience is built around live storytelling. The team at Historic Royal Palaces has curated a roster of stories about the capital’s history, written by Martha Howe-Douglas, co-creator of BBC’s Ghosts, bringing London’s history to life in an engaging and entertaining way.

At just 40 minutes long, the round trip is short enough to keep everyone’s attention, making it ideal for a family day out (hello, May half term!), and can easily be fitted in around other plans for the day.

No need to worry about the weather either — choose from open-air or covered outdoor seating, or stay snuggled up indoors. Large windows and a glass ceiling offer panoramic views and excellent photo opportunities even if you do decide to stay inside — and that ceiling offers you a glimpse of spots that most Londoners don’t see, including the underside of Tower Bridge.

Tower of London River Tour tickets can be bought alone, or as a combined ticket with entry to the Tower of London, offering two memorable London experiences on a single booking.

If you’ve been meaning to visit (or revisit) the Tower of London for a while, consider this your sign to do so!

The Tower of London River Tour runs daily, with several time slots available each day.