River Thames London Walking Tour
At a glance
River Thames London Walking Tour is a 3h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Ye Olde England Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $216.79 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Tour Guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 21 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking
- Ages
- Child 5–14 · Adult 15–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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River Thames London Walking Tour
from $111.87
Pickup included
- Days:
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Start times:
- 10:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
This tour takes us along the banks of the River Thames between two of the most famous buildings in the world, the Houses of Parliament & the Tower of London.
We will travel on both sides of this famous old river which locals lovingly refer to as 'Old Father Thames' at various points along the tour. The fine buildings of London are meant to be seen from the river side & we will learn how things have changed over the centuries and millennia & learn how the river has shaped and influenced London right up to the present day.
We will learn the stories of some people that lived along the banks and some of the terrible disasters that have befallen the city.It's not all bad news though as we will past some iconic bridges, amazing photo opportunities & some of the most funky parts of town that until now travellers rarely got the chance to explore.
We will see many of the most famous sights in London but also hidden places right by the river which are little changed from centuries ago.
What's included
What's included
- Tour Guide
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
We start at the Mother of Democracy and the famous Big Ben and learn about how over a thousand years ago this was all an island in the Thames
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Stop 2 · 5m
See the famous revolving sign of New Scotland Yard at the home of the oldest Police force in the world.
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Stop 3 · 5m
One of the newest icons of London but also one of the most controversial when it was built.
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Stop 4 · 10m
See the old ceremonial entrance way to London where all the big names from history would alight from their boats on the Thames and find out why now you can't even see the river from here!
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Stop 5 · 10m
Beautiful Victorian Gardens along the river that were built to help alleviate a very smelly problem.
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Stop 6 · 15m
Previously right up against the river and now a few hundred yards from it, we can see some of the beautiful gardens and paths in this old legal quarter of London that featured heavily in the writings of Charles Dickens and frequently used in TV and movies such as Downton Abbey.
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Stop 7 · 10m
See the mosaic that covers over 2,000 years of London history at the only surviving Anglo-Saxon docks in the world and learn of how King Alfred The Great re-established modern London here after expelling those pesky Vikings.
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Stop 8 · 10m
See St Pauls from the now iconic view from the Millennium Bridge.
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Stop 9 · 10m
Offering some of the best photo opportunities in the whole of Central London.
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Stop 10 · 5m
We won't go inside but can you guess what it used to be?
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Stop 11 · 10m
See the incredible Globe Theatre and find out why it is here in what was once the most salubrious part of London!
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Stop 12 · 5m
Find out the lurid details of what would happen to the unfortunate who were sent here at His Majesty's Pleasure.
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Stop 13 · 5m
See the wondrous replica of the famous ship of exploration used by Sir Francis Drake.
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Stop 14 · 5m
One of the lesser known cathedrals in London.
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Stop 15 · 10m
The food market famous around the world which one way or the other has been here since Roman times.
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Stop 16 · 5m
The first and most historic bridge in London and yet oddly, not the most famous we will see.
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Stop 17 · 5m
Now a high-end shopping and restaurant area but once the most advanced shipyards in the world.
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Stop 18 · 5m
See the famous old Royal Navy ship which is now a museum vessel and permanently moored on the Thames.
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Stop 19 · 5m
The home of the London Mayor and local government and surrounded by some of the new development which London is now also famous for. The best views of Tower Bridge can be found right here!
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Stop 20 · 10m
Maybe the most famous bridge in the world which when it was built was also by far the most advanced too. People have flown under it, died from jumping off it but we'll just walk across with the opportunity for some great photos and to look through the centre gap and see the river below.
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Stop 21 · 10m
We will finish outside the Tower of London whose moat once connected to the river and see Traitors Gate where those condemned souls would arrive by boat awaiting their dreadful fate.
Meeting point
We will be just outside the cafe, a few feet from the main entrance of Westminster Underground Station and almost directly across the road from Big Ben.
End point
We will finish at Tower Hill Station, right next to the Tower of London. There are also some great pubs and restaurants nearby if you'd like to continue with your day or alternatively get the Tube back to Westminster in just 10 minutes or so.
Traveller ratings
5.0
1 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
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Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the River Thames London Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $216.79 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Tour Guide.
Where does it start?
We will be just outside the cafe, a few feet from the main entrance of Westminster Underground Station and almost directly across the road from Big Ben.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
