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This official Illuminated River night boat tour departs from Tower Pier in London and cruises the Thames for 40 minutes round trip. After dark, pass under 9 bridges lit by LED lights, including Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Westminster Bridge, and take in London's night views. A City of London and Westminster guide shares stories about the history, architecture and culture of the bridges and riverside landmarks in live English commentary. With step-free boarding and an on-board café bar, everyone can enjoy it comfortably.
The official Illuminated River boat tour departs from Tower Pier every Saturday at 21:30 from September to May. Cruise the Thames for about 40 minutes round trip, enjoying the London skyline and riverside night views from the water, then return to Tower Pier at the end of the tour.
Illuminated River is a public artwork that lights up the bridges of the Thames with LED lights. See 9 iconic bridges, including Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Westminster Bridge, glowing brightly up close from the river.
A City of London and Westminster guide gives live commentary in English. Hear about the history, architecture and cultural significance of the riverside landmarks and see London from a new perspective. Drinks and snacks can be purchased separately at the on-board café bar.
※ This tour operates only from September to May.
※ There is no hop-on hop-off; the tour starts and ends at Tower Pier.
Meeting point :
Tower Millennium Pier, Boarding Point D
Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT, UK
Meeting point directions:
Please go to Boarding Point D at Tower Pier. The route is step-free and wheelchair users can board. At the end of the tour, you return to the same Tower Pier.
Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT, UK