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River Thames London Walking Tour

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| London, England
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from $116.51 per person

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The Palace of Westminster aka The Houses of Parliament
The London Eye
Middle Temple (Weekdays Only)
The only Anglo-Saxon Docks in the world
The Millennium Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral
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On average, this is booked 20 (0) days in advance.
3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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

  • Tour Guide

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup point
    Pickup details

    If we meet you at your hotel we can travel to the starting point by Tube or by taxi/uber (not included) or we can meet you at the tour starting point. Please do tell us of your hotel at booking if you'd like us to meet you there.

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    Meeting point

    Portcullis House
    1-2 Bridge Street, London SW1A 2JH, UK

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    London EC3N 4DJ
    UK

    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    What To Expect

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    Houses of Parliament

    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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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Metropolitan Police

    See the famous revolving sign of New Scotland Yard at the home of the oldest Police force in the world.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    London Eye

    One of the newest icons of London but also one of the most controversial when it was built.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    York Watergate

    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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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Victoria Embankment Gardens

    Beautiful Victorian Gardens along the river that were built to help alleviate a very smelly problem.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Middle Temple Hall

    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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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Queenhithe

    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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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    St. Paul's Cathedral

    See St Pauls from the now iconic view from the Millennium Bridge.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Millennium Bridge

    Offering some of the best photo opportunities in the whole of Central London.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Tate Modern

    We won't go inside but can you guess what it used to be?
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Shakespeare's Globe

    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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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    The Clink Prison Museum

    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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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Golden Hinde

    See the wondrous replica of the famous ship of exploration used by Sir Francis Drake.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Southwark Cathedral

    One of the lesser known cathedrals in London.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Borough Market

    The food market famous around the world which one way or the other has been here since Roman times.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    London Bridge

    The first and most historic bridge in London and yet oddly, not the most famous we will see.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Hay's Galleria

    Now a high-end shopping and restaurant area but once the most advanced shipyards in the world.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    HMS Belfast

    See the famous old Royal Navy ship which is now a museum vessel and permanently moored on the Thames.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    City Hall

    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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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Tower Bridge

    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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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Tower of London

    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.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the River Thames London Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-8607P75

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the River Thames London Walking Tour?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Tour Guide.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    The minimum age to participate is 5..

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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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    Accessibility information for the River Thames London Walking Tour is as follows:

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for River Thames London Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

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