London · TOWER BRIDGE TOURS
London trips always run a day short. These 5 tower bridge tours justify the time, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes, not an evening.
Enter both towers of Tower Bridge, cross its high-level walkways and glass floor, then follow the Blue Line to the Victorian Engine Rooms. Displays explain the bridge’s design and operation. Allow about an hour, though you may want longer for photos and the exhibits. The ticket is not fast-track, and no guided tour is included.
“Active, interesting and fun, even for a teenager! Highly recommend.”
Cruise from Westminster Pier to Butler’s Wharf Pier in about 25 to 30 minutes, passing landmarks such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe. A crew member provides live English commentary, and you can sit on the open deck or inside. Choose a one-way ride or a return trip that requires changing boats.
“A great river trip from Westminster to Tower Bridge, especially as we wanted to visit HMS Belfast. The crew gave a very entertaining “alternative “ commentary, and also recommended as it was exceptionally hot to move into the inside deck where the the view was just as good.”
Use a digital London Pass for one to ten consecutive calendar days, choosing from more than 100 attractions and activities. Big names include the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the London Eye. Some stops require advance reservations, so plan your route in the Go City app before activating the pass.
“So many things to do. There's no way to see everything offered in the 3 days that we were there. We were able to plan our day and route in advance to make the most of it.”
Meet an English-speaking guide at Tower Hill for early entry to the Tower of London, the Yeoman Warders’ opening ceremony and a close look at the Crown Jewels. Then walk to Tower Bridge for timed entry and a self-guided visit to its walkways and Victorian Engine Rooms. Guides vary, with Ben, John and Don among those leading tours.
“Fantastic! Worth the cost. One of my favorite tours in London.”
Sail from Westminster Pier toward Tower Bridge on a modern Thames boat, with live captain’s commentary or a multilingual smartphone audio app. Look for Big Ben, the London Eye, St Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Tower of London and more. Choose a one-way ride or a return sailing, and enjoy the city from the open top deck or an indoor seat.
“Great experience with perfect weather today! Our guide was very informative and funny! There were so many sites to see and only so much time, but it was a great overview and let us see other points of interest that we would like to go back and explore!”
Pick a landmark, a river, a pub or a road out of town.
