London River Story - Private Full-Day Boat and Land Tour
Overview
Follow the story of London along the river that gave it life, exploring four of its most historic areas and all top landmarks with your own personal local guide.
We travel between areas in the best way possible - relaxing as we glide along the water by boat (Uber Boats by Thames Clippers day ticket included!)
Meet your guide at the iconic Battersea Power Station and set sail into the heart of London. We’ll get off to walk by the top sights of Westminster (inc. Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Horse Guards Parade and London Eye) then ride across the river to the Southbank (Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge).
See the Tower of London, then sail under Tower Bridge on the way to Greenwich, where we see the Cutty Sark, Old Royal Naval College, Queen’s House and more. We walk uphill to end the tour at the historic Royal Observatory, home to the Prime Meridian timeline and "London's Best View"!
If you only have time for one London tour, this epic day trip covers the lot!
What's Included
- 6-hour boat and walking tour (with breaks)
- Almost all of London's iconic landmarks (Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge & more!)
- Unlimited all-day river travel on Uber Boats by Thames Clippers, worth over £25
- Friendly, knowledgeable local tour guide (Private)
- Food and drink (available for purchase on the boat)
- Entry to landmarks (the tour shows you the key sights from the outside and does not include tickets)
- Tips or gratuities for your guide (optional, but appreciated if you've enjoyed their service)
Meeting Location
Battersea Power Station
Kirtling Street, Nine Elms, London SW11 8AL, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Blackheath Avenue
London SE10 8XJ, UK
We end at the observatory in lovely Greenwich Park. Nearby you'll find great places to eat, drink, relax of visit free royal museums.Your boat pass is valid for the whole day (until approx 11pm), so you can travel back to central London when you're ready.
What To Expect
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Battersea Power Station
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thames River
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Big Ben
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parliament Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westminster Abbey
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. James's Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Admiralty Arch
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trafalgar Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Victoria Embankment Gardens
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thames River
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bankside
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Borough Market
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
London Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
London Wall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tower of London
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tower Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thames River
25 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Cutty Sark
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Royal Naval College
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Queen's House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Observatory Greenwich
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour involves around 4 hours walking, with breaks. We cover around 7 miles so please wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water.
- Most terrain is flat but the final stop requires a short uphill section which may be difficult for some travellers. You can opt out of this part if you prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on London River Story – Private Full-Day Boat and Land Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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).
- 6-hour boat and walking tour (with breaks).
- Almost all of London's iconic landmarks (Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge & more!).
- Unlimited all-day river travel on Uber Boats by Thames Clippers, worth over £25.
- Friendly, knowledgeable local tour guide (Private).
- Food and drink (available for purchase on the boat).
- Entry to landmarks (the tour shows you the key sights from the outside and does not include tickets).
- Tips or gratuities for your guide (optional, but appreciated if you've enjoyed their service).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London River Story - Private Full-Day Boat and Land Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London River Story – Private Full-Day Boat and Land Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once 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.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 6-hour boat and walking tour (with breaks)
- Almost all of London's iconic landmarks (Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge & more!)
- Unlimited all-day river travel on Uber Boats by Thames Clippers, worth over £25
- Friendly, knowledgeable local tour guide (Private)
- Food and drink (available for purchase on the boat)
- Entry to landmarks (the tour shows you the key sights from the outside and does not include tickets)
- Tips or gratuities for your guide (optional, but appreciated if you've enjoyed their service)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour involves around 4 hours walking, with breaks. We cover around 7 miles so please wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water.
- Most terrain is flat but the final stop requires a short uphill section which may be difficult for some travellers. You can opt out of this part if you prefer.
