Horrible Histories proudly presents its wicked river tour of the Terrible Thames!
After four terrific years, they are back and sailing again in 2025! So climb aboard and prepare to hear the horrible history of the most famous river in the world!
Tremble in terror at the Tower! Sizzle at the Savoy! Give Cleopatra the needle! Be washed away at Westminster! Lose yourself in Lambeth! Get gobsmacked by the Globe! Hold onto your head at London Bridge and escape from Execution Dock!
Take a dive with Horrible Histories into the stories of King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Julius Caesar, Queen Boudica, Jack the Ripper and Captain Kidd, in this history of the Thames with the nasty bits left in!
‘A rip-roaring, riotous sightseeing tour kids and adults will never forget!’
THE SUN
‘A fun, enjoyable, spirited alternative to more po-faced London tourism – may it sail on and on!’
TIME OUT
'Possibly one of the best things you can do if you're visiting London with kids!'
TAKE A BREAK
'ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. As soon as we had finished my kids wanted to do it AGAIN!'
JOANNE GLENNERSTER
'I can honestly say I have never been so impressed with any other family experience - it was perfect!'
PHILIP ALSTON
Water you waiting for? Book your tickets today!
Dates and Prices
TIMES
Terrible Thames will run 3 April to 3 September, during the school holidays and on selected weekdays for school groups. The tours run between 9.45 and 15.45 but vary on different days, so please see the ticketing page for the full schedule.
TICKET INFORMATION AND HOW TO BOOK
STANDARD TICKETS
Adult – £25.00
Child (Ages 3 – 15)* – £20.00
Senior (65+) – £20.00
FAMILY TICKETS
2 adults, 2 children – £80.00
1 adult, 3 children – £70.00
To book family tickets, please enter the desired amount of tickets on the ticketing page and the discount will be applied at checkout.
*Under 3’s do not need a ticket but will need to be sat on the lap of a parent / guardian.
SCHOOL GROUPS 10+
Tickets – £12.50 per child and 1 teacher goes free for every 10 children.
They are running tours on selected weekdays this year specifically for school groups, please see the calendar for more information. If you are looking to bring a large group it may be possible to add in extra tour time / day , please email customerservices@terriblethames.com to enquire.
To book a school group please email Groups@kxtickets.com
GROUPS 10+
Adult – £23.00 | Child – £18.00
Groups sized 10 – 30 can book online and the groups discount will automatically be applied to your tickets when you purchase them.
You can also book directly with the team at Groups@kxtickets.com
All ages are welcome, but children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult on board. Children aged 0-3 go free, if seated on the lap of a parent or guardian. However, please note the tour is best suited for children aged 5 and above.
Need to Know
LOCATION
Tower Bridge Quay
Previously St. Katharine's Pier - Next to Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Quay is situated on the north bank of the Thames, on the east side of Tower Bridge, and immediately in front of the Tower Hotel. The pier is approx. 10 minutes walk from Tower Hill Underground station. The postcode is E1W 1LD.
DO NOT GO TO TOWER BRIDGE PIER!
what3words is an easy way to find and share exact locations, every 3 metre square has their own unique 3 word identifier. curiosity.pirate.rides is the unique 3 words for the location at Tower Bridge Quay.
ACCESS
Birmingham Stage Company and Woods Silver Fleet are dedicated to improving the accessibility for all visitors to this new experience and ask that any assisted wheelchair access that is required is booked in advance.
Customers with Access requirements will be able to purchase a full price ticket for any cruise, subject to availability. One additional carer/companion ticket will be made available free of charge for those who are members of the KX Tickets Access Scheme or hold an Access Card, please visit https://www.kxtickets.com/access for more information
Please visit the FAQs where they have more information and for all access bookings please email access@kxtickets.com
For our full and detailed information document on accessibility for our tour please CLICK HERE
DURATION
The boat trip will last 45 minutes.
How to Redeem
Simply click to "buy now" and you will be directed to our partner's page to book!
Plan your Visit
Address and Contact Info
Tower Bridge Quay
Tower Bridge Quay London E1W 1LD
Horrible Histories proudly presents its wicked river tour of the Terrible Thames!
After four terrific years, they are back and sailing again in 2025! So climb aboard and prepare to hear the horrible history of the most famous river in the world!
Tremble in terror at the Tower! Sizzle at the Savoy! Give Cleopatra the needle! Be washed away at Westminster! Lose yourself in Lambeth! Get gobsmacked by the Globe! Hold onto your head at London Bridge and escape from Execution Dock!
Take a dive with Horrible Histories into the stories of King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Julius Caesar, Queen Boudica, Jack the Ripper and Captain Kidd, in this history of the Thames with the nasty bits left in!
‘A rip-roaring, riotous sightseeing tour kids and adults will never forget!’
THE SUN
‘A fun, enjoyable, spirited alternative to more po-faced London tourism – may it sail on and on!’
TIME OUT
'Possibly one of the best things you can do if you're visiting London with kids!'
TAKE A BREAK
'ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. As soon as we had finished my kids wanted to do it AGAIN!'
JOANNE GLENNERSTER
'I can honestly say I have never been so impressed with any other family experience - it was perfect!'
PHILIP ALSTON
Water you waiting for? Book your tickets today!
Dates and Prices
TIMES
Terrible Thames will run 3 April to 3 September, during the school holidays and on selected weekdays for school groups. The tours run between 9.45 and 15.45 but vary on different days, so please see the ticketing page for the full schedule.
TICKET INFORMATION AND HOW TO BOOK
STANDARD TICKETS
Adult – £25.00
Child (Ages 3 – 15)* – £20.00
Senior (65+) – £20.00
FAMILY TICKETS
2 adults, 2 children – £80.00
1 adult, 3 children – £70.00
To book family tickets, please enter the desired amount of tickets on the ticketing page and the discount will be applied at checkout.
*Under 3’s do not need a ticket but will need to be sat on the lap of a parent / guardian.
SCHOOL GROUPS 10+
Tickets – £12.50 per child and 1 teacher goes free for every 10 children.
They are running tours on selected weekdays this year specifically for school groups, please see the calendar for more information. If you are looking to bring a large group it may be possible to add in extra tour time / day , please email customerservices@terriblethames.com to enquire.
To book a school group please email Groups@kxtickets.com
GROUPS 10+
Adult – £23.00 | Child – £18.00
Groups sized 10 – 30 can book online and the groups discount will automatically be applied to your tickets when you purchase them.
You can also book directly with the team at Groups@kxtickets.com
All ages are welcome, but children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult on board. Children aged 0-3 go free, if seated on the lap of a parent or guardian. However, please note the tour is best suited for children aged 5 and above.
Need to Know
LOCATION
Tower Bridge Quay
Previously St. Katharine's Pier - Next to Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Quay is situated on the north bank of the Thames, on the east side of Tower Bridge, and immediately in front of the Tower Hotel. The pier is approx. 10 minutes walk from Tower Hill Underground station. The postcode is E1W 1LD.
DO NOT GO TO TOWER BRIDGE PIER!
what3words is an easy way to find and share exact locations, every 3 metre square has their own unique 3 word identifier. curiosity.pirate.rides is the unique 3 words for the location at Tower Bridge Quay.
ACCESS
Birmingham Stage Company and Woods Silver Fleet are dedicated to improving the accessibility for all visitors to this new experience and ask that any assisted wheelchair access that is required is booked in advance.
Customers with Access requirements will be able to purchase a full price ticket for any cruise, subject to availability. One additional carer/companion ticket will be made available free of charge for those who are members of the KX Tickets Access Scheme or hold an Access Card, please visit https://www.kxtickets.com/access for more information
Please visit the FAQs where they have more information and for all access bookings please email access@kxtickets.com
For our full and detailed information document on accessibility for our tour please CLICK HERE
DURATION
The boat trip will last 45 minutes.
How to Redeem
Simply click to "buy now" and you will be directed to our partner's page to book!
Plan your Visit
Address and Contact Info
Tower Bridge Quay
Tower Bridge Quay London E1W 1LD
Nearest Station: Tower Hill
Nearest Park: Tower Bridge Piazza