Tower Pier
Serving the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the square mile
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Tower Pier, Lower Thames Street, London, EC3N 4DT
Central Zone
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This pier is accessible
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Ticket machine, Oyster Readers and staffed ticket office
Ticket office opening hours: 10:00 - 18:00*
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Pier facilities
This pier is sheltered
Tower Pier is a popular pier for visitors and commuters. Located beside the Tower of London one of the best views of London's iconic Tower Bridge, is from Tower Pier. A great option for passengers using a wheelchair or pram, Tower Pier has step-free access from Tower Hill.
Tickets can be bought at ticket machines at the pier before travel, but to save time and money touch in and out with your Oyster or contactless card. You can also buy your tickets online or use the Uber app or the Thames Clippers Tickets app.
Wi-Fi is available at this pier
River Bus service patterns
RB1, RB2 and RB6 services call at Tower.
The times below indicate the first and last departures from this pier. However, these services may not call at all piers. Please always check the timetable before travelling.
Eastbound departures:
| First boat | Last boat | |
| Weekdays | 07:34 | 23:05 |
| Weekends | 09:08 | 23:14 |
Westbound departures:
| First boat | Last RB6 | Last boat | |
| Weekdays | 07:16 | 17:11 | 22:12* |
| Weekends | 08:44 | - | 22:01** |
* Goes to Westminster and turns around to continue Eastbound.
** Ends at Battersea Power Station.
Continuing your journey from Tower Pier
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Tower Hill on London Underground's District and Circle lines is the nearest tube station to Tower Pier and is a five-minute walk around the Tower of London.
Tower Gateway on the DLR is slightly further away (7-minute walk) and National Rail services can be caught from London Fenchurch Street Station, which is on the C2C network, and also just under 10 minutes' walk from the pier.
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Santander Cycles can be hired from the docking stations on Great Tower Street or Tower Gardens.
CS3 on the Cycle Superhighways network passes near to the pier.
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Buses, Ubers and black cabs regularly serve this area.
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If you have travelled into the city by car, you can use the nearby Tower Hill Car Park to access the pier. However, please note before travelling that the pier is within the congestion charge zone.
Do you have The London Pass?
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We accept The London Pass at Tower Pier, as well as Westminster, Embankment, and London Bridge City piers. Simply download the pass to your phone and present it at the ticket office to receive your all-day River Roamer ticket.
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Things to do in Tower Hill
Tower Millennium Pier (and all the boats that sail from it) also offers a great view of a handful of famous landmarks, including London Bridge, City Hall, The Shard, The Walkie Talkie, The Gherkin & The Daily Express.
For other ideas and inspiration, please visit our dedicated page for things to do in London.
The Tower of London
The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become a world-famous symbol of London. As a result, it is sometimes confused with London Bridge, about half a mile upstream.
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HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast is a Town-class light cruiser that was built for the Royal Navy. She is now permanently moored as a museum ship on the River Thames in London and is operated by the Imperial War Museum.
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The City of London
The City of London is a historic financial district, home to both the Stock Exchange and the Bank of England. Modern corporate skyscrapers tower above the vestiges of medieval alleyways below. Affluent workers frequent its smart restaurants and bars.
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Girl with a Dolphin Fountain
Situated on the north bank of the Thames near Tower Bridge, ‘Girl with a Dolphin’ was created by artist David Wynne in 1973.
All Hallows by the Tower
All Hallows by the Tower is the oldest church in the City of London and was founded by the Abbey of Barking in 675AD, 300 years before the Tower of London. An arch from the Saxon church can still be seen today.
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The Monument
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren (architect of the 51 city structures, including the iconic St Paul's Cathedral), The Monument was built to commemorate the Great Fire of London and is one of the best ways to enjoy spectacular views of London while learning about an important moment in London's history.
Learn moreFAQs
Please read our full FAQ’s page.
- Are Tower Pier and Tower Millennium Pier the same pier?
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Tower Pier and Tower Millennium Pier are the same pier. Some people just remove the word “Millennium” as it can be a bit of a mouthful. If you’re visiting London and are worried about reaching the right place, don’t worry! Everyone will know which pier you mean, no matter which version you choose.
- What is Tower Millennium Piers nearest tube station?
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The nearest tube station is Tower Hill Station, which can be reached via a short walk (usually around 7 minutes). However, the pier is also well located for onward travel on local rail services (from Fenchurch Street) and DLR services (from Tower Gateway).
- What is the postcode for Tower Millennium Bridge?
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The best postcode to use is EC3N 4DT. However, please be aware that the pier is a short walk from the road so please allow time to walk if you are bringing bags with you!
- Can I use my Oyster Card at Tower Millennium Pier?
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Yes, you can touch in and touch out with contactless payment cards or Oyster to pay as you go on all of our river boat services.
- Can I buy tickets on the day?
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Yes, tickets can be bought at ticket machines at the pier before travel.