Calling all seasoned sailors and lazy landlubbers alike, the Horrible Histories boat tour of the ‘Terrible Thames’ is here to take you on a thrilling voyage through time along the murky waters of our greatest river.
The Horrible Histories team have been cruising through the Thames all summer, bringing together the history of the river (with the gory bits left in, in true Horrible Histories fashion) and incorporating immersive theatre as you and your shipmates travel along the river. They’ll be returning for half term, with six tours of the Thames each day between October 26 – November 3.
Onboard the Horrible Histories boat tour
Tours kick off from Tower Bridge Quay, and run through a riveting 45-minute round-trip cruise packed with the history of the Tower of London, Cleopatra’s Needle, and Execution Dock. Along the way, you’ll also hear the tales of historical characters ranging from King Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn, Julius Caesar, Queen Boudicca, and Jack the Ripper.
The tour (and the show) sees two actors thrilling their captors audience with a side-splitting live show. However, if a fan of the Horrible Histories stage shows, it does look a bit different. The actors won’t be changing into historical costumes – understandably, really, given the fast-paced journey (and the whole ‘stuck on a boat’ situation!).
Since its debut in 2021, the seafaring experience has welcomed over a quarter of a million explorers aboard one of the most uniquely spirited ways to explore the history of the River Thames.
Much like Horrible Histories’ history book series and hit TV show, the boat tour is riotous fun for kids and adults alike. The tour has the same trademark fact-filled outlandish comedic flare that the brand is known for, ensuring a hoot of a seafaring experience.
The Horrible Histories Terrible Thames boat tour runs over half-term from October 26 – November 3, so grab your first mate, hoist the anchor and head out to the water mateys.
For more information and to book your tickets, head here.