London Private Tours Made Easy — Start at Tower Millennium Pier

London Private Tours Made Easy — Start at Tower Millennium Pier

Posted: 28/01/2026

Tower Millennium Pier sits in the shadow of The Shard and beside the Tower of London — a perfect launch point for a day of exploring London. With driven.travel you can combine the best of river and road: get collected by a licensed chauffeur, hop on a Thames service for a scenic leg, then meet your driver at the next stop to continue by car. Whether you’re travelling from Hampshire, the South Coast or already in the city, we’ll coordinate the right operator, vehicle and timings so your tour flows smoothly (and stress-free).

Why start at Tower Millennium Pier?

  • Linked to the icons: Tower of London, Tower Bridge, The Shard, St Katharine Docks.

  • Fast river links: Direct Uber Boat by Thames Clippers services to Greenwich, Westminster, Embankment and Battersea.

  • Easy meet-ups: Clear pick-up points for seamless “river + chauffeur” combos.

Sample Private Tour Ideas

1) London Landmarks Half-Day (4–5 hrs)
Pick-up anywhere in Hampshire/South Coast → Tower of London & Tower Bridge photo stop → short river hop to Westminster → chauffeur meet at Westminster Pier → Parliament, Downing Street, Buckingham Palace drive-by → drop at Covent Garden for lunch or return.

2) Royal Greenwich & Observatory (6 hrs)
Start at Tower Millennium Pier → river to Greenwich → Cutty Sark & Maritime Museum → chauffeur meet for Greenwich Park & Observatory → drive through Docklands & City → optional Sky Garden / The Shard view (pre-book) → return.

3) Evening Thames & Lights (3–4 hrs)
Hotel pick-up → South Bank at sunset → river cruise boarding → chauffeur meet post-cruise → London Eye / Waterloo Bridge night shots → return.

Vehicles & Group Sizes

What’s included (typical)

  • Door-to-door pick-up and return

  • Wait & Return with flexible dwell time

  • Multi-stop itineraries (we’ll help fine-tune timings)

  • Child booster seats on request (where available)

(Attractions and river tickets are optional add-ons; advance booking recommended for popular venues.)

How to Book with driven.travel

  1. Tell us your journey — pick-ups, dates, stops and must-see sights.

  2. We coordinate the best licensed operator and vehicle.

  3. Receive confirmation with timings and meeting points.

  4. Travel with confidence — your driver handles the rest.

Helpful Timing Guide (traffic-aware, approx.)

  • Southampton/Winchester → Tower Millennium Pier: 2–2.5 hrs off-peak

  • Portsmouth/Chichester → Tower Millennium Pier: 2–2.25 hrs off-peak

  • River hop Tower → Westminster: 20–25 mins (service dependent)

Ready to plan your tour?

Share your outline (people, luggage, wish-list, dates) and we’ll build a smooth “river + road” itinerary around Tower Millennium Pier or the London sights you love. Start now at driven.travel — we’ll handle the coordination so you can enjoy the day.