Thames Beachcombing

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Running through the heart of London; the River Thames has played a central role in the history of the city, and when the tide is low, the capital’s longest archaeological site is revealed!

We will have about 2 hours on the foreshore at low tide before the tide starts to come in. We visit the foreshore at various places along the River Thames throughout the year. Please contact me via Viator regarding the times before you book.

The days we can go down onto the foreshore depend on the tide being low. I'm also limited as to when I can take people down to the foreshore, as its private land.

We will look for historical objects along a stretch of the foreshore. You won't be allowed to scrape or dig, just eyes only.

This is a great activity for children, but have to be accompanied by an adult if under 16 years old.

I'll be holding up a 'Thames Beachcombing' sign when we meet.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult

Dress code is wellington boots or hiking boots as foreshore is stony and can be muddy

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Gloves

Plastic bags

None

What To Expect

London

We visit the Thames Foreshore at various places during the year. Please contact me regarding times.

2 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Thames Beachcombing

Reviews

4.70

104 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent organisation and communication. Highly recommended
Gary P,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great fun. Excellent organisation and communication. Highly recommended. Came away with some interesting finds
Amazing experience
Tammy G,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I booked this experience for a father's day present and it was amazing. Our guide, Robert, was very knowledgeable, gave us his time to tell us fun facts along the way. You find things as soon as you step onto the shore (I won't reveal what...that's for you to discover 😉). I honestly could not recommend this experience enough.
Great fun
Anita H,
Oct 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Robert was a great host and super helpful when it came to identifying what I found. I had a lot of fun and would love to do it again!
Mudlarking on the Thames
Louise F,
Oct 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Robert was really knowledgable and approachable and we had a great morning looking for and finding treasure! thank you
A big disappointment…
Nancy H,
Aug 12, 2024
- Viator
2.00
Several days prior to this tour, I took a mudlarking tour with the Thames Trust on a site below the Millennium Bridge and found many and varied artifacts. The Viator tour which took us to a site below the Cannon Street area was basically denuded of anything worth looking at besides roof tiles. I realize that noone can predict what the tide brings in, but if there’s going to be a successful tour that participants enjoy, the venue needs to be changed. I will recommend mudlarking tours provided by the Thames Trust, but will NOT take a mudlarking tour with Viator again. I was very disappointed by this experience.