London Panoramic Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide
About this activity
Highlights
- Stunning views of Buckingham Palace
- Panoramic sights of Tower Bridge
- Live commentary from knowledgeable guides
- Flexible departure points across London
- Comfortable open-top bus experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- A 2 hours open top bus tour around London
- Multilingual audio guide available in 12 languages
- A professional live guide on selected departures
- Reduced capacity and allocated time slots to avoid over crowding
- Refreshments
- Due to the current situation a live guide cannot be guaranteed on all departures
- To Hop-on and Hop-off
Itinerary
The tour will start at London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop number 77, London, SE1 7GH (nearest tube station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk) where you will board an open top bus tour to see some of London’s most famous sights as dusk falls.
Pass by: Buckingham Palace, the grand and iconic London residence of Her Majesty the Queen is an absolute must-see on any visit to London. A fully working royal palace, housing not only The Queen, but serving as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household.
Pass by: The Tower of London, founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7, is one of the world’s most famous fortresses yet despite its grim reputation as a place of torture and death, there are so many more stories to be told. The ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and ravens strut the grounds.
Pass by: An essential addition to any visit to London and set in the heart of the city, Westminster Abbey is legendary and iconic. Boasting a rich history that spans over one thousand years, the site was originally occupied by Benedictine monks in the middle of the tenth century. The current gothic masterpiece has stood there for about 700 years. The imperious gothic master work is truly breathtaking and the intricate stained glass is some of the most beautiful in the UK.
Pass by: Also known as the Millennium Wheel, London Eye is one of the largest Ferris wheel in Europe and one of the most popular attractions in the UK. The iconic London Eye offers breathtaking views of London from high above the River Thames.
Pass by: The Elizabeth Tower, also known as “Big Ben“, dates from 1858 and had its 150th anniversary in 2009. It is one of the most iconic symbols of the UK and a must see attraction in London. Big Ben is famous in the world for its accuracy and for its massive bell.
Important information
Know before you book
- Please note that the tour operates in English; audio guides are available in multiple languages.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible; consider alternative arrangements if needed.
- Children under 5 years old must sit on an adult's lap during the tour.
Know before you go
- Dress appropriately for the weather, as the tour is conducted on an open-top bus.
- Bring a valid ID for verification purposes.
- Ensure you arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please Note: This is not a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour and customers will need to remain on the bus for the duration of the tour
- The tour itinerary and order may change.
- Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day
- There will be no breaks during the tour
- No food will be provided on this tour
- We reserve the right to refuse entry onto the bus
- Buses will be cleaned thoroughly after every tour
- We are aiming to have a live guide on every departure, however due to the current situation, a live guide can not be guaranteed
Traveler reviews
Fantastic open top bus tour.
Went on an open top bus tour of London yesterday with this company amazing time had they take you around all the major sights and many more along the way for fantastic photos and the tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable well worth the money and highly recommended.
Highly recommended
really enjoyed the guided bus tour in London. Emma was fantastic — enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and engaging. I’m very happy with the tour.
London history from a passionate Londoner
My family and I had a wonderful time on the night tour of London with Emma as our guide. She was so informative and friendly! We loved getting some extra tidbits of history on all the major sights, as well as a few smaller sights along the way. Thanks to her, we grabbed some delicious English strawberries to eat on our train to Amsterdam.
Good but could be better
Overall we had a good time using the busses, the staff along the route were very helpful and friendly, the app was good and easy to use. My only issue was we only wanted to do the blue route for all the major sites around the centre and after the first bus we caught we didn’t see another blue bus! They had all got ‘stuck’ in the same area of the city, not sure how this works as they are supposed to be 20 mins apart. We ended up catching a red route then missed out Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus etc as it went the other direction!
Great time
Great guide, great driver, great fun all while learning something new