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
Great guided London tour, Emma was brilliant!
I'm glad we chose the live guide Golden Tours bus over the other tours - will definitely try their other London tours whenever I come back. We wanted a chill afternoon activity to see more of London without having to walk around in the sweltering heat. The route was good, great for scenic photos but I would suggest bringing a hat, some water and to go for a wee before you hop on if you're doing the full 2 hour tour. I have to give kudos to Emma though as she was an excellent tour guide. Thanks very much for escorting us to the closest loos after and telling us about the Waterloo graffiti alley as that was one of my favourite things we visited! She was super helpful and funny (even if not an expert on marine biology like one tourist was expecting) 😂 It was great to hear tidbits, history and stories that only a proper Londoner would know!
Horrible service, no buses. It will be a day of waiting at the bus stop and frustration.
The worst hop on hop off company. We bought a 24-hour tour at this company at 11:00, we took the blue line and after a full turn we went down to point 2 that connects with the red, before picking up the red, we had lunch there and arrived at the point just before 16:00, and we stayed there for 40 minutes until a bus came. Only passed by buses from other companies and many (while we expected passed about 8 from the top view and about 6 big bus). We took the bus at 16:40 and arrived at Tower of London (a few points later). The driver said the service was over. That pq was 17:20. After all, we did not visit almost anything, we lost a day with the stress of waiting and the day was interrupted very early. They say you'll have a bus by 7:00, but that's a lie. Driver stressed, tired, dissatisfied, no assistance. Anyway, it was just stress, disappointment and fatigue. If you buy, know that you will have a headache with this company.
Fun night bus tour!
We enjoyed the Nighttime Open Top Bus tour very much ! Our tour guide Matthew was very knowledgeable and entertaining! Highly recommend this tour!
Blue route with tour guide Emma
Emma was fantastic. Knowledge was amazing, and passionate about what she was talking about. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Was on the 12 noon tour just behind Emma. Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge xx
Great tour!
Great tour! Very informative and entertaining. Emma was great! Highly recommend!!