Vintage London Bus Tour Including Cruise with London Eye Option

London City Tour by Vintage Double Decker Routemaster

Enjoy the afternoon river cruise on the Thames

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

Whether it's your first or fifth time in London, traveling around on a vintage Routemaster bus is the perfect way to get a comprehensive view of the city. This fully guided tour includes a Thames River Cruise, and is the ideal orientation if you're new to London, and return visitors will discover new facts and hear new stories from the professional live commentary aboard the London double-decker bus tour. Pass famous sights such as St Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London.

Red double-decker Routemaster buses are a much-loved London icon, and the only way to tour London.

Options

Tour only

Tour with Cruise. This option does NOT include London Eye.

Tour & London Eye

Tour with Cruise plus London Eye Standard Ticket.

What's included

Thames River cruise
Local guide
Panoramic tour of London by 1960's Vintage bus
London Eye (if option selected)
Entry to Stonehenge (if option selected)

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Buckingham Palace
30m · Admission ticket not included

Enjoy a great photo stop outside Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
15m · Admission ticket not included

Enjoy a photo stop outside Westminster Abbey
Houses of Parliament
Pass by

Enjoy the view of British Parliaments from the bus
Big Ben
Pass by

See the Clock Tower
Whitehall
Pass by

Drive up Whitehall and see Downing street where houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister
Trafalgar Square
Pass by

Drive through Trafalgar Square and see Nelson's column
Royal Courts of Justice
Pass by

Drive past the Law Courts of England and Wales. It is a large grey stone edifice in the Victorian Gothic Revival style built in the 1870s and opened by Queen Victoria in 1882. It is one of the largest courts in Europe.
St. Paul's Cathedral
Pass by

See the magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.
Tower of London
30m · Admission ticket not included

Photo stop at Tower of London
Thames River
30m · Admission ticket included

Enjoy the guided boat trip on the River Thames from Tower pier to London Eye. You will see Tower of London, Tower Bridge, The Shard, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe and the Houses of Parliament etc. all views from the river!
London Bridge
Pass by

Enjoy the view from the river
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Pass by

See the view of Globe Theatre from the river
London Eye
Pass by

See the London Eye from the River

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Located on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground/Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 7:45am (for AM tour) and Gate 0 at 1pm (for PM tour). Boarding starts 15 minutes before the departure time stated.

End point

End point may be different depends on option selected

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: this is an open top bus tour, please be prepared for the possibility of rain. On rare occasions the open top bus may be changed to a closed top bus
You’ll enjoy a great photo stop outside Buckingham Palace. In the afternoon, there are often fewer crowds, making it easier to take in the views and capture the perfect picture of this iconic landmark.
Thames River cruise takes place at the end of the bus tour and ends at Westminster Pier. It lasts approximately 30 minutes and is included in the price of the tour.
Travellers who select the London Eye upgrade will have a short walk from Westminster Pier to the Eye after the cruise.

Cancellation policy

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

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