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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 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
Departure & Return
Departure:
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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.
Itinerary
1
Buckingham Palace
See the Changing of the Guard (It currently takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Morning only)
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Westminster Abbey
Enjoy a photo stop outside Westminster Abbey
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Houses of Parliament
Enjoy the view of British Parliaments from the bus
4
Big Ben
See the Clock Tower
5
Whitehall
Drive up Whitehall and see Downing street where houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister
6
Trafalgar Square
Drive through Trafalgar Square and see Nelson's column
7
Royal Courts of Justice
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.
8
St. Paul's Cathedral
See the magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.
9
Tower of London
Photo stop at Tower of London
Duration: 30 minutes
10
Thames River
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!
Duration: 30 minutes
11
London Bridge
Enjoy the view from the river
12
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
See the view of Globe Theatre from the river
13
London Eye
See the London Eye from the River
Additional info
• 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
• The Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace takes place in the morning only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability). When there is no Changing of the Guards we still stop for a photo outside/near the Palace.
• For 'Tour & Stonehenge' option - A vintage bus is used for the morning part of the tour. For the afternoon part (Stonehenge tour), air-conditioned coach is used. Luggage space is available for the Afternoon tour only.
