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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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 may be different depends on option selected
Itinerary
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1Buckingham Palace
Enjoy a great photo stop outside Buckingham Palace
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Westminster Abbey
Enjoy a photo stop outside Westminster Abbey
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Houses of Parliament (Pass by)
Enjoy the view of British Parliaments from the bus
Admission ticket free -
Big Ben (Pass by)
See the Clock Tower
Admission ticket free -
Whitehall (Pass by)
Drive up Whitehall and see Downing street where houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister
Admission ticket free -
Trafalgar Square (Pass by)
Drive through Trafalgar Square and see Nelson's column
Admission ticket free -
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.
Admission ticket free -
St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass by)
See the magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.
Admission ticket free -
3Tower of London
Photo stop at Tower of London
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Thames 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!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
London Bridge (Pass by)
Enjoy the view from the river
Admission ticket free -
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (Pass by)
See the view of Globe Theatre from the river
Admission ticket free -
London Eye (Pass by)
See the London Eye from the River
Admission ticket free
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
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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