Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover London’s highlights on this action-packed half-day tour. Explore the city by vintage double-decker bus and see famous sights such as Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. Cruise down the Thames River on a sightseeing cruise to Westminster and enjoy a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace. Alternatively, upgrade to round off the day with fish and chips at a central London pub.
Local guide
Panoramic tour of London by 1960's Vintage bus
Thames River Cruise
Fish and chips meal (if option selected)
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure Point
Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK
Located on164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria. approximately 7 minutes walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Morning tour departs at Gate 19 at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7:30am) and Afternoon tour departs at Gate 0 at 1:00pm (Boarding starts at 12:45pm).
Tower of London, London, United Kingdom Photo stop at Tower of London 20 minutes
Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom See the Changing of the Guard (selected dates only) 30 minutes
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London, United Kingdom See the view of Globe Theatre from the river
St. Paul's Cathedral, London, United Kingdom Drive through St. Paul's Cathedral
Trafalgar Square, London, United Kingdom Drive through Trafalgar Square and see Nelson's column
Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom Enjoy a photo stop outside Westminster Abbey 15 minutes
Houses of Parliament, London, United Kingdom Enjoy a photo stop at Parliament square 15 minutes
Big Ben, London, United Kingdom See the Clock Tower 10 minutes
Thames River, London, United Kingdom Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the River Thames 30 minutes
London Eye, London, United Kingdom See the London Eye from the River
Premium Tours - London Tours, London, United Kingdom Tour operated by Premium Tours
London Bridge, London, United Kingdom Drive past London Bridge
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Lunch option (if option selected) is a choice of either Fish and Chips or Vegetarian dish available on the day. Drinks are available at additional cost. The pub is located a 5-7-minute walk from the drop-off point.
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 can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.
frank
19 May 2025
The tour leader was very accomplished and knowledgeable and also British, which was definitely a plus!
Miriam_P
18 May 2025
The tour was a lot of fun, and our host was quite the character—definitely kept things lively! One thing to note: the bus pickup location is inside the bus terminal, not on the street like many other Hop-On/Hop-Off tours. It would be helpful if that were made clearer in advance. That said, the terminal does offer restrooms, benches, and snack options, which was convenient.
We sat on the upper deck of the bus, which made for a fun (and breezy) ride. The sights were enjoyable, although the traffic was heavy—nothing you can really do about that. Still, we were entertained throughout the entire ride.
The cruise portion lasted only about 30 minutes, which felt surprisingly short—I almost couldn’t believe we had cruised the Thames!
I highly recommend adding the optional fish and chips—it was incredible. The portion was huge, the fish perfectly crispy, and the fries just the way I like them. Enjoying it in the pub, watching people wind down at the end of the workday, made for a great atmosphere.
sherries
17 May 2025
Very minimal commentary. Sometimes hard to hear/understand. Would have appreciated Vox boxes. Terrible traffic so sat for long periods of time. Somewhat unprofessional.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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