Our Tourguide was GREAT! very good tour!
We enjoyed a very interresting tour and our tour guide invested a lot of energy in showing us his city. the loudspeakers on the bus were SCHRILL -hurt my ears ...need an overhaul.
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From $38 per person
Vintage Double Decker Bus Tour & Thames River Cruise
Key Details
Tour Duration
3.5 hours
Mobile Voucher Accepted
Instant Confirmation
Live Guide
English
Audio Guide/Headphones
Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
Pick-up service
Hotel pick-up available from over 100 Hotels in central London. Please call to arrange hotel pick-up (morning departure tours only).Easy Cancellation
Free cancellation at the click of a button
What You'll Do
- Discover London on board a classic Routemaster vintage double decker bus
- Cruise down the River Thames
- See the Changing of the Guard
- Go to Westminster Abbey
- Listen to the chimes of Big Ben and see the Houses of Parliament
Overview
Enjoy a panoramic tour of London on a double decker vintage bus, and watch the Changing of the Guards. See Big Ben, the London Eye, and Westminster Abbey. Then take a private cruise down the Thames River, past Shakespeare's Globe, London Bridge, and more.
What to Expect
See the highlights of London via 2 classic modes of transport on this half-day adventure. First, you will enjoy great views of Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye, as you meander through the historic streets on board a vintage double decker bus.
Continue to see St. Paul’s Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren’s architectural masterpiece, where Admirals Nelson and Wellington are buried, and Princess Diana and Prince Charles got married. Continue to the Tower of London, built nearly 1,000 years ago during the reign of William the Conqueror.
Home to the Crown Jewels, the Tower is protected by the famous Beefeaters, and the imposing palace has been used as a fortress and a prison throughout its history. Your guide will take you to Traitors Gate, where prisoners entered the Tower for the last time.
Next, take a leisurely private cruise along the River Thames, passing Shakespeare’s Globe, Cleopatra’s Needle, and London Bridge, before arriving at Westminster Pier. Rejoin the bus and head for Buckingham Palace. Make your way to the perfect spot to watch the world famous Changing of the Guard ceremony as the soldiers, dressed in their fabulous tunics and busbies, march to military music.
Continue to see St. Paul’s Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren’s architectural masterpiece, where Admirals Nelson and Wellington are buried, and Princess Diana and Prince Charles got married. Continue to the Tower of London, built nearly 1,000 years ago during the reign of William the Conqueror.
Home to the Crown Jewels, the Tower is protected by the famous Beefeaters, and the imposing palace has been used as a fortress and a prison throughout its history. Your guide will take you to Traitors Gate, where prisoners entered the Tower for the last time.
Next, take a leisurely private cruise along the River Thames, passing Shakespeare’s Globe, Cleopatra’s Needle, and London Bridge, before arriving at Westminster Pier. Rejoin the bus and head for Buckingham Palace. Make your way to the perfect spot to watch the world famous Changing of the Guard ceremony as the soldiers, dressed in their fabulous tunics and busbies, march to military music.
What's Included
- Double-decker Routemaster tour
- Multilingual commentary in 10 languages
- Private Thames River cruise
- Changing of the Guard
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Meeting Point
Victoria Coach Station, Buckingham Palace Road, a 5-minute walk from Victoria Train Station (at 08:15 from Gate 13, at 07:45 from Gate 0, at 13:00 from Gate 21)
What to Remember
Please note that 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.
On rare occasions the open top bus may be changed to a closed top bus.
Our promise to you
- Speedy booking and reserved spots
- No-hassle best price guarantee
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