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London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

Take in a complete city overview on a non-stop panoramic bus tour through the heart of London.

See iconic sights like Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye.

Enjoy great views from a classic 1960s open-top vintage Routemaster bus with insightful live commentary in English.

Travel along the scenic River Thames and admire top royal landmarks, iconic bridges, and vibrant squares.

Non-stop panoramic bus tour of London

Live guide in English

Transportation on a vintage open-top Red Routemaster bus

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Step aboard a classic, converted open-top 1960s red Routemaster bus for a panoramic sightseeing journey through the heart of London. Beginning near the Embankment metro stop (conveniently located near Trafalgar Square and Charing Cross), this scenic route offers unbeatable vantage points of the capital's most iconic landmarks. Please note that this is a non-stop panoramic bus tour and not a Hop-on Hop-off tour, but instead a non-stop bus tour perfect for travellers looking for a quick and comprehensive city overview. Along the way, you'll pass by landmark sights like the Royal Courts of Justice, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, the London Eye observation wheel, Westminster, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus, all accompanied by engaging commentary from an onboard live guide.

Schedule:

Departure: From Embankment metro stop

Frequency: Every 30 minutes

Duration: 90 minutes

What's not allowed

Alcohol and drugs are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair-accessible.

Pushchair space is limited, and all pushchairs need to be folded before you board the bus.

Customer Assistants can assist the elderly, infirm and other passengers to access the bus.

Additional information

The bus departure point is very close to Embankment Underground Station (Bus stop 40B - Postcode WC2N 6PB) and within walking distance of Trafalgar Square and Charing Cross. Look for the red double-decker bus with an open top (1960s Red Routemaster).

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