5 tours · €23–€36 per person · ★ 4.7
Every London bus tour here was picked by hand: we read every listing and kept 5 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices go from €23 per person for a vintage open top ride to €36 for Christmas lights or an electric vintage bus with a live guide. A London sightseeing bus takes you past the landmarks with commentary along the way, so you can see the city from your seat.
A quick way to choose: if you want hop on hop off London tickets, the night and electric vintage rides here do not let you get off and rejoin. The regular night tour runs mainly in daylight in summer, and its live English guide is subject to availability, with audio guides also provided. The best reviewed London bus tours come first below.
Why choose this London Tour? Accompanied by our expert live guide, hop on this London sightseeing bus tour, showcasing the best of London’s most iconi...
Hop aboard a vintage Routemaster bus for a live-guided panoramic tour past Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, and more. Highlights: • Discover...
Discover London's most essential sights and landmarks in style on this guided, 90-minute "Round London Sightseeing Tour" aboard an iconic 1960s Routem...
This 90-minute tour will take you around London, providing amazing views of the city’s light displays! Get up close to the lights as you sit on the to...
Remarkable London by Night Tour! This London by Night tour will reveal the floodlit splendour of London’s landmarks as dusk falls. When twilight desce...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 1, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 15, 2026 · Ranked by Use case, format, duration and constraints, informed by ratings and reviews.. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared all 5 London bus tours on this page; no hop-on hop-off pass is listed.
Start with Classic London Sightseeing Bus for live guiding: 1h 30m at €30 per person, 4.96 from 51 reviews; check wheelchair seating before booking.
Choose the Electric Routemaster for a guided loop: 1h at €36 per person, rated 4.68 from 50 reviews; no hopping on and off.
Choose the London Eye night loop for audio commentary: 1h 30m at €34 per person, 4.5 from 1,203 reviews; summer departures run mainly in daylight.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic London Sightseeing Bus | First bus overview | €30 per person | 4.96★ (51) | 1h 30m | Check wheelchair seating with the operator before booking |
| Electric Routemaster with Live Guide | One continuous guided loop | €36 per person | 4.68★ (50) | 1h | No hopping on and off |
| Guided Vintage Open Top Bus | Vintage bus sightseeing | €23 per person | 4.62★ (79) | 1h 30m | English only |
| London by Night Christmas Lights Tour | Christmas lights | €36 per person | 4.53★ (2,049) | 1h 30m | No breaks or onboard toilet |
| London by Night Open Top Bus | Sightseeing with audio | €34 per person | 4.5★ (1,203) | 1h 30m | Summer departures run mainly in daylight |
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