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

4.6 Great 79 reviews
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1h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Ride a vintage open-top red bus past Westminster, the Tower of London and Piccadilly Circus for a panoramic overview of London. Live guiding is included; boarding is at the specified Embankment bus stop. 4.62 from 79 reviews at €23 per person for 1h 30m.

From the guide

Discover London's most essential sights and landmarks in style on this guided, 90-minute "Round London Sightseeing Tour" aboard an iconic 1960s Routemaster bus specially converted to open top.

Learn about the sights like Westminster, the Tower of London, and Piccadilly Circus along the way with the help of our informative tour guide.

This panormic tour passes by the "must see" landmarks of London and is a great way to see the city for those with time constraints or tourists on a budget. You don't need to spend all day hopping on & off buses to give you a flavour for the city with this tour.

You'll see the Royal Courts of Justice, St.Paul's Cathedral, Monument, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben & Parliament buildings, 10 Downing Street & Whitehall, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus.

Return to your meeting point with a deeper appreciation for the city and some fantastic pictures of the sights from the bus.

Schedule & Availability

Runs Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:30, 19:00
Available year-round

This tour runs Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, departing at 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:30, 19:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Snap pictures of landmarks like of St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London
Cruise to top sights like Piccadilly Circus on an iconic Red Routemaster bus
Board at Embankment bus stop 40B (Post Code WC2N 6PB)

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Royal Courts of Justice Stop 1
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St. Paul's Cathedral Stop 2
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The Monument to the Great Fire of London Stop 3
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Tower of London Stop 4
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Tower Bridge Stop 5
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The Shard Stop 6
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Borough Market Stop 7
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London Eye Stop 8
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Westminster Abbey Stop 9
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Big Ben Stop 10
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10 Downing Street Stop 11
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Trafalgar Square Stop 12
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Piccadilly Circus Stop 13
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Departure & Return

Start point

The bus departure point is very close to the Embankment Underground Station (Bus stop 40B - Post Code WC2N 6PB) and within walking distance of Trafalgar Square and Charing Cross, right alongside the River Thames.

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End point

The bus departure point is very close to the Embankment Underground Station (Bus stop 40B - Post Code WC2N 6PB) and within walking distance of Trafalgar Square and Charing Cross, right alongside the River Thames.

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Bus Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 5€231h 30m4.62 (79)shared
Classic London Sightseeing Bus Tour€301h 30m4.96 (51)shared
London’s First Electric Vintage Bus Tour with Live Guide€361h4.68 (50)shared
London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide€361h 30m4.53 (2049)shared

Ranked #3 of 5 in Bus Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €36, median €34; typical length 1h 30m. 0 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 5 Bus Tours

From € 23 / person