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

4.6 · 81 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Londoner Buses Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:30, 19:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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. 4.63 from 81 reviews at €23 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #3 of 5 in Bus Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €23 per adult.

Included and not 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)
  • Personal Expenses

Children from €14 (ages 0 to 14). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.6
81 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 74 of 81

Star breakdown of all 81 ratings

5 stars
66 · 81%
4 stars
8 · 10%
3 stars
2 · 2%
2 stars
2 · 2%
1 star
3 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, city overview and vintage bus, but some trips finish earlier than advertised.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides mix London history with humour and local stories
  • An overview of major sights that helps visitors get their bearings
  • Open upper deck views and the character of the vintage bus
  • Drivers handle busy London streets with skill

Complaints

  • Some trips finish earlier than advertised
  • Messages to the operator about service problems can go unanswered

Written by Guidekin from the 77 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (31 March 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:30, 19:00 on Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Londoner Buses; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €14 ages 0 to 14

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Bus Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 5€231h 30m4.63 (81)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 per adult