--- title: London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 23 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.62 reviews: 79 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 3 of 5 (Bus Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-guided-sightseeing-tour-on-a-vintage-open-top-bus/ --- # London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus **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. 4.62 from 79 reviews at €23 per person for 1h 30m. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The bus departure point is very close to… - 7 start times: between 10:00 and 19:00 - Children from €14: ages 0 to 14 ## Key facts - Price: from €23 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.62/5 from 79 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 91% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Londoner Buses ## 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) ## Not included - Personal Expenses ## Itinerary 1. **Royal Courts of Justice** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping 2. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping 3. **The Monument to the Great Fire of London** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping 4. **Tower of London** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping 5. **Tower Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping 6. **The Shard** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping 7. **Borough Market** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping 8. **London Eye** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping 9. **Westminster Abbey** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping 10. **Big Ben** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping 11. **10 Downing Street** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping 12. **Trafalgar Square** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping 13. **Piccadilly Circus** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:30, 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJQUbdFskEdkgRqSia4Lv4vuQ ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Bus Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 5** | €23 | 1h 30m | 4.62 (79) | shared | | [Classic London Sightseeing Bus Tour](/uk/london/tours/classic-london-sightseeing-bus-tour/?format=md) | €30 | 1h 30m | 4.96 (51) | shared | | [London’s First Electric Vintage Bus Tour with Live Guide](/uk/london/tours/london-s-first-electric-vintage-bus-tour-with-live-guide/?format=md) | €36 | 1h | 4.68 (50) | shared | | [London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide](/uk/london/tours/london-by-night-bus-tour-with-christmas-lights-and-live-guide/?format=md) | €36 | 1h 30m | 4.53 (2049) | shared | Ranked #3 of 5 in Bus Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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