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London’s First Electric Vintage Bus Tour with Live Guide

4.7 Great 50 reviews
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1h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Ride an electric vintage open-top bus past Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Tower Bridge, with a live guide providing commentary. The ticket covers one continuous loop with no breaks or hop-on, hop-off access; hotel transfers are excluded. 4.68 from 50 reviews at €36 per person for 1h.

From the guide

Hop aboard a vintage Routemaster bus for a live-guided panoramic tour past Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, and more.

Highlights:
• Discover the sights of London on the World's First Electric Routemaster
• Admire landmarks including Big Ben, the London Eye, and more
• Hear fascinating facts from the live guide, tailored to all ages on board
• Enjoy panoramic views from the open-top bus
• Have the ultimate family sightseeing adventure in London

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30. Scheduled through September 2027. 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

1-hour tour of London on an open-top Routemaster bus
A professional live guide

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drink
To Hop-on and Hop-off

Itinerary

London Stop 1
Step aboard a classic Routemaster and begin your sightseeing journey through London. This 70-minute tour will showcase the capital’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and more. Plus, enjoy live commentary from an expert guide, bringing London’s history and stories to life. Perfect for the whole family! See Trafalgar Square, Parliament Square, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and more, all from the comfort of this beautifully restored heritage vehicle. Your expert guide will bring the city to life with engaging commentary, sharing fascinating stories and historical insights about London and its landmarks. Uncover the Tower of London’s hidden secrets and learn about Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, St Paul’s Cathedral. The live guide ensures the tour is engaging for kids and adults alike, making sightseeing both educational and entertaining. Hear tales of royalty, wartime London, and architectural facts as you pass by historic locations.
1h

Departure & Return

Start point

London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London, SE1 7NA (nearest tube and train station is Waterloo, a 2-minute walk)

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End point

London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London, SE1 7NA (nearest tube and train station is Waterloo, a 2-minute walk)

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is not a hop-on hop-off bus tour. There will be no breaks during the tour.
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
  • Your ticket is valid for one loop only.
  • Food is not allowed on the bus.

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 · #2 of 5€361h4.68 (50)shared
Classic London Sightseeing Bus Tour€301h 30m4.96 (51)shared
London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus€231h 30m4.62 (79)shared
London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide€361h 30m4.53 (2049)shared

Ranked #2 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

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