--- title: London’s First Electric Vintage Bus Tour with Live Guide lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 36 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.68 reviews: 50 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 2 of 5 (Bus Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-s-first-electric-vintage-bus-tour-with-live-guide/ --- # London’s First Electric Vintage Bus Tour with Live Guide **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: London Eye, - 4 start times: between 09:30 and 15:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €24: ages 5 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €36 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.68/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 92% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Golden Tours Gray Line London ## What's included - 1-hour tour of London on an open-top Routemaster bus - A professional live guide ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drink - To Hop-on and Hop-off ## Itinerary 1. **London** (1h) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 - 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 London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London, SE1 7NA (nearest tube and train station is Waterloo, a 2-minute walk) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJTWw28h4FdkgRxBEXdmxx2jQ ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Bus Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 5** | €36 | 1h | 4.68 (50) | shared | | [Classic London Sightseeing Bus Tour](/uk/london/tours/classic-london-sightseeing-bus-tour/?format=md) | €30 | 1h 30m | 4.96 (51) | shared | | [London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus](/uk/london/tours/london-guided-sightseeing-tour-on-a-vintage-open-top-bus/?format=md) | €23 | 1h 30m | 4.62 (79) | 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 #2 of 5 in Bus Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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