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Overview
Whether it's your first or fifth time in London, traveling around on a vintage Routemaster bus is the perfect way to get a comprehensive view of the city. This fully guided tour includes a Thames River Cruise, and is the ideal orientation if you're new to London, and return visitors will discover new facts and hear new stories from the professional live commentary aboard the London double-decker bus tour. Pass famous sights such as St Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London. Red double-decker Routemaster buses are a much-loved London icon, and the only way to tour London.
Meeting and Pickup
Located on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground/Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 7:45am (for AM tour) and Gate 0 at 1pm (for PM tour). Boarding starts 15 minutes before the departure time stated.
End Point
End point may be different depends on option selected
Redemption Instructions
Tour departs at Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9TP. It is located 5-minute walk from Victoria Train & Underground station. Gates located inside. Check-in starts at 12:45pm. For the safety of all customers, Victoria Coach Station departure gate(s) close 5 minutes before the start time stated. Please give yourself extra time to get to the departure point/gate. Please note: this is an open top bus tour, please be prepared for the possibility of rain. On rare occasions the open top bus may be changed to a closed top bus
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Enjoy a great photo stop outside Buckingham Palace
2. Enjoy a photo stop outside Westminster Abbey
3. Enjoy the view of British Parliaments from the bus
4. See the Clock Tower
5. Drive up Whitehall and see Downing street where houses the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister
6. Drive through Trafalgar Square and see Nelson's column
7. Drive past the Law Courts of England and Wales. It is a large grey stone edifice in the Victorian Gothic Revival style built in the 1870s and opened by Queen Victoria in 1882. It is one of the largest courts in Europe.
8. See the magnificent cathedral rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666.
9. Photo stop at Tower of London
10. Enjoy the guided boat trip on the River Thames from Tower pier to London Eye. You will see Tower of London, Tower Bridge, The Shard, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe and the Houses of Parliament etc. all views from the river!
11. Enjoy the view from the river
12. See the view of Globe Theatre from the river
13. See the London Eye from the River
Inclusion
Thames River cruise
Local guide
Panoramic tour of London by 1960's Vintage bus
London Eye (if option selected)
Entry to Stonehenge (if option selected)
Exclusion
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: this is an open top bus tour, please be prepared for the possibility of rain. On rare occasions the open top bus may be changed to a closed top bus
You’ll enjoy a great photo stop outside Buckingham Palace. In the afternoon, there are often fewer crowds, making it easier to take in the views and capture the perfect picture of this iconic landmark.
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