Duration: 3.5, 4, 4.5, 6 hours.

Most London bus tours stop at sightseeing. Ours doesn't. Enjoy a vintage open-top bus tour through the city's icons, then relax on an exclusive private Thames river cruise, included as standard, only with Premium Tours.

Your Day's Itinerary

Open-Top Vintage Bus Tour with Live Guide

Hop aboard a classic 1950s Routemaster double-decker bus and discover London's top sights with a friendly live guide sharing entertaining stories along the way. Enjoy fantastic views of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, St Paul's Cathedral, London Bridge and the London Eye.

We'll stop for a great photo at Westminster Abbey, a stunning building that has hosted royal coronations and weddings, including that of Prince William and Catherine, and has been the resting place of Kings and Queens since the 11th century.

Buckingham Palace

Next, you'll have the chance to snap a photo outside Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the British monarchy and home to King Charles III. On the morning tour, you may catch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony on selected days, as soldiers in their iconic red tunics and bearskin hats march to music, ranging from traditional military tunes to modern pieces.

The Tower of London

A nearly 1,000-year-old fortress that has served as a royal palace, a prison and even a royal zoo over the centuries. See Traitors' Gate, where prisoners made their final walk inside, as your guide shares fascinating stories from its history. Please note this is a photo stop only, with no entry inside the Tower.

Exclusive Private Thames River Cruise

End your day in style with a relaxing private boat cruise along the Thames, exclusively for Premium Tours guests in the summer months. Sit back and enjoy spectacular views of the Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, The Shard and Shakespeare's Globe, with fascinating commentary from your guide along the way.

Make Your Day Even Better

Upgrade your tour with a ride on the London Eye, or enjoy a traditional Fish & Chips lunch or dinner at a highly recommended local pub.

What's Included

Panoramic tour of London on an open-top vintage bus

Thames River Cruise

Photo stop outside Buckingham Palace

Transfer and entry to the venue (if upgrade option selected)

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities (optional)

Good to Know

The tour departs from Victoria Coach Station, Gate 0, at 1.00pm (boarding from 12.45pm) and concludes near the London Eye at approximately 4.30pm. If you select an upgrade, the tour ends at that venue, leaving you free to explore.

As this is an open-top bus tour, please come prepared for the possibility of rain.

On rare occasions, the open-top bus may be replaced with a closed-top bus or coach.

If the Changing of the Guard is not taking place, we stop instead for photos outside Buckingham Palace.

For the meal upgrade, the pub is open Monday to Saturday 12 noon to 4pm and 5pm to 9pm (closed 4 to 5pm) and Sunday 12 noon to 7pm.

For the London Eye upgrade, it's a short walk from where you disembark the boat to the London Eye, crossing the river.

Free cancellation and full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure.

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