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Vintage London Bus Tour Including Thames Cruise with Optional London Eye

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Vintage London Bus Tour Including Thames Cruise with Optional London Eye
London City Tour by Vintage Double Decker Routemaster
Travel on a classic 1960's Vintage bus!
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icon3 hours 30 minutes  (approx.)
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Overview

See London’s signature sights by vintage Routemaster bus and Thames River cruise on this sightseeing tour. Board a retro, red double-decker bus London Routemaster, and enjoy stellar views of top London attractions including the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. Then, after a short Thames sightseeing cruise, ride your London double-decker to Buckingham Palace for a photo stop or to witness the colorful Changing of the Guard ceremony. If you wish, upgrade to add a visit to the London Eye, Tower of London, or UNESCO-listed Stonehenge after your tour.
  • London guided tour by Routemaster double-decker bus
  • Open top decker routemaster buses provide panoramic views of London in summer
  • Thames River Cruise to see all the famous London landmarks from the water
  • Choice of London Eye, Tower of London, and Stonehenge add-on tours
  • All vintage Routemaster buses have open top roofs in summer so you can enjoy the best views of London

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Get a feel for London and its key experiences in just a few hours on this affordable tour.
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Panoramic tour of London by 1960's Vintage bus
Thames River cruise
London Eye (if upgrade option is selected)
Visit Stonehenge (if upgrade option is selected)
Local guide
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Return Details

You may disembark at any of the available stops.
Select your tour option on booking, and hop aboard your vintage, red double-decker Routemaster bus in Victoria in central London.

Sit back and drink in the views of London’s famous sights as you trundle around the heart of the city. Pass top London attractions such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London.

Then, leave your iconic bus at the Thames River, and set off on a short sightseeing cruise. Find a comfortable spot on your cruise boat, and admire London landmarks such as Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and the London Eye as you sail on this history-steeped river.

Next, rejoin your gleaming, retro Routemaster and drive to Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Stop outside to see the world-famous Changing of the Guard. Watch in delight as the Queen’s Foot Guards—dressed in red tunics and bearskin helmets—exchange duties with the new guard in time to military music.

If the guard change is not taking place, simply stop for photos of Buckingham Palace. Your trip concludes with a drop-off back in Victoria.

London Eye Flight Upgrade:
 If you wish, upgrade to take a flight on the London Eye following your sightseeing trip. After Buckingham Palace, enjoy a drop-off at the Eye and use your prebooked ticket for fast, hassle-free entry.

Board your shared glass capsule and marvel at the 360-degree views of London as the Eye makes a single rotation. Either before or afterward, enjoy an included visit to the London Eye 4D Experience, an incredible journey through London brought alive by multi-sensory effects and other virtual perspectives.

Your London Eye trip ends when you either leave your capsule or the 4D Experience, whichever you do last.

You can also enjoy pre-booked tickets to the Tower of London, for a speedy entrance into this top London attraction.

Afternoon Stonehenge Visit Upgrade: 
Why not take an afternoon trip to ancient, UNESCO-listed Stonehenge after your morning sightseeing tour? After Buckingham Palace, enjoy a drop-off at Victoria and board a comfortable, round-trip shuttle bus bound for Stonehenge.

Then, travel straight to this prehistoric stone circle on Salisbury Plain, and use your prebooked entrance ticket to enjoy a self-guided audio tour of the monument's perimeter and impressive visitor center.

Your Stonehenge round trip then ends with a drop-off at Victoria.
Itinerary
Duration: 
3 hours 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:
  The tour departs at Victoria Coach Station, Gate 19 - 20, at 7:45am and at Gate 0 at 1pm. Boarding starts 15 minutes before the departure time stated.
Victoria Coach Station
Located 5-minute walk from Victoria Underground Station
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Westminster Abbey (Stop R)
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Palace of Westminster
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Buckingham Palace
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London Eye
If the London-Eye upgrade option is selected
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Points of interest passed by on this route
Tower of London
 
Buckingham Palace
 
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
 
St. Paul's Cathedral
 
Westminster Abbey
 
Houses of Parliament
 
Big Ben
 
Thames River
 
Cleopatra's Needle
 
London Eye
 
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London Bridge
 
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Please note: the Changing of the Guard only takes place on the morning tour
  • Please note: at time of booking you will need to select between the morning or afternoon departures.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Premium Tours
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Vintage London Bus Tour Including Thames Cruise with Optional London Eye?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Vintage London Bus Tour Including Thames Cruise with Optional London Eye.

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  • "A great way to see London if you don't have a lot of time." See review

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star-5
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Joe_O
, Aug 2022
We had a great experience on this trip. Our tour guide was funny and informative, and this was a great way to see the city. People stopped to take pictures with our bus everywhere we went because you don't see a lot of vintage buses in London anymore. We got a little whiplash from looking back and forth at buildings, but I really enjoyed our tour guide's experience and knowledge. The cruise was late so we were late to Buckingham Palace, but that process takes a long time so we still saw a lot of it. And our guide knew right where to take us so we would have a good view and be away from the bulk of the crowds. I was disappointed half of our group bailed at Buckingham Palace and didn't wrap up the journey, as we sort of just ended instead of riding back anywhere since most everyone was gone. But that wasn't the tour's fault. I'm glad we picked this out of the many options, and I wouldn't have changed anything.
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star-5
Excellent bus tour. The...
Holly_H
, Aug 2022
Excellent bus tour. The tour guide was also excellent and told us many stories throughout the tour. Thanks
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star-4
I have nothing else to add
Dolores_T
, Aug 2022
The tour was informative and interesting. I did not realize that because I added the London Eye Option, I was left in the area and had to take a taxi to the hotel at the end of the excursion. I am 70 years old and mobility limited and can't do buses and trains or walk long distances. Additionally, the pick up location, Victoria Station directs were not as written. I was to use spot zero and there was non. I got the bus but it was spot 1 in back not the one where many busses were located. There was no signage or anyone to help. I was actually on the bus then the office called to ask where I was. It was quite confusing. Even though I'm 70, I can read and follow directions if they are accurate.
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star-3
Bus tour bummer
Jennifer_W
, Jul 2022
We were very excited for this tour as a unique experience giving us an overview of London. Unfortunately there were too many people up top and we had to sit below where we couldn’t see much and without any speakers, we couldn’t hear the tour guide at all. Good news, not too much traffic, bad news, arrived at boat too early and had to wait 1.5 hours for boat. Boat ride was great with views and commentary. Since we opted for the London Eye experience, we broke off from the group and did not then get the last part of the bus tour so we didn’t get to see Buckingham Palace for the photo stop. We also had to find our own way back to Victoria Station. None of this was mentioned when deciding to add the London Eye which would have been helpful to know.
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star-5
Great & Fun Experience
Kimberly_M
, Jul 2022
Richard was an amazing storyteller , the boat ride was so relaxing …. There is some walking with this tour to Buckingham Palace, which we loved!
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star-5
Fantastic experience!
Darlene_V
, Jul 2022
You get to see all the sites from a bus and a boat. The guide is sweet and shares all the information behind the buildings.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
A good initial overview of London.
Truus_T
, Jul 2022
Nothing was particularly memorable. It was interesting and informative but the tour guide was often hard to hear above the noise of the traffic and the talking of some of the other tourists.
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Rush Rush Wait…..
John_M
, Jul 2022
Guide was very knowledgeable about London and English history. However, he spoke too fast and tried to point out too much. Before you could truly appreciate one thing, he was pointing out three more things to look at - “Look left.’ “Look right.” “Look up.” “Look down.” It never stopped and everything became a big blur and important sights were missed. Additionally, after scheduling and paying for the tour, which was not cheap, I didn’t expect to have to wait in a 1-2 hour line for the London Eye. Due to several medical issues I cannot stand or walk for long periods and therefore had to miss that part of the excursion. Not a great experience.
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star-5
Love this tour went to...
FrancisV_H
, Jul 2022
Love this tour went to the most important places in London very respectful and punctuality I recommend this service because specially for senior because the don’t have to walk
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star-3
Bus, boat AND the London Eye
ErinNoel_M
, Jul 2022
Our guide, Pépé, was fun. We were stuck in traffic the whole time (not the guide’s fault), so the tour was less enjoyable. We didn’t see the sites I expected, again, likely because of traffic. The boat ride was nice and I highly recommend adding the London Eye… we had stunning views of the city!!!!
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star-4
Great way to see London sites!
Kathy_M
, Jul 2022
The group in the tour was small, so our tour guide was able to personally interact with everyone. He kept the participants engaged and made the experience very memorable.
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star-5
Fantastic way to see London
Dave_P
, Jul 2022
It was a great way to see a lot of London, quickly. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, and entertaining. I would do it again!
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Disappointing
Jennifer_c
, Jul 2022
Our tour guide and driver were great. The low rating is because on the day of our tour there was a site seeing race taking place that had the streets blocked off to all the major destinations we were suppose to see. The guide and driver were not aware of this race and did their best to show us other things in the city just not what we really were there for. It was very disappointing. In my opinion, the company should have canceled the tour for that day as we were unable to see ANY of the sites listed from the bus.
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star-5
Action Packed
Nancy_K
, Jul 2022
We had a short layover in London and wanted to see as much as we could. Our guide provided an entertaining and informative trip. We saw all the main sights along with the stories behind them. The river cruise and London Eye option gave us a view of the city from every way possible!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-3
Good- but longer than expected.
Rhonda_E
, Jul 2022
Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable - however, for the London eye portion we had to wait in a long line with everyone else and the tour took much longer than the 3.5 hours because of this and we missed a dinner reservation!
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star-5
Great way to experience the city
Hilary_A
, Jul 2022
This tour was great. You get to see so much of the city! The river cruise is a really nice bonus as well.
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star-4
Good views but slow
Arelis_D
, Jun 2022
If you need a lot of assistance with travel plans then this could be for you. I enjoyed the views from the vintage bus but the 4 hours seemed like we wasted a lot of time. It would be much faster to book an Uber to Buckingham Palace and a bool a River Cruise on your own within half the time. There was a lot of waiting.
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star-5
Easy viewing and lots of info!
jeanne_d
, Jun 2022
Really enjoyed all the parts of this trip. Guide Lisa and driver (Allen?sorry) we’re wonderful. Great driving nice and slow while excellent commentary with lots of info. The Thames River ride was so interesting and to see the end of changing of the guards at the horse parade was a treat. Weather was cool but sunny and clear which helped. Highly recommend.
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star-4
Stonehenge was good, Windsor castle would have been good
Dawn_O
, Jun 2022
We were notified as we were boarding the bus that due to the Platinum Jubilee, we would not be touring Windsor castle... one of the things I really wanted to do. I was told by the tour guide that I should have been notified by Viator and Viator says I should have been notified by the tour company, but in the end..... no tour and no refund for the tickets I paid for to tour the castle. I wonder why Viator didn't rebook me to the appropriate tour before I arrived there than morning? Everyone else had been rebooked and notified of the change except me. The guide showed me the list of attendees and mine was the only one still booked in the old tour. but they both point at the other so they don't have to refund me anything. Guess I'll use a different tour company next time.
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star-5
London by Bus & Boat
Michael_B
, Jun 2022
Great commentary by Allan during our bus tour. He had to improvise a bit due to the aftermath of the Queen’s Jubilee celebration. His British humor was on full display as he shared his extensive knowledge of the Greater London area. Most enjoyable. The boat ride down the River Thames was accentuated by the informative guide on the river.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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