Open Top Bus Tours in London

Even if you spent a year in London, you wouldn't have the opportunity to sample all that the city has to offer. So if you are spending a few days there before, or after, hiking the trails, save time by taking an open top bus tour.

Your ticket will take you on a tour of London's attractions. If you see something interesting, you can "hop off" the bus to investigate. When you want to move on, just get back on the next bus that comes along the route. Tickets are normally good for 24 hours, but some tour companies extend this during the off-season, so ask about specials when you book.

Big Bus Tours

Big Bus Tours buses travel two different routes, taking you by all of London's major landmarks. Live commentary in English is provided, and there is recorded commentary in eight different languages. Included in the price of your ticket is a Thames river cruise and three different walking tours.

48 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 0RN
UK
44 (0) 20 7233 9533
www.bigbustours.com

The Original Tour

The Original Tour (formerly known as The Original London Sightseeing Tour) offers tours on three different routes, including one dedicated specifically to London's amazing museums. Live and recorded commentary is available. Three walking tours and a Thames river cruise is included in the price of your ticket. Services for children include a special activity pack and recorded commentary.

Wandsworth
London
SW18 1TB
UK
44 (0) 20 8877 1722
44 (0) 20 8877 1968
www.theoriginaltour.com

VirtualLondon.com

VirtualLondon.com offers open top bus tour packages that include a Thames river cruise, and two course meal, with coffee or tea, at Porter's Restaurant. Owned by the Earl of Bradford, Porters offers a traditional English menu and full bar.

44 (0) 844 736 5221
www.virtual-london.com

Article Written By Lainie Petersen

Lainie Petersen lives in Chicago and started writing professionally in 1989. Her work has appeared in online and print publications including "EcoSalon" and "Pack-o-Fun" magazine. She holds two master's degrees in theological studies and divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and a Master of Library and Information Science from Dominican University.

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