Red London Bus Tour

Red London Bus Tour: Great Britain

Tour Duration: 3.5 hours

Take a rare chance to travel on a beautifully restored, vintage London bus with this tour, which covers all of the city’s top sightseeing spots.

What better way to see the highlights of London than on board a vintage double-decker bus? Enjoy great views of Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Tower of London as you meander through the streets and history of this great city.

The tour also includes a private boat trip on the River Thames and the chance to see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.

Tour Includes:

3.5-hour tour in a vintage red London bus
Boat trip on the River Thames
Live commentary in English
Your tour does not include entrance to any of the attractions.

Meeting Point:

The tour begins at Victoria Coach Station, where you’ll hop aboard a Routemaster bus and begin your journey through the bustling city. The old-fashioned bus is a classic piece of London history - what better way to explore?

See London’s historic landmarks:

Have your camera ready for your first stop: Christopher Wren’s St. Paul’s Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece where Admirals Nelson and Wellington are buried, and where Princess Diana was married.

Continuing through London’s historic financial district, you’ll see the Tower of London: now home to the Crown Jewels, protected by the famous Beefeaters. Your guide will take you to see Traitors' Gate, where prisoners entered the Tower for the last time… (Entrance to Tower not included).

Please note: Photo stop at the Tower in the afternoon only.

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace:

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Watch the world-famous changing of the Guard ceremony as the Queen's soldiers, dressed in their fabulous tunics and busbies, march to military music.

Please note: The Changing of the Guard only takes place on the morning tour. When the guard change does not take place, you will stop instead for photos at Buckingham Palace.

Boat trip on the River Thames:

Enjoy a private and exclusive river trip that passes Shakespeare's Globe, Cleopatra's Needle, London Bridge, The Shard, and Tower Bridge before you arrive at Millennium Pier / London Eye.

The tour ends in Victoria after the cruise.

After you book your tour, we will email you an e-voucher. You must call or email Premium Tours to confirm which date you would like to go on the tour at least 48 hours in advance. Contact details will be on your e-voucher

Tour duration: Approx. 3.5 hours.

Tour operates:

April to October: departs at 7.45 am and 1 pm every day

November, December, and March: Departs at 7.45 am and 1 pm every day except Tuesdays and Thursdays

January and February: departs at 7.45 am and 1 pm on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday only

This is an open-top bus tour, so please be prepared for the possibility of rain

On rare occasions, the tour may take place with a closed-top bus

Please note that this tour will not operate on the following dates:

24, 25, 26 December and 1 January

Departure point:

7.45 am: Victoria Coach Station, Gate 18-20 (finishing in Victoria at approximately noon)
1 pm: Victoria Coach Station, Gate 0 (finishing in Victoria at approximately 5 pm)

Contact us for the prices.