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Original London Open Top Bus Tour

Hop-on and off any of the buses with our special ticket, for a unique audio commentary tour of London's famous sights. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from when you first board the bus.

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Open Top Bus In Front Of The London Eye
Original London Tour Bus People
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Open Top Bus In Front Of The London Eye

Special Winter Offer - Available: Until 28th February 2009
Until 28th of February your Original Tour tickets are valid for 48 Hours!

Children aged 5-12 can join The Original Tour's Kids Club. They will receive a free activity pack to make the most of their day, and a special Passport to London.

All tours are included in the one ticket. Start from one of 3 start points at Trafalgar Square, Whitcomb Street, Piccadilly Circus or Grosvenor Gardens near Victoria.

The Original Tour (Yellow Route)
The Original Tour takes you to the best of London's sights with an entertaining and informative 'live-guided' commentary in English.

Duration: approx. 2 hours

The City Sightseeing Tour (Red Route)
The City Sightseeing Tour is highly recommended for overseas visitors and children. It covers the best of London's sights with an informative commentary in a choice of languages. Also available on this tour is the Kids Club, with a unique commentary designed for children and free activity packs.

Language commentaries: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, plus Kids Channel in English.

Main attractions include Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace. Piccadilly Circus, The National Gallery, Downing Street, Big Ben, London Bridge, St Pauls' Cathedral, Tower Bridge, The Tower of London & Westminster Abbey.

Duration: approx. 2 hours

The Museum Tour (Blue Route)
Gives you easy access to many of London's top Museums, shops and attractions. It runs between 08.15am and 5.15pm every 15 minutes and provides commentary in English.

Main attractions include Kensington Palace, Baden-Powell House, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, Brompton Oratory, Harrods, Knightsbridge, Harvey Nichols, Hyde Park, Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly Circus, Shaftesbury Avenue, British Museum, Russell Square, Wellington Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Albert Memorial, Kensington High Street & the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain.

Duration: approx. 1 1/2 hours

The Loop Line
Conveniently connects London's West End with Westminster and Waterloo International Train Station.

Main attractions include National Gallery, Nelson's Column & Trafalgar Square, Sherlock Holmes pub, Westminster Pier, British Airways London Eye, Lambeth Palace, Big Ben & Parliament, Downing Street, Horse Guard's Parade & Piccadilly Circus.

Capital Connector
Our courtesy Capital Connector service provides a free link into our flagship tour routes from the Holland Park, Lancaster Gate, Paddington, Baker Street & Oxford Circus areas. The Purple route runs between 08.15am and 10.15am every 15-20 minutes. Speak to staff on the day for the latest timetable information.

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Tickets

Price guide:

Adult ticket - £20.00* , Child ticket - £11.00*

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*Prices may vary according to date selected.

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What's included

  • Open dated voucher for the Original London Open Top Tour
  • 24 hour hop-on/hop-off River Thames cruise.
  • Free Kids club for all children tickets (Child Age 5 - 15 Inclusive)

Departure time/ locations

Daily departures every 15-20 minutes. Times will differ seasonally and with each tour route.

Special instructions

Your ticket for the hop-on/hop-off river cruise will be issued when you board the bus.

Collection point

Start from one of 3 start points at Trafalgar Square, Whitcomb Street, Piccadilly Circus or Grosvenor Gardens near Victoria.

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