London Vintage Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide
At a glance
London Vintage Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide is a 1h 15m guided experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by The Ghost Bus Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $33.65 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Licensed Guide.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- Group
- Small group, up to 36 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
This isn’t just a commute; it’s a journey through history. Our authentic 1960s buses have been meticulously maintained and upgraded to provide a premier open-top experience.
Guaranteed Top-Deck Seating: Unlike many other tours, we guarantee every passenger a seat on the upper deck, ensuring you have an unobstructed, 360-degree view of London’s skyline.
Live Expert Guide: Forget pre-recorded head-sets. Each tour features a professional live guide who provides engaging commentary, sharing the stories and secrets behind the landmarks as you pass them.
Immersive Atmosphere: Enhanced with a state-of-the-art sound system, our tour uses music and sound effects to bring the history of the city to life as you cruise the streets.
What's included
What's included
- Licensed Guide
Not included
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
- Food and Drink
- No Headphones for Translation
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Trafalgar Square is a iconic public space in central London designed in the 1830s to commemorate Admiral Nelson’s victory at the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar. It is famous for Nelson's Column, four bronze lion statues, and the National Gallery.
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Stop 2
Piccadilly Circus is a famous road junction and public space in London's West End, built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly. Known for its iconic neon/LED advertising screens, the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain (featuring the statue of Eros), and proximity to shopping and theater districts, it is a bustling tourist hub often compared to Times Square
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Stop 3
Westminster Abbey, located in London, is a historic Gothic church renowned as the coronation and burial site of British monarchs since 1066. Founded as a Benedictine monastery in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 13th century, it is a "Royal Peculiar"
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Stop 4
The London Eye is a 135-meter tall, cantilevered observation wheel on the Thames' South Bank in London. Opened in 2000, it is the UK's most popular paid attraction, with 32 capsules offering 360-degree views of the skyline. It spins slowly—one rotation takes 30 minutes
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Stop 5
St. Paul's Cathedral is an iconic Anglican cathedral in London, renowned for its massive dome and designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the 1666 Great Fire. Located on Ludgate Hill, it is a symbol of British resilience. The cathedral serves as a working church and a major landmark, hosting state funerals (Nelson, Churchill) and royal weddings (Charles and Diana
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Stop 6
The Shard, designed by Renzo Piano and completed in 2012, is a 309.6-meter (87-storey) "vertical city" in London, making it the tallest building in Western Europe
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Stop 7
the Tower of London is a historic UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Thames, founded by William the Conqueror in 1066 to secure London. Known as a fearsome prison, royal palace, and treasury, it has served as an armoury, zoo, and home to the Crown Jewels
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Stop 8
Tower Bridge is a iconic Grade I listed combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894 to ease traffic while allowing river access to the busy port. Designed by Sir Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry, it features two 61-meter towers in a Neo-Gothic style, with a central lifting span and high-level walkways.
Meeting point
Just off Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5BY. Opposite the Sherlock Holmes Pub
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the London Vintage Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide take?
The experience lasts about 1h 15m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $33.65 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Licensed Guide.
Where does it start?
Just off Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5BY. Opposite the Sherlock Holmes Pub
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
