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London Vintage Bus Tour with Thames River Cruise and Optional Lunch
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London Vintage Bus Tour with Thames River Cruise and Optional Lunch

by Premium Tours

4 hours
London
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4 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
£111.60£124Save 10%
2 adults × £55.80
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4 hours
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2 adults × £55.80
All taxes and fees included

Overview

The tour begins by boarding a 1960s vintage double-decker bus for a panoramic drive through central London. Pass well-known landmarks including Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, and London Bridge. The bus stops for photos outside Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square near the Houses of Parliament, and the Tower of London. Each photo stop lasts between 10 and 30 minutes. After the bus segment, the tour continues with a 30-minute sightseeing cruise along the River Thames. From the river, travelers see the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and other riverside landmarks. The cruise ends near Westminster. An optional lunch upgrade is available, which includes a meal of fish and chips or a vegetarian dish served at a central London pub within a 5-7-minute walk from the drop-off point. Drinks at the pub cost extra. The entire experience lasts about four hours and includes a local guide throughout.

Highlights

Panoramic London tour on a 1960s vintage double-decker bus
Photo stops at Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Tower of London
Drive through Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, and past London Bridge
30-minute Thames River sightseeing cruise with views of London Eye and Globe Theatre
Optional fish and chips or vegetarian lunch at a central London pub

What's included

Local guide throughout the tour
Panoramic London tour on a 1960s vintage bus
Fish and chips meal if this option is selected
Sightseeing cruise on the Thames River

What's not included

Gratuities for the guide or driver
Food and drinks unless specified in the lunch option

Itinerary

1

Buckingham Palace

The tour includes a 30-minute photo stop outside Buckingham Palace where travelers can take pictures of the palace exterior.

30 min

2

Westminster Abbey

There is a 15-minute photo stop outside Westminster Abbey to capture images of this historic church.

15 min

3

Houses of Parliament

The tour pauses for 15 minutes at Parliament Square, allowing guests to photograph the Houses of Parliament.

15 min

4

Big Ben

Guests see Big Ben’s Clock Tower during a 10-minute stop near the landmark.

10 min

5

Trafalgar Square

The bus drives through Trafalgar Square, where travelers see Nelson's Column from the vehicle.

6

St. Paul's Cathedral

The route passes by St. Paul's Cathedral, visible from the bus as it drives through the area.

7

Tower of London

There is a 20-minute photo stop outside the Tower of London for photos of the historic fortress.

20 min

8

Thames River

The itinerary includes a 30-minute cruise on the River Thames with views of riverside landmarks.

30 min

9

London Bridge

The tour passes by London Bridge, seen from the bus or the river.

10

London Eye

The London Eye is visible from the river during the cruise segment of the tour.

11

Premium Tours - London Tours

This tour is operated by Premium Tours.

12

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

The river cruise offers views of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre from the Thames.

Meeting point

Located on164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria. approximately 7 minutes walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Morning tour departs at Gate 19 at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7:30am) and Afternoon tour departs at Gate 0 at 1:00pm (Boarding starts at 12:45pm).

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Suitable for all fitness levels
The lunch option offers either fish and chips or a vegetarian dish; drinks cost extra; the pub is a 5-7-minute walk from the drop-off point.
This is an open-top bus tour; participants should be prepared for rain; occasionally the bus may be changed to closed-top.
Photo stops outside Buckingham Palace occur in the afternoon when crowds are often lighter for easier viewing and photography.
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