Best of · LONDON
Three big operators, overlapping routes and a river cruise thrown in with most passes. The 15 below sort them by frequency, stop count, what the boat ticket is worth and which add Windsor or the studios.
Travel from Victoria to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London on a branded double-decker bus, then spend four hours exploring the real Harry Potter sets, costumes, props, creatures, and effects. You go independently, with optional digital guides and time for the Studio Café, Butterbeer, and shops.
“Outstanding!!! Worth every penny, only wish we had a little more time there.”
See London from an open-top double-decker bus across three routes covering Buckingham Palace, the Tower, St. Paul’s, Notting Hill, and more. Choose a one-day, 24-hour, or 48-hour pass. The longer options include a one-way Thames cruise, while 48 hours adds walks and an evening tour.
“We never got to go My wife got sick and we have asked to use our ticket on another day and are waiting to hear back from the tour operator”
Travel from central London to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London by return coach and spend about four hours exploring real Harry Potter sets, costumes, props, effects, Platform 9¾, and the Hogwarts Express. The tour is self-guided, with English-speaking staff helping at departure and arrival.
“absolutely amazing tour. fantastic to see the details and get an understanding for how the movies are made. loved it. the only disappointment came from not actually getting the full immersive experience by not getting the Harry Potter bus as we had booked.”
See London from an open-top Tootbus, then hop off for the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s, and more. Your 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket includes audio commentary, live bus tracking, four self-guided walks, and an optional one-way Thames cruise between Westminster and Tower Pier.
“Jhonny was the perfect guide - very charming and interesting. so much information, I did not know”
This 90-minute evening loop takes you from Green Park past London’s grandest sights, including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and Piccadilly Circus. A live English-speaking guide such as Michael or Shannon adds jokes, history, and well-timed photo cues. Dress warmly for the exposed upper deck.
“shannon and michael were excellent all around! wesley handled the bus well, also. a fun, affordable way to get a feel for london landmarks and learn interesting tidbits. glad i went.”
Take a 60 to 90 minute evening bus ride past London’s Christmas lights, including Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, and Big Ben. Choose an open-top view or a warmer lower deck while guides such as Brennan, Shaun, and Ethan add history, jokes, and photo tips.
“This tour was a magical way to enjoy the beautiful lit up London ! Our guide was wonderful and knowledgable . Highly recommend!”
See London from three angles: an open-top Big Bus, the London Eye, and a Thames cruise between Westminster and Tower Pier. Use the 24 or 48-hour pass to visit Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s, and more. The 48-hour option also adds three guided walks.
“Excellent experience. The line moves fast. The ride was great and the view was amazing.”
Use three Big Bus routes and more than 50 stops to reach Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, museums, and Notting Hill. Add a one-way Thames cruise, guided Royal, Harry Potter, or Jack the Ripper walks, and a two-hour evening tour with the 48-hour options.
“All the staff were amazing. I didn’t realise the stop near Buckingham closed during the changing of the guards due to road closures but they had a staff member positioned there to give me instructions to the next available stop. Get value. And the commentary onboard is excellent.”
See London from an open-top double-decker bus across three routes linking Buckingham Palace, the Tower, St Paul’s, museums, and Covent Garden. Your pass also includes a Thames sightseeing cruise, audio commentary, children’s commentary, and an app for tracking buses and finding stops.
“It was not a “live” tour. We had difficulty connecting to the description and it didn’t seem like the tour description was customized. It became a way to get around versus a tour.”
Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour Tootbus pass to see London by open-top bus and Thames boat. Ride past Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul’s, then hop off where you please. Audio commentary comes in 10 languages, with child-friendly English and French options.
“The HOHO bus was a great way to look around the city, visiting all of the main attractions. The commentary was very helpful, both the recorded and live commentary. We never seemed to wait for more than a few minutes for the next bus”
Use one ticket for unlimited Thames travel over 24 hours, boarding at Westminster, London Eye, Tower, or Greenwich. Sit inside or on the open deck, hear lively commentary, photograph London landmarks, and hop off for the Tower, South Bank, or Greenwich. Boats are wheelchair accessible.
“Brilliant day out, staff were very helpful in assisting us in getting us on and off the vessel with our wheel chair, very interesting and somewhat funny documentary but full of facts that we enjoyed. Would definitely go again and can recommend anyone who hasn't done so to take a thames trip with these guys.”
Ride a 1960s open-top Red Routemaster from Embankment for a fast, narrated look at London’s essential sights. Guides such as Johnny, Paul, and Will mix history with humor as you pass St. Paul’s, the Tower of London, Westminster, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. Bring a warm scarf and camera.
“It was a great tour. I was on top of the Bus, but could hear every single word. The guide was a profound specialist on London hustory. And he was very funny.”
Ride a refurbished 1960s Routemaster from Trafalgar Square through the West End, south of the river, and central London. A live conductor such as Cedric, Stan, or Oliver mixes grim history, jokes, actors, and eerie effects. The one-hour English tour suits families, couples, and curious first-time visitors.
“The Tourguide Stan was suuuper nice and very entertaining, he also looked just like Jamie Campbell. We had a good time 🫶🏼”
Ride Golden Tours Gray Line London through central London, passing the London Eye, Tower of London, Westminster, Buckingham Palace, museums, and Notting Hill. Choose a 4-hour, 1-day, or 24-hour ticket. The 24-hour option includes a one-way Thames boat ride, while selected blue-route buses offer live guides.
“Using this means of transportation was great! The drivers were very friendly and we were able to get where we needed without getting lost.”
Ride from the London Eye through The Strand, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, and Big Ben. A live English-speaking guide such as Emma, Samuel, or Abby may add history and humor. Arrive early for the open top, dress warmly, and expect traffic.
“Great tour of the city! Get there early, tour might he affected by London traffic. Wear many layers if you’re going on the top deck.”
A loop, an open deck, a night run or a whole day on the coach.
