Best of · UK
The double-decker was invented here and the sightseeing operators still run the best of them. These 15 cover London routes, the Scottish cities, the studio coaches and the tea buses, with fares and durations.
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”
Use a 24-hour City Sightseeing Edinburgh ticket to circle the Old Town, New Town, Castle Rock, Holyrood, and Dynamic Earth. Board at any stop, listen to commentary in nine languages, or choose the Horrible Histories channel for children. Up to three children travel free per paying adult until March 31, 2026.
“Best way of getting your bearings around the city for all the main attractions that way you can decide where you want to get on & off, I went round the full circuit taking in the sights and commentary as then stayed on so I could get off at the stops I wanted to with a plan of action, absolutely great value for money and staff really lovely and helpful”
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.”
Ride Edinburgh’s vintage black Ghost Bus for a 75-minute English-language comedy horror show. Guides such as Tommy Terror, Ian, and Sinead combine ghost stories, murders, grave robbers, and jokes while you pass Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Greyfriar’s Kirk, and Holyrood Palace, with a graveyard stop included.
“Sinead did a great tour, really fun way to see the city at night”
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.”
Use a 1 or 2-day ticket to ride Glasgow’s Red Route, with live guides from April to September or audio in seven languages. Hop off for Kelvingrove, Riverside Museum, Glasgow Cathedral, and the Clydeside Distillery, then rejoin every 30 minutes.
“Good thing we booked the bus tour because the weather was gloomy and it rained half way the tour. Glasgow’s weather is around 13-14 degrees that day Aug 8 2025 so make sure to bring jacket or check the weather first. We are a family of four with two children and we had one big twin stroller. We were accommodated properly and they were very helpful and professional. We booked both the city tours and we just hopped on and finished each bus routes without hopping off during the tour as you can also take good shots from your seat. We have started 9am as we know it will become…”
Ride York’s black 1960s Routemaster bus for a 75-minute comedy horror tour with a costumed conductor, spooky decor, jokes, and tales linked to Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, Dick Turpin’s grave, and the city’s haunted past.
“Very funny guide Frank Stein. Great bus driver Bob who drove us around safely and they both interract with each other. Like the way they incorporate some telly footage into the tour. The bus looks great, all black and spooky with little table lamps. Despite the humour the tour is very informative. Its all a great laugh and well worth the money.”
A loop, an open deck, a night run or a whole day on the coach.
