The Original London Sightseeing Tour: the essential introduction to London for more than 65 years!
Experience the magical sights and sounds of London in comfort and safety aboard our hop-on hop-off bus tours. Founded over 65 years ago we are now the largest and most popular open-top sightseeing red bus tour operator in the world!
Commentary available in 11 languages and a unique kids' channel: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic & Brazilian Portuguese.
With over 80 stops, 3 main sightseeing routes and countless photo opportunities, The Original Tour really is the finest way to see London and her landmarks. Sit back, relax and take in the sights, sounds and iconic views of the city, both ancient and modern.
One fantastic value 24 hour or 48 hour Hop-on Hop-off ticket offers a truly comprehensive sightseeing experience: on foot, by boat and on board a marvellous fleet of London’s famous red open-top buses.
From historic sites and attractions, to some of the most famous views in the world, let The Original Tour take you where you want to go.
- Three superb tour routes
- 24 hour or 48 hour Hop-on & hop-off ticket covers all tours
- LIVE guided & multi-lingual commentaries
- FREE Walking Tours^
- FREE Hop-on Hop-off Thames River Cruise pass with City Cruises
- FREE Kids' Club & activity pack
- Superb modern open-top bus fleet
- Convenient central London Visitor Centre
^Free Walking Tours from The Original London Visitor Centre at Trafalgar Square: 10:30am Changing of the Guard, 1:00pm Rock n Roll Walk.
^Free Walking Tour from The Original Tour stop at the Tower of London on Tower Hill: 3:30pm Jack the Ripper.
The Original London Sightseeing Tour service operates between 8:30am and 5:00pm every 15-20 minutes in Winter with more frequent and later departures in Summer.
Routes
The Original Tour: Yellow Route
Hop-on and off our tours at your leisure exploring London's sights in safety and comfort. Get the most out of your visit with a fun & informative English guided commentary provided by our professional tour hosts.
The route takes in London's most famous sights; including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, The London Dungeon, Tower Bridge and The Tower of London.
Commentary - English Live Guided
Bus Times - The Original Tour (Yellow Route) departs every 20 minutes from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (More frequently & later during the Summer months).
Tour Duration: 2 hours 15 mins
Departure Points - We recommend you join this tour from our Visitor Centre or Piccadilly Circus / Coventry Street.
Calling at:
| Piccadilly Circus |
Buckingham Palace &
the Changing of the Guard |
Downing Street |
Southwark Cathedral |
| Statue of Eros |
St. James's Park |
Horse Guards' Parade |
London Dungeon |
| The National Gallery |
Westminster Abbey |
St. Martin-in-the-Fields |
HMS Belfast |
| Nelson's Column |
Big Ben & Parliament |
Covent Garden |
Tower Bridge |
| Trafalgar Square |
Lambeth Palace |
Fleet Street |
Tower of London |
| St. James's Palace |
The London Eye |
St. Paul's Cathedral |
Shakespeare's Globe |
| Ritz Hotel |
London Aquarium |
Bank of England Museum |
Tate Modern |
| Hyde Park |
Westminster Pier |
Monument |
Speakers' Corner |
| Wellington Museum |
London Bridge |
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The City Sightseeing Tour: Red Route
Our City Sightseeing route takes in all of London's landmark attractions and offers entertaining, multi-lingual commentaries. Children can also enjoy our superb Kids' Channel on the Red Route.
The route takes in the capital's most famous sights including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Madame Tussauds, The London Dungeon, Tower Bridge and The Tower of London.
Commentary - Digitally Recorded Multi-Lingual in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, German, Japanese, Mandarin & Kids' Channel. Remember to collect your earphones from the driver when boarding this tour.
Bus Times - The City Sightseeing Tour (Red Route) departs every 20 minutes from 8:30 am to 4:50 pm (More frequently & later during the Summer months).
Tour Duration: 2 hours 15 mins
Departure Points - We recommend you join this tour from Victoria or our Visitor Centre.
Calling at:
| Victoria |
The National Gallery |
Fleet Street |
Lambeth Palace |
| Wellington Museum |
Nelson's Column |
St. Paul's Cathedral |
Buckingham Palace |
| Hyde Park |
Trafalgar Square |
Monument |
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| Speakers' Corner |
Horse Guards' Parade |
London Bridge |
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| Madame Tussauds |
Downing Street |
HMS Belfast |
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| Regent's Park |
Big Ben & Parliament |
Tower Bridge |
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| Oxford Street |
The London Eye |
Tower of London |
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| Regent Street |
London Aquarium |
Shakespeare's Globe |
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| Piccadilly Circus/Eros Statue |
Imax Cinema |
Tate Modern |
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| Leicester Square |
Covent Garden |
Westminster Pier |
The Museum Tour: Blue Route
In addition to the two main tour routes, guests can enjoy the delights of London's top museum & shopping districts relayed through the superb digital commentary, including the special children's channel.
Enjoy the many attractions, shops and museums along the Blue route which runs from the British Museum down to Kensington and Knightsbridge for Kensington Palace, Harrods, the V&A, Natural History and Science Museums, whilst listening to an informative and entertaining commentary.
Commentary - Digitally Recorded Multi-Lingual in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, German, Japanese, Mandarin & Kids' Channel. Remember to collect your earphones from the driver when boarding this tour.
Bus Times - The Museum Tour runs between 8:30 am and 5:15 pm every 20 minutes and links directly into their other tour routes (More frequently & later during the Summer months).
Tour Duration: 2 hours 15 mins
Departure Points - We recommend you join this tour from Kensington Palace Gardens or Russell Square / Woburn Place.
Calling at:
| Kensington Palace |
Royal Academy of Arts |
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| Baden Powell House |
Ritz Hotel |
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| Natural History Museum |
Piccadilly Circus |
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| Science Museum |
Statue of Eros |
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| Geology Museum |
Russell Square |
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| Brompton Oratory |
British Museum |
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| Harrods |
Wellington Museum |
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| Harvey Nichols |
Royal Albert Memorial |
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| Hyde Park Corner |
Royal Albert Hall |
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| Hyde Park |
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