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Private London Bus Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private London Bus Tour

About this activity

Explore London's rich history and culture with a private educational bus tour tailored for school and university groups. This customisable experience offers exclusive use of the bus, allowing your group to learn about iconic landmarks while enjoying engaging commentary from knowledgeable guides. Perfect for various educational themes such as history, politics, and literature, this tour can be adjusted to meet your curriculum goals. Add optional stops at key attractions for a more enriching experience.

  • Max. 65 Passengers per bus (41 upper deck / 24 lower deck)
  • Fully customisable itinerary with flexible start times and pick-up locations
  • Ideal for primary and secondary school trips, university societies, and international students
  • Choose from open-top, closed-top, or vintage bus options for your group
  • Extend your tour with add-on attractions like the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey
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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Guide
English
Operated by
London City Taxi Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: English Speaking Guide / Multi Lingual Audio Guide
  • Included: Your Private Hire Open Top Bus will pick up / drop off from any Central London location
  • Included: Max. per bus 65 Passengers (41 upper deck / 24 lower deck)

Itinerary

  1. Piccadilly Circus

    Passing by

    Piccadilly Circus is a famous road junction in London's West End, renowned for its bright neon signs and the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain (the Eros statue).

  2. Trafalgar Square

    Passing by

    Trafalgar Square is a central London public square dominated by Nelson's Column, flanked by the National Gallery, and known for its fountains and bustling public events.

  3. Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

    Passing by

    Horse Guards Parade is a large ceremonial parade ground in Whitehall, central London, used for state occasions such as Trooping the Colour and the Changing of the Guard.

  4. Stop 4

    Passing by

    Parliament Square is a historic square in central London, overlooking the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, known for its statues of notable statesmen.

  5. Big Ben

    Passing by

    Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell inside the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster in London, often used to refer to the tower itself.

  6. London Eye

    Passing by

    The London Eye is a towering riverside observation wheel offering panoramic views of London.

  7. Waterloo Bridge

    Passing by

    The London Eye is a towering riverside observation wheel offering panoramic views of London.

  8. St. Paul's Cathedral

    Passing by

    Passing St Paul’s Cathedral, admire its iconic dome and grand Baroque architecture rising above the City.

  9. The Monument to the Great Fire of London

    Passing by

    The Monument to the Great Fire of London, a tall Doric column near London Bridge, commemorates the 1666 fire with views from the top.

  10. Borough Market

    Passing by

    Borough Market, one of London’s oldest and liveliest food markets, buzzes with aromas from its historic stalls near Southwark.

  11. The Shard

    Passing by

    The Shard is London’s tallest glass-skyscraper near London Bridge, with an observation deck offering sweeping city views.

  12. Tower Bridge

    Passing by

    Tower Bridge is an iconic bascule bridge over the Thames near the Tower of London, famed for its Twin Victorian-Gothic towers.

  13. Tower of London

    Passing by

    The Tower of London is a historic fortress on the Thames, famed for the Crown Jewels and its rich medieval history.

  14. Houses of Parliament

    Passing by

    The Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster, house the UK Parliament and overlook the Thames beside Westminster Abbey.

  15. Westminster Abbey

    Passing by

    Westminster Abbey is a historic Gothic church beside the Houses of Parliament, famous for royal coronations and centuries of royal ceremonies.

  16. Buckingham Palace

    Passing by

    Buckingham Palace is the monarch’s official residence in London, known for the Changing of the Guard and royal ceremonial pages.

  17. Hyde Park

    Passing by

    Hyde Park is one of London’s largest royal parks, featuring expansive green spaces, the Serpentine lake, and Speakers’ Corner.

  18. Green Park

    Passing by

    Green Park in London buzzes softly with birds and footsteps of curious visitors.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We will contact you prior to your London Bus Tour to arrange the exact pickup location.

End point

  • We will contact you prior to your London Bus Tour to arrange the exact pickup location.

Pickup points

  • Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
  • The Langham, London
  • Winchester Hotel
  • Cherry Court Hotel
  • The Resident Soho
  • Claridge's
  • Sofitel London St James
  • Clifton Lodge Apartments
  • The July London Victoria
  • Victory House Leicester Square
  • ME London

and 318 more pickup points

We will contact you prior to your Private London Bus Tour, to confirm the pick up / drop off locations, and answer any questions you may have.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Max. per bus 65 Passengers (41 upper deck / 24 lower deck)

Options

  • 2 hr Non-Stop Bus Tour

    Duration: 2 hours

    Open Top London Bus

    Pickup included

  • 3 hr Bus Tour + 2 Photo Stops

    Open Top Bus

    Duration: 3 hours

    Open Top Bus

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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