This isn’t just a commute; it’s a journey through history. Our authentic 1960s buses have been meticulously maintained and upgraded to provide a premier open-top experience. Guaranteed Top-Deck Seating: Unlike many other tours, we guarantee every passenger a seat on the upper deck, ensuring you have an unobstructed, 360-degree view of London’s skyline. Live Expert Guide: Forget pre-recorded head-sets. Each tour features a professional live guide who provides engaging commentary, sharing the stories and secrets behind the landmarks as you pass them. Immersive Atmosphere: Enhanced with a state-of-the-art sound system, our tour uses music and sound effects to bring the history of the city to life as you cruise the streets.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
Trafalgar Square is a iconic public space in central London designed in the 1830s to commemorate Admiral Nelson’s victory at the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar. It is famous for Nelson's Column, four bronze lion statues, and the National Gallery.
Piccadilly Circus is a famous road junction and public space in London's West End, built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly. Known for its iconic neon/LED advertising screens, the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain (featuring the statue of Eros), and proximity to shopping and theater districts, it is a bustling tourist hub often compared to Times Square
Westminster Abbey, located in London, is a historic Gothic church renowned as the coronation and burial site of British monarchs since 1066. Founded as a Benedictine monastery in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 13th century, it is a "Royal Peculiar"
The London Eye is a 135-meter tall, cantilevered observation wheel on the Thames' South Bank in London. Opened in 2000, it is the UK's most popular paid attraction, with 32 capsules offering 360-degree views of the skyline. It spins slowly—one rotation takes 30 minutes
St. Paul's Cathedral is an iconic Anglican cathedral in London, renowned for its massive dome and designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the 1666 Great Fire. Located on Ludgate Hill, it is a symbol of British resilience. The cathedral serves as a working church and a major landmark, hosting state funerals (Nelson, Churchill) and royal weddings (Charles and Diana
The Shard, designed by Renzo Piano and completed in 2012, is a 309.6-meter (87-storey) "vertical city" in London, making it the tallest building in Western Europe
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
London Vintage Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide lasts about 1h 15min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $34 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 12:05 PM and 9:15 PM.
Children aged 5–15 pay from $23, adults from $34.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Just off Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5BY. Opposite the Sherlock Holmes Pub. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London Vintage Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide | 1h 15min | 4.9 (14) | $34 | |
 London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus | 1h 30min | 4.7 (108) | $34 | View |
 Vintage Open-Top Bus London 's Christmas Lights | 1h 15min | 3.6 (5) | $38 | View |
 London’s First Electric Vintage Bus Tour with Live Guide | 1 hour | 4.7 (54) | $29 | View |
 London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide | 1h 30min | 4.5 (2,053) | $41 | View |
 London Panoramic Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide | 2 hours | 4.2 (298) | $38 | View |
 London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus | 1h 30min–2h 10min | 4.0 (135) | $44 | View |
the Tower of London is a historic UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Thames, founded by William the Conqueror in 1066 to secure London. Known as a fearsome prison, royal palace, and treasury, it has served as an armoury, zoo, and home to the Crown Jewels
Tower Bridge is a iconic Grade I listed combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894 to ease traffic while allowing river access to the busy port. Designed by Sir Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry, it features two 61-meter towers in a Neo-Gothic style, with a central lifting span and high-level walkways.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 36 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by The Ghost Bus Tours.
