Author: Bob Handford
Changing of the Guard is one of the most popular tourist attractions measured by the number of visitors attending. For many its a disappointing experience largely as a side effect of the crowds attending. To get a decent view of Changing of the Guard you have to get to Buckingham Palace at least 45 minutes before the 11… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
One of the most popular sightseeing activities for first time visitors to London on their first day is to get an orientation of London on one of the Hop On, Hop Off Sightseeing Buses. The two dominant tour companies are the Original London Tour and Big Bus.
Bob’s relevant blog and video of what to expect on the Original London Tour, (very similar to Big Bus in… Continue reading
This a broad discussion of the Hop on, Hop Off Sightseeing buses so popular in London.
These are my broad thoughts on all facets of the services offered designed to get responses, experiences and alternative viewpoints. So do please contribute.
The three main operators of hop on. hop off sightseeing buses in London are:
a) Original London Tour
b) Big Bus
c)… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
The Original London Tour is the popular Hop On, Hop Off Sightseeing Bus that covers all of London’s major attractions. This is truly the original such tour, a format now widely copied with similar services in most major tourist cities throughout the world. The original, Original London Tour was operated by London Transport the operator of London’s famous double deck red buses. Today its run by a private company… Continue reading
