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Full day guided coach tours of London with Thames river cruise

See London's sights with professional guide in air-conditioned luxury coach

Luxury tour bus on fully guided tour of London with Thames River Cruise - St Paul's Cathedral
Beat the queues at St Paul's on this professionally guided tour

Discounted full day guided tour of London including Thames river cruise

Enjoy discounted tickets on this fully-guided tour of London, saving up to 9% on tickets bought directly, if you book using the banners below.

On this fabulous tour of London you'll get to witness the spectacle of the Changing of the Guard, plus entry to the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral. It offers tremendous value for money and memories for a lifetime. It features a core tour visiting the best of London with three options to conclude a memorable day.

1. Welcome to London Tour. This is the basic tour which allows you to finish and explore London at your leisure afterwards.

2. Magic of London Tour with English Cream Tea at Harrods. Conclude your London day out in the famous London department store.

3. Total London Tour - London Eye. Take a flight on the London Eye to finish your guided London tour.

In addition to all of this, included in this package is a fantastic cruise down the River Thames, a very popular way to sightsee in London.

London tour highlights

Changing of the Guard on Premium Tour Guided tour of London
See the majesty of Changing of the Guard
  • First group inside St Paul's Cathedral with professional guide and fast-entry ticket
  • Panoramic drive seeing the icons of London; Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and many more
  • Changing of the Guard (subject to availability)
  • Visit the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels
  • Extended and exclusive River Thames boat trip
  • First-class coach with free Wi-Fi and the services of a professional tour guide
  • Option to add on cream tea and scones at Harrods
  • Option to add on Flight on the London Eye
Vintage bus tour London

FULL DAY LONDON GUIDED TOUR

Full day tour of London by Premium Tours

EXCLUSIVE PRICE: With Changing of the Guard, Thames River Cruise and entrances

• Entry into St Paul's Cathedral • Changing of the Guard outside Buckingham Palace • Entry into Tower of London • Private Thames River Cruise

Guided coach tour of London itinerary

St Paul's Cathedral London
Enter as the doors open at St Paul's Cathedral
Changing of the Guard - Buckingham Palace
Changing of the Guard outside Buckingham Palace
Tower of London on guided tour of London
See the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London
Tower Bridge Vintage Red Bus Tour
Spectacular views from Thames river cruise

St Paul's Cathedral

The morning part of the tour begins with a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral where we enter as their doors open.

We will explore the masterpiece designed by Wren in 1673 with a professional guide, taking time to listen to the 1695 organ that Mendelssohn once played and visit the tombs of Nelson and Wellington.

Please note on Sundays there will be no guiding inside the cathedral due to church services.

St Paul's Cathedral - more details

 

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

Next a short photo stop outside Westminster Abbey before we head for the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.

If the Changing of the Guard is not taking place due to bad weather you will still take a photo stop at Buckingham Palace.

Free time will be given for lunch and the guide will be happy to recommend places to eat.

Buckingham Palace - more details

 

The Tower of London

The afternoon part of the tour begins with a visit to the Tower of London.

Arriving at the Tower of London built in 1066 by William the Conqueror, our guide will regale you with fascinating insights into the history of this Royal Palace and fortress.

Ample time will be given to view the Crown Jewels and the White Tower and to wander around this imposing fortress.

Tower of London - more details


Thames River Cruise

Finally we will take a guided private extended boat trip on the River Thames.

Enjoy excellent views of Tower Bridge, The Shard, St Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe and of the Houses of Parliament from the river while being entertained by our tour guide.

The tour finishes at the Southbank Pier (located near the London Eye).

City Cruises - more details

 

You now have three options to end your tour...

Option 1: Welcome to London Tour - independent exploration

Westminster Abbey
Visit Westminster Abbey after your tour

 

Your first option is to just leave the tour and do your own thing. The tour ends within a short walking distance of many of London's sights.

London Dungeon and SEALIFE Centre, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are just some that may tempt you.

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FULL DAY LONDON GUIDED TOUR

Full day tour of London by Premium Tours

EXCLUSIVE PRICE: With Changing of the Guard, Thames River Cruise and entrances

• Entry into St Paul's Cathedral • Changing of the Guard outside Buckingham Palace • Entry into Tower of London • Private Thames River Cruise

 

Option 2: Magic of London - afternoon Exclusive Cream Tea at Harrods

Harrods, London
Savour a cream tea in the Harrods Tea Rooms

Complete your tour with an exclusive cream tea in the world famous Harrods department store, in the Harrods Tea Rooms.

This special tea Includes home-baked scones served with clotted cream and preserves with a choice of tea from Harrods' own tea gardens.

After tea the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the store.

Vintage bus tour London

FULL DAY LONDON GUIDED TOUR WITH CREAM TEA AT HARRODS

Full day tour of London with Harrods by Premium Tours

With Changing of the Guard, Thames River Cruise plus cream tea at Harrods

• Entry into St Paul's Cathedral • Changing of the Guard outside Buckingham Palace • Entry into Tower of London • Private Thames River Cruise • Cream tea in Harrods Tea Rooms

Option 3: Total London Tour - ride on the London Eye

London Eye
Aboard the world’s highest observation wheel

 

Take a flight on the world’s highest observation wheel, the London Eye.

Standing at an amazing 135 metres above the centre of London this extraordinary experience offers magnificent panoramic views.

Your tour will finish at the London Eye afterwards.

London Eye

FULL DAY LONDON GUIDED TOUR PLUS LONDON EYE

Full day tour of London by Premium Tours with London Eye

EXCLUSIVE PRICE: With Changing of the Guard, Thames River Cruise plus London Eye

• Entry into St Paul's Cathedral • Entry into Tower of London • Changing of the Guard outside Buckingham Palace • Private Thames River Cruise • London Eye included


The main Victoria departure point

Beefeater at Tower of London
See the famous 'Beefeaters' at Tower of London

Your tour will begin at Victoria Coach Station, one of the major transport hubs in central London and very close to Victoria Underground and Railway Station.

If you require more assistance working out your journey, click through on the link below, where we give more detail of how to join the tour at Victoria Coach Station.

How to get to Victoria Coach Station & map with previously asked questions

 

London guided bus tour prices & tour reservations

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Major credit and debit cards are accepted. Please see terms and conditions on the booking site.

LONDON'S OPEN TOP HOP-ON, HOP-OFF SIGHTSEEING TOUR PRICING 2024

 

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Tour

*24 hrs or 1-day no cruise

**24-hrs or 1 day with cruise

*48-hrs or 2 days no cruise

**48-hrs or 2 days with cruise

*72-hrs or 2 days no cruise

**72-hrs or 3 days with cruise

London Evening tour

Tootbus (Original Tour) Adult
Child
Family
£26.00
£15.00
£90.00
£42.00
£24.00
£108.00
£28.00
£17.00
£89.00
£49.00
£29.00
£127.00
£31.00
£19.00
£98.00
£56.00
£34.00
£146.00
£29.00
£18.00
£76.00
Big Bus Adult
Child
Family
N/A £38.00
£30.00
£128.25
N/A £45.00
£37.00
£159.75
N/A N/A £31.50
£22.50
£96.75
Golden Tours Adult
Child
Family
£33.00
£19.00
£81.41
£40.00
£25.00
£100.10
N/A £46.00
£28.00
£120.25
N/A £53.00
£33.00
£148.00
£27.00
£15.00
£74.00
London's hop-on buses - 3 hop on buses compared

All prices (except family prices) are those offered through Travel Compendium unless otherwise stated, using banners on this page. Travel Compendium aim to be price-competitive, offering you the best value price (against the hop-on bus company's own permanently discounted online prices, which are between 10 - 15% off their walk-up prices).

Prices are seasonal and variable and prices above are based on low season prices. During school holidays prices are typically higher.

To be sure you are getting the best possible price it is advisable to check our prices above against the hop-on bus companies' websites as they occasionally run sales throughout the year:

Tootbus official website

Big Bus official website

Golden Tours official website

 

* Golden Tours and Tootbus offer cheaper tickets, which are bus only, no river cruise. Tootbus offer this for a 24, 48 & 72-hr ticket and call theirs 'London Discovery'. Golden Tours offer the bus only option for either 24 hours or a 1-day period only.

All other Tootbus and Golden Tours tickets are for 24/48/72-hour periods, unless stated otherwise.

** Prices for Tootbus here use official Tootbus link, Big Bus and Golden Tours prices use our links.

Family hop on bus tickets and other tour options

Family prices for all companies can be found through the operator's own websites (above).

For a big range of Golden Tours hop on plus attraction tickets see: Golden Tours hop-on bus plus attractions


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