London Vintage Bus Tour Including River Thames Cruise with Optional Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover London’s highlights on this action-packed half-day tour. Explore the city by vintage double-decker bus and see famous sights such as Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. Cruise down the Thames River on a sightseeing cruise to Westminster and enjoy a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace. Alternatively, upgrade to round off the day with fish and chips at a central London pub.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Lunch option (if option selected) is a choice of either Fish and Chips or Vegetarian dish available on the day. Drinks are available at additional cost. The pub is located a 5-7-minute walk from the drop-off point.

Please note: this is an open top bus tour, please be prepared for the possibility of rain. On rare occasions the open top bus may be changed to a closed top bus.

You’ll enjoy a great photo stop outside Buckingham Palace. In the afternoon, there are often fewer crowds, making it easier to take in the views and capture the perfect picture of this iconic landmark.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

Panoramic tour of London by 1960's Vintage bus

Thames River Cruise

Fish and chips meal (if option selected)

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified

What To Expect

Buckingham Palace

Enjoy a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace

30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Westminster Abbey

Enjoy a photo stop outside Westminster Abbey

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Tour with Fish & Chips

Vintage bus tour, Thames River cruise with fish and chips lunch/supper at a centrally located pub

Vintage Bus Tour

Vintage bus tour and Thames River cruise

Reviews

4.21

286 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

171

The best tour is great. I...
Thomas E,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The best tour is great. I wouldn’t have added the boat. If I known it was gonna be less than 30 minutes I would do the bus again, but not the boat.
Great views !
Angela D,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun bus ride through London with an awesome guide. It was a great day and I enjoyed sitting on the top of the double decker!
Excellent Tour!
Deborah M,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was the highlight of our trip! We saw all of the major London attractions with a knowledgeable, helpful, and informative guide (John) who told interesting stories about thehistory of London. And also included the beautiful ride on the Thames River with fish and chips at the Jagged Hare after the tour. Lots of great picture opportunities!
Vintage bus tour
ellasC7011CW,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Got to see lots of amazing london sights on the tour bus as well as on the boat. Tour guide was very good and enjoyable to listen to!
Great places to see!
nancyhA2013QA,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The whole tour was great from start to finish. Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. We chose a pub supper after tour, the Jugged Hare Pub was a great place, good food and very accommodating staff. I would recommend this tour for first time UK visitors. Thank you
Great way to get...
Jennifer R,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great way to get acclimated to the city and then decide what you want to see! Loved it and learned quite a bit. Recommend to people who have not visited London before!
Look at the details
Ivy C,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
The tour leader was very good and knowledgeable, However. The vehicle was horrible. There were awful fumes from the bus. There is no climate control so we were there in the heat, and the top part got even more fumes and was in the sun. The bus also was very bumpy and loud. - you literally drive by most sights and only quickly glimpse them except for the 2 stops. The cruise part was physically more comfortable and we weee able to see the sights pointed out
A great way to get an...
Rosemary B,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A great way to get an overview of the city. Tour guide, Magnus, was very knowledgeable. The only downside was on the River Thames portion. The windows were so dirty you couldn’t really see.
London experiences
Leo W,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The afternoon traveling throughout London was fabulous! Our guide John was so knowledgeable and I highly recommend him if your visiting
Enjoyable
frank,
May 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The tour leader was very accomplished and knowledgeable and also British, which was definitely a plus!