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Original London Sightseeing Bus Tour (48 Hours)

Experience the Original London Bus Tour (48 Hours)

Hop aboard and see London from a classic double decker bus!

Since 1951, these world-famous buses have served as a great, relaxing way to travel around London at your own pace. Your flexible ticket allows you to hop on and hop off an unlimited number of times, making it a great way to get to the sights you want to explore.

Your ticket includes a complimentary River Thames Cruise ticket to enhance your tour of London.

Tour Highlights

  • The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
  • Buckingham Palace
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Harrods
  • Trafalgar Square
  • Victoria & Albert Museum
  • Royal Albert Hall
  • Kensington Palace & Gardens
  • Downing Street
  • British Museum
  • London Eye
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
  • Shakespeare's Globe
  • The River Thames
  • The Shard
  • Tower of London
  • Tower Bridge
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    • Hop on, hop off bus ticket valid for 48 hours
    • Free WiFi on board
    • Multilingual audio guide
    • River Thames Cruise

  • You can board a bus at over 80 clearly marked bus stops around London! Below are four recommended departure points to kickstart your tour, keeping in mind your ticket gives you the freedom to hop on at any designated stop. Look for 'The Original Tour' marked on the bus stop.

    1. Piccadilly Circus

    • Yellow Route departs from the corner of Coventry Street and Whitcomb Street
    • Orange Route departs from the corner of Coventry Street and Rupert Street

    2. Grosvenor Gardens (Victoria)

    • Yellow Route departs on Buckingham Palace Road, outside The Grosvenor Hotel

    3. Marble Arch

    • Yellow Route departs from Speakers' Corner. If arriving on the Underground, take exit 3, take a right at street level, and across the pedestrian walkway.  

    5. Tower Hill

    • Yellow Route departs from the north side of the Tower of London.

     

  • English, French, German, Please inquire about other languages, Spanish
    • You must bring a printed copy of your ticket to exchange for your voucher.
    • Buses run every 15-20 minutes, and typically start at 8:30 am. Please note that times may vary throughout the year.
    • Tours run rain or shine. Most buses feature a canopy roof. 
    • You can hop off, and hop back on the bus as much as you want within your voucher's time frame.
    • Hop on, hop off bus ticket valid for 48 hours
    • Free WiFi on board
    • Multilingual audio guide
    • River Thames Cruise

  • You can board a bus at over 80 clearly marked bus stops around London! Below are four recommended departure points to kickstart your tour, keeping in mind your ticket gives you the freedom to hop on at any designated stop. Look for 'The Original Tour' marked on the bus stop.

    1. Piccadilly Circus

    • Yellow Route departs from the corner of Coventry Street and Whitcomb Street
    • Orange Route departs from the corner of Coventry Street and Rupert Street

    2. Grosvenor Gardens (Victoria)

    • Yellow Route departs on Buckingham Palace Road, outside The Grosvenor Hotel

    3. Marble Arch

    • Yellow Route departs from Speakers' Corner. If arriving on the Underground, take exit 3, take a right at street level, and across the pedestrian walkway.  

    5. Tower Hill

    • Yellow Route departs from the north side of the Tower of London.

     

  • English, French, German, Please inquire about other languages, Spanish
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    • You must bring a printed copy of your ticket to exchange for your voucher.
    • Buses run every 15-20 minutes, and typically start at 8:30 am. Please note that times may vary throughout the year.
    • Tours run rain or shine. Most buses feature a canopy roof. 
    • You can hop off, and hop back on the bus as much as you want within your voucher's time frame.

FAQ

  • Expand/Collapse Where do I board a bus?

    You can hop on at any of the 80 bus stops located around London!

    Below are four recommended departure points to kickstart your tour, keeping in mind your ticket gives you the freedom to hop on at any designated stop. Look for 'The Original Tour' marked on the bus stop.

    1. Piccadilly Circus

    • Yellow Route departs from the corner of Coventry Street and Whitcomb Street
    • Orange Route departs from the corner of Coventry Street and Rupert Street

    2. Grosvenor Gardens (Victoria)

    • Yellow Route departs on Buckingham Palace Road, outside The Grosvenor Hotel

    3. Marble Arch

    • Yellow Route departs from Speakers' Corner. If arriving on the Underground, take exit 3, take a right at street level, and across the pedestrian walkway.  

    4. Tower Hill

    • Yellow Route departs from the north side of the Tower of London.
  • Expand/Collapse Do I have to print my ticket?

    Yes, you will receive a voucher via email that you must print and bring with you to exchange on the bus for your ticket. Please note that the voucher will follow your confirmation email. Your confirmation email cannot be exchanged for your ticket. 

  • Expand/Collapse What is your cancellation policy?

    We're happy to offer free changes and 100% refund up to 24 hours before tour* Failure to cancel a reservation at least 24 hours prior to scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds. Fare difference may apply.

    *See restrictions here

  • Expand/Collapse The booking widget says my activity starts at 9:00am - do I have to board then?

    No, and we apologize for the confusion. You may hop on at any time! 

  • Expand/Collapse What does 'Fat Tire Approved' mean?

    We've been perfecting our tours since 1999, and we are always looking for new ways to improve our tour menu for our guests. We are committed to expanding the activities offered during your stay in London to make for an unforgettable experience. So for all of the experiences that we aren't able to deliver on our own, we've hand-selected the best local providers to offer a wide-range of unique and fun activities for our guests.

    With anything Fat Tire Tours Approved, you still receive our spectacular customer service ready to assist you in any way we can, 24/7, as well as the guarantee that we have hand selected the best possible partners to supplement our tour menu.

  • Expand/Collapse What is your weather policy?

    We run tours rain or shine and have plenty of rain ponchos. We find tours in the rain to be a different kind of fun and an even more fun memory! If you have a reservation and the weather is really bad, you are welcome to reschedule the tour for any other day for up to year.

  • Expand/Collapse Are the buses wheelchair or push chair accessible?

    Yes! Class 1 and Class 2 wheelchairs are welcomed onboard, and there are designated spaces with wheel clamps and belts available on the buses. 

    Pushchairs and small prams are welcome onboard, but must be folded before boarding.

  • Expand/Collapse How long are the routes?

    The routes range from 90 minutes to three hours if you remain onboard for an entire loop. 

  • Expand/Collapse What languages does the audio guide come with?

    The audio guides offer commentary in the following languages:

    • English
    • German
    • French
    • Spanish
    • Italian
    • Russian
    • Japanese
    • Portuguese
    • Mandarin
    • Arabic
    • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Expand/Collapse How do I collect my River Thames Cruise voucher?

    Simply ask for your complimentary free River Thames Cruise pass from any of our staff.

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