Britain · CITY TOURS IN LONDON
Think of this as the list you would text a friend landing next week: 15 city tours in London worth the money, with the one thing to know before committing to each.
Review of London’s City Sights hop-on hop-off bus, routes, Thames cruise options, walking tours, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Super easy to get around the city, we were able to see all the sights within the day, the busses ran super frequently we hardly ever waited at a stop. The map was also very easy to follow.”
See Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and London’s lit landmarks on a lively 90-minute open-top bus tour with live commentary.
“Michael was an amazing guide! He was funny, knowledgeable and made it an interactive experience. Steven navigated the busy streets with ease and kept us safe. Thank you!”
Cruise London’s Thames for 24 hours, with live commentary, open-deck views, flexible stops, Greenwich access, and onboard snacks.
“We enjoyed the entire trip, the commentary was great. We especially loved our stop at Greenwich.”
Review of London’s Thames cruise from Westminster to Greenwich, with landmark views, live commentary, practical tips, value, and return-trip advice.
“Informative tour but the staff will mention themselves they are primarily boat operators and not tour guides. That said we learned a lot.”
See London’s top landmarks from a vintage open-top Routemaster with a lively guide, useful history, and great value in 90 minutes.
“Everything was great! Our guide was perfect knowledgeable and funny! Driver was amazing too!”
See St. Paul’s, Westminster, Buckingham Palace, the Tower, and the Thames on a packed London tour with optional cream tea or London Eye.
“Did the 'Best of London' tour, our guide was absolutely fantastic and very knowledgeable. Tour was very relaxed and easy going. Recommended to anyone.”
See London lit up on a 90-minute open-top bus tour with live commentary, famous landmarks, 12-language audio, and flexible cancellation.
“This tour was a brilliant finale to our first ever trip to London! Our driver, Kashif, was fantastic! He slowed down perfectly at all the right points for photo opportunities!! The guide was brilliant at bringing London to life along the way and added a comical element too! We found out so much about the history of London aswell as modern day facts! We saw all of the tourist attractions and more!!! It was a great tour and we would highly recommend it!”
Review of London’s Thames hop-on hop-off cruise, with pier tips, sightseeing value, timing advice, onboard commentary, and honest drawbacks.
“Great tour, full of information and fun guide! The tour had a good duration and covered interesting points and informations about London.”
Review of London City Sightseeing buses, routes, Thames cruises, ticket options, stops, value, app, and practical tips for planning your ride.
“It seemed that these busses and the routes were few and far between. Pretty difficult to get to and the app with the routes leaves something to be desired.”
Review the London Go City Explorer Pass for 2 to 7 attractions, with value tips, top picks, reservations, and honest drawbacks.
“Very good value money wise! But we didn’t plan our day properly, didn’t take into consideration the London traffic. We went on the tour bus which is excellent but it takes a long time to get around cause of the traffic which is not to blame the bus for. The staff on the bus were really nice people, very helpful and polite people. Wanted to do more museums but didn’t have time for it. Our teenager son was very happy though, he loved sitting on the bus and seeing all the sites from the top of the bus. We will recommend using this pass just be sure to plan the…”
See London’s top landmarks lit up on a 90-minute open-top bus tour with live commentary, from Piccadilly to Tower Bridge and Westminster.
“Great way to see London at night. Fun and informative tour, curated by very knowledgeable guide. Thank you for wonderful experience!”
Review of London’s 90-minute open-top night bus tour, with landmark views, live guides, meeting-point tips, weather advice, and value notes.
“Great experience. Very informative. It was great to do the tour when traffic was lighter. Guide had a great sense of humor.”
See London’s top landmarks by private black cab, with hotel pickup, flexible photo stops, expert local guides, and a brisk four-hour route.
“We had the best time on our 4 hour tour with Greg. He was super personable and a great driver and guide. He knows London well and took us to spots that were off the beaten path, which we really appreciated. He kept our family of four interested the whole time, which can be a challenge when teenagers are involved, but they loved the tour just as much as we did. Highly recommend and would definitely request him again next time we're back in London.”
See London from the Thames on a flexible City Cruises pass with live commentary, four piers, open decks, heated cabins, and Greenwich access.
“Such a fun trip up the Thames! The crew was so funny, telling the unique stories and histories of places as we passed by them and giving recommendations of things to do that we may not have otherwise heard of. We sat on the top level giving excellent views, however, if you aren't on board early, you may not get a seat on the edge with the better views. Be prepared to tip, several places do not take tips, but the boat ride specifically asked for them, well worth it due to the commentary. Would recommend to anyone traveling to London.”
London day tour with St. Paul’s, Tower of London, Thames cruise, Buckingham Palace, and optional London Eye from $177.76.
“Mark our tour guide and Joe our driver were fantastic! Mark was very knowledgeable! I highly recommend this tour, especially if it’s your first trip to London!”
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