Big Bus Co
Daily sightseeing tours by open-top, double-decker bus with live commentary; hop-on/hop-off at 60 stops and between different tours. Regular departures. New: guided London walks and a complimentary river trip with City Cruises, free with the Big Bus 24-hour ticket. Combine road and river!
020 8944 7810
Black Taxi Tours
of London
A personalised tour of the capital in the comfort of a licensed taxi cab, day or night. The taxi picks up guests at their hotel for a two-hour drive around London, stopping at the major sights for photos. Drivers provide a running commentary, with fascinating anecdotes.
020 7289 4371
City Cruises
Discover London from the River Thames. Regular departures for a sightseeing tour from Tower or Westminster piers. Live commentary and wonderful views are thrown in free!
020 7237 5134
Docklands Light Railway
Leaving from Bank and Tower Gate, traveling eastward to Canary Wharf, Greenwich and beyond, this automated, driver-less service is elevated above the city for part of the journey. Sit at the front for a unique experience and interesting post-industrial views. Travelcards valid.
020 7363 9700
Harrods Luxury Sightseeing
Instantly recognisable in the green and gold Harrods livery, this new fleet of luxury open-top buses offers panoramic tours with live commentary in English. A great introduction to London; seats can be booked in advance. Tours daily at 10.30, 13.30 &16.00
020 7225 6596
London Pass
If you'd rather get around London under your own steam, then try out the London Pass. This is a genuine money-saver: once you've paid for the pass, you get free entry to more than 60 London attractions. These range from museums and galleries to ten-pin bowling alleys and cinemas.
020 7580 8060
Original London Sightseeing Tour
Established by London Transport in 1951, these were the first open-top bus tours of the capital. With 90 stops around town, from which you can hop on and off, buses pick up every 15 to 20 minutes for live guided tours by the famous "BlueBadge" guides.
020 8877 1722
Private London Tours
Enjoy a personalised tour of London in the luxury of an 'S' class Mercedes or People Carrier. Prices from £30 per hour.
For your choice of car please call 0800 7834 634
Thames Circular Cruise
Experience the city from the river. Catamaran Cruisers pick up passengers at regular intervals from Embankment and Waterloo Piers for a circular 50-minute cruise, taking in the many riverside attractions. The glass-covered crafts ensure a comfortable ride as you take in the sights. A new River Pass provides the holder with unlimited one-day use of Catamaran Cruisers services; this can be combined with entry into various sights or with a sightseeing tour.
020 7987 1185
Zig-Zag Tours
Try a self-guided audio walk, in any one of six languages. Choose from Royal & Parliamentary, City of London, Soho & West End, Old Hampstead Village and Jack the Ripper. Zig-Zag will deliver the Compact Audiopack and a complimentary map directly to your hotel.
0800 195 7827
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