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The Classic Tour
The Classic Tour
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The Classic Tour is the finest way to see London. Step onboard a specially designed open top 1960s Routemaster bus as our comedic tour guides take you around all the major sights of the city. Music and video add to the experience, making it the most entertaining sightseeing tour around.
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Traveler640501
4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Michael was a great tour guide. Hilarious and engaging. It was the perfect hour and a half. We were traveling with teens and a child and they enjoyed it as well. Perfect way to see a lot of main sites, with its bits of fun info. The views and photos you get from the bus are much better than those on the ground.
Written 28 September 2023
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Rhode Island Exploring
2 contributions
This tour is a true gem. Lead by a wonderful in-person tour guide, this was a fantastic introduction to London and great way to get a sense of its rich history and many different areas with just one tour. Our guide Jo was absolutely wonderful, she was welcoming, humorous, expert in her knowledge and happy to answer questions. She also offered us local recs which were some of our best experiences in London! Book today!
Written 12 September 2023
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Paulo
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Great guide Tom and driver Tony. Very informative great info and great knowledge of London. We were surprised to learn info we had no idea of and the hour flew by as we were kept engaged throughout the tour. Well done and thank you for the fun informative tour much better to have a guide especially if it’s Tom we had all ages youngest being 6 and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Written 28 August 2023
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Laura R
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Great experience! Highly recommend.
We picked the classic tour as it was the most affordable compared to the other companies, however I felt we were much better off, with a far less crowded bus and personalised service.
Having an actual person on the microphone give you a tour of the beautiful sights provided by a local Londoner with local knowledge is everything we were after.
The other busses we passed were packed and listening to the the tour via audio.
Thank you for your great sense of humour Joanne, we loved the tour.
We picked the classic tour as it was the most affordable compared to the other companies, however I felt we were much better off, with a far less crowded bus and personalised service.
Having an actual person on the microphone give you a tour of the beautiful sights provided by a local Londoner with local knowledge is everything we were after.
The other busses we passed were packed and listening to the the tour via audio.
Thank you for your great sense of humour Joanne, we loved the tour.
Written 28 August 2023
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gemmaburgess2023
5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Absolutely amazing tour, our guide Joanne was so knowledgeable and friendly. I have been coming to London for years and learned so much history it’s like I’m seeing it with new eyes and have lots of places now added to my to visit list, Thanks also to Haja our Driver - highly recommend.
Written 26 August 2023
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Bridget B
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I highly recommend this tour it was interesting, informative and very entertaining. Our guide, Joanne , was truly wonderful and all our party were very impressed with her flawless talk.
Great value for money also.
Great value for money also.
Written 18 August 2023
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Tarvi M
1 contribution
Apr 2023
Lot of info, fun and sights altogether. Ask for Mike to guide the tour, he's the best! Probably others are ok also ;)
Written 26 April 2023
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938katnew
Fleet, UK10 contributions
Apr 2023
We brought the tour through Groupon for my daughters birthday present. The price was a real bargain for the entertainment and experience! The guide was super knowledgeable and it was fascinating seeing London as a "whole" rather than disjointed tourist sights. We were a group of adults, tweens and teens and everyone enjoyed the trip! Thank you
Written 16 April 2023
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Lisa P
4 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
To whom it may concern
We were on the Christmas Lights tour Saturday 3rd Dec and I have to let you know our experience.
For 25.00 each we were so disappointed. We could not hear the commentary as it was so muffled and everyone around us were complaining too.
The traffic, although out of your control, was horrendous and the 75 minute tour consisted of a 4 mile round tour. It would have been quicker to walk.
Your glossy You Tube video on your website shows sights such as Somerset House Ice Skating views and Harrods, amongst 2 of the sights we did not see.
Born and bred in London, it is a shame you offer this tour to tourists.
I would like an explanation and a full refund of a tour we were looking forward. I have sent 3 emails and no response.
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We were on the Christmas Lights tour Saturday 3rd Dec and I have to let you know our experience.
For 25.00 each we were so disappointed. We could not hear the commentary as it was so muffled and everyone around us were complaining too.
The traffic, although out of your control, was horrendous and the 75 minute tour consisted of a 4 mile round tour. It would have been quicker to walk.
Your glossy You Tube video on your website shows sights such as Somerset House Ice Skating views and Harrods, amongst 2 of the sights we did not see.
Born and bred in London, it is a shame you offer this tour to tourists.
I would like an explanation and a full refund of a tour we were looking forward. I have sent 3 emails and no response.
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Written 7 December 2022
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AnaMoyers
Grand Island, NE22 contributions
Great way to see it all quickly! I loved our guides passion about showing us his city and dad jokes were on POINT. loved it! I think the morning tour is perfect because there is very little traffic
Written 9 August 2022
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Emma G
London, UK17 contributions
Hey, can you get on and off at the sights to take photos?
Ashik R
Greater London, UK30 contributions
Hi, this tour is described as the finest way to see London. They basically cover most of the nicest attractions in London in about 75 minutes. This is perfect for someone on a tight schedule.
ZeenaNoona
Regina, Canada44 contributions
How do I book this Classic Tour? Can I book it from Trip Advisor?
Mark G
Stoke-on-Trent, UK1 contribution
It was very easy to book. We went on line on our phone once we arrived in London and made the booking there and then. They also have a fantastic, friendly and helpful customer service so if you choose ring up instead.
Catherine V
Athens, Greece40 contributions
Hi, Catherine. What would you like to know about this attraction?
do we have to arrive in advance to be on the top of the bus and not inside?
thanks!
TBarry518
Leeds, UK82 contributions
Hi top was great - all our group went upstairs. When we arrived we were given a number and once everyone arrived you went on as your number was called. Was a good experience, really interesting and a bit of comedy thrown in.
Catherine V
Athens, Greece40 contributions
Good evening !
Should we arrive à long Time in advance to be ôn the top of the bus and not inside?
Thanks in advance
Kind regards
Catherine Vilcot
Ainne
Belfast12 contributions
hi can you please confirm the nearest pick up points to Leicester Square & also times available
Many thanks
228carolannh
St. John's, Canada220 contributions
Best to go look at website, the only pick up and drop off is at the beginning/end of the tour in front of the Club Quarters Hotel on 8 Northumberland Ave, steps from Trafalgar Square.
Heather G
Aberdeen, UK57 contributions
Can anyone tell me if this bus is wheelchair accessible or if not, is there somewhere safe we can leave the chair? Thanks
Hi kelyness,
We do not have a ramp for wheelchairs on this bus.
We can store foldaway wheelchairs on the bus for the duration of the tour if the person can move from the wheelchair onto the bus.
Please feel free to call us if you would like to talk to us further about this.
Hope to see you on the tour soon.
Thanks,
CT.
roisin235
Naas, Ireland15 contributions
Exactly what sites are seen on this tour ?
N3462EHsue
Cornwall, UK11 contributions
Sorry,only just seen this.A lot of the main attractions included. Maybe check the website.