The Original Tour provides more than just a great way to travel around London. Founded in 1951 at the time of The Festival of Britain and now the largest and most popular sightseeing operator in the world, it has become established as THE essential introduction to London.
The Hop-on Hop-off service allows you to board any of the famous London sightseeing buses along all of the tour routes at over 90 different stops with an entertaining 'live-guided' commentary in English or a wide choice of other languages. The Kids' Club provides an educational but fun alternative for 5-12 year olds. The services are frequent and reliable with tours running daily, every 15-20 minutes. We invite you to experience all the magical sights and sounds of London in a comfortable and secure environment.
The Original Tour is the only tour operator to offer commentaries specially designed for children, History made fun - for kids, by kids... plus the voice of the ghost of London! Every child also gets a 'passport' to London and a fantastic free fun pack with activity/quiz book and the opportunity of winning a souvenir of London.
Remember one ticket allows you to travel on all the exciting tours and is valid for 24 hours (available during operating hours). Buy your tickets online here and save money on every ticket.
Includes: Free Walking Tours & Free River Cruise ticket (Hop-on Hop-off valid all day).
THE ORIGINAL CHANGING OF THE GUARD WALK: Departs daily at 10.30 from The Original London Visitor Centre. See Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace and the regiments that guard them in this exciting walk as you march alongside the guards at Buckingham Palace.*
THE ORIGINAL COOL BRITANNIA WALK: Departs daily at 13.00 from The Original London Visitor Centre. London Rules! From Leicester Square to Carnaby Strret, from Soho to Saville Row, and from the Beatles to Austin Powers: music, movies, fashion & food.
THE ORIGINAL JACK THE RIPPER WALK: Departs daily at 15.30 from The Original Tour stop at Tower of London on Tower Hill. Walk in the footsteps of the world's most infamous serial killer as we reveal his murderous tale from the streets of Whitechapel in 1888.
*On non-guard change days walks go to Buckingham Palace and to St James's Palace where you can take photos of sentry boxes. The guard change does not take place if it is raining.
**All tours take approximately 90 minutes. Please note that the Jack the Ripper walk will finish at Aldgate East tube station and not at one of their bus stops.
The Original Tour (Yellow Route):
The Original Tour (Yellow Route) takes you to the best of London's sights with an entertaining and informative 'live-guided' commentary in English.
Main attractions: Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, The National Gallery, Downing Street, Big Ben, London Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, The Tower of London & Westminster Abbey
Commentary: English live-guided. Duration: approx. 2 hours
City Sightseeing Tour (Red Route):
The City Sightseeing Tour (Red Route) is highly recommended for overseas visitors and children. It covers the best of London's sights with an informative commentary in a choice of languages. Also available on this tour is the Kids Club, with a unique commentary designed for children and free activity packs.
Main attractions: Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, The National Gallery, Downing Street, Big Ben, London Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, The Tower of London & Westminster Abbey.
Language commentaries: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, plus Kids Channel in English. Duration: approx. 2 hours
The Museum Tour (Blue Route):
The Museum Tour (Blue Route) gives you easy access to many of London’s top Museums, shops and attractions. It runs between 08:15am and 5:15pm every 15 minutes and provides an informative commentary in a choice of languages.
Main attractions: Kensington Palace, Baden-Powell House, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, Brompton Oratory, Harrods, Knightsbridge, Harvey Nichols, Hyde Park, Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly Circus, Shaftesbury Avenue, British Museum, Russell Square, Wellington Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Albert Memorial, Kensington High Street & the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain. Main attractions: St. Pancras Station, King's Cross Station, Marble Arch, Paddington Station, Marylebone Station & Euston Station.
Station Connector:
Our courtesy Station Connector service provides a free link into our flagship tour routes from the St. Pancras Station, King's Cross Station, Marble Arch, Paddington Station, Marylebone Station & Euston Station. The Black Route runs between 09:40am and 11:40am every 60 minutes. Speak to our staff on the day for the latest timetable information.
Main attractions: St. Pancras Station, King's Cross Station, Marble Arch, Paddington Station, Marylebone Station & Euston Station.
Capital Connectors (Purple Route):
The courtesy Capital Connector services provide a free link into our flagship tour routes from London's main hotel districts. The Purple route runs between 08:15am and 10:15am every 20-25 minutes. The Loop Line runs between 10:00am and 2:15pm. Speak to our staff on the day for the latest timetable information. These routes include the best of London's museums, palaces and great shopping areas.
Main attractions: Holland Park, Notting Hill, Kensington Gardens, Paddington Station, Madame Tussauds.
The Loop Line (Green Route):
The Loop Line conveniently connects London's West End with Westminster and Waterloo International Train Station.
Main attractions: National Gallery, Nelson's Column & Trafalgar Square, Sherlock Holmes Pub, Westminster Pier, British Airways London Eye, Lambeth Palace, Big Ben & Parliament, Downing Street, Horse Guards' Parade & Piccadilly Circus.
Duration: approx. 50 minutes.
Pick-Up Points
You can board the bus at any of our stops, but we strongly advise you to go from one of our main departure points, where you will find helpful staff ready to assist you between 09:00 and 17:00 every day. These main departure points are:
EMBANKMENT STATION
Departs from Embankment Pier, opposite Embankment Station
Yellow Route: First Bus 09:57, Last Full Tour 15:35.
Red Route: First Bus 10:26, Last Full Tour 16:50.
MARBLE ARCH
Departs from Park Lane next to Speakers' Corner and Marble Arch Station, Subway Exit 4
Yellow Route: First Bus 08:55, Last Full Tour 16:00.
Red Route: First Bus 08:36, Last Full Tour 16:35.
VICTORIA STREET & GROSVENOR GARDENS
Departs from both locations, close to Victoria Station
Yellow Route: First Bus 09:05, Last Full Tour 16:15.
Red Route: First Bus 08:28, Last Full Tour 17:15.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE
Departs from Trafalgar Square & Charing Cross Road, opposite Leicester Square
Yellow Route: First Bus 08:35, Last Full Tour 18:25.
Red Route: First Bus 09:20, Last Full Tour 16:35.
PICCADILLY CIRCUS
Close to Piccadilly Circus Underground. Tickets may also be purchased from the Travel Information Centre in the station.
Yellow Route: First Bus 08:30, Last Full Tour 18:20
Red Route: First Bus 09:18, Last Full Tour 16:30
Green Route: First Bus 09:49, Last Full Tour 14:09
Blue Route: First eastbound bus at 08:45, last eastbound bus at 17:45
First westbound bus at 08:50, last westbound bus at 17:50
Last complete tour at 16:46 (eastbound first)
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