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couple on top deck of the original london bus tour taking selfie going over tower bridge
view from top deck of the original london bus tour going over tower bridge

The Original London "Half A Crown" Tour - Sightseeing Bus Tour & Thames River Cruise

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12 months
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eVoucher
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exchanges
30-day
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The Highlights

  • Sightsee on a classic red open-top double-decker bus
  • Hop-on hop-off bus tour over 4 hours
  • 50+ bus stops across the network
  • Thames river cruise included
  • Includes 6 walking tours
  • Exchangeable Experience Gift

Adult

Per Person
ages 16+
£35

Child

Per Person
ages 3-15
£19

Family of 4

For 4 People
2 adults & up to 2 children
£89
Subtotal: £

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  • London

The Experience

Designed for sightseeing in up to four hours, this flexible experience lets you discover the capital from a classic open-top double-decker bus, with 50+ stops across the network and the freedom to get off along the way. Onboard commentary in 10 languages brings London’s sights and stories to life, while an included Thames river cruise adds a completely different perspective.

Sometimes you want to see London without turning sightseeing into an all-day mission. That’s where this experience comes into its own.

They can take in the capital from the top of a classic red open-top bus, choosing where to begin from more than 50 stops and enjoying the freedom to disembark along the way.

Depending on the route, the wider sightseeing network serves locations and landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster, the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, Hyde Park, Harrods, Kensington Palace, Notting Hill and the British Museum. Onboard audio commentary is available in 10 languages, adding stories and local knowledge to the sights outside.

Then they can swap the streets for the Thames. The included river cruise offers another memorable perspective on London. It’s flexible, family-friendly and packed with opportunities to discover the capital their way.

Also included in this experience is access to 6 walking tours, available to you through the POP Guide app. The tours are self-guided, allowing you to explore London at your own pace. Choose from The Best of London for all the essential landmarks, The Wizard’s Walk for for fans of Harry Potter and the Parks & Palaces walk among others.

Important Information

This voucher includes:

  • 4 hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour on a classic red open-topped double-decker bus
  • Choice of 4 routes around London
  • Access to the Hop-On Hop-Off River Thames cruise
  • Access to 6 London walking tours 

Duration of bus tour: A full single tour lasts approximately 4 hours on any route. You can hop-on hop-off at any time during the 4 hours.

You can start your tour at any of the 50+ bus stop locations on any of the 4 routes.

Cruises depart from Westminster Pier (Stop 38), Tower Pier (Stop 36), Greenwich Pier or London Eye Pier.

Available to book daily (weekdays and weekends)

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Timetables vary by route:
First departure - 8:30am (approx)
Last departure - Between 6:15pm and 8pm (approx)

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

  • Ages 0-4 go free. Infants travel for free (maximum 1 per adult) and must be seated on the accompanying adult's lap. A child ticket is required for a separate seat.
  • Child: Ages 5-15 years.
  • Adult: Ages 16+

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by location or availability. Please refer to the experience description for full details of what is included.

FAQs

A single tour on any of the 4 routes lasts a maximum of four hours, making it suitable for exploring London in around half a day.

Yes, you can start from any of the 50+ bus stops and hop-on hop-off during the 4 hour tour.

Audio commentary is available in 10 languages.

Yes, the bus tour and river cruise are family-friendly. Under-5s travel free, and space is available for prams and buggies on the tour bus.

Snacks are welcome aboard the bus however you are politely asked to take your litter with you to keep the bus tidy.

Yes. Fast, free Wi-Fi is available aboard the sightseeing bus.

The wider route network serves many famous parts of London, including Westminster, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Hyde Park, Kensington and the British Museum. The exact sights encountered will depend on the route and journey taken.

Yes. A Thames river cruise is included with the experience.

Cruises depart from Westminster Pier, Tower Pier, Greenwich Pier or London Eye Pier.

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