Golden Tours: Open-Top London Panoramic Bus Tour with Live Guide

Our panoramic open-top bus trip, which leaves hourly from the famous London Eye, will show you the finest of London. Savor a two-hour excursion that includes live commentary from informed guides that provide background information on famous sites like the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace.

Take an open-top bus excursion to discover the capital.
See well-known sites including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London.
All ages may enjoy this dynamic history lesson with a live English-speaking guide.
There is a choice for an audio guide.
Smartphone Voucher Accepted (No need to print the tickets!)

Take an enthralling two-hour open-top bus trip that leaves often from the well-known London Eye. Explore the core of London's past and present while passing by well-known sites including Piccadilly Circus, the Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace. This trip guarantees a balance of information and enjoyment, guided by knowledgeable experts. Relive the enchantment of London's finest sites from the luxury of our bus.

Join our panoramic London tour, departing every hour on the hour from the London Eye, and enjoy a relaxed 2‑hour open‑top journey showcasing the capital’s most celebrated landmarks. This continuous, stay‑on‑board experience is designed for guests who want a comprehensive overview of London without hopping off, making it ideal for first‑time visitors or anyone looking to reconnect with the city’s iconic sights. Most departures feature a live guide who delivers engaging, informative commentary, ensuring you learn about London’s rich history, culture and modern highlights while enjoying an entertaining ride.

As you travel through the city, you’ll pass major attractions such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square and more, with your guide sharing fascinating stories and insights along the way. Whether you choose the daytime tour for classic city views or the evening tour for a beautifully illuminated perspective of London, the experience offers a fresh and memorable way to see the capital.

Highly recommended for guests seeking a full 2‑hour panoramic experience, this tour provides excellent coverage of London’s key landmarks with the flexibility of either a live guide or an audio guide, ensuring an enjoyable and informative journey from start to finish.

2 Hours Open Top Bus Panoramic Tour
Live Guide (Subject to availability)
Free Wi Fi
Audio Guide available in 12 languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic
Kids commentary available in English

Entrance Fees (Unless specified)
Hotel Transfers
Meals

You must redeem your mobile or paper voucher at London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop number 4, London, SE1 7GH (nearest tube and train station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk).
Look out for the Jubilee Park and Garden on Belvedere Road, which is in front of the London Eye, where our blue buses will be waiting.
You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour.
Please check your ticket to know when it expires.
After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid.
In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
Mobile App: Download the free Golden Tours City Guide App to see full bus timings and guide your way around the city.

Voucher Information: Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Each bus has space for one fold-away pushchair and a wheelchair on the lower deck.
On board Wi-Fi: Yes (Please ask bus staff for password)
We aim to have a live guide on all departures, however due to the current ongoing situation, this can be subject to change.
Public washroom facilities can be found in Waterloo Station, they are free of charge to use.
This tour starts and finishes at London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London, SE1 7NA. Look out for the Jubilee Park and Garden on Belvedere Road, which is in front of the London Eye, where our blue buses will be waiting. Please see the map on the schedule for more info.
There will be no breaks during the tour.
No food will be provided on this tour.
We will no longer be providing complimentary face masks to all our guests, but you are very welcome to wear your own mask.
Buses will be cleaned thoroughly after every tour.
Nearest TubeStation: Waterloo.(Its a 2-minute walk.)
This is not a Hop-On Hop-Off bus service. The bus will stop at all stops on the route, but your ticket is valid for one entire loop only.
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures - may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.

Useful Downloads

Departure Location

London Route Map

You must cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 48 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 48 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.