Around Town

Ghost Bus Tours

Designated bus stop on Northumberland Ave, WC2N 5BY

Roll up for a tour on a Routemaster painted black and redecorated in a gothic vein, to hear half-factual, half-fictional tales about the sinister side of London, delivered by an on-board troupe of actors, stand-up comics and cabaret performers. Booking is recommended and the Ghost Bust Tours are suitable for all ages but not recommended for under-fives. Read more

Jason's Canal Boat Trip

opposite 60 Blomfield Rd, Little Venice, London, W9 2PD

Jason's Trip navigates the picturesque route along Regent's Canal from Little Venice, through Regent's Park, on to Camden Lock and back again. The boat is more than 100 years old and the trip, which includes a live historical commentary and lasts for 45min each way, has been a feature on the canal since 1951. A canal boat, the Dusk 'til Dawn, can also be booked for parties. Read more

Cycle Tours of London

Until Feb 29 2016, Cycle Tours of London

See the city from the saddle on two different guided tours: Sights of London is a greatest-hits ride past landmarks including the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, the Royal Parks, Covent Garden and Dr Johnson's literary cat,... Read more

Big Bus Tours

48 Buckingham Palace Rd, London, SW1W 0RN

Open-top bus tour covering most of tourist London on two different, sometimes overlapping, routes, with commentary - 2,000 years of London's history in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian or Portuguese, with music and sound effects. The ticket price includes a river cruise and walking tours, including Royal London (10am), Beatles (2.30pm) and Ghosts by Gaslight (6pm), all departing from Trafalgar Square. Read more

London Bicycle Tour Company

1a Gabriel's Wharf, 56 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PP

Hire a bike or tandem to ride independently, or go on one of the regular tours. Based at Gabriel's Wharf on the South Bank, the company offers cycle rides including the Royal West Tour, which takes in Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. Read more

Original London Walks

The company offers than 100 walks each week on a variety of historical and cultural topics including The Old Palace Quarter, Victorian London, a Thames Pub Walk, Literary Bloomsbury, Little Venice, Old Camden Town, Jack the Ripper and The Beatles. Read more

Original London Sightseeing Tour

17-19 Cockspur St, London, SW1Y 5BL

Hop-on, hop-off, open-top bus tour covering most of tourist London on three different routes, with commentary in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian and Japanese. The ticket price includes a river cruise and two walking tours. Read more