London tours
Speedy boats, trundling double deckers, tandem bicycles or good old walking... Time Out's guide to great London sightseeing tours
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London RIB Voyages
Riverside Building, Waterloo Millennium Pier, Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB
The slick RIB (ridged inflatable boat) operation offers a high-speed ride on the Thames. You can book by phone or online or turn up at Waterloo Millennium Pier on spec... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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London Duck Tours
55 York Rd, London, SE1 7NJ
London Duck Tours (previously Frog Tours) start in a conventional fashion from Chicheley Street near County Hall, crossing the river via Westminster Bridge to travel round Parliament Square, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly... Read more
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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
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City Cruises
Westminster Millennium Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2N 6NU
City cruises operate on a hop-on, hop-off basis and run from Westminster, Waterloo, Tower and Greenwich Piers with commentary along the way. The River Red Rover ticket allows... Read more
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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
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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
