Vintage London Bus Tour on an Electric Routemaster

Hop aboard a vintage London bus for a 70-minute sightseeing tour of the capital on the world’s first Electric Routemaster Tour Bus.

See famous London sights from the open top deck and hear stories about the city from an expert live guide.

Plus, discover a new eco-friendly way to explore the capital! Find out more about this family-friendly, electric vintage tour bus in London and book tickets now.

What will you see on the vintage London bus tour?

Take in the stunning views as you drive past famous London landmarks, including: the London Eye, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

Plus, enjoy engaging commentary from an expert guide, who shares fascinating stories and historical insights about London and each of its landmarks as you pass them.

Download the Electric Routemaster Tour Bus map [PDF 5.8 MB].

Book your Electric Routemaster Bus Tour tickets

You can buy official tickets for the Electric Routemaster Bus Tour with Visit London by using the booking button on this page.

What’s included

• 70-minute tour of London on an open-top Routemaster bus
• Professional live guide

What’s not included

• Food and drink (food is not allowed on the bus)
• Hop-on hop-off options – you cannot get on and off the bus during the tour

Tour schedule and meeting point

Tours depart daily at 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm from the Tourist Bus Stop by the London Eye on Belvedere Road, SE1 7NA.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.

How to get there: 

• Tube – The closest Tube station is Waterloo (Jubilee, Bakerloo and Northern).
• Bus – Several bus routes stop nearby, including: 11, 59, 68, 76, 77, 139, 172, 176, 188, 243 and 381.
• Cycling – There are Santander Cycles docking stations on Chicheley Street, on Waterloo Bridge and at Waterloo Station.

If you want to see even more of the city, book onto the Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, which allows travel from one day to 72 hours. Get on and off at more than 60 stops, each near major attractions and landmarks, and enjoy a free river cruise or walking tour with most ticket types.