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There
are many different ways to experience London to
the full. A sightseeing tour is perfect if you
want to take advantage of the skills and detailed
knowledge of someone who knows London inside out.
The following suggestions give you the option
of travelling by foot, car, coach or open top
bus.
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| Open-top
Bus Tours in London
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A
good introduction to the sights of London are the
hop on hop off tours on double-decker buses with
English-speaking guides or a taped commentary in
various languages. You don't have to book in advance
- just turn up at the most convenient departure
point.
Price: Tours cost from £12 for adults and
£6 for children.
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| The
Original London Sightseeing Tour |
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The
largest operator of its kind in the world, with
over 50 years' experience, Original London Sightseeing
Tour offers five routes for the price of one. They
offer live English speaking guides, seven language
commentaries, a 'Kids Club', and a hop-on, hop-off
service with tickets valid for 24 hours. See all
that London has to offer for just £14.00 for adults
- £7.50 for children. Buses operate every day with
a 5-15 minute service. Customers will also receive
a free 30 minute cirular Thames cruise. You don't
have to book in advance, simply pay on the bus at
any of the 80 stops and enjoy your tour of London.
Price: £14.00 for adult - £7.50 for children.
Enquiries: 020 8877 1722.
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| Harrods
Luxury Sightseeing |
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Harrods
Luxury Sightseeing, London's new luxury open-top
bus tour, offers unrivalled comfort with unencumbered
views. The live commentary of your Harrods guide
introduces you to London's legendary landmarks,
while the on board steward serves you with complimentary
soft drinks. Travel in style as a valued customer
of Harrods. Guarantee yourself a seat upstairs by
telephoning 020 7225 6596 or visit the booking office
in the lower ground floor banking hall, Harrods,
Knightsbridge.
Enquiries: 020 7225 6596.
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Big Bus Company |
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The
Big Bus Company was voted Sightseeing Tour of the
Year 2000 at the London Tourism Awards. The company
offers live or digitally-recorded commentary in
12 languages. The 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket
includes a free River Thames Cruise, four different
walking tours and discounts on entry to some attractions.
Tours leave daily from 08:30 every 4-15 minutes
until 18:00 or 19:00 in the summer (earlier in winter).
There are departures from Victoria outside the Westminster
Thistle Hotel, Marble Arch by Speakers' Corner and
Green Park by the Ritz Hotel.
For further details call The Big Bus Information
Centre on 020 7233 9533, or the free information
line 0800 169 1365.
Price: Adults: £15 Child: £6
Tickets can be used on all tours for 24 hours.
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| Nightclub
Tour of London |
Fancy
taking a nightclub tour to four of London's top nightspots
on a traditional double decker bus equipped with commercial
sound systems? Then take the London Party Bus. Admission
to the clubs is free and you don't have to queue when
you arrive.
Price: £30 per person. Minimum group size of
10.
Enquiries: 020 7233 0022. |
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Coach Companies |
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great way to see London is on a sightseeing coach
tour. Several companies provide multi-lingual tours
on air-conditioned coaches, often accompanied by Blue
Badge guides, and usually with all entrance fees paid
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| Golden
Tours |
Golden
Tours cover all of the well known attractions in London,
offering a wide choice of tours daily. All their tours
are escorted by a London Tourist Board qualified Blue
Badge Guide, renowned not only for their historical
knowledge but for their sense of humour. They also
offer private tailor made tours or regular escorted
coach tours.
Enquiries: 020 7233 7030 |
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Evans Tours |
Evan
Evans Tours offer comprehensive London tours with
courtesy coach pick-up service from 60 London hotels.
Their tours include a Thames cruise, St Paul's Cathedral,
Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. Visit Buckingham
Palace in the summer months.
Enquiries: 020 7950 1777. |
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