LONDON WEEKEND BREAKS - London Tourist Bus

One of the best ways to get a good and interesting overview of almost everything that London has to offer is by taking a trip on a London tourist bus.

Several companies offer sightseeing bus tours of London and all provide a selection of different routes covering alternatives zones of the city. You can of course select an option that is city-wide and you can even opt for an open topped bus for the best possible views .

Most bus tour companies provide a ticket or pass that lasts for a full day's duration. This allows you the freedom to get on and off the bus as often as you want and as many times as you want. This kind of pass gives you maximum flexibility and freedom.

To keep the tours interesting and informative, there is usually a live narration describing the various buildings and attractions that are encountered on the route. Recorded commentaries are normally available in several different languages.

What's on offer and what do you get

Most companies offer a complete tour of the city, or alternatively any number of more specific zone-tours focussing on certain areas and sightseeing highlights.

Typically, you select a ticket of a particular colour (that represents a specific route and zone) and you explore that area. Some tours can have 60, 70 or even 80 different stops, so there is a lot to look at.

Some of the tour companies include additional tour variations and options that may include a riverboat cruise or a walking tour. In general these extras also incur an extra cost, but the cost may be well worth it and it may add a different perspective to the weekend break experience.

One advantage of taking a bus tour is that most operators give you the option to buy fast-entry tickets to some of the city's major attraction whilst you are on-rout to see them. This saves tiem (and may even save money) and allows you to bypass queues at busy times.

For something a little bit different, one company offers tours that utilize an amphibious vehicle that takes you not only on London's roads, but also down the Thames (known as frog or duck tours).

Buying your London bus tour tickets

Buying your London Tourist Bus tickets online will save you money. There are special discounts for buying in advance and over the internet, so plan you London weekend break in advance and benefit from these savings.

London tourist bus tickets are available for individuals and families. When buying on-line you will usually get some freebees like a map and or a guide book.