Harrods London Bus Tour & River Cruise

Harrods London Bus Tour & River Cruise

 

• Key facts:

• Where: London, United Kingdom

• Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes 

Why book this tour

• Discover London from the top of a smart Harrods vintage open-top bus
• Watch the Changing of the Guard or Inspection of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
• Visit Harrods – one of the world′s most famous stores
• See great views of London on a delightful river cruise
• Photo stops at Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London
• Professional guide to tell you all about the places you see
• Multilingual audio-guide available in 11 languages

• Tour information
• Activity schedule
• Itinerary

Jump on a beautifully restored vintage open-top bus and set off on an exciting tour of all the classic sights of the UK capital.

Enjoy views of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Downing Street, and the London Eye, plus Royal Albert Hall, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, the famous Harrods store and much more. As the bus meanders through the streets your expert guide will bring the tumultuous history of the city to life.
Stop for photos at Westminster Abbey, where Prince William married Kate Middleton in April 2011, and at the Tower of London with its colorful Beefeater guards. Depending on the time of day you can also watch the pageantry of the Changing of the Guard or the Inspection of the Guard Ceremonies at Buckingham Palace.
This great tour also gives you a relaxing cruise on the River Thames. Enjoy the bustle of the great waterway and stunning views of the London skyline.
There are two options for this tour – morning or afternoon. Choose the one that suits your schedule best.

• Tour information
• Activity schedule
• Itinerary

When does it run?

Morning Tour (08:00am):
01 Mar – 31 Dec: Daily
01 Jan – 28 Feb: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
Afternoon Tour (1:00pm):
01 Apr - 31 Oct: Daily
01 Nov - 31 Dec: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
01 Jan – 28 Feb: Saturdays
01 Mar – 31 Mar: Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Start time

0800h (08:00am) and 1300h (1:00pm)

Meeting point

Morning Tour: Departs from Victoria Coach Station. (Victoria Coach Station is close to Victoria train, underground and bus stations)
Afternoon Tour: Departs from the Harrods department store, 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7XL. (Harrods is close to Knightsbridge underground station and Brompton bus stop)
(Please reach the meeting point 15 minutes earlier for pre departure briefing.)

Ending point

Morning Tour: Harrods
Afternoon Tour: Victoria Coach Station

• Tour information
• Activity schedule
• Itinerary

There are two options for your Harrods London Bus Tour & River Cruise: a Morning Tour and an Afternoon Tour. The Morning Tour departs at 0800h (08:00am) from Victoria Coach Station. The Afternoon Tour departs from the Harrods department store, 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, at 1300h (1:00pm). You will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide and will also have access to an informative audio commentary, available through head-sets in 11 different languages.
Victoria Coach Station is close to Victoria train, underground and bus stations. Harrods is close to Knightsbridge underground station and Brompton bus stop. Please try to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.
You will board a smart green vintage double-decker bus and begin your tour of London’s most famous sights. You will see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, and make a photo-stop at Westminster Abbey. The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs. The present church, begun by Henry III in 1245, is one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country.
You will also see St. Paul's Cathedral, one of the most spectacular of London's landmarks, dating back to 1675. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill all took place here, and it was also here that Lady Diana married Prince Charles.
Next, you head for the Tower of London, built by William the Conqueror nearly 1000 years ago. Designed to subjugate and terrify Londoners while deterring foreign invaders, it remains a formidable place. Used both as a palace and as a prison, today it is home to the Crown Jewels and the famous Beefeaters who protect them. The tour will stop for photos before heading to Tower Pier.
At Tower Pier, you board a boat for a leisurely cruise on the River Thames. You will see fabulous views of Cleopatra's Needle, Shakespeare's Globe and London Bridge before disembarking at Westminster Pier, where you get back on the bus and head to Buckingham Palace. On the Morning Tour you can watch the Changing of the Guard at the Palace. On days when the Changing of the Guard ceremony is not happening, you will stop to take photos of the Horse Guards Parade. On the Afternoon Tour you can see the Inspection of The Queen’s Household Cavalry.
Your final stop is at Harrods, the world-famous department store in Knightsbridge in the heart of London. The tour ends here, leaving you time to shop and explore. Many people choose to enjoy a delicious lunch or take afternoon tea in the fabulous Georgian restaurant located on the fourth floor of the store (payable direct).
The Morning Tour ends at around 1130h (11:30am) and the Afternoon Tour ends at around 1630h (4:30pm).