Private London Sightseeing Tours
Private London Sightseeing Tours – Classic Routemaster & Open Top Bus Hire
Discover London in a wonderfully different way aboard your very own traditional red London double-decker bus!
At London Classic Bus Hire Ltd, we specialise in private London sightseeing tours using our beautifully restored 1960s Routemaster buses and classic open-top double-decker bus.
Whether you're planning a wedding, celebrating a special birthday, entertaining corporate guests or simply looking for a memorable way to explore London with friends and family, we can help create a sightseeing experience tailored to your occasion.
Every tour is exclusively for you and your guests. We don't sell individual sightseeing tickets, meaning you have the bus to yourselves and the freedom to plan a journey that suits your group.
From Tower Bridge and Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the historic streets of London, there's so much to enjoy from a traditional London bus.
And the best part? Every sightseeing route can be personalised to your requirements.
Choose Your Classic London Sightseeing Bus
We offer two wonderful ways to experience London's famous landmarks.
Traditional 1960s Routemaster Buses
Few vehicles capture the character of London quite like the classic red Routemaster.
Our beautifully restored double-decker buses are ideal for private sightseeing, wedding guest transport, birthday celebrations and corporate events.
With their traditional appearance, distinctive rear platform and friendly conductor, they offer a wonderfully nostalgic way to enjoy the capital.
A classic Routemaster is especially popular with wedding parties who want to travel together between venues while enjoying some of London's most famous sights along the way.
Open Top Double-Decker Bus Hire
For something extra special, why not enjoy the views from our classic open-top Daimler Fleetliner?
With seating for up to 68 passengers, our open-top bus offers a fantastic sightseeing experience, particularly during the warmer months.
The open upper deck provides wonderful views of London's historic buildings, famous landmarks and bustling streets.
Our bus also features an onboard music and speaker system, making it a popular choice for wedding celebrations, private parties, corporate functions and special events.
Discover more about our Open Top Bus Hire service.
Suggested Private London Sightseeing Tours
Every group is different, which is why we don't insist on fixed sightseeing routes.
Instead, here are a few popular London areas and landmarks to help inspire your own private tour.
Tour 1 – Historic London & Tower Bridge
Enjoy some of London's most recognisable historic sights, with possible highlights including:
Tower Bridge
Tower of London
St Paul's Cathedral
Fleet Street
The River Thames
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
This is a lovely option for guests interested in London's fascinating history and famous architecture.
It can work particularly well for groups starting or finishing in East London, subject to the agreed collection and destination points.
Tour 2 – Royal London & Westminster
Experience some of the capital's best-known royal and historic landmarks.
Suggested sights include:
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
Whitehall
Horse Guards
Trafalgar Square
Buckingham Palace and the surrounding streets
St James's Park area
This is an excellent choice for wedding guests, international visitors and anyone wanting to enjoy London's most famous attractions.
Tour 3 – The West End & London Highlights
Enjoy the atmosphere of London's West End and some of its most recognisable streets and landmarks.
Possible highlights include:
Piccadilly Circus
Trafalgar Square
Regent Street
Hyde Park Corner
Mayfair
The Ritz and surrounding streets
The Strand and Theatreland
A wonderful option for birthday parties, visiting groups and corporate hospitality.
Tour 4 – Your Own Personalised Wedding Sightseeing Tour
One of our favourite ways to use a classic London bus is to make the journey between a wedding ceremony and reception part of the celebrations.
Imagine your guests boarding a beautiful red Routemaster or open-top bus after your ceremony, enjoying a journey past some of London's most famous landmarks, and then arriving together at your chosen reception venue.
For example, couples marrying in Tower Hamlets, Islington, Greenwich or Central London may wish to include Tower Bridge, Big Ben or other famous sights before continuing to their reception.
You choose the landmarks you'd most like your guests to see, and we'll help work out a suitable route.
Find out more about our London Wedding Bus Hire services.
Your Sightseeing Tour, Your Choice
The suggested tours above are simply ideas.
You may already have a particular route in mind, or perhaps you'd like us to suggest something based on your collection point and destination.
We can discuss:
A shorter sightseeing experience featuring selected landmarks.
A longer private tour incorporating several areas of London.
A journey from your wedding ceremony to your reception.
A circular tour returning to your original collection point.
A private sightseeing experience for corporate guests.
A birthday or anniversary celebration with sightseeing along the way.
A combination of sightseeing and transport to a restaurant, hotel or event venue.
You don't need to know London's roads or work out the journey yourself.
Simply tell us where you'd like to start, where you'd like to finish, how much time you have available and which landmarks interest you.
We'll discuss the options and help plan a suitable itinerary.
Please note: All sightseeing routes are subject to suitable roads, bus access restrictions, traffic conditions and any temporary road closures. Some landmarks can be viewed from nearby roads rather than directly outside their entrances, and not every suggested attraction can necessarily be included in one journey.
Private Sightseeing Tours for Weddings
Our traditional Routemasters and open-top bus are especially popular for wedding guest transport.
Instead of travelling directly from the ceremony to the reception, why not treat your guests to a private tour of London?
It's a wonderful way for everyone to travel together, take photographs and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere before the next part of your celebrations.
Our traditional Routemaster wedding bookings include a friendly conductor, wedding ribbons and a destination blind.
We can also discuss personalised destination blinds and arrangements for refreshments.
Whether you're planning a wedding at a historic London town hall, a grand hotel or a riverside venue, we'd love to hear about your plans.
Private London Bus Tours for Corporate Events
Looking for something different to entertain clients, colleagues or international visitors?
A private Routemaster or open-top sightseeing bus can provide a distinctive London experience for corporate groups.
Whether you're entertaining guests before dinner, organising a company celebration or arranging transport between event venues, a classic red London bus adds character to the occasion.
Our buses can also be considered for promotional activities and special corporate events.
Birthdays, Anniversaries & Private Celebrations
You don't need to be getting married to hire one of our buses!
We regularly provide vintage London buses for private celebrations and special occasions.
Whether you're planning a milestone birthday, anniversary, family gathering or a memorable day out with friends, a private sightseeing journey can be a wonderful way to celebrate together.
With your own bus and a personalised itinerary, the journey becomes part of the experience.
Refreshments & Special Arrangements
Would you like to arrange drinks for your guests during the journey?
We can discuss available drinks arrangements when preparing your quotation, including options for customers who wish to provide their own refreshments.
Any drinks service must be agreed in advance and is subject to the type of booking and applicable conditions.
Please let us know your requirements, and we'll explain the available options and any additional charges.
Why Choose London Classic Bus Hire?
With more than 3,000 weddings completed, London Classic Bus Hire has extensive experience providing memorable transport for weddings and special occasions.
We're a family-run company, and we pride ourselves on offering a friendly, personal service from the initial enquiry through to the day of your booking.
When you hire one of our classic London buses, you're choosing something more memorable than an ordinary journey.
You're giving your guests the opportunity to travel together and enjoy the sights of London aboard a vehicle that has become part of the city's history.
Book Your Private London Sightseeing Bus
Planning a private London sightseeing tour?
Whether you're interested in a traditional Routemaster, our 68-seat open-top bus, or you're unsure which vehicle would best suit your group, we'd be delighted to help.
When enquiring, please include:
Your preferred date and approximate timings.
The number of passengers.
Your collection location.
Your destination or preferred return location.
Any London landmarks you'd particularly like to see.
Whether you'd prefer a classic Routemaster or an open-top bus.
Any additional requirements, including refreshments.
We'll be happy to discuss availability, possible routes and a personalised quotation.
Request a Private London Sightseeing Bus Quote
Alternatively, call London Classic Bus Hire Ltd on 01474 329686.
We look forward to helping you experience London in a truly memorable way!
