The most enjoyable way to experience the sights and sounds of one of the world’s most famous cities is to undertake a London Bus Tour. There are many companies which conduct these tours but the usual base seems to be the Trafalgar Square. There are many bus tours which can be catered according to your needs and interests. The mode of operation of the tour, however, will solely depend on the tour and the company you choose.

The tours are of two types – guided and audio descriptions. The audio descriptions are easily understandable by children. Most of the operators have special audio guidance for those who have hearing problems. Here we will discus some of the most booked bus tours of London City.

Customized Tours

The Original Tour Company has the ‘Yellow Route Tour’ which covers all the important landmarks like Statue of Eros, the National Gallery, Nelson’s Column, Trafalgar Square, St James’ Palace, The Ritz Hotel, Hyde Park, Wellington Museum et al. This tour also covers the Buckingham Palace and its famous ‘Changing of Guards’. But it might happen that two or three of these spots are of little interest to you and your interest lies in the museums. But don’t worry; there are tours which will focus entirely on museums only.

Apart for the Museums tour, some other specific interest tours would be Sightseeing Tour, Historical London Tour, Military History Tour, Sherlock Holmes Tour, Dracula Tour, The Krays Tour and the Harry Potter Tour. The Sherlock Holmes Tour will cover all the sites mentioned in the Sherlock Holmes novels, the Dracula Tour will cover the areas mentioned in the Bram Stoker’s novel; the Krays Tours will feature the infamous sites of the London gangsters and the Harry Potter Tour will cover the places mentioned in the novels by JK Rowling.

The last-mentioned tour will also include an appearance by a local magician to make the tour more engrossing. Always check with the tour operator for tours of your choice.

London Ghost Tours

London is a city rich in history and ghostly sightings! There are tours which will take you to the heart of paranormal sites in the capital. The famous ‘ghost sites’ are Whitechapel which was the hunting area for Jack the Ripper and Grenandier Pub which is said to be the most haunted pub in London! These tours are a big hit and in October there are even Halloween special tours. The tours have audio guidance and spooky themes to make your bones chill!

Prices

The prices of these tours depend on the type of tours you are taking and the tour operator. The general sightseeing tours are more expensive than the specific interest tours as they have a longer duration. The rates are discounted for children and students. Though it is difficult to predict a specific price, still it can be said that you may have to shell out something around ₤8 to ₤20 per adult for the London Bus Tours. But whatever be the price, you can be assured that these tours will give you the most enjoyable experience in your life.