Prebook your tickets now and get fast track entry to Hampton Court Palace PLUS pay less than you would on the day.

Hampton Court Palace promises a magical journey back through 500 years of royal history. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze.

For almost 200 years, Hampton Court Palace was at the centre of court life, politics and national history. Although often identified with Henry VIII, its history was influenced just as much by William III and Queen Mary II in the late 17th century.

Pre book your tickets now and get fast track entry to Kensington Palace PLUS pay less than you would on the day.

Kensington Palace has been a royal home for over 300 years and parts of the palace remain a private residence for members of the Royal Family today. The magnificent State Apartments and the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, which includes dresses worn by HM Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales, are open to the public.

Kensington Palace was once a favoured home of some of Britain's most famous kings and queens and the setting for many great events and dramas in royal history. Originally a private country house, the building was acquired by William III and Mary II in 1689 and was adapted for royal residence by Sir Christopher Wren. For the next 70 years the palace was at the centre of the life and government of the kingdom and played host to the courts of William and Mary, Queen Anne, George I and George II. In the 19th century Kensington was the birthplace and childhood home of Princess Victoria (later Queen Victoria).

Kensington's best known resident in recent years was Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97) who occupied apartments in the north-west part of the palace from 1981 to 1997.

Welcome to London and welcome to The Original Tour. We provide more than just a great way to travel around the capital, founded nearly 60 years ago at the time of The Festival of Britain and now the largest and most popular sightseeing operator in the world.

The Original Tour has become established as THE essential introduction to London. We invite you to experience all the magical sights and sounds of London in a comfortable and secure environment.

• Hop-on and hop-off service with over 90 stops
• English live guides and a wide choice of language commentaries
• FREE Thames River Cruise
• Unique Kids’ Club including a FREE kid’s activity pack
• Superb modern bus fleet, many with low floor disabled access.

All tours included in one ticket!

Your ticket entitles you to hop-on and hop-off ALL of our award winning tour routes. To learn more please read the information below:

The Original Tour

The Original Tour (Yellow Route) takes you to the best of London's sights with an entertaining and informative 'live-guided' commentary in English.

Main attractions: Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, The National Gallery, Downing Street, Big Ben, London Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, The Tower of London & Westminster Abbey.

Commentary: English recorded & live guides. Duration: approx. 2 hours.

The City Sightseeing Tour

The City Sightseeing Tour (Red Route) is highly recommended for overseas visitors and children. It covers the best of London's sights with an informative commentary in a choice of languages. Also available on this tour is the Kids Club, with a unique commentary designed for children and free activity packs.

Main attractions: Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, The National Gallery, Downing Street, Big Ben, London Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, The Tower of London & Westminster Abbey.

Language commentaries: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, plus Kids Channel in English. Duration: approx. 2 hours.

The Loop Line

The Loop Line conveniently connects London's West End with Westminster and Waterloo International Train Station.

Main attractions: National Gallery, Nelson's Column & Trafalgar Square, Sherlock Holmes Pub, Westminster Pier, British Airways London Eye, Lambeth Palace, Big Ben & Parliament, Downing Street, Horse Guards' Parade & Piccadilly Circus.

Duration: approx. 50 minutes.

Museum Link

The Museum Link (Blue Route) gives you easy access to many of London’s top Museums, shops and attractions. It runs between 08:15am and 5:15pm every 15 minutes and provides a commentary in English.

Main attractions: Kensington Palace, Baden-Powell House, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, Brompton Oratory, Harrods, Knightsbridge, Harvey Nichols, Hyde Park, Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly Circus, Shaftesbury Avenue, British Museum, Russell Square, Wellington Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Albert Memorial, Kensington High Street & the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain.

Commentary: English. Duration: approx. 1½ hours

Capital Connector

Our courtesy Capital Connector service provides a free link into our flagship tour routes from the Holland Park, Lancaster Gate, Paddington, Baker Street & Oxford Circus areas. The Purple route runs between 08:15am and 10:15am every 15-20 minutes. Speak to our staff on the day for the latest timetable information.

Main attractions: Holland Park, Notting Hill, Kensington Gardens, Paddington Station, Madame Tussauds.

Also, enjoy a complimentary river cruise courtesy of our partners at Catamaran Cruisers. Collect your pass from our sales staff on the day of travel.

Choose between the Thames Circular non-stop 50-minute cruise with a professional multi-lingual commentary in 7 languages or the Point-to-Point cruise, towards Greenwich or Waterloo, with the live "Captain's commentary" by the Catamaran crew. Point-to-point cruises are available from Embankment, Waterloo, Bankside, Tower and historic Greenwich. A great way to explore London's riverside attractions in greater detail... and its completely free to all our sightseeing tour customers. Offer strictly subject to availability.

Remember that one ticket allows you to travel on all of these exciting tours and is valid for 24 hours (during operating hours) PLUS you get a free Thames river cruise!

The London Showboat is one of the most entertaining shows in town. It combines good food, excellent cabaret with songs from West End shows past and present intertwined with other popular music, and a cruise from the centre of London to the Thames Barrier and return.

You will be welcomed aboard with a pre-cruise drink. A choice of a half bottle of red or white wine is included with your four course meal. London Showboat glides past some of London’s landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral and under Tower Bridge.

Tickets to the London Aquarium - with Fast Track entry!
By purchasing your single admissions tickets online you’ll be able to use the fast track desk when you arrive and not have to wait in the queue.

The London Aquarium is one of Europe's largest displays of aquatis life and home to up to 400 species in over 50 displays, from sharks, stingrays and clownfish, to moray eels, lionfish and sideways walking crabs.

Relax, unwind and delve into the depts of the exciting and diverse underwater world at the London Aquarium...

Admission Info

Times: Open from 10am to 6pm, 7 days a week, with the last admission at 5pm.

Re-entry is not permitted.

The only day of the year we are closed is Christmas Day. Opening hours may vary.

Images Courtesy of Merlin Entertainments Group

Panoramic tour of London
Our day begins with a drive past many of London´s famous monuments including the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben, Downing Street, the official London residence of the British Prime Minister, Trafalgar Square with the statue of Lord Nelson, Pall Mall and much more.

Westminster Abbey
We will make a photo stop at this magnificent Gothic building that has been the site of every coronation since 1066 and is also the final resting place of many Kings and Queens of England, as well as famous people including Sir Laurence Olivier, Charles Dickens and Sir Isaac Newton.

Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard
We alight at Buckingham Palace, to witness the Queen´s Foot Guard in their red tunics and bearskins marching to the accompaniment of a military band– a colorful spectacle. (Or we will visit Horseguards Parade when this ceremony not available).

Mysterious Stonehenge
5,000 years ago these huge 40-ton rocks were dragged to the lonely, windy plain of Salisbury Hill, and their secrets continue to tantalize and intrigue scholars and visitors to this day. Was Stonehenge a religious temple, an astronomical clock, or a Bronze Age burial ground? Learn more about this iconic monument steeped in mystery and legend, and let your imagination be captivated by its silent, ancient mysteries.

Lunch Our lunch will be at a historic pub near Stonehenge.

Bath
Standing on the slopes of the River Avon, this beautiful Georgian city was the first city in England to be designated a World Heritage Site. On our panoramic tour you will see Bath Abbey, where the first British King was crowned in 973AD, and the famous Pulteney Bridge modeled on the Florentine Ponte Vecchio.

This tour will arrive back in London around 8:00 pm.

Please Note:
Children under 3 are free provided they sit on their parents´ lap.

A student ID is required in order to receive the student price.

INCLUSIONS:

Entry to Roman Baths and Stonehenge

Traditional English Lunch

EXCLUSIONS:

Additional Food & Beverages Not Mentioned

Hotel pick ups – please meet at the Golden Tours office at 8 :45 am.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

London Panoramic Tour Seeing All the Major Sights

Photo Stop at Westminster Abbey

See the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

Visit Mysterious Stonehenge

Entry to Roman Baths and Pump Rooms

Traditional English Lunch

Tour Info

Times: 8.45am

Running Time: 11hrs

Please call on (020) 72337030 to confirm departure at least 24 hours in advance.

Hotel Pick Up Points

Panoramic tour of London
Our day begins with a drive past many of London´s famous monuments including the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben, Downing Street, the official London residence of the British Prime Minister, Trafalgar Square with the statue of Lord Nelson, Pall Mall and much more.

Westminster Abbey
We will make a photo stop at this magnificent Gothic building that has been the site of every coronation since 1066 and is also the final resting place of many Kings and Queens of England, as well as famous people including Sir Laurence Olivier, Charles Dickens and Sir Isaac Newton.

Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard
We alight at Buckingham Palace, to witness the Queen´s Foot Guard in their red tunics and bearskins marching to the accompaniment of a military band– a colorful spectacle. (Or we will visit Horseguards Parade when this ceremony not available).

Mysterious Stonehenge
5,000 years ago these huge 40-ton rocks were dragged to the lonely, windy plain of Salisbury Hill, and their secrets continue to tantalize and intrigue scholars and visitors to this day. Was Stonehenge a religious temple, an astronomical clock, or a Bronze Age burial ground? Learn more about this iconic monument steeped in mystery and legend, and let your imagination be captivated by its silent, ancient mysteries.

Bath
Standing on the slopes of the River Avon, this beautiful Georgian city was the first city in England to be designated a World Heritage Site. On our panoramic tour you will see Bath Abbey, where the first British King was crowned in 973AD, and the famous Pulteney Bridge modeled on the Florentine Ponte Vecchio.

This tour will arrive back in London around 8:00 pm.

Please Note:
Children under 3 are free provided they sit on their parents´ lap.

A student ID is required in order to receive the student price.

INCLUSIONS:
Entry to Roman Baths and Stonehenge

EXCLUSIONS:
Hotel pick ups – please meet at the Golden Tours office at 8 :45 am.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

London Panoramic Tour Seeing All the Major Sights

Photo Stop at Westminster Abbey

See the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

Visit Mysterious Stonehenge

Entry to Roman Baths and Pump Rooms

Tour Info

Times: 8.45am
Running Time: 11hrs

Please call on (020) 72337030 to confirm departure at least 24 hours in advance.

Panoramic tour of London
Our day begins with a drive past many of London’s famous monuments – the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben, Downing Street, the official London residence of the British Prime Minister, Trafalgar Square with the statue of Lord Nelson, Pall Mall and much more.

Westminster Abbey
We will make a photo stop at this magnificent Gothic building that has been the site of every coronation since 1066 and is also the final resting place of many Kings and Queens of England, as well as famous people including Sir Laurence Olivier, Charles Dickens and Sir Isaac Newton.

Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard
We alight at Buckingham Palace, to witness the Queen’s Foot Guard in their red tunics and bearskins marching to the accompaniment of a military band– a colourful spectacle. (Or we will visit Horseguards Parade when this ceremony not available).

Runnymede and Magna Carta
We will drive past Runnymede, the site where King John met his barons in 1215 and agreed to seal the charter that became known as the Magna Carta, to prevent a civil war. We will also see the nearby memorial to John F. Kennedy.

Windsor and Eton
Enjoy a gentle walking tour through cobbled streets seeing many interesting buildings dating from the 17th century. The Old King’s Head pub is said to be where Shakespeare wrote ’the Merry Wives of Windsor’ and just before Windsor Bridge is Sir Christopher Wren’s House, which was the family home of the famous architect. We will also see the famous Eton College, founded in 1440 Famous Old Etonians include Duke of Wellington, Harold McMillan to name but a few to Prince William and Prince Harry from the Royal family.

Windsor Castle
We will visit the official residence of the Queen and see the magnificent State Apartments, furnished with some of the finest works