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Best London Tours Compared 2011
After extensive research, we'd like to present you a list of top London tours. The tours are compared by price, popularity, features, pros, cons, and ideal customers.



  Tour Popularity Price Duration Location/ Route Highlights/ Attractions Includes Departure Time(s)
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London$107.8311 hoursLondon, Stonehenge, Windsor, BathLondon, Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Bath, St. George's Chapel, State Apartments at Windsor Castle, Roman BathsHotel pick up, Entrance to Windsor Castle and a tour of the State Apartments and St George's Chapel , air conditioned coach transport, guide, tour of Georgian Baths8:45 AM
Learn More Pros: Extensive tour of Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath, view the Changing of the Guard
Cons: Some reviewers say it is too much for one day
Ideal for: Travellers who want a comprehensive tour of three great sites near London
 
  Tour Popularity Price Duration Location/ Route Highlights/ Attractions Includes Departure Time(s)
The Original London Sightseeing Tour: Hop-on Hop-off$40.6324-Hour Pass14 stops throughout LondonChanging of the Guard walk, Royal Wedding walking tour and complimentary Jack the Ripper walk, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, Parliament, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and moreComplimentary Hop-on Hop-off Thames River cruiseevery 15 to 20 minutes from 8:30am to 5pm
Learn More Pros: Stops at London's most famous attractions, very flexible, affordable, ticket valid from 24 hours from first use, includes Thames River cruise, options for children, several language options
Cons: Stops running at 5pm, can be affected by traffic
Ideal for: Anyone who wants to see London in a short time on their own schedule; great for kids and families
 
  Tour Popularity Price Duration Location/ Route Highlights/ Attractions Includes Departure Time(s)
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Oxford Custom Day Trip$68.679.5 hoursLondon to Windsor, Stonehenge and OxfordStonehenge, tour of Windsor, Windsor Castle, option to upgrade to guided tours of the castle and Stonehenge, Oxford, Christ ChurchWalking tour of Oxford, walking tour of Windsor, hotel pick up, guide, air conditioned motorcoach8:45 AM
Learn More Pros: Trip combines 3 great destinations, most reviewers say the tour guides are great, option to upgrade to guided tours
Cons: Some reviewers said there wasn't really enough time to see everything
Ideal for: Travellers who want to see Oxford, Windsor and Stonehenge in one great package
 
  Tour Popularity Price Duration Location/ Route Highlights/ Attractions Includes Departure Time(s)
London Full-Day Sightseeing Tour$115.648 hoursMany important sites in LondonPrivate guided tour of the Tower of London, cruise on the River Thames, Changing of the Guard, St Paul's Cathedral, option to take a ride on the London Eye, optional tea at Harrod's and moreHotel pick up, river cruise, guided tours, private viewing of the Crown Jewels, transport by air-conditioned coach8:15 AM
Learn More Pros: Tour includes private tours at some of London's most popular sites and a full city tour, London Eye, river cruise
Cons: Some reviewers say the tour can get a little bit rushed if the bus leaves late
Ideal for: Travellers who want a good introduction to London or anyone who wants to experience the best of London in a day
 
  Tour Popularity Price Duration Location/ Route Highlights/ Attractions Includes Departure Time(s)
Oxford, Cotswolds, Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick Castle Day Trip from London$107.8310 hoursLondon to Oxford with stops at Warwick castle and Stratford Upon AvonWalking tour of Oxford, scenic drives, Warwick Castle, Stratford upon Avon (Shakespeare's birthplace) and a guidebookHotel pick up from select hotels, entrance fees, walking tour of Oxford, Blue Badge guide, admission to Christ Church, air conditioned motorcoach transport8:45 AM
Learn More Pros: Many great sites in one easy tour, many reviewers said the tour of Oxford was very fun and informative
Cons: Bus does not stop in the Cotswolds, just drives past them, some reviewers said there was not enough time at Warwick Castle
Ideal for: Travellers interested in seeing Warwick Castle, Oxford and Stratford Upon Avon in one convenient trip
 
  Tour Popularity Price Duration Location/ Route Highlights/ Attractions Includes Departure Time(s)
London in One Day Sightseeing Tour$107.838.5 - 9 hoursMany of the most popular sites in LondonParliament Square, Westminster Abbey, Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London and moreHotel pick up, guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral, Changing of the Guard, Thames River cruise, Tower of London tickets, Blue Badge guide, transport on air conditioned coach8:45 AM
Learn More Pros: Tour combines all the most popular sites in London, many reviewers said it was a great overview of the city
Cons: Some reviewers said they did not get to see the changing of the guard, others felt a bit rushed
Ideal for: Travellers who want to get a good overview of London, this is a great orientation to the city
 
  Tour Popularity Price Duration Location/ Route Highlights/ Attractions Includes Departure Time(s)
London Duck Tour$32.8275 minutesLondon sites and the city of Westminster by road and riverBuckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Big Ben, the House of Parliament and Trafalgar SquareRide in a restored WWII amphibious vehicle, commentary from an on-board guideDeparts at regular intervals between 10 am and 4 pm (exact times depend on season)
Learn More Pros: One of the less expensive tours, great for kids, covers several of London's best sites
Cons: Some reviewers say the water part of the trip is a little too short
Ideal for: All ages, families, anyone who wants to see the sites of London from an amphibious vehicle
 
  Tour Popularity Price Duration Location/ Route Highlights/ Attractions Includes Departure Time(s)
England in One Day Trip$118.7712 hoursLondon to Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-AvonStonehenge, Shakespeare's Birthplace Museum, walking tour of bath, Champagne and scones served in Shakespeare's gardenHotel pick up (select hotels), entrance fees to Stonehenge and Shakespeare's Birthplace Museum, transport in air conditioned coach, walking tour of Bath, local guide8:15 AM
Learn More Pros: Tour includes some great sites and most reviewers said it was a fun and informative tour
Cons: Some reviewers said the portion of the tour in Bath was a little rushed, long tour, one of the more expensive tours on this list
Ideal for: Travellers who want a full day guided tour of Stonehenge, Bath and Stratford Upon Avon
 
  Tour Popularity Price Duration Location/ Route Highlights/ Attractions Includes Departure Time(s)
Warwick Castle, Stratford, Oxford and the Cotswolds Day Trip from London$117.2112 hoursLondon to Warwick Castle, Stratford, Oxford and the CotswoldsPrivate tour of Christ Church College, tour of Warwick Castle, Stratford Upon Avon and Shakespeare's Birthplace MuseumHotel pick up (select hotels), local guide, entrance fees to Warwick Castle and Shakespeare's Birthplace Museum, private tour of Christ Church College, transport by air conditioned coach8:15 AM
Learn More Pros: Tour includes several great stops, private tour of Christ College where scenes from the Harry Potter movies were shot
Cons: Tour just drives through the Cotswolds, some reviewers felt rushed at Warwick Castle and said the atmosphere there was "touristy"
Ideal for: All ages, travellers who want to take a long tour of some great places outside London
 
  Tour Popularity Price Duration Location/ Route Highlights/ Attractions Includes Departure Time(s)
London Eye and Thames River Sightseeing Cruise$49.231 day passTwo great sightseeing opportunities in LondonTrip on the London Eye and the Thames River Sightseeing CruiseHop-on hop-off tour Thames River Sightseeing cruise with live commentary onboard, flight on the London EyeEvery 30 minutes 10am to 8pm (9pm from June to Sept)
Learn More Pros: Tour combines two great ways to see London
Cons: Some reviewers said there were long lines to redeem the vouchers
Ideal for: All ages, travellers who want to see London from the air and the water
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