London attracts millions of visitors every year and many return to this fascinating city again and again. There are so many sights in London that if you are a first-time visitor, it makes sense to join one of the many London tours. Even regular visitors to the city can find tours that show them a new part of the UK capital. There is always something new to see and do in London, and even most residents would agree that this city can never get boring.
Bus Tours in London
There are several different types of London tours from guided bus tours to “hop on, hop off” bus tours that give you a little bit more independence. A guided bus tour typically takes in the major tourist attractions in London, including at least the Buckingham Palace, the Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and the Westminster Abbey. A guided tour is convenient if you have never been to London before and want to see its main attractions with a professional and knowledgeable guide.
A hop on, hop off sightseeing bus tour is slightly different. Passengers buy a ticket that is valid for a day and they can use that ticket to board any buses operated by the same company. The ticket allows you to get on a bus that tours the main tourist attractions in London and you can also get off the bus wherever you wish. You can visit the attractions you would like to see and join the next bus to travel to the following attraction.
Walking and Cycling Tours
If you have visited London before and seen its main tourist attractions, there are still several unique London tours you can join to explore new parts of the city. Walking tours give you the opportunity to see new areas of London and explore its neighborhoods in more detail than a typical bus tour would allow. Some walking tours focus on a neighborhood or an interesting part of the city, such as the South Bank along the River Thames or the East End of London. Some walks have a theme. You can tour the London of the Beatles or join a London pub walk for a few hours.
For visitors who want to keep fit while touring London there are bicycle tours and jogging tours around London’s main places of interest. Jogging tours are offered for runners and joggers with various levels of fitness, from new to experienced fitness enthusiasts. London tours by bicycle are available for all levels of experience and fitness. They use quiet roads that are easy for first-timers to cycle along and they include tours along peaceful canal paths and residential neighborhoods.