subject: Premium Bus Tours 2 for 1 with TAKETWO! [print this page] taketwo had the opportunity to travel with Premium Bus Tours on their Vintage Bus Tour of London on 13th August 2010. The tour begins at Victoria Coach Station as tourists climb aboard an open top vintage Red double-decker bus. They're then guided through London enjoying fantastic views of the city. The tour covers some of London's highlights, including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. The expert guide onboard explains the history behind the magnificent landmarks.
The first stop is at Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, St. Paul's Cathedral, where tourists are encouraged to take pictures of the surrounds. The guide explains in detail the history behind the cathedral, tourists learn that St. Paul's Cathedral is where Admiral Nelson and Wellington lie buried and where Princess Diana got married.
The tour then goes to the Tower of London, which was built almost a thousand years ago and is now home to the Crown Jewels guarded by the Beefeaters. The guide explains that the tower was once used as a fortress and a prison; tourists are taken round to Traitors Gate where prisoners would enter the Tower for the first and last time.
The tour then takes to the water as passengers embark on a leisurely cruise across the River Thames. Whilst on the Thames Clippers, the tour guide continues to point out the historic landmarks of the great city including, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Cleopatra's Needle and the London Bridge before the cruise arrives at Westminster pier. Customers then rejoin the bus and head straight to Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace is the official Royal residence of Her Majesty the Queen and a hotspot for any tourist to visit. The tour guide takes visitors to the perfect viewpoint to witness the world famous Changing of the Guard ceremony as the Queen's soldiers, dressed in their tunics and busbies march to the military brass band.
taketwo had a great time on the Vintage Bus Tour and learnt a lot about the great city of London on the way. Premium Bus Tours is fun and educational at the same time with a diverse guided tour on offer both on land and the water. The Vintage Bus Tour costs 24.65 however you only pay for one when you taketwo with the taketwo 2 for 1 London voucher and guidebook.
