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London’s tourism industry has the art of the tour down to a science, offering a wide range of options that can meet the interests and travel style of nearly any curious traveler to the city. Escorted and Packaged Tours are an increasingly popular way for visitors to see the sights of cities like London.
An escorted or packaged tour simply refers to buying a travel deal that includes airfare, accommodations, car rentals, and other activities of interest at a discounted rate. The best way to purchase one of these deals is via the airlines, and British Airways consistently provides the best deals with the most options for this type of travel to London and other U.K. destinations. A travel agent can design any type of tour or travel arrangements based on a person’s specifications.

There are structured tours, which include a tour guide, as well as airfare, hotels, meals, ticket admissions, and transportation. While these tours usually begin and end in London, they typically cover a wider area as well. There is a certain peace of mind that comes with having a predetermined itinerary and the insight of knowledgeable experts. It’s refreshing to sit back and enjoy the view while someone else handles the details.

Sightseeing tours abound in London, and many companies compete for a traveler’s business. Price comparisons can be easily researched online. Pamphlets can be found in any hotel lobby, and a hotel concierge can help reserve tickets. Just look for the red double-decker buses.

The famous double-decker tours of London are a fun and interesting way to see the city’s sights. Open-air double-decker buses depart every 15 minutes from Victoria Station, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and other popular locations. Tours are usually about two hours long, but tourists are allowed to get off anywhere they want and pick up another bus when they’re ready. There are also bright yellow vehicles that resemble an amphibian, created in WWII, that are the hallmark of London Duck Tours. This tour combines bus and boat, departing from near the London Eye, and visits the classic spots, before diving into the river Thames for a cruise. Both bus tours range from 17 to 25 pounds, and include an informative presentation provided by a helpful tour guide.

A less expensive and more adventurous route is to simply hop on one of London’s real double-deckers and ride around the city.

There are also walking tours, which are the most appealing option available, because they combine trusted historical facts and entertaining anecdotes from local specialists, as well as a slower pace that allows one to really soak up the tastes, sights, smells, sounds and local color. There are organized tours that have a variety of themes, including for the writers among us, literary pub crawls in Bloomsbury; to places of interest for Beatles fans to Jack the Ripper, Royal Wedding, and even Harry Potter tours. Original London Walks is generally considered to be the most varied walking-tour company in London.

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