Great reviews on Yelp guided us to The English Bus for our tour of Stonehenge. I liked the idea of…read morea small group tour. We had a great experience! We easily booked on line a couple months in advance of our trip to Stonehenge, Bath and a Secret Place. I had a few questions, which were answered quickly through email. Instructions and itinerary were provided after we bought we tickets. Additional and helpful information was sent a few day prior to our trip. Noelh, our tour guide, was knowledgable, interesting and fun from the moment he picked us up in London. He provided information beyond the tour stops. He was engaging and had a good understanding of the geology of Stonehenge as well as the historical background. He made well time stops for breaks. We spent about two hours at Stonehenge, two hours at Bath and an hour at the Secret Place. The Secret Place was worth the extra and I highly recommend. Noelh offered a brief and interesting walking tour at each site and left us time to explore on our own. We were allowed to bring snacks on the bus but we didn't need them because we stopped plenty at places for food and drink. Noelh provided water. Bring water and rain gear. There were UBC ports for phone charging on the bus. The bus was very comfortable. Noelh was sensitive to a woman that was having mobility issues and arranged for her to skip part of the walking tour. I enjoyed Stonehenge and the Secret Place immensely, I was glad I saw Bath, but it was too crowded during our visit. Others on the tour really loved Bath. I highly recommend The English Bus tours.

We looked for an easy way to get out of central London on a guided tour that had great reviews and…read morewere lucky to find The English Bus! Andy was a great tour guide taking us to Stonehenge, Bath, and a Cotswold Village. We learned a lot along the drive from Andy and enjoyed the air conditioned, comfortable Mercedes that he drove. He was a very good communicator of information, with good humor as well, and kept us on time! If you like a smaller group tour experience I would highly recommend this business! Our tour had adults and seniors and everyone was pleasant and seemed to have a nice time.

When I saw this tour, I thought of how fun it sounded to march along beside the guards. And it did…read morenot disappoint. Our tour guide, Alex, helped make the tour fun and very educational. It was great to listen to his commentary and also to march along beside them as they made their way to Buckingham Palace. We were able to see them from a few different spots and then we hung out at Buckingham Palace to take photos for a while before heading down to where the guards return after they're done. We would not have known about their return trip if it weren't for the information we got from Alex. It really was a great experience!

Rosie was our guide! She was worth every penny and more. We did the changing of the guards. So…read morewe met at Piccadilly Circus and then we walked to The Palace of St James, in plenty of time to get good view. You really have to hold your own. Then we walked with the soldiers to Buckingham Palace for the rest of the ceremony. We were intrigued with facts that were both praising of the Royal family as well as those facts that weren't so flattering. Do you remember the days when you could get truth from the news? Both sides of the facts? Well, they have their guides trained on facts. Good and bad. So you can decide for yourself.

I really enjoyed my walking tour with Geebs. She turned it into a game, got everyone involved, It…read morewas so much more fun than I expected. I got to learn stuff I didn't know about Harry Potter, and some history of London. The length of the tour was perfect. We had a great sized group to make it a fun game. Geebs was also very helpful in telling people where they could grab dinner or get a taxi when the tour was finished. She also took great photos of everyone in front of a cathedral. Geebs is a very talented person in many aspects. I wish I could go on another tour with her

Alex was great. The Harry Potter facts along with historical facts and nuance were greatread more

Awesome experience and one of the trip itinerary's highlights. The overall trip was a gift, so the…read moretour was already factored in. The reservation was set day's prior, so we arrived early in the day and had the freedom to ride to various attrractions and exit the bus at places that we wanted to visit specifically. The bus was never overly crowded as there were many buses on the road at any given time. It was great. The earphones were provided at the beginning of the trip. They were only for listening to tour information. This is the first time that I chose to do the touristy thing in London, but it was definitely a memorable experience. I got to see and visit all of the popular tourist attractions. I don't think we missed anything within all areas of Central London. Though it is not necessary at this point, it is something that I would consider doing again.

This was a great excursion and a great deal for the price. We spend an entire day riding around on…read morethis bus and getting on and off at different locations. I highly recommend it to cover the most ground, especially if it's only a short trip like ours was.

I love the Sandeman's tours! We have done them in Brussels, Amsterdam, and London and they have…read morealways been great! In London, we did 2 separate tours, the free 2.5 hour walking tour (just FYI make sure to tip at the end) and the Old City Tour which lasted about 3-3.5 hours. The free walking tour was a great introduction to the city and meets in Covent Garden, which is centrally located on several underground lines. We went through Westminster, Trafalgar Square, and past the National Gallery. We also walked past St. Jame's Palace and Buckingham Palace and through St. James Park. We saw the Horse Guards Parade and witnessed the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. We saw Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the Churchill War Rooms. Our guide was originally from Portugal but really knew his London history and culture after living there for 12 years. He definitely made the tour entertaining and informative. The Old City Tour focused on the City of London (which is actually incredibly small) and its history. We began in Covent Garden and ended at the Tower of London. In between we saw the tower bridge, London Bridge (it's not impressive actually), Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, The Church of the Knights Templar, Mansion House, the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange, the WWII Blitz area, where the fire of London began, and the barristers courts. We also saw the old jail and the current courthouse. Our tour guide was actually originally from Canada and is a history teacher in London. He was very entertaining, perhaps less theatrical than our first guide, but more historically informed. I believe the tickets were 12 or 15 pounds each. Sandeman's is a great company and I highly recommend all of their tours in the cities they have them in!

When you have a day layover, there is so many sights to see when traveling. I remember to…read moreparticipate a tour when I visit Munich, so that we could see a good amount of sites. We did free tour with Dave. He was super great! When we did this tour it was on and off raining. So these tours happen rain or shine. The tour was focused on the castle aka the royal tour. We were taken to many photo spots and I love all the context we get. Dave the tour guide was so knowledgeable and super kind. On these tour he tells your tips on how to navigate around the city and etiquette. He was willing to give recommendations and directions when the tour ends too. Remember that these tours had a lot of research done and that you should tip as much you think it is worth. These tours are such worth it as they can build some structure on the trip. I look forward booking with Sandman's tour company again. :)

Called them in a pinch last night to get to a dinner reservation. Pouring rain, no taxis, Uber…read morefail, Kabbee fail, where are all the cars!? Please! Signed, sealed delivered -- I'm yours, United Carriage! Looked up on Yelp app. Called quickly. Friendly operator. Car ordered. Car sent. Text confirmation. Car arrives 8 minutes later. Text confirmation. Clean, nice car (Mercedes). Nice, polite driver. Arrive at destination safely. 8 quid. Super great experience, I'll definitely be calling these guys again when I need a car service!

I found this company through Yelp, originally, since I really needed a car service for something…read more Since that time I've come across various other car services, and in some cases I called up several to check pricing differences. Since that time I've used United at least half a dozen times and I've given them out to friends. Basically, I like them because: * When I call up, they identify me by name, apparently I'm on some screen somewhere that says I'm a regular customer (or so I'd like to think) * Their prices are WAY lower than a black cab, and very competitive compared to other car services. * The drivers are nice; they don't always know the way but that's what GPSes are for (I would like to point this out to the black cab drivers, who with their elitist mentality don't realize memorizing London maps is dépassé) . * They've been reliable, except for one incident where I got the runaround after extreme lateness of the driver. I forgave them because I once gave them the runaround and they didn't get annoyed. As long as they retain their level of service, they'll have a loyal customer/reviewer...

My first Fat Tire Tours experience was in Paris, where I found their bike tour to be the perfect…read moreantidote to acclimating to the time change. In Britain, I used them successfully again, for a way to highlight London's must-see spaces without having to step inside each royal edifice. Fat Tire Tours offers a variety of guided bike tours of London and I opted for their 4-hour Royal London Tour. It showed me exactly as much as I cared to see of Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, and the rest without the tedium of traipsing from room to room inside each structure. The guide, making frequent stops along the busy route, relayed informative and anecdotal information and kept things moving at a snappy pace. Halfway through the tour, a 30-minute lunch/bathroom break at Trafalgar Square is a welcome diversion then it's back on the bikes for a bit more of the same. Fat Tire Tours is a sane and enjoyable way to see things in London and I can pretty much guarantee that you'll have more fun biking to London's sites than walking slowly through them with an audio-guide. The fact that I'm a repeat customer with Fat Tire Tours should speak for itself. In case it doesn't, here's some other details to help convince you: * Access their web site and fail to purchase and when you next access it (or before) you'll get a discount code. That discount meant that my 4-hour tour was under $30US per person. Good value. * Tours can be canceled for full refund up to 72 hours in advance. Why not book it just in case? * Tours aren't canceled for rain but FTT does have rain ponchos you can rent for $1. * 3-speed bikes, helmets, and the tour guide are all included in the price. London is flat, the ride is easy, and the experience is fun. Fat Tire Tours is a great way to experience whatever city you're visiting.

The team was nice, helpful, and had good feedback. rented two bikes for me and the Mrs. Had a…read moregreat time riding through Hyde park. Reasonable priced .

This was rated one of the top 101 things to do in London, so it is definitely worth checking out!…read moreThe concept is hilarious, a tour where the history and facts are entirely made up and rooted in humor. As an American however, it felt that a lot of the British humor didn't quite connect. Being used to American humor, I didn't find the jokes to be hilarious. I would imagine it would be significantly funnier with a larger understanding of the culture here and appreciation for the dry British comedic style. I'd give the idea a 10/10 but the execution here seemed to be about a 6/10. Many jokes could be improved upon, and the humor was more silly than clever. The idea is much funnier than the actual jokes, so there is a lot of room for improvement on this idea. I would rate the experience as a 3 star one for Americans, but most likely a 4 star one for locals. There is a LOT of potential in this terrific idea.

A hilarious and engaging way to spend a couple of hours seeing the sights of London. The guides are…read morewitty and know how to tell a good story, audience participation isn't mandatory but is definitely encouraged! A must-do for anyone visiting the capital for the first time, or even experienced Londoners looking to see a different side to the city!

I always try to fit in a ghost walk if I'm vacationing in a city that lends itself to that sort of…read morething. The ghost stories were pretty chilling but the tour actually felt like more of a myths, legends, and history tour with some hauntings thrown in. Problem? Not at all; I actually really liked the various stories. He even shows you film locations when you pass them like from Mary Poppins Returns which I'd just watched on the flight across the pond. I was worried we wouldn't be able to locate our guide but you don't need to worry about that in the slightest as he comes dressed in something straight out of the Haunted Mansion at Disney (love!). Like his costume, he gives the tour a very theatrical show. A passionate guide makes for an entertaining tour! While the tour didn't exactly fully satisfy my craving for a paranormal experience in London, I think it was worth doing. I hadn't heard any of these histories or legends and they span from brushes with the devil to literary influences so there is something for everyone! It's a fun way to take in the city in a way you wouldn't have seen it before. I'd recommend not leaving this to the end of your trip like we did, however! He recommends a lot of cool things to check our on your own which I would've liked to have visited if I'd have had more time.

This walking tour is a great way of taking in the sights and history of old London City with a bit…read moreof "most haunted" thrown in for good measure. The guide, Richard, is friendly and appropriately theatrical as he brings the crowd from landmark to landmark. The narrow alleyways we traipsed through included the one where Dickens set Ebenezer Scrooge's office, below a sit of windows reputedly haunted by a young girl in white. There were a few graveyards along the way and even a haunted cobblestone (warming: don't bring it home as one girl apparently did!). Our guide also stopped to show us where some Diagon Alley scenes were shot, adding that he has a free PDF guide to all the Harry Potter spots on his website. At the tour's end he recommended we take the glass elevator up to the top of a shopping centre opposite St. Paul's cathedral. The view of the cathedral and surrounding landmarks (the Pickle and the London Eye) was breathtaking. Take this tour even if ghost stories aren't your thing: it's all about London's past (we even passed some remains of the wall of the original Roman city of Londinium & stood within the boundary of a coliseum). But do wear comfortable shoes and prepare for a long walk!

I wasn't keen on doing a river cruise, but this was actually quite nice! We did a one-way trip down…read moreto Greenwich, Home of the Royal Naval observatory. The cruise did make about three stops on the way down there, which was a little annoying. Because we would go a short distance, dock, take on a few more passengers, go down river, dock again, etc. but once we got going it was very nice. They also do a running commentary about buildings along the waterfront, which was interesting and helpful. Also appreciated some hints on what to see and do in Greenwich, which was not on our radar screen. But really glad we went there... The observatory was cool, and lots of nice restaurants and pubs. Definitely would recommend this again. Only downside was at some of the passengers had poor manners... Woman in front of us changed her young child clothing, which I really did not need to see.

On a double decker boat with an open top level to sightsee the historic landmarks while cruising…read morethe entire Thames River in London. The cruise allowed different close up angles that are unattainable from land. The most notable landmark is the legendary London Eye, but also the main three landmark bridges: London Bridge, Tower Bridge and the Hungerford Bridge. The London Bridge is set just past the Hungerford Bridge and was much smaller than I thought and did not live up to it's expectation. For those who yearn for incredible pictures then this cruise is for you. It really doesnt matter which boat you take as long as you are on the Thames River. Expect the dark murky water indicitive of rivers.