It is impossible to take in everything that London has to offer in one day, especially if one is not familiar with the area. Luckily there are plenty of tours around the city so that you can catch a glimpse of historic landmarks. Some of the most popular London tours are the double-decker red bus tours. One thing that sets these tour busses apart from London mass transit is that they are often open to the elements on the upper level. Bring a poncho is you are taking a tour in the rain, and remember that it rains rather often in London.
The red bus London tours offer a condensed version of the history of this great city. Tour guides who are well acquainted with English history will dispense knowledge of each building or landmark as the bus passes them. In some cases, the bus will park so that tourists can get out and walk around the landmark on foot. Offering a close view than the bus, these portions of the tour are very exciting. It is important to return to the bus in a timely fashion, however, lest one get separated from the rest of the London tour group.
London s history goes back many centuries so a London tour may focus on ancient history, industry, or even the rich variety of shopping that the city has to offer. Some tours may even try to touch on a bit of everything, whetting tourist s appetites for more. Luckily, there is no shortage of London tours tailored to suit anyone s particular interests so, if something on broader tour sparks your interest, you can always go back for a more specific journey.
