Review: The London Time Tour Bus

Have you ever wanted to take a bus tour through London with a difference? If so, this tour is for you. The London Time Tour Bus is a theatrical sightseeing bus tour through Central London, highlighting historic spots throughout the city.

Remember back in December when my sister surprised me with a trip on The London Ghost Bus Tour for my birthday? I had such an amazing time and when the company behind the tours offered me tickets for their sister tour, Professor Quantum’s Magnificent Time Tour, I was ecstatic! I loved the ghost bus tour so much and thought the whole idea was very different and original, so I knew the time tour was going to be just as amazing.

About The London Time Tour Bus

The Time Tour is dubbed as a “theatrical sightseeing bus tour through Central London”, taking you to top historical landmarks in London such as The Tower of London, London Bridge and Westminster Abbey.

The bonkers and hilarious Professor Quantum leads this fun tour. He made us laugh so much! We also had the chance to have a chat with William Shakespeare during the tour and some other crazy characters. I thought this experience was a lot more family-friendly. Although both this tour and the Ghost Bus Tour are suitable for most ages, this particular one was something that younger children would really enjoy as well. The bus tour had a few twists as well, which involved the audience and made it really fun.

I really loved how they mixed it up a bit by using old historical clips and contacting characters throughout history too – this was a really interesting touch. Overall the tour was really funny and taught me loads about London’s history – and it was interesting facts that I didn’t previously know, not just general boring history that no one wants to know! As before, the conductor stayed in character really well too and kept the tour going even when the bus had stopped at the many, many red traffic lights in the city. Of course, it’s so easy to not know what to say when traffic is particularly bad and there might not be anything to look at, but she kept the story going, chatting away and making us laugh. 

My Review of The London Time Tour Bus

I absolutely loved this tour and would love to see what tour the company thinks of doing next. I still insist that the whole idea behind it is very quirky and original. Bus tours around London are so common but Professor Quantum’s Magnificent Time Tour and The London Ghost Bus Tour really go above that and make the whole experience stand out with great storylines, awesome actors and much more.

Me and my sister had a lovely time – it was nice to be able to treat her for once as she’s always surprising me with quirky things to do around London. We went on Sunday which coincided with Chinese New Year. This was so nice, especially as it was the year of the snake which is my Chinese zodiac! London was filled with celebrations and after the tour, we visited Chinatown for some food. It was a great day!

The London Time Tours
www.timetour.co.uk
8 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BY
Tickets from £20.00 for an adult ticket.
The tour lasts for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on traffic. There are no toilets on the bus or food/drink to purchase. However, the bus departs from opposite the Sherlock Holmes Pub.
Please note, judging by their website the tour isn’t currently running, but is set to come back soon.