Big discount on fun sightseeing trips around London 'without rushing round' over half-term

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It’s designed to be ‘an easy way to combine sightseeing and entertainment during a busy half-term week’

Stuck for ideas about what to do with the kids over half-term? Well, help is at hand in the form of a big discount on The Original Tour’s Kids’ Tour of London, taking in the capital’s major landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

It’s perfect for families, the 45-minute live-guided Kids’ Tour bringing the capital’s great buildings and history to life through lively storytelling, fun facts and interactive commentary.

It is an ideal chance to learn about London in comfort. There is space for prams and buggies downstairs on the bus, snacks are welcome on board and tickets are free for children under two.

Best of all, there is currently 20% off adult and child tickets using the code FESTIVELONDON and the offer is available now and over the half-term break, with Kids’ Tours running daily between October 24 and November 1, and on weekends thereafter.

The Original Tour says that it’s “an easy way to combine sightseeing and entertainment during a busy half-term week”.

One reviewer said: “We had a really enjoyable day on The Original Tour Bus (Red Route). The bus was clean, comfortable, and the commentary added lots of interesting facts that made the journey feel fun and engaging. It’s a great way to see London without rushing around.”

Another said: “The tour was very good. We almost never waited longer than five minutes for the buses.”

It has also been described as “a relaxing and family-friendly way to explore the capital” by one sightseer.

That said, not all reviews were 100% positive with one daytripper saying that they had to wait too long for the bus.

The Original Tour said: “From the top deck of a classic open-top double-decker bus, children can spot famous London sights while hearing stories about the city’s fascinating past and best-known landmarks.”

Tours depart from Charles II Street, beside His Majesty's Theatre, and visitors are advised to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure, as seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Alternatively, there is a deal via Wowcher for tickets for the London Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Bus Tour. Tourists can currently save 44% with tickets starting at £14 rather than £25. It offers unlimited hop-on, hop-off access to City Sightseeing’s Red, Blue and Green routes. You can find out more here.