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Exploring the family-friendly side of London with baby in town

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Ever thought of Exploring the family-friendly side of London with a baby in town? “#LondonWithLittleOnes” London offers plenty of activities and attractions for families with babies. Sightseeing with a baby can be especially difficult. From keeping them entertained to ensuring they are safe, there are many things to remember while exploring new places. But London has various things to offer that meet all those standards and more.

Top things to do with babies in London:

Visit the London Zoo

The London Zoo is a great place to visit with babies when in London. There are plenty of animals to look at, and the zoo also has a petting area where children can see and touch animals up close. This would be a great activity for babies and toddlers to recognize and interact with animals and hear various sounds. Walk around with the kids or push a buggy around – either way, it should be fun for everyone.

Book your ZSL Zoo Entry Tickets

The London Zoo is a great place to visit with babies when in London
The London Zoo is a great place to visit with babies when in London

Bus tour designed for kids

Are you looking for an exciting way to introduce your kids to the rich history and culture of London? Look no further than an open-top bus tour that takes you and your family on a journey to some of the main landmarks of this vibrant city.
Hop aboard and get ready to explore iconic sites like the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, and more, all from the unique vantage point of an open-top bus.

Book Children’s Bus tour of London with commentary

Children's Bus tour of London with commentary
Children’s Bus tour of London with commentary

Go on a riverboat tour

A riverboat tour on the Thames is an exciting way to see London’s famous attractions. It is a gentle and relaxing way to see the city while keeping your baby entertained. Also gives you a chance to relax while your baby enjoys the views and the vastness of the water around.

Book River Boat Tour on the Thames

riverboat tour on the thames with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Riverboat tour on the Thames with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

Visit the London Aquarium

The London Aquarium is an excellent destination for children of all ages, including babies. The aquarium offers excellent shows and exhibits. It even has baby-friendly changing facilities and feeding areas.

Book London Sealife Entry Tickets

London Sea Life Aquarium excellent destination for children of all ages
London Sea Life Aquarium excellent destination for children of all ages

Attend baby-friendly events

Many museums and galleries have baby-friendly events, such as baby sensory activities and special exhibitions for babies. The National Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum, for example, often offer such events. Even you may go to city centre around Covent Garden and hang out in London Transport Museum.

Visit the British Museum

The British Museum may not seem like an ideal place to take a baby, but the sprawling museum has a lot of baby-changing rooms and quiet spots for feeding, so it makes for a great family outing. Bonus points for giving your baby a taste of history quite early in their life.

Whatever you choose to do in London with your baby, remember to prioritize your child’s comfort and safety. Exploring the family-friendly side of London with my baby in town can be fun and memorable for the entire family. So what are you waiting for, check out the tours right away.

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The London Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Discover the joy of sightseeing with The London Pass Including the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, and enjoy free entry to more than 80 of its world-class sites like Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. Save time as you skip the queues with fast-track entry at countless attractions, and take advantage of special offers at various London restaurants and shops.

Even better, why not upgrade and include transport with your “The London Pass by Go City” Choose from a 1, 2, 3 6 and 10-day sightseeing pass with Oyster Travelcard included and see the highlights of England’s cosmopolitan capital with ease and at your own pace.

The London Pass Tour Highlights:

  • Excellent value for money
  • Great overview and orientation of the London city
  • Includes free admission to top local attractions

With the London Pass, save both time and money as you skip admission lines with fast-track entrance and enjoy free entry to more than 80 top London attractions. There is no need to use cash, simply show your London Pass for fast and easy entry to London’s most popular sites.

Choose from a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10-day pass, plus enjoy discounts on your shopping and dining. Keen to explore the city in the most hassle-free way? Upgrade your London Pass to include an Oyster Travel card. Competitively priced, the upgrade option allows journeys made on the London Underground, London Overground, buses and Dockland Light Railway.

How does the London Pass work?

The London Pass is a digital pass which gives you access to more than 80 London attractions. Choose the duration of the package you want to buy. Download the London Pass app from the Android Play Store or IOS App Store. Enter your details and it will show your pass dates, validity and all the 80+ attractions you can visit and experience. Show the London Pass from your phone on all the attractions which will get scanned for admission.

How the London Pass works
How the London Pass Works

The London Pass Inclusions:

  • Digital credits package with access to over 80 attractions, tours and activities
  • Thames River Boat: 1-day River Roamer Pass
  • Validity for 2 years from the date of purchase before activation
  • Digital guide with attraction information and instructions
  • 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tou

The London Pass® Exclusions:

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from attractions unless stated

Additional Information:

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • The London Pass® will be immediately available after purchase; save for use on your mobile device and show at each attraction to redeem your credits.
  • Upon first use, your London Pass credits package is valid for the number of consecutive calendar days selected upon purchase (not 24-hour periods).
  • Please note: While skip-the-line is offered at selected attractions, you may still be required to undergo security checks at some venues before entrance.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travellers can participate
  • Each London Pass is loaded with a maximum credit value depending on the duration chosen.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
  • Operated by The London Pass

The London Pass Itinerary:

Your London Pass includes free entry to more than 80 top London attractions:

The top Attractions are included below:

  • Tower of London (with Priority Entrance)
  • Westminster Abbey
  • 1 Day Hop on Hop off Bus tour
  • Windsor Castle
  • Kensington Palace (with Priority Entrance)
  • Hampton Court Palace (with Priority Entrance)
  • ZSL London Zoo (with Priority Entrance)
  • Shakespeare’s Globe Theater Tour & Exhibition
  • Churchill War Rooms
  • London Bridge Experience (with Priority Entrance)
  • Thames River Cruise
  • Handel & Hendrix Museum

Historic Buildings

  • Tower Bridge Exhibition
  • Royal Mews
  • Royal Albert Hall – guided tour
  • Royal Observatory
  • Monument
  • Banqueting House
  • Jewel Tower
  • Wellington Arch
  • Apsley House
  • Benjamin Franklin House
  • Eltham Palace
  • The Wernher Collection at Ranger’s house

Museums

  • Imperial War Museum
  • The London Transport Museum
  • Household Cavalry Museum
  • Charles Dickens Museum
  • London Motor Museum
  • Guards Museum
  • Cartoon Museum
  • Foundling Museum
  • Science Museum – IMAX Theater
  • Handel House Museum
  • London Canal Museum
  • Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising
  • Old Operating Theater, Museum and Herb Garret
  • Fan Museum
  • Firepower Royal Artillery Museum
  • Florence Nightingale Museum
  • The Garden Museum
  • The Jewish Museum
  • Pollock’s Toy Museum
  • V & A Museum – selected temporary exhibitions
  • Keats Museum
  • Museum of Comedy
  • London Museum of Water and Steam in Kew

Places of Interest

  • HMS Belfast
  • Kew Gardens
  • Cutty Sark
  • ArcelorMittal Orbit
  • Chelsea Physic Garden
  • London Wetland Center
  • Chislehurst Caves

Galleries

  • The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace
  • Courtauld Gallery
  • Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

Tours and Cruises

  • Wembley Stadium Tour
  • Beefeater Gin Distillery Tour
  • Arsenal Stadium Tour
  • Chelsea FC Stadium Tour
  • Wimbledon Tour Experience & Museum
  • Twickenham Stadium Tours & Museum of Rugby
  • The Sherlock Holmes Tour
  • London Bicycle Tour Company Bicycle Tour
  • Jason’s Canal Boat Trip
  • Rock ‘n’ Roll Walk
  • Royal London Walking Tour
  • National Theater Backstage Tours

Leisure

  • Curzon Cinemas (Chelsea, Mayfair, Soho and Bloomsbury)
  • The London Brass Rubbing Center
  • Namco Funscape

London Pass Voucher Info:

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, is included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

Why do Travellers Choose The London Pass Tour?

This all-encompassing sightseeing credits package includes access to more than 80 of London’s top attractions, plus a digital guide packed with attraction information and instructions on how to redeem your credits.

Does my London Pass include transport to and from the airport?

You must collect the London Pass from central London. Transportation from London airports to central London will not be possible. However, if you choose the Travel card upgrade, once you have received your London Pass, you may use the Travel card to return to the airport on the normal services. Note: the only London airports accessible with the London Pass Travel card are Heathrow (all terminals) and London City Airport. London Pass Travel card will not be accepted on the Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express or Stansted Express.

Please Note: Adults will be issued a Visitor Oyster card. Each electronic Oyster Travelcard comes pre-loaded with a credit/value to match your London Pass duration. 1 day = £10, 2 days = £15, 3 days = £25 and 6 days = £40. This is calculated to be enough credit to cover the equivalent number of days of travel within central London.  If you travel further outside the central zones 1-3 you might have to top up the credit on your Oyster card.

Children under 11 years of age can travel for free on London Transport with an Adult holding a valid Oyster Card. Children between 11 – 15 with a 1, 2, 3 and 6-day London Pass will receive a Paper Travelcard, not an Oyster Card.

Can I see all the London Attractions in a single day?

Even for the travel enthusiast seeing all the 80 plus London attractions is not possible in a single day London Pass. In case you want to see the maximum number of attractions in a day, you will have to plan your travels and check for the routes via Google Maps from your hotel/accommodation location.

London Pass Cancellation Policy

The London Pass is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Big Bus Hop On Hop Off London Tour and River Cruise

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See the sights of London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus as you admire 360-degree views of top attractions and listen to the captivating commentary. Use your 1-day, 2 days, or 3 days tickets on three different routes, one with an onboard guide and the other with audio narration, and hop on or off at any more than 40 stops around the town. A free walking tour aid is included with each option, as well as a River Thames cruise. On the bus, you will have options to choose your own language and listen to each stop’s history and what the place is famous for. Hop off at Westminster Pier or Tower of London stop to enjoy a Thames River cruise.

Hop on Hop off Tour Highlights

  • The perfect introduction to the city for first-time visitors
  • Flexibility to customise your itinerary to your own preferences
  • Fully narrated tour along the way
  • Great overview and orientation of the city

About the Tour

Home to British royalty as well as some of the world’s best-known historical monuments, attractions and landmarks, London is a city with sightseeing opportunities aplenty. Hop aboard an open-top Big Bus to soak up the sights of the beloved English capital and discover its delights at your own pace. Three routes are included with your ticket: the Red Route, which lasts for a full 2.5 hours and includes an onboard guide; the Blue Route, which lasts for a full-loop duration of 3.5 hours with audio commentary; and the Green Route, which includes stops at Covent Garden and the British Museum. At times of rain, the buses are equipped with covering the upper deck, so that the passengers enjoy the site seeing in a rainy season too.

Explore London City at your own pace

For those who want to take it easy, stay on board for the full loops listening to entertaining commentary as you go. If you want to explore the city on foot, hop on and off wherever, and whenever, you like. Big Bus offers a range of activities to do in between daily rides, including three walking tours and a 30-minute River Thames sightseeing cruise. See the Itinerary for a full list of stops and more information on the included daily activities.

Types of Big Bus Passes

With your Classic (1 day), Premium (2 days), or Deluxe (3 days) pass, the sights to see are endless. Travel to Trafalgar Square to stand in awe of Nelson’s Column, or stretch your legs on a stroll through beautiful Hyde Park. With your camera in hand, hop off your bus near Buckingham Palace to capture sights of the Queen’s London home, and look out for must-see landmarks such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye and more.

Click on the “Additional Info” button below to see a map of the London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour route.

Departure Point:

Blue Route starts at Stop 1 – Green Park Underground.

Red Route starts at Stop 3 – Queen Mother Gates and the

Departure Time:

8:30 am – 6 pm

Buses depart approximately every 10-20 minutes

Duration: Varies

Return Details: The last bus departs at 6 pm

Hotel drop-off is included for those staying in Paddington, Bayswater, Notting Hill and Kensington

See London on a hop-on hop-off tour of the city

Tour Inclusions:

  • Hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Recorded commentary
  • 30-minute river cruise
  • Hop on Hop off with over 30 stops
  • Optional London Eye Ticket
  • 90-minute Panoramic (Non-Stop) Evening Tour from Stop 11 with Premium and Premium Plus Tickets
  • Free WIFI on Board

Tour Exclusions to be aware of:

  • Hotel pickup
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees

Additional Information:

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
  • Buses are not equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
  • Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stops
  • Infants (age 0-4) can go on the tour free of charge

Tour Itinerary:

London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour stops are divided into two routes:

Blue Route:

Duration: 2 hours

Operating Schedule: First Departure is at 8.30 am from Stop 1 and the last full route from Stop 1 is 4.40 pm. Frequency every 60 mins.
Green Park Points of interest passed by on this route
Stop 1 – Green Park Underground Statue of Eros (Anteros)
Old Park Lane Hard Rock Cafe (Stop C) St. James’s Park
Stop 2 – Hard Rock Cafe St. Mary le Strand
Marble Arch (Stop 14) Park Lane
Stop 4 – Marble Arch Marble Arch
Hyde Park Corner Station (Stop M) Grosvenor Square
Stop 26 – Hyde Park Corner Wellington Arch
Harrods (Stop KA) Hyde Park
Stop 27 – Harrods South Kensington
Victoria and Albert Museum (Stop N) Kensington Palace
Stop 28 – South Kensington Museums
Gloucester Road
Stop 29 – Gloucester Road
The Goat
Stop 30 – Kensington Palace
Palace Gardens Terrace (Stop M) Stop 31 – Notting Hill Palace Court (Stop S)
Stop 32 – Kensington Gardens
Porchester Terrace (Stop D)
Stop 33 – Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens
Lancaster Gate Columbia Hotel (Stop LE)
Stop 34 – Lancaster Gate
7 Conduit Pl
Stop 35 – Paddington Station
4b Praed St
Stop 36 – Praed Street
134 Park Ln
Stop 37 – Park Lane

Red Route: Best of Central London

26 Stops & 63 points of interest

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

The first bus departs from Stop 1 – Green Park Underground at 09:00 and the last bus departs at 17:00. Points of interest passed by on this route
Piccadilly Tower of London
Stop 1 – Green Park Underground Buckingham Palace
Old Park Lane Hard Rock Cafe (Stop C) HMS Belfast
Stop 2 – Hard Rock Cafe Tower Bridge
W1K 1AB Big Bus Tours
Stop 3 – Queen Mother Gates Somerset House
Hyde Park Mayfair
Stop 4 – Marble Arch Nelson’s Column
Baker Street Station (Stop D) Piccadilly Circus
Stop 5 – Baker Street St. James’s Park
290 Regent St. St. James’s Palace
Stop 6 – Oxford Street St. Paul’s Cathedral
1 Heddon St Royal Opera House
Stop 7 – Regent Street Trafalgar Square
74 Regent St. Hyde Park
Stop 8 – Piccadilly Circus Westminster Abbey
5b Pall Mall E Covent Garden
Stop 9 – Trafalgar Square Leicester Square
South African High Commission Home Affairs Consular Section Houses of Parliament
Stop 10 – Craig’s Court Big Ben
Horse Guards Parade Westminster Cathedral
Stop 11 – Whitehall Bank of England Museum
4 York Rd Green Park
Stop 12 – London Eye Cenotaph
28 York Rd Changing of the Guard
Stop 13 – Waterloo (Eastbound) Royal Albert Hall
1 Aldwych Parliament Square
Stop 14 – Covent Garden Statue of Eros (Anteros)
26 Ludgate Hill Downing Street
Stop 15 – St Paul’s Cathedral Royal Mews
362 Tower Hill Southwark Cathedral
Stop 16 – Tooley Street WC2R 2PH Temple Church
Stop 17 – Tower of London Regent Street
WC2R 2PH St. Mary le Strand
Stop 18 – Temple Underground station St. Clement Danes Church
SW1A 2JH The Mall
Stop 19 – Westminster Pier Whitehall
Lambeth Palace Road The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Stop 20 – Lambeth Palace Admiralty Arch
Abingdon Street Gardens Thames River
Stop 21 – College Green Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
43 Tothill St Cleopatra’s Needle
Stop 22 – Tothill Street London Eye
1 Buckingham Place Wellington Arch
Stop 23 – Buckingham Palace 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
49 Buckingham Palace Rd Grosvenor Square
Stop 24 – Victoria, Nova Complex Westminster Bridge
Victoria (Stop R) The View from The Shard
Stop 25 – Victoria Station The London Film Museum – Covent Garden
113 Lambeth Palace Rd Royal Exchange Building London
Stop 38 – London Eye (Westbound) London Bridge
London Victoria Station
Wellington Monument (Achille’s Statue)
Marble Arch Theatre
Marble Arch
Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain
City Hall
Borough Market
The London Dungeon
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
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Westminster Bridge
Fleet Street

Additional Information about this Tour:

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
  • Buses are all equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
  • Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stops
  • Infants (age 0-4) can go on the tour free of charge
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • For your optional London Eye ticket you must reserve your time slot in advance please use the link printed on your voucher.
  • Most travellers can participate
  • Operated by Big Bus London

Cancellation Policy of this Tour:

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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