Parents searching for summer holiday activities are loving this discounted London tour

Parents searching for summer holiday activities are loving this discounted London tour Published August 17, 2026 1:02pm Updated August 17, 2026 1:03pm Make the most of the summer holidays while you can. (Picture: Metro/The Original London Kids Tour) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more The summer holidays are well underway, and whilst the first few weeks were packed with exciting adventures and trips, by the halfway mark, finding something else fun to do to keep the little ones entertained can become a challenge. There are only so many movies in the cinema they can see, park trips to enjoy, and museums to trek around, plus the expense of all of these can quickly add up. So what do you do when you’ve run out of ideas? Well, why not take them on a fun bus tour around London? The Original Tour is currently offering 25% off its kids’ tours, which offers an affordable alternative to traipsing around the city with a live-guided tour. The Original London Kids Tour The Original London Kids Tour is a 45-minute sightseeing experience designed for children, featuring interactive storytelling and fun facts about some of the capital's most famous landmarks. Taking place on an open-top double-decker bus, tickets start from £18 for children and also include access to a River Thames cruise and self-guided walking tours. Buy Now from £18 Specifically designed for younger explorers, the experience lasts 45 minutes and is the only live-guided tour that you can do in the capital. It’s filled to the brim with fun, engaging facts, interactive storytelling and entertainment, so rest assured they’ll be kept fascinated for the full duration. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Tickets start at just £18 for children aged between 3 and 15 years old, whilst infants 2 and under go free and adult tickets cost from £24. Get ready to have the day out your kids will never forget. (Picture: Metro/The Original London Kids Tour) The tour takes place on board one of the iconic open-top double-decker buses that we’re so familiar with. Your ticket guarantees top-deck seating so children can spot and point out some of London’s biggest landmarks such as Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, Downing Street and more, whilst learning about each one alongside subjects such as the royal family and even hear untold stories. The bus will pick you up from Charles II Street, beside His Majesty’s Theatre, down the road from Piccadilly Circus, and guests are advised to arrive at least 10 minutes before as seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Hop off and on where you fancy too! (Picture: Metro/The Original London Kids Tour) But wait, there’s more. You won’t just be able to embark on the tour; you will also receive hop-on, hop-off tickets for a River Thames cruise so you can see the city by water. You’ll have access to six self-guided walking tours via The Original Tour’s partner app. With 75 years of experience in business, The Original Tour remains one of the largest and most successful tour operators in London, so you know you’ll be in for a great time. So, if you’re looking for something fun and different to do with the little ones in the remainder of the summer holidays, let this be your sign to book The Original London Kids Tour with an extra 25% saving. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below Arrow MORE: The ultimate men’s holiday packing list – 19 essentials for your summer getaway Arrow MORE: Save yourself the September stress with Clarks’ back-to-school essentials Arrow MORE: Parents can save up to 30% on Kickers school shoes ahead of the new term The Getaway Expert Your exclusive seven-day guide to travelling with confidence from Metro's resident travel expert, Alice Murphy.