Open Top Bus Hire in London
Private Routemaster Charter for Events, Hospitality & Sightseeing
Our vintage open-top Routemaster buses are available exclusively for private hire in London, offering a unique way to host guests, explore the city or create memorable brand experiences.
Our open-top Routemaster buses form the foundation for a range of London experiences including promotional campaigns, corporate hospitality events and private sightseeing tours.
All charters include a professional driver and can be tailored to suit your schedule, route and event programme.
Open Top Bus Hire for Corporate Hospitality
Our open-top Routemasters are regularly used for client entertainment, influencer tours and VIP guest hosting, particularly as part of larger brand events such as fashion launches or film premieres.
Guests enjoy a hosted journey through London while experiencing the city from the top deck of a classic Routemaster bus.
These events typically include:
VIP guest transport between venues
influencer or media tours
brand hospitality experiences
client entertainment programmes
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Private Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tours
A private open-top Routemaster tour is one of the most memorable ways to explore London with a group.
Unlike public sightseeing buses, these tours are exclusively chartered for your group, creating a relaxed and personalised experience.
Every tour includes a professional London guide who brings the city’s landmarks and history to life as you travel through central London.
Typical tour highlights may include:
Westminster Abbey
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Trafalgar Square
Piccadilly Circus
Buckingham Palace
The Mall
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Promotional & Experiential Event Buses
Open-top Routemasters are also widely used for brand activations and promotional campaigns across London.
The instantly recognisable design of the vehicle creates a powerful visual platform for:
promotional roadshows
experiential marketing campaigns
film and television production
branded city tours
Campaign branding can be incorporated using vehicle vinyl and other production techniques.
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The Open Top Routemaster Experience
Our heritage Routemaster buses provide a unique combination of London history, event atmosphere and panoramic sightseeing.
Typical features include:
seating across both decks
open-top upper deck with panoramic city views
capacity for up to 72 guests
iconic heritage London Routemaster design
These buses are ideal for groups of approximately 30–70 guests, particularly for corporate hospitality events and hosted experiences.
Our Open Top Routemaster Fleet
Expeditional operates some of the most distinctive vintage Routemaster buses available for hire in London.
Our open-top vehicles include:
RML2697 – Nicole – open-top Routemaster with partial roof cover for private tours
RML891 – Sofia – fully open-top Routemaster for promotional activities
Typical Open Top Bus Hire Uses
Our Routemaster charters are commonly booked for:
corporate hospitality experiences
brand events and activations
VIP guest hosting
influencer and media tours
private sightseeing tours
wedding guest experiences
special group events
Each event is planned individually to ensure the route, schedule and guest experience work seamlessly with your programme.
Enquire About Open Top Bus Hire
Our vintage Routemaster buses are available exclusively for private hire, with routes and schedules tailored around your event or group experience.
To check availability and discuss options for your event, please submit an enquiry and our team will be happy to assist.
