What is The Original Tour and why I think it’s a good idea for this October half-term

Finding ways to keep children entertained during October half-term can be tricky, especially when you want to get them out of the house without spending a fortune. If you’re planning a family day out in London, The Original Tour’s Kids’ Bus Tour could be worth considering, combining sightseeing, storytelling and a little history in one activity.

The 45-minute live-guided tour is designed with younger visitors in mind, with entertaining guides bringing London’s past to life through fun stories and educational commentary. Rather than simply walking around the city and hoping the kids stay interested, they can settle in on a classic bus tour and discover some of the capital’s best-known sights along the way.

The route takes in landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Harrods. It offers families a chance to see several famous locations in one trip, while giving children the opportunity to learn more about the places they might have heard about at school or seen on television.

There’s more included for families who want to make a full day of it, too. The experience also offers access to a Hop-On Hop-Off River Thames cruise and six walking tours through a partner app, giving visitors more ways to explore London at their own pace.

For parents, having different activities to choose from could make planning a half-term outing easier. You can enjoy the bus tour together before deciding whether to add a river cruise or one of the walking tours to your day.

There’s also a saving available this October half-term, with The Original Tour offering 20% off adult and child tickets with code FESTIVELONDON. Families can use the discount to make a London sightseeing trip a little better value, particularly if they’re buying tickets for more than one person.

With a mix of famous landmarks, interactive storytelling and extra sightseeing options, The Original Tour could be a fun way to keep younger family members occupied during the school holidays while discovering more of the capital.

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