MEGASIGHTSEEING.COM THE CHEAP, CHEERFUL CHALLENGE

Stagecoach has tried to stir up the London tour market with a spin-off from the Megabus.com long distance coach service. NICK HARDWICK put it to the test on a visit to the UK capital in May

One of the part open-toppers, 18467 (LX55 EPV) King George V, advertising the £1 starting price as it passes tourist trishaws on Westminster Bridge.
RICHARD SHARMAN
Fully open-top 18477 (LX55 ESF) Lord Nelson operating a tour starting from Park Lane.
RICHARD SHARMAN

Perhaps it is the cost, or the sometimes aggressive sales techniques, or a keen sense of independence, but I have never been a fan of open-top tourist buses. So it was with some interest that I spotted the bargain fares being offered on Stagecoach’s London offering, Megasightseeing.com tours.

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