Okay, so Number 11 is the queen. But if you want a shorter, punchier ride with less tourist baggage, try the Number 15. It’s like the 11’s cooler, slightly more chaotic cousin.
The 15 starts at Trafalgar Square and goes to Tower Hill. It takes you past St. Paul’s and the Tower of London, but it also hits the Bank Junction—where old buildings look like wedding cakes made of stone.
The real magic? The 15 uses the old Routemaster buses sometimes. You know, the ones with the open platform at the back where you can hang off like a monkey. It’s not safe. It’s glorious. Do it once.