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The first ever tour bus designed specifically for dogs is coming to London.

The bus - labelled the K9 - will welcome owners and their four-legged friends on board for a tour of the “rich canine history” of the city.

Ticket-holders will visit the best parks and learn about London landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament - the “home of canine legislature” – and Buckingham Palace where the famous Royal corgis reside.

The organisers, More Than Doggy Essentials, describe the tour as a “whistle-stop sightseeing experience like no other”.

The event site adds: “The route sees dogs taken to some of London’s best parks and city-centre dog walking spots, including Hyde Park, Kensington Palace Gardens and Green Park.

K9 Bus Tour points of interest Victoria Tower Garden: Site of the "Annual Parliament Dog Show" Houses of Parliament: The home of UK canine legislature Buckingham Palace: "Corgis Are A Monarch’s Best Friend" Hyde Park: London’s "most famous" dog walking hotspot Kensington Palace & Gardens: "A new breed of Royal canine obsession" The Kennel Club: Europe’s largest collection of dog paintings 10 Downing Street: Prime Minister pooches

“Live on board commentary for dog owners lifts the lid on London’s rich canine history, including the ministerial dogs of Downing Street, the many corgis that have shared Buckingham Palace with the Queen and the location of London’s only dog cemetery.

And passengers will get a “handy leaflet mapping dog-friendly pubs, bars and restaurants in the area, where owner and dog can refuel together post-walk”.

The free bus will be operating for four days from January 17.

The 90-minute ride starts and ends at Lambeth Bridge.

For more information visit the site.