Overview
About this experience
Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tours
Have an unforgettable tour of London on our hop-on hop-off bus through the heart of the city. Taking you to the doorstep of the capital’s most iconic locations, you’ll get to discover the very best that one of the most famous cities in the world has to offer!
<br />Whether you decide to stay on the open top bus and soak in panoramic views of London’s most iconic landmarks or hop-off at any of our bus stops dotted across the city, there is much to see and discover.
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<br />Be driven through the famous Parliament Square, home to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, go past the iconic London Eye as you enjoy the hustle and bustle of London’s Southbank area, see the city’s biggest skyscraper, The Shard, visit the golden gates of Buckingham Palace, the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral and much more.
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<br />With audio commentary throughout giving you the chance to learn more about the capital, it’s the perfect way to get to know London, regardless of the time or your budget!
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<br />You can use any of the routes available:
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<br />The Classic Tour (Blue route): Covers all the main Central London sights and visits London’s Museum Quarter.
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<br />The Essential Tour (Red route): Passes Madame Tussauds and Kings Cross, as well as Hyde Park and Regents Park, two of the prettiest parks in London.
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<br />The Museum Tour (Orange route): Explore London's world-famous museums with the Museum Tour and along the way pass by the beautiful Royal Albert Hall, Harrods and Buckingham Palace.
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<br />Click here to see Hop on Hop off map and timetable.
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<br />River Thames Boat Ride
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<br />Enjoy an enthralling sightseeing cruise along the heart of London’s River Thames with this City Cruises boat ride. Departing from Westminster taking you to Tower Millennium Pier, or vice versa, you’ll get to soak in panoramic views of the capital’s most iconic landmarks for a sightseeing experience like no other! Discover fascinating facts as you cruise with live commentary from the captain or audio guide.
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<br />River Cruise Route Map and Timetable
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<br />Free Walking Tours
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<br />Enjoy the Jack The Ripper Walking Tour and/or the Royal London Walking Tour as part of your sightseeing day out in London. Learn interesting facts about members of the royal family and visit fantastic royal sites. You'll also watch the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony. Or why not play detective by travelling back to Victorian London to investigate the morbid murders carried out by infamous Jack the Ripper. See where vital clues were found and learn more about his victims and possible suspects.
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The best bits
Experience highlights
<ul><li>Hop-on hop-off bus ticket
</li><li>Choose either a 1 day, 24, 48 or 72 hour ticket
</li><li>Audio guides available in 12 languages
</li><li>Live guide on selected blue routes
</li><li>One-way river cruise *
</li><li>Free Wi-Fi on all Open Top buses</li></ul>
Included
What’s part of your booking
- <ul><li>Entrances to attractions
</li><li>Gratuities</li></ul>
Plan ahead
Good to know
Free amendments/cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Bus frequency:
Summer + Holidays = Every 20 mins on Red & Blue routes. Every 30 mins on Orange route.
Winter = Every 30 mins on the Blue route. Every 60 mins on the Red & Orange route.
Download the App for next bus timings click here.
Another way to find each bus stop is to use what3words. This will pinpoint a 3 metre square box where you will find each. The words to use can be found here
To view the latest service information please click here.
Hop-on Hop-off Boat Ride:
Boat Ride operated by City Cruises
Boats leave every 30 minutes from:
Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH
Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT
The boat cruise is approx. 30 minutes in duration. Passengers will board the next available departure.
Please note:
Audioguides available in 12 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic)
This is Hop-On Hop-Off bus service, you can join at any Golden Tours bus stop.
No restroom available on board.
Duration valid from when you first hop-on the bus. Unlimited usage within your chosen timeframe. Does not include London by Night service.
River cruise to be used between Westminster to Tower Millennium pier or vice versa.
Please view the Schedule for bus timetables and other helpful information.
A family ticket includes 2 adult tickets + 2 child tickets.
**You can cancel your reservation for this product up to 24hrs before to get a refund in full.
To view the latest service information please visit here.
Free Walking Tours
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Start time: 3:30pm daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)
Finish time: 5pm
Departure Point and Directions: Golden Tours Bus Stop 9 - Tower of London, Tower Hill, opposite Tower Hill Station.
Return Location: Near Liverpool Street Underground Station
Royal London Walking Tour
Start time: 10am daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)
Finish: 12pm
Departure Point: Tourist Bus Stop outside The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, SW1A 1AA (Nearest underground station: Victoria and Green Park)
Return Point: Westminster Abbey (Nearest underground station: Westminster Station)
Traveller reviews
4.4 out of 5
Based on 20 reviews
Memorable and fun
Absolutely fantastic! The tour guide was amazing and really brought the history of London to life. Great value for money and we saw so much during the Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tours. Thank you for a memorable day!
Outstanding service
This Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tours was the highlight of our trip! Our guide was passionate and knowledgeable. The itinerary in London was perfect and we got to see everything we wanted. Excellent!
Brilliant day!
An unforgettable experience! Everything on Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tours was top-notch from the booking process to the tour itself. The attention to detail in London was impressive. Five stars!
Great experience, highly recommend
A perfect way to explore London! The Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tours offered great insights, wonderful photo opportunities, and top-tier hospitality. Don't hesitate to book this!
Incredible service and guide
One of the best tours we've ever been on. The Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tours was very professional, informative, and fun. The pace in London was perfect and we never felt rushed. Definitely worth booking.
Great value for money
Absolutely fantastic! The tour guide was amazing and really brought the history of London to life. Great value for money and we saw so much during the Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tours. Thank you for a memorable day!
