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London City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

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London City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras
4.3713684 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.3713684 out of 5 stars
6643 reviews

Discover London's most iconic sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour valid for either 1-day, 24, 48 or 72-hours. Choose one of the multi-day passes and enjoy an optional Thames river cruise as well.

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Audio guide included
English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Polish, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Russian
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Michelle – Australia

I must say gentlemen from Ecuador that helped me find where I have to go because I already had. My ticket was amazing. I think it was Eduardo. I cant remember that he was wonderful and very helpful

J
Jason – United Kingdom

the ease of just getting on and off at each stop u wanted to visit

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Participants

Highlights

  • Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour
  • Discover Tower of London, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Victoria & Albert Museum
  • Listen to insights and engaging commentary with on-board audio commentary
  • Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a river cruise, walking tours and much more!
  • Benefit from access to a direct shuttle service to transfer between lines

Full description

Explore London on a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. Learn about the city's history, culture, and architecture from onboard audio commentary and enjoy the panoramic views offered by the open-topped bus. Your ticket also includes a shuttle service route.

Visit all of London's most important sights on a bus route with 54 stops, starting at Grosvenor Gardens and ending at Buckingham Palace. See Queen Elizabeth Gate in Hyde Park and the Thames Embankment. Travel across Westminster Bridge and catch a glimpse of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the London Eye.

See St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and Tower Bridge. Experience the glitz and glamour of London's West End as your tour bus heads to Leicester Square and finally, head to Buckingham Palace, the principal royal residence.

Enjoy the flexibility of exploring the sights at your own pace. You can hop off at any of the 54 stops along 3 routes and explore the nearby sights.

Purchase a 24, 48 or 72-hour ticket and enjoy a free cruise along the River Thames between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier. Pass under some of the city's most famous bridges and see London from the water. Your tickets will also include a multitude of extras, including walking tours, a Route Master bus ride and even a night tour, depending on which ticket you choose!

Red Route:
1) Belvedere Road (behind the London Eye)
2) Aldwych
3) Ludgate Hill (St. Paul's Cathedral)
4) Cannon Street Station (Stop MB)
5) London Bridge
6) Tooley Street
7) Tower Hill (Tower of London)
8) Victoria Embankment
9) Westminster Bridge (Big Ben)
10) Horseferry Road
11) Buckingham Palace
12) Rubens Hotel, Buckingham Palace Road
13) Buckingham Palace Road
14) Buckingham Palace Road (Clermont Hotel Stop R)
15) Buckingham Palace Road (Stop Z12)
16) Grosvenor Gardens
17) Hyde Park, Queen Elizabeth Gate
18) Marble Arch, Speakers' Corner
19) Marble Arch, Park Lane
20) Park Lane London Hilton Hotel
21) Piccadilly, Hard Rock Cafe
22) Haymarket (outside Tiger Tiger restaurant)
23) Pall Mall East, left of National Gallery
24) Whitehall, Banqueting House
25) Westminster Bridge (the London Eye side)

Green Route:
1) Belvedere Road, behind the London Eye
2) Aldwych
51) Southampton Row
52) Woburn Place
53) Pancras Road
54) Midland Road
55) Euston Road
56) Euston Square
57) Stephen Street
58) Great Russell Street
59) Southampton Row
60) Lancaster Place, Somerset House, Stop B
61) York Road - bus stop opposite M&S

Blue Route:
19) Marble Arch, Park Lane
20) Park Lane London Hilton Hotel Stop B
31) Hyde Park Corner Station, Stop 13
32) Harrods
33) Victoria and Albert Museum
34) Gloucester Road
35) Kensington Road/ Royal Albert Hall
36) Palace Gate Tour bus stop
37) Kensington Palace
38) Palace Gardens Terrace
39) St. Petersburgh Place Tour
40) Porchester Terrace Tour
41) Lancaster Gate/ Columbia Hotel
42) Lancaster Gate Station
43) Praed Street Tour
44) Marble Arch Station/ Edgware Road

Includes

  • 1-day, 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • On-board audio guide in 11 languages and headphones
  • Single journey on the River Cruise (24-hour ticket only)
  • Rock & Roll Walking Tour (24, 48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • Greenwich return River Cruise (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • Royal Walking Tour (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • Jack the Ripper Walking Tour (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • Route Master bus ride (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • Night tour (72-hour ticket only)
  • Entry to attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Tips

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Red Route: First tour at 8.30am, last full tour at 7:30pm. Frequency is every 7 - 12 minutes. Duration: 150 minutes
  • Green Route Shuttle: First bus at 9:20am, last bus at 5:20pm. Buses run every 30 minutes. Duration: 80 minutes
  • Blue Route: First tour at 8:45am, last full tour at 5:25pm from Stop 19. Duration: 60 minutes. Frequency is every 20 - 30 minutes
  • Rock & Roll Walking Tour: Operates daily. Departure Stops: Haymarket (Stop 22). Departs at 12pm
  • Royal Walking Tour: Departs at 9:45am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday. Departure: Haymarket (Stop 22). Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Jack the Ripper Walking Tour: Operates daily at 3pm. Departure: Tower Hill (Stop 7). Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Night tour (72-hour ticket only): Operates daily at 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, 9:15pm, 9:45pm and 10:20pm (April - September). Operates daily at 7:30pm and 9:20pm (October - March). Departure: Outside Green Park Station
  • Stops 23 & 24 on the Red Route will be closed on Saturday 14th June

From $57 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 6643 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Michelle – AustraliaMay 16, 2025 – Verified booking
I must say gentlemen from Ecuador that helped me find where I have to go because I already had. My ticket was amazing. I think it was Eduardo. I cant remember that he was wonderful and very helpful
J
Jason – United KingdomApril 27, 2025 – Verified booking
the ease of just getting on and off at each stop u wanted to visit
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Oluchukwu – United KingdomApril 25, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a beautiful experience. It took me some time to understand exactly how the red, blue, and green routes work, but I eventually figured it out.

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