Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tours

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Tootbus London hop-on hop-off bus at Coventry Street with tourists nearby.
Tourists on a London hop-on hop-off bus with the Houses of Parliament in the background.
Thames River cruise boat passing Big Ben and Westminster Bridge in London.
Tootbus passing the London Eye on a sunny day during the London Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour.
Tootbus passing by the London Eye and River Thames on a Hop-On-Hop-Off tour.
Tootbus passing The Ritz in London with passengers on a sunny day.
Tootbus passing St. Paul's Cathedral in London with passengers on a sunny day.
Thames River cruise passing the Shard and City Hall in London.
London skyline with Shard and Thames River cruise boat at sunset.
Tootbus crossing Tower Bridge in London on a Hop-On-Hop-Off tour.
Tootbus London hop-on hop-off bus at Coventry Street with tourists nearby.
Tourists on a London hop-on hop-off bus with the Houses of Parliament in the background.
Thames River cruise boat passing Big Ben and Westminster Bridge in London.
Tootbus passing the London Eye on a sunny day during the London Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour.
Tootbus passing by the London Eye and River Thames on a Hop-On-Hop-Off tour.
Tootbus passing The Ritz in London with passengers on a sunny day.
Tootbus passing St. Paul's Cathedral in London with passengers on a sunny day.
Thames River cruise passing the Shard and City Hall in London.
London skyline with Shard and Thames River cruise boat at sunset.
Tootbus crossing Tower Bridge in London on a Hop-On-Hop-Off tour.
Tootbus London hop-on hop-off bus at Coventry Street with tourists nearby.
Tourists on a London hop-on hop-off bus with the Houses of Parliament in the background.
Thames River cruise boat passing Big Ben and Westminster Bridge in London.
Tootbus passing the London Eye on a sunny day during the London Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour.
Tootbus passing by the London Eye and River Thames on a Hop-On-Hop-Off tour.
Tootbus passing The Ritz in London with passengers on a sunny day.
Tootbus passing St. Paul's Cathedral in London with passengers on a sunny day.
Thames River cruise passing the Shard and City Hall in London.
London skyline with Shard and Thames River cruise boat at sunset.
Tootbus crossing Tower Bridge in London on a Hop-On-Hop-Off tour.
4.1(1,709)

Tootbus: London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise

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Barbara Hayter

Barbara

Aug 2025
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4/5
We took the bus tour as a way of visiting London with friends visiting from Slovakia We liked the choice of routes but were disappointed that the bus did not go close to Buckingham palace . We especially likedthe river cruise with its commentary . It was a very busy day with very heavy traffic at times which made progress along the routes.very slow. Overall it was a good way to see the main sites of London but due to the time we had to get off the bus at paddington so could not complete the blue route.
David Meredith

David

Jul 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Good circuits, pleasant customer service. Having some upstairs option undercover a good idea. Having a pick up outside the station very helpful. On the bad side: Low quality ear buds, some brand new ones not working. Some sound outlets also not working, meaning that you have to change seats to get a working outlet. This email is incorrect as we did NOT book a river cruise as time did not permit.
Szabóné Dr Rajnai Andrea Zsuzsa

Szabóné

Aug 2025
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5/5
We had a fantastic time with the Tootbus hop-on hop-off and Thames cruise combo! The boat ride was absolutely stunning — a true highlight of our London trip, with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. However, the app wasn’t updated, so the bus didn’t stop where we expected at times, which was a bit confusing. Still, overall a great experience and highly recommended for first-time visitors!
Routes
TOTAL DURATION90 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 10 minutes
FIRST DEPARTURECoventry Street at 8:30 AM
LAST DEPARTURECoventry Street at 7:30 PM
TOTAL DURATION2 hours
FREQUENCYEvery 20 to 30 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREPiccadilly at 8:30 AM
LAST DEPARTUREPiccadilly at 6:20 PM
FREQUENCYEvery 60 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREWyndham's Theatre at 8:20 AM
LAST DEPARTUREWyndham's Theatre at 7:20 PM
Timeline
Map

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Coventry Street

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Trafalgar Square

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3

Whitehall, Craig's Court

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Whitehall, Banqueting House

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Parliament Street

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London Eye

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Waterloo Station

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Covent Garden

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St Paul’s Cathedral

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London Bridge

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Tooley Street

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Tower of London

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Temple

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Westminster Pier

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Parliament Street

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Horse Guards Parade

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Trafalgar Square

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Piccadilly

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Green Park Station

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Hard Rock Cafe

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Hyde Park | Queen Elizabeth Gate

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Harrods

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Museums

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Gloucester Road Station

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Kensington Palace

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Notting Hill Gate

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Bayswater Road Hilton Hotel

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Bayswater Road Thistle Hotel

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Paddington Station

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Praed Street

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Marble Arch

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Oxford Street

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Victoria Station

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Grosvenor Gardens

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Buckingham Palace

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Horseferry Road

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Lambeth Palace

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Westminster Bridge

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Parliament Street

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Horse Guards Parade

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Trafalgar Square

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Wyndham's Theatre

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St Martin in the Fields

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Covent Garden

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Russell Square

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Euston Station

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King's Cross Station

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St Pancras Station

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Royal National Hotel

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British Museum

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Enjoy big London sights with this family-friendly bus, and save big!

  • Everything you get: Enjoy hop-on hop-off access for 24/48/72 hours across Blue, Green & Yellow routes to view top landmarks like Westminster Abbey & Big Ben. Get multilingual audio guides plus kids’ guides, free Wi-Fi, eco-friendly earphones, 4 self-guided walking tours & live bus tracking.
  • Why choose this: Explore London your way with flexible routes, kid-friendly guides, and eco-conscious extras that make sightseeing easy.
  • Upgrades: Include a scenic Thames River cruise or a 90-minute evening bus tour for unforgettable views.

Enjoy big London sights with this family-friendly bus, and save big!

  • Everything you get: Enjoy hop-on hop-off access for 24/48/72 hours across Blue, Green & Yellow routes to view top landmarks like Westminster Abbey & Big Ben. Get multilingual audio guides plus kids’ guides, free Wi-Fi, eco-friendly earphones, 4 self-guided walking tours & live bus tracking.
  • Why choose this: Explore London your way with flexible routes, kid-friendly guides, and eco-conscious extras that make sightseeing easy.
  • Upgrades: Include a scenic Thames River cruise or a 90-minute evening bus tour for unforgettable views.

Inclusions

  • 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Access to Blue, Green & Yellow routes
  • Thames River cruise (based on option selected)
  • 90-min evening bus tour (based on the option selected)
  • 4 self-guided walking tours
  • Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian, Chinese, Russian & Arabic
  • Kid's audio guide in English & French (only on the Yellow route & evening bus tour)
  • Free Wi-Fi & earphones made from recyclable materials
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
  • Discounted family tickets

Hop-on hop-off bus tour

Yellow route

Feel the pulse of London’s iconic heart, zooming past Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Covent Garden in a lively, snapshot-packed loop.

Popular stops: London Eye, Buckingham Palace

Royal Blue route

Glide through regal grandeur of Kensington’s museums, Harrods and Buckingham Palace, winding past Hyde Park’s leafy paths to stylish Notting Hill’s pastel streets.

Popular stops: Parliament Street, Harrods

Green route

Offbeat cultural shuttle connecting literary Bloomsbury, British Museum and King’s Cross energy, looping through Covent Garden, Leicester Square and historic Aldwych arteries.

Popular stops: British Museum, Bedford Place

Thames River cruise

Tower Pier

  • First boat: 10am from Tower Pier
  • Last boat: 6:55pm from Tower Pier
  • Frequency: 40 mins
  • Duration: 30-40 minutes
  • Popular stops: Westminster Pier

Westminster Pier

  • First boat: 10am from Westminster Pier
  • Last boat: 7:20pm from Westminster Pier
  • Frequency: 40 mins
  • Duration: 30-40 minutes
  • Popular stops: London Eye & Tower Pier

Evening tour

  • Bus departure: 5:30pm (Jan, Feb & Nov), 6pm (Mar), 7:30pm (Apr & Sep), 8pm (May), 9pm (Jun), 8:30pm (Jul & Aug) & 7pm (Oct) from 1-5 Coventry Street
  • Frequency: Once every Sat up to end of Apr, Fri to Sun from Sun & every day during school holidays
  • Duration: 90 mins

Please click here for a detailed evening tour route map.

  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.
  • Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses. Pets and small dogs must be seated at your knees.
  • Children aged 4 and under can travel for free if they don't need a separate seat.
  • The Green Route has no bus service between 11:18am and 5pm.
  • You can use your tickets on any day before the tour date. However, just keep in mind that they cannot be redeemed if the first day of travel has already passed.
  • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like walking tours, evening tours, and cruises, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Eleonora
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

I really enjoyed it because I got to see effortlessly and indeed breezily all the most beautiful things in London. The only thing that didn't always work was the correspondence between the audio guide and the monument or place to see. Otherwise super recommended.

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Autin
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

Convenient. Not as frequent as other companies, but good experience.

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Christy
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

The cruise alone was worth the price! The bus was great for getting around.

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Michele
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Managed to see all the major sites without having to walk through the crowds.

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David
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

Its no bad, bit expensive. The same routes can be made on a 1 day travel card on a normal bus albeit they ar not open top.

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Marco
Aug 2025Verified booking
3/5

The audio guide on the Green Route was spoken by AI. All the English names were so incomprehensible and ridiculous. Very embarrassing! The Blue Route on 18-20.8.25 was different than on the app. Stations were omitted and no precise, binding information was given. When we asked a Tootbus employee, he said: They know the problem and are working on it. Thank you, but this information would be important so that you don't wait in vain for half an hour at a station that wasn't even called at!

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Enrico
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

Liked it but the waiting between yellow line and blue line needs to be improved . the staff on the ground should know and communicate the waiting times, not say the bus arrives every 15-20 minutes and then actually arrives after 45 as happened

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Lori
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

We were greeted and directed immediately once we got to the bus stop. Very friendly and helpful staff. Easy to use service. Clean buses and never had to wait long when getting back on after stops.

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KAY
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

It was a great trip all the drivers were great It would have liked to have been told where to catch the bus from as we missed the first one then it would be good if there was a timetable at each bus stop to show how far apart the buses are

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Barbara
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

We took the bus tour as a way of visiting London with friends visiting from Slovakia We liked the choice of routes but were disappointed that the bus did not go close to Buckingham palace . We especially likedthe river cruise with its commentary . It was a very busy day with very heavy traffic at times which made progress along the routes.very slow. Overall it was a good way to see the main sites of London but due to the time we had to get off the bus at paddington so could not complete the blue route.

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Gerald
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

Somewhat longer waiting times until departure, but otherwise good. The green line in london is unnecessary.you can't see anything audioguide is AI.terrible pronunciation I bought 4 tickets, but can only use the app on one cell phone

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Mark
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Loved the ability to see overview, then take advantage of the hop on/off feature. Very glad we booked the Thames river cruise in our package; it was wonderful.

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Baiker
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

The boat trip on the Thames was great. Especially the tour guide. He spoke very clearly so that I understood everything well even with my English. We only did the yellow route on the city tour. The information underneath was not that good. But overall the tour was recommended

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Helene
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

We had a really great time with the bus and cruise. It was easy to find the stops and there were staff members at many of the stops. The audio did not always match where we were, but it was okay.

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Rohrer,
Aug 2025Verified booking
3/5

We wanted to get on the green route at King's Cross and would have had to wait over 45 minutes. We then took the underground to Westminster and got on the bus there. The yellow route was great! Also the tour guide over the headphones! Very good! The blue route was very difficult to get through the traffic. I thought the price for the one-day ticket was too expensive. Especially as I bought it for a total of 4 people.

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Szabóné
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

We had a fantastic time with the Tootbus hop-on hop-off and Thames cruise combo! The boat ride was absolutely stunning — a true highlight of our London trip, with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. However, the app wasn’t updated, so the bus didn’t stop where we expected at times, which was a bit confusing. Still, overall a great experience and highly recommended for first-time visitors!

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Mariia
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Great deal! We spent 4 hours at the Tower and the whole next day on a bus tour. Very impressed with London. A rich excursion program, convenient stops. I recommend it to everyone.

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Stefan
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

The boat trip was very nice. The bus trips were often too long due to the high volume of traffic. Otherwise everything was fine.

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Frank
Jul 2025Verified booking
3/5

Plenty of stops and helpful roadside staff on the yellow line were a godsend On a wet Saturday in London there were many problems on the roads and the drivers were terrible. Stair hatches not closed and leaking downstairs windows and doors made it miserable. Drivers were not engaging, drove with both excessive speed and heavy braking, and too much horn. One driver on blue route between Harrods and Marble Arch had his head covered by his hoodie the whole time, did not wait for people to sit down before moving and said nothing. He should not be doing this job!

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David
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

Good circuits, pleasant customer service. Having some upstairs option undercover a good idea. Having a pick up outside the station very helpful. On the bad side: Low quality ear buds, some brand new ones not working. Some sound outlets also not working, meaning that you have to change seats to get a working outlet. This email is incorrect as we did NOT book a river cruise as time did not permit.

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Amanda
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

Really helpful staff, however couldn't find the QR code on the river cruise to listen to the commentary, and couldn't find the headsets for the commentary on the bus. Bus route diversion due to local challenges wasn't explained so not sure if we went past what we wanted to see. Otherwise, a good trip and would do it again.

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Kai
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Everything is very flexible. You got off the bus to see a sight and then got back on the next bus to continue the tour.

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Lisa
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Great way to spend first day in London. Courteous kind drivers. The earphones and audio were helpful and enhanced the experience.

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VERONIKA
Jul 2025Verified booking
3/5

I bought ticket online on the day I was in London. Struggled to find the timetable for the buses or bus stops locations even though I downloaded both apps...ended up calling customer service and they advised me the nearest stop from my current location. No tour host on the bus and my audio didn't work. Green route bus never came at 19:20 when we needed to get to Kings Cross to catch our train. We walked for 30mins to the 39 stop to be there on time for the last route and the bus nevevr came. When we finally saw the bus approaching at zirca 19:45, the bus driver said he had his last round and was not taking us. We were baffled as we were waiting on the stop from about 19:15 with other people too but the bus never came. Driver asked us to complain to the bus driver who was parked in this parking space which is why he couldn't stop there....we were there on time, yet the driver was neither emphatetic nor apologetic for the fact that he messed up as we werw waiting at the stop and he was the one who failed to collect us.

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Shirley
Jul 2025Verified booking
3/5

The hop on hop off bus was good but we found the audio guide to be poor. Not enough information about important landmarks, out of sync and some of the dialogue was almost derogatory to the British! This is really important for us Brits who don't live in London and want to learn more about the different areas when visiting.

Big Bus London tour in front of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
London Eye and River Thames on a sunny day, part of BigBus London tour.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
Open-top bus tour crossing Tower Bridge in London.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
Big Bus London tour in front of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
London Eye and River Thames on a sunny day, part of BigBus London tour.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
Open-top bus tour crossing Tower Bridge in London.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
Big Bus London tour in front of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
London Eye and River Thames on a sunny day, part of BigBus London tour.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
Open-top bus tour crossing Tower Bridge in London.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
4.2(1,818)

Big Bus: London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise & Evening Tour

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Flexible duration
Guided tour

4.2/5

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Mrs. Deborah L Banks

Mrs.

May 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Thames River tour was awesome! Excellent tour hosts who provide a wonderful description of what you are seeing. Big Bus tour was good but there are many many more buses from other tour companies that pick up passengers while we waited for the Big Bus. We got off at one stop and had to wait one hour for a Big Bus tour bus to come back to pick us up. This prevented us from getting off at stops in the city as we were concerned that we would not be picked up and would not see the remainder of the blue or red route. We thought we had the evening tour included but our tickets printed "does not include night tour".
Matthew L Wilkinson

Matthew

Mar 2025
Verified booking
5/5
This specific bus line, although there are many, seems to have the most stops and covers nearly every inch of the city. The drivers seem to have magical powers to get the bus through the very busy traffic and narrow streets of London. Easily a half day ride perhaps more if you ride the entire main loop. Multiple days if you use it to get on and off at stops.
Lisa White

Lisa

Apr 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The lady at the St. Paul's Cathedral bus stop was fantastic. She was the best part of the experience! We booked online, but she was still incredibly helpful even throwing away my rubbish for me. And HOHO buses are always a fun way to see a lot lazily.
Routes
TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
FREQUENCY10-20 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREGreen Park Underground at 8:15 AM
LAST DEPARTUREGreen Park Underground at 6:00 PM
TOTAL DURATION3 hours 35 minutes
FREQUENCY15-20 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREVictoria, Nova Complex at 8:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREVictoria, Nova Complex at 7:00 PM
TOTAL DURATION70 minutes
FREQUENCY30-45 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREWoburn (Northbound) at 8:30 AM
LAST DEPARTUREWoburn (Northbound) at 6:00 PM
Timeline
Map

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Green Park Underground

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Hard Rock Cafe

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Queen Mother Gates

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Marble Arch (Westbound)

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Regent Street

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Piccadilly Circus

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Trafalgar Square

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Craig's Court

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Horseguards

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Whitehall

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London Eye (Eastbound)

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Waterloo (Eastbound)

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Covent Garden

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St Paul’s Cathedral

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London Bridge

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Tower of London

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Temple Underground Station

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Westminster Pier

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London Eye (Westbound)

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Lambeth Palace

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College Green

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Tothill Street

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Buckingham Palace

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Victoria Station

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Victoria, Nova Complex

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Victoria Station

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Queen Mother Gates

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Marble Arch (Westbound)

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Green Park

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Hard Rock Cafe

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Hyde Park Corner

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Harrods

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South Kensington Museums

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Gloucester Road

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Kensington Palace

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Notting Hill

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Kensington Gardens

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Thistle Hotel (Kensington Gardens)

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Lancaster Gate

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Paddington Station

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Praed Street

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Marble Arch (Eastbound)

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Baker Street

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Oxford Street

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Regent Street

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Piccadilly Circus

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Trafalgar Square

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Craig's Court

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Horseguards

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Whitehall

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London Eye (Eastbound)

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Waterloo (Eastbound)

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Covent Garden

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St Paul’s Cathedral

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London Bridge

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Tower of London

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Temple Underground Station

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Westminster Pier

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London Eye (Westbound)

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Lambeth Palace

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College Green

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Tothill Street

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Buckingham Palace

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Woburn (Northbound)

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Euston Station

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Kings Cross Station

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St. Pancras Station

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Euston Road

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Woburn (Southbound)

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British Museum (Southbound)

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Temple Underground Station

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Covent Garden

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British Museum (Northbound)

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Get premium seating, fewer crowds, and all the London must-sees on day/night tours.

  • Everything you get: Tour London your way with unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 1 day, 24 or 48 hours across 3 routes & 50+ stops. Get multilingual audio commentary, free Wi-Fi, & live bus tracking. See Hyde Park, Big Ben, & upgrade to a Thames cruise, 2-hour evening tour, or 3 guided walks.
  • Why choose this: Cover more of London in less time—by bus, boat, or on foot—with one flexible ticket that fits your pace.
  • Upgrades: For a deeper London experience, add on a scenic Thames River cruise, a panoramic night tour, or guided walking tours.

Get premium seating, fewer crowds, and all the London must-sees on day/night tours.

  • Everything you get: Tour London your way with unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 1 day, 24 or 48 hours across 3 routes & 50+ stops. Get multilingual audio commentary, free Wi-Fi, & live bus tracking. See Hyde Park, Big Ben, & upgrade to a Thames cruise, 2-hour evening tour, or 3 guided walks.
  • Why choose this: Cover more of London in less time—by bus, boat, or on foot—with one flexible ticket that fits your pace.
  • Upgrades: For a deeper London experience, add on a scenic Thames River cruise, a panoramic night tour, or guided walking tours.

Inclusions

  • 1-day or 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
  • 40-min Thames River cruise (based on option selected)
  • 2-hour evening bus tour (based on option selected)
  • 3 guided walking tours (based on the option selected)
  • English-speaking guide (on the cruise)
  • Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin & Brazilian Portuguese (on the bus)
  • Free Wi-Fi & headphones onboard
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Thames River cruise
From Tower Pier (starts near stop 16 & concludes at Waterloo Pier and Westminster Pier)

  • First cruise: 10:30am
  • Last cruise: 6pm
  • Frequency: Every 40 mins
  • Duration: 40 mins

From Westminster Pier (starts near stop 18 & concludes at Tower Pier)

  • First cruise: 10:30am
  • Last cruise: 6pm
  • Frequency: Every 40 mins
  • Duration: 40 mins

Evening tour

  • Bus departure: 7:30pm from stop #11 (London Eye)
  • Frequency: Once every evening
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Require special accommodations for your wheelchairs? Rest assured, you can contact the service provider, and they'll try to assist you.
  • Public transport and sightseeing buses can't stop right at Buckingham Palace, but there is a stop just a 5-minute walk away.
  • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like cruises, walking tours, and meeting points, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
  • Please note that the ticket validity begins upon boarding the bus.
  • The 24-hour pass is valid for 24 consecutive hours, while the 1-day pass is valid for a single calendar day, regardless of the boarding time.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guilherme
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

The Bus is great, there's always a bus passing by. But the app should be modernized and show via GPS the points where the bus stops.

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Douglas
Aug 2025Verified booking
3/5

Our first attempt to get on the bus at stop 13 was denied 3 times. The driver wouldn't open the door. You were clearly oversold for that time of day yet accepted our order around the same time. A suggestion is to advise anyone placing an order be notified of which stoppa were heavy. Other companies were picking up people at the same spot without issue.

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Michael
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

Everything around the buses was very good - the timings, the routes, the commentaries, and the staff. Was disappointed the the river cruise was just one way.

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William
Jun 2025Verified booking
4/5

Ticketing was very good and efficient. Recorded info wasn't the best, should be better tied to location and a bit less goofy dialogue and more information

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Lynn
Jun 2025Verified booking
3/5

The staff were very helpful and there were no issues with staff. However I choose big bus as the company stated that buses were every 20-30 mins ect. However this was not the case. We were waiting for much longer periods compared to the cheaper companies who appeared to have a better service. I would never book with the company again. Paying the extra was a waste of money. I would not recommend to friends or family

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Victor
Jun 2025Verified booking
3/5

The cruise portion of the excursion was sub par. The boat had issues and could not board passengers. We had to wait nearly two hours for the next boat. This subsequently affected are schedule.

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Barbara
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Lea the live guide and Trevor the driver made our complete Red line tour absolutely wonderful! What a great experience!

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Bharath
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Great deal.. Easy n flexible schedule to plan our visits. Almost last minute plan.

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James
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

I went with my parents and they treated them like gold for getting on and off the ride.

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Sara
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Super convenient to get to all the attractions. Ticket process was very simple.

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Kurt
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

The tours include all the well-known sights and the audio accompaniment is interesting and relaxed.

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Therese
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

My driver was so kind and friendly

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Sabine
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Staff very friendly and helped at all times. We got everywhere . Gladly again 🤩

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Tommi
Jun 2025Verified booking
3/5

Support team members were friendly and helpful. Thames river boat captain's guiding was humorous!

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Mary
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Thames river cruise was awesome!

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Edward
Jun 2025Verified booking
3/5

An efficient way to get a comprehensive view of London.

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Katie
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Friendly workers, liked the audio tour, clean

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Marita
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

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Aug 2025Verified booking
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Aug 2025Verified booking
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Jul 2025Verified booking
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Peter
Jul 2025Verified booking
3/5

Red double-decker bus near the London Eye on the Thames River cruise tour.
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Open-top red double-decker bus on London street, part of Thames River Hop-On Hop-Off Cruise Tour.
Open-top red tour bus on Westminster Bridge with Houses of Parliament in London.
Thames River cruise boat near Big Ben and Westminster Bridge, London.
Red double-decker bus near the London Eye on the Thames River cruise tour.
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Open-top red double-decker bus on London street, part of Thames River Hop-On Hop-Off Cruise Tour.
Open-top red tour bus on Westminster Bridge with Houses of Parliament in London.
Thames River cruise boat near Big Ben and Westminster Bridge, London.
Red double-decker bus near the London Eye on the Thames River cruise tour.
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Open-top red double-decker bus on London street, part of Thames River Hop-On Hop-Off Cruise Tour.
Open-top red tour bus on Westminster Bridge with Houses of Parliament in London.
Thames River cruise boat near Big Ben and Westminster Bridge, London.
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City Sightseeing: London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise

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Flexible duration
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4.0/5

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Vanessa Jane Williams

Vanessa

May 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Ticket purchase was easy & good online👍 with tickets sent to my email. Loved the hopon hopoff buses and the boat trip along the Thames was excellent. But finding the bus stops was tricky without the bus map and knowledge if London. Better signage if bus stops is needed and need to ensure everyone has thebus route map.
Dorothy L Gonzalez

Dorothy

Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The bus was clean. The employees on and off the bus were friendly and helpful. The Hop On Hop Off bus is the best way to learn about the city.
Routes
TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 20-30 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREMarble Arch (Park Lane) at 8:45 AM
LAST DEPARTUREMarble Arch (Park Lane) at 5:25 PM
TOTAL DURATION80 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 30 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREBelvedere Road at 9:20 AM
LAST DEPARTUREBelvedere Road at 5:20 PM
TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 7-12 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREBelvedere Road at 8:30 AM
LAST DEPARTUREBelvedere Road at 7:30 PM
Timeline
Map

1

Marble Arch (Park Lane)

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2

Park Lane London Hilton Hotel

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3

Hyde Park Corner Station

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4

Harrods

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5

Victoria and Albert Museum

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6

Gloucester Road

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7

Kensington Road / Royal Albert Hall

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8

Palace Gate

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9

Kensington Palace

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10

Palace Gardens Terrace

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11

St. Petersburgh Place

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12

Porchester Terrace

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13

Lancaster Gate/ Columbia Hotel

14

Lancaster Gate Station

15

Praed Street

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16

Marble Arch Station/ Edgware Road

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Belvedere Road

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2

Aldwych

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3

Southampton Row (British Museum)

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4

Woburn Place

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5

Pancras Road

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6

Midland Road

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7

Euston Road

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8

Euston Square

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9

Stephen Street

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10

Great Russell Street (British Museum)

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11

City Sightseeing Shop Southampton Row

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Lancaster Place (Somerset House)

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13

York Road (Southbank)

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Belvedere Road

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2

Aldwych

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3

Ludgate Hill (St. Paul's Cathedral entrance)

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4

Cannon Street Station

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5

London Bridge

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6

Tooley Street

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7

Tower Hill (Tower of London)

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8

Victoria Embankment

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9

Westminster Bridge (Big Ben side)

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10

Horseferry Road

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11

Buckingham Palace

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12

Rubens Hotel, Buckingham Palace Road

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13

Buckingham Palace Road

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14

Buckingham Palace Road (Clermont Hotel Stop R)

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15

Buckingham Palace Road (Stop Z12)

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Grosvenor Gardens

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Hyde Park, Queen Elizabeth Gate

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18

Marble Arch, Speakers' Corner

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19

Marble Arch (Park Lane)

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Park Lane London Hilton Hotel (Stop B)

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21

Piccadilly, Hard Rock Cafe

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22

Haymarket (outside Tiger Tiger restaurant)

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Pall Mall East, left of National Gallery

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Whitehall, Banqueting House

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Westminster Bridge

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Trusted worldwide, loved by London — your hop-on hop-off & cruise adventure starts here.

  • Everything you get: Enjoy unlimited rides for 1-day, 24 or 48 hours across the Red, Blue, & Green routes covering Covent Garden & Hyde Park. Select a one-way or two-way Thames cruise, or classic Routemaster bus ride. Plus, free walking tours, multilingual audio guides, and special kids’ guide.
  • Why choose this: Discover London at your own pace with iconic buses, river cruises, and walking tours for a complete city experience.
  • Upgrade: Add Thames cruises, classic Routemaster rides, or free walking tours to enhance your sightseeing.

Trusted worldwide, loved by London — your hop-on hop-off & cruise adventure starts here.

  • Everything you get: Enjoy unlimited rides for 1-day, 24 or 48 hours across the Red, Blue, & Green routes covering Covent Garden & Hyde Park. Select a one-way or two-way Thames cruise, or classic Routemaster bus ride. Plus, free walking tours, multilingual audio guides, and special kids’ guide.
  • Why choose this: Discover London at your own pace with iconic buses, river cruises, and walking tours for a complete city experience.
  • Upgrade: Add Thames cruises, classic Routemaster rides, or free walking tours to enhance your sightseeing.

Inclusions

  • 1-day, 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
  • One-way Thames cruise OR two-way Thames cruise on the same day (based on option selected)
  • Classic Routemaster bus ride from Trafalgar Square (based on option selected)
  • Free walking tours (based on option selected)
  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish & Arabic (on the bus)
  • Free activity booklet and kids' audio guide in English (only on Blue route)

Thames River cruise
24-hour pass

  • First cruise: 10am from Tower & Westminster Piers
  • Last cruise: 6:55pm from Tower Pier & 7:20pm Westminster Pier
  • Frequency: Every 40 mins
  • Duration: Approx 35 mins

48-hour pass

  • First cruise: 10 am from Tower & Westminster Piers
  • Last cruise: 4pm (no-return ride available) from Westminster Pier & 5:50pm from Greenwich
  • Frequency: Every 40 mins
  • Duration: Approx 35 mins

T15 Routemaster Heritage route
From Trafalgar Sq/Charing Cross stop F

  • First bus: 9:30am
  • Last bus: 5pm
  • Frequency: Every 30 mins

From Tower Hill/Tower of London stop TA

  • First bus: 10:30am
  • Last bus: 6pm
  • Frequency: Every 30 mins
  • The buses are wheelchair accessible.
  • Your dogs are welcome on the buses.
  • Please note that the ticket validity begins upon boarding the bus.
  • A 1-day ticket is valid for 1 calendar day, whereas the 24-hour ticket is valid for 24 hours. For example, if you hop on at 10am, then your ticket remains valid till 10am the following day.
  • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like walking tours, cruises, and meeting points, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from Germany, United States, Australia and over 36 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
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Marjorie
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

The service of the drivers is excellent, they are very helpful, I congratulate them!

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ACHILLE
Aug 2025Verified booking
3/5

The tour of London is always pleasant, but the bus took very, very long breaks and the initial stop was difficult to identify in the street. I also found the tours less complete than a few years ago.

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Dorothy
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

The bus was clean. The employees on and off the bus were friendly and helpful. The Hop On Hop Off bus is the best way to learn about the city.

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Vanessa
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

Ticket purchase was easy & good online👍 with tickets sent to my email. Loved the hopon hopoff buses and the boat trip along the Thames was excellent. But finding the bus stops was tricky without the bus map and knowledge if London. Better signage if bus stops is needed and need to ensure everyone has thebus route map.

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Torsten
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Everything was great and without any problems.

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AHMED
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The guides were really helpful in sharing the details on the route

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Patti
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Fabienne
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

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LEVI
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

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Natalia
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Gurusingham
Jun 2025Verified booking
3/5

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Michelle
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Denise
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Emil
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Karyn
Jul 2025Verified booking
2/5

The Blue bus and drivers were never at the stops. Waited 40 plus minutes multiple times. Gave up and walked. The very first driver was a jerk. While waiting 15 min to leave he would not answer questions. When he finally did, he blamed the ticket seller, even tho we bought on line. Rode one Red route and it was fine,

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Pirita
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Sightseen and boat was very good combo

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Heather
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Fabulous friendly and welcoming staff. Great choice of routes to suit all. Loved it all. Thank you!

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Sander
May 2025Verified booking
3/5

Bus ride was good. Took 40 minutes to get my ticket, so we had to wait before we got on the bus. Was in contact with customer service after 35 minutes and shortly after i got the tickets.

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Paolo
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

Very helpful staff. Can't hear the audio guide well

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Yuki
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

guide was so generous that we could enjoy so much

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Reiss
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

Top Very nice staff, helpful and friendly

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Joe
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

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CIRCU
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Catharina
May 2025Verified booking
3/5

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Barbara
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Open-top London hop-on hop-off bus near historic building.
Couple taking photos on a Hop on Hop off bus in London.
Open-top London tour bus in front of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Open-top London tour bus near the London Eye.
River Thames cruise with view of The Shard and City Hall in London.
Cruise boat on Thames River with view of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, London.
Open-top London hop-on hop-off bus near historic building.
Couple taking photos on a Hop on Hop off bus in London.
Open-top London tour bus in front of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Open-top London tour bus near the London Eye.
River Thames cruise with view of The Shard and City Hall in London.
Cruise boat on Thames River with view of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, London.
Open-top London hop-on hop-off bus near historic building.
Couple taking photos on a Hop on Hop off bus in London.
Open-top London tour bus in front of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Open-top London tour bus near the London Eye.
River Thames cruise with view of The Shard and City Hall in London.
Cruise boat on Thames River with view of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, London.
4.4(1,956)

Golden Tours: London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise

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Flexible duration
Audio guide
Guided tour
Routes
FREQUENCY60 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREHyde Park Corner at 9:30 AM
LAST DEPARTUREHyde Park Corner at 5:30 PM
FREQUENCY60 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREVictoria at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREVictoria at 3:00 PM
FREQUENCY30 minutes
FIRST DEPARTURELondon Eye at 9:30 AM
LAST DEPARTURELondon Eye at 5:00 PM
Timeline
Map

1

Hyde Park Corner

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2

Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road

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2 attractions

3

Victoria Station

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2 attractions

4

Knightsbridge, Lanesborough Hotel

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5

Knightsbridge, Outside Park Mansions

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6

Royal Albert Hall

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7

Kensington Palace

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8

Kensington Plaza Hotel

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9

Gloucester Road Station

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10

South Kensington Station

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11

Victoria & Albert Museum

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12

Harrods

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13

Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner

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14

Queen Elizabeth Gate

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15

Speaker's Corner

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16

Lancaster Gate Station (Stop LC)

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17

Leinster Terrace (Stop LG)

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18

Porchester Terrace (Stop D)

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19

Palace Court (Stop S)

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20

Notting Hill Gate Station (Stop N)

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21

Holland Park (Stop HB)

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22

Royal Crescent (Stop HD)

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23

Opposite Hilton London Kensington

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Holland Park Avenue

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25

Notting Hill Gate

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26

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel

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27

Thistle Kensington Garden Hotel

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Columbia Hotel

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29

Paddington, Norfolk Place

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Paddington, Praed Street

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31

Edgware Road

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32

Marble Arch, Park Lane, Stop RH

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33

Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, Stop A

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Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, Hard Rock Café

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35

Green Park Station

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Victoria

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Queen Elizabeth Gate

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Speaker's Corner

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4

Marble Arch

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5

Paddington, Norfolk Place

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6

Paddington Station

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7

Madame Tussauds

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8

London Zoo

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9

Euston Station

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10

Kings Cross Station

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11

St. Pancras International Station

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12

Upper Woburn Place

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13

Russell Square

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14

Holborn

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Haymarket

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Pall Mall East

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Trafalgar Square

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Covent Garden

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St. Paul’s Cathedral

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Bank

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Monument

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London Bridge

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Tooley Street, London Bridge Station

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Tooley Street

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Tower of London

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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

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Waterloo Station

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Lambeth Palace Road, Opposite St Thomas Hospital

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Lambeth Palace Road, Outside Lambeth Palace

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Lambeth Palace Road, Opposite Lambeth Palace

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London Eye

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Westminster Abbey

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Buckingham Palace

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Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road

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Victoria Station

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London Eye

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Covent Garden

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St. Paul’s Cathedral

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Bank

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Monument

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London Bridge

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Tooley Street, London Bridge Station

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Tooley Street

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Tower of London

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10

Victoria Embankment

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11

Westminster Pier

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12

London Eye

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13

Lambeth Palace, Opposite St Thomas Hospital

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14

Lambeth Palace Road, Outside Lambeth Palace

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15

Abingdon Street

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Parliament Square

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Whitehall

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Trafalgar Square

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19

Piccadilly Circus

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Green Park Station

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Hyde Park Corner

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Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road

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Victoria Station

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Buckingham Palace

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Flexible 1- to 3-day tours with 3 routes, live guide & optional Thames cruise and walks.

  • Everything you get: Get unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 1-day, 24, 48, or 72 hours across Blue, Yellow & Orange routes, exploring top landmarks like Tower Bridge & Trafalgar Square. Benefit from an English-speaking guide on the Blue Route, multilingual audio guides, & live bus tracking.
  • Why choose this: Explore London your way with expert guides, flexible routes, and scenic river cruises plus bonus walking tours.
  • Upgrades: Choose to include a Thames River cruise and two complimentary walking tours to make your visit even more memorable.

Flexible 1- to 3-day tours with 3 routes, live guide & optional Thames cruise and walks.

  • Everything you get: Get unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 1-day, 24, 48, or 72 hours across Blue, Yellow & Orange routes, exploring top landmarks like Tower Bridge & Trafalgar Square. Benefit from an English-speaking guide on the Blue Route, multilingual audio guides, & live bus tracking.
  • Why choose this: Explore London your way with expert guides, flexible routes, and scenic river cruises plus bonus walking tours.
  • Upgrades: Choose to include a Thames River cruise and two complimentary walking tours to make your visit even more memorable.

Inclusions

  • 1-day or 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Access to Blue, Yellow & Orange routes
  • English-speaking guide (on the Blue Route)
  • Thames River cruise (based on option selected)
  • 2 complimentary walking tours (based on option selected)
  • Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese & Arabic (on the bus)
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Thames River cruise

From Westminster Pier

  • First cruise: 10am
  • Last cruise: 6pm
  • Frequency: Every 40 mins
  • Duration: 30-40 mins

From Tower Pier

  • First cruise: 10am
  • Last cruise: 5:15pm
  • Frequency: Every 40 mins
  • Duration: 30-40 mins
  • This experience is wheelchair accessible, with space to store one fold-away pushchair and a wheelchair on the lower deck.
  • Please note that the ticket validity begins upon boarding the bus.
  • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like walking tours, cruises, and meeting points, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
  • The 24-hour pass is valid for 24 consecutive hours, while the 1-day pass is valid for a single calendar day, regardless of the boarding time.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from United States, France, Germany and over 14 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
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Katarina
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Curtesy of the drivers and live guide! We never waited longer than 15 min for the bus.

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Jane
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Anna was awesome . She gave great history as well as included humor

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Abdulaziz
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Great time with you and my family happy with your services

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monidol
Jun 2025Verified booking
4/5

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Lenka
Aug 2025Verified booking
1/5

The riders did not keep the stops, maybe they skipped them completely and we had to move on and then wait a long time for the next one. Given this and the long delays, I definitely do not recommend this company

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Geoff
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

Excellent ticket package, bus service was frequent enough and had 3 great routes. The drivers were courteous and helpful in our journey. We also took advantage of the added benefit of a Thames river cruise from Westminster pier to the Tower Pier. Will definitely use Headout again!

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Krause
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

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Marília
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Bachvarova-
Apr 2025Verified booking
3/5

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Teresa
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

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DENIZE
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Syed
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

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natalie
Mar 2025Verified booking
4/5

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George
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Eric
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Fabio
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Cynthia
Mar 2025Verified booking
2/5

We waited more than 20 minutes at a meeting point. We had to change stations to catch a bus that wasn't full.

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Chantelle
Mar 2025Verified booking
2/5

From where we were situated on the orange line made it very difficult to get to the blue line because of the busses only coming every hour

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Eva-Maria
Mar 2025Verified booking
2/5

We waited three quarters of an hour at the bus stop (which was 3 minutes from the hotel) and no bus came. The buses simply changed their route. We then walked to another meeting point and had to wait there for another half an hour. It was about 1.5 hours before we could actually set off. The audio guide information was far too little, the music was annoying and was more than the information in total!

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Lívio
Dec 2024Verified booking
2/5

I wait 1h30m in a stop and the bus did't came

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Dewey
Feb 2025Verified booking
1/5

I liked NOTHING!!! I felt that you mis-advertised the process. I expected 20 minutes between busses. The truth was there was an hour between busses. I am glad that I realized this early in the morning and was able to us the local busses to continue my trip. I will be writing to the tourist board and detailing my problems and experiences.

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VALERIE
Dec 2024Verified booking
1/5

Nothing, considering that we waited 45 minutes on Friday, November 29, without a single bus from your company, even though several buses from other UP and off companies passed by. I should point out that I was at the right location, where Golden Tour was well signposted. What's more, this changed our entire stay because we had to take the metro for 2 days, incurring additional costs, and on top of that, they wouldn't refund us. Total rip-off.

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Heidi
Oct 2024Verified booking
3/5

I hate the music between the sights. I would much rather have a live guide. Not enough time to get on or off.. bad communication on where we are so we had a chance to get off. At on stop we waited for the yellow route. We even said so to a guide at the stop. We waited 30 min and asked the guide again... then he told us that the bus just left 5 min ago. We were there the whole Tim and no bus said yellow route. Then he said it is called the museum route!! Why do you have the top on the busses say red and blue route and then for the yellow it said museum??? It waisted so much of our time and the yellow route was not even worth the wait.

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Eve
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Everything was perfect and Goldentours is very welcoming. Stops are very easy to find

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Arturo
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

London Eye capsule overlooking Thames River and cityscape.
Group enjoying view of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament from London Eye capsule.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.
Tourists on an open-top bus tour in London, capturing photos of the Houses of Parliament.
River cruise boat passing Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in London.
Tourists enjoying a boat ride near Tower Bridge, London on Big Bus: Big Day Out.
London Eye and River Thames on a sunny day, part of BigBus London tour.
Group enjoying view of Big Ben from London Eye capsule.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
Tourists on HOHO bus taking photos of Big Ben, London.
London Eye capsule overlooking Thames River and cityscape.
Group enjoying view of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament from London Eye capsule.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.
Tourists on an open-top bus tour in London, capturing photos of the Houses of Parliament.
River cruise boat passing Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in London.
Tourists enjoying a boat ride near Tower Bridge, London on Big Bus: Big Day Out.
London Eye and River Thames on a sunny day, part of BigBus London tour.
Group enjoying view of Big Ben from London Eye capsule.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
Tourists on HOHO bus taking photos of Big Ben, London.
London Eye capsule overlooking Thames River and cityscape.
Group enjoying view of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament from London Eye capsule.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.
Tourists on an open-top bus tour in London, capturing photos of the Houses of Parliament.
River cruise boat passing Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in London.
Tourists enjoying a boat ride near Tower Bridge, London on Big Bus: Big Day Out.
London Eye and River Thames on a sunny day, part of BigBus London tour.
Group enjoying view of Big Ben from London Eye capsule.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
Tourists on HOHO bus taking photos of Big Ben, London.
4.2(351)

Combo: London Eye Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Thames River Cruise

from £70
£63

10% off

Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guided tour

4.2/5

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Edoardo Bocci

Edoardo

Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The London Eye experience was memorable. The website for the pre-booking had some problems in the week before the selected day (it seemed like there was no availability in the whole day). However, 3 days before the visit everything worked fine and we managed to book a time slot. We arrived about 15 min before the scheduled time, but they allowed us (me and my family) to go. There was almost no queue at 10:15 am and we really enjoyed the view. The Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour was good and we appreciated the description of the sites during the tour. However, at 13:30 the bus was late and after about 45 min waiting we decided to take the metro. The Thames river cruise was wonderful! We really enjoyed the visiting and the descriptions by the boat staff.
Daniela Romanazzi

Daniela

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The combined ticket was a last-minute offer that we took advantage of. Overall, we saved more than the 30% mentioned because we didn't use public transport (but Big Bus). Really great: super friendly staff, super detailed directions, including the signs at the stops. For us, all parts of the ticket deserved a particularly good rating.
Julio Manuel Tundidor

Julio

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We start with the London eye the view was fantastic, then we took the River cruise, a few steps from the London eye that is a plus for this combo. The next day we took the hop on - hop off taking a view of the highlight land of the city taking a lot pictures and visiting important areas is the city. I highly recommender this combo.

See the city by road, river, and sky with this all-in-one combo that gives you access to top sights.

  • Everything you get at the London Eye: Ride the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel and enjoy 360° views over the River Thames and city skyline. Spot Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and even Windsor Castle during a 30-min rotation.
  • Everything you get on the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Access to a flexible bus tour with stops near the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and more. Choose from multiple routes with multilingual audio commentary as you hop on and off as often as you like.
  • Everything you get on the Thames River Cruise: A relaxing one-way cruise from Westminster or Tower piers. Cruise past riverside landmarks like Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Houses of Parliament with live commentary on board.
  • Why choose this combo: Save up to 30% with one ticket and enjoy easy transfers to the Eye and the cruise, conveniently located on your bus tour routes.
  • Upgrades: In the next step, extend your Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass to 48 hours for more flexibility and sightseeing time, and access to 3 guided walking tours.

See the city by road, river, and sky with this all-in-one combo that gives you access to top sights.

  • Everything you get at the London Eye: Ride the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel and enjoy 360° views over the River Thames and city skyline. Spot Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and even Windsor Castle during a 30-min rotation.
  • Everything you get on the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Access to a flexible bus tour with stops near the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and more. Choose from multiple routes with multilingual audio commentary as you hop on and off as often as you like.
  • Everything you get on the Thames River Cruise: A relaxing one-way cruise from Westminster or Tower piers. Cruise past riverside landmarks like Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Houses of Parliament with live commentary on board.
  • Why choose this combo: Save up to 30% with one ticket and enjoy easy transfers to the Eye and the cruise, conveniently located on your bus tour routes.
  • Upgrades: In the next step, extend your Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass to 48 hours for more flexibility and sightseeing time, and access to 3 guided walking tours.

Inclusions

London Eye

  • Entry to the London Eye (near stops 11 & 19 on the Red Route)
  • 30-min ride on the London Eye

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

  • 24 or 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour by Big Bus (based on option selected)
  • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
  • 3 guided walking tours (based on option selected)
  • Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin & Brazilian Portuguese
  • Free Wi-Fi & headphones onboard
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Thames River Cruise

  • 40-min Thames River cruise (near stops 16 & 18 on the Red Route)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Boarding from Tower or Westminster Piers

London hop-on hop-off tour

Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red Route

  • First bus: 8:30am from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)
  • Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)
  • Frequency: Every 20-30 mins
  • Popular stops: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, London Eye

Blue Route

  • First bus: 8:40am from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)
  • Last bus: 5pm from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)
  • Frequency: Every 20-30 mins
  • Popular stops: Kensington Palace, Tower of London, Notting Hill

Green Route

  • First bus: 8:30am from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)
  • Last bus: 5pm from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)
  • Frequency: Every 45-60 mins
  • Popular stops: Kings Cross Station, British Museum, Temple Underground Station

Thames River cruise 

From Tower Pier (starts near stop 16 & concludes at Waterloo Pier and Westminster Pier)

  • First cruise: 10am
  • Last cruise: 5:15pm
  • Frequency: Every 40 mins
  • Duration: 40 mins

From Westminster Pier (starts near stop 18 & concludes at Tower Pier)

  • First cruise: 10am
  • Last cruise: 6pm
  • Frequency: Every 40 mins
  • Duration: 40 mins

London Eye

  • After booking, you'll receive all the details to confirm your visit date and time. Just follow the instructions to secure your spot and download your entry pass.
  • Children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by adults.
  • Children under the age of 2 years can go for free but require a ticket to enter.
  • Expect a wait time of up to 30 mins before your experience begins.
  • Guests with accessible needs are entitled to a free carer ticket with valid documentation.
  • This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
  • For guests with disabilities, please contact the venue to avail specific accommodations.
  • For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
  • Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
  • Sharp metallic tools or objects, alcohol, drones, large suitcases, bags, or rucksacks, smoke bombs, fireworks, glass bottles, illegal substances, rollerblades, scooters, e-scooters, skateboards, tripods, motorcycle helmets, hot foods are not permitted on this experience.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

  • Require special accommodations for your wheelchairs? Rest assured, you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.
  • Public transport and sightseeing buses can't stop right at Buckingham Palace, but there is a stop just a 5-min walk away.
  • Please note that the ticket validity begins upon boarding the bus.

Thames River Cruise

  • Specific details related to your boarding points and ticket validation details will be shared post-booking.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Brigitte
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Everything went very well, we were able to board the London Eye 1 hour early and the tours were very informative

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Ivica
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Everything was fine. Well organised! Respect!

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Ryan
Aug 2025Verified booking
3/5

At the end of the day, we were at the stop. The driver slowed down. Clearly looked at us. We waved our arms to show that we wanted to load the bus. He didn't stop and continued down the road. He clearly intentionally left us. It was really strange. We ended up having to take an Uber instead of finishing the tour - because we had dinner reservations and couldn't wait for another bus. Wasn't impressed.

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Julio
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

We start with the London eye the view was fantastic, then we took the River cruise, a few steps from the London eye that is a plus for this combo. The next day we took the hop on - hop off taking a view of the highlight land of the city taking a lot pictures and visiting important areas is the city. I highly recommender this combo.

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Edoardo
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

The London Eye experience was memorable. The website for the pre-booking had some problems in the week before the selected day (it seemed like there was no availability in the whole day). However, 3 days before the visit everything worked fine and we managed to book a time slot. We arrived about 15 min before the scheduled time, but they allowed us (me and my family) to go. There was almost no queue at 10:15 am and we really enjoyed the view. The Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour was good and we appreciated the description of the sites during the tour. However, at 13:30 the bus was late and after about 45 min waiting we decided to take the metro. The Thames river cruise was wonderful! We really enjoyed the visiting and the descriptions by the boat staff.

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Daniela
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

The combined ticket was a last-minute offer that we took advantage of. Overall, we saved more than the 30% mentioned because we didn't use public transport (but Big Bus). Really great: super friendly staff, super detailed directions, including the signs at the stops. For us, all parts of the ticket deserved a particularly good rating.

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Emily
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

Great value for all 3 activities. HOHO Bus has their own troubles. We had to wait at stops for a long time and once we had to change buses even. Just disorganized but the river and the London eye were well organized and great experiences

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Jose
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

The company was very accommodating understanding our situation with our delayed travel situation. Would definitely recommend your company.

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Wey
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Good value for money for 4 days. The Bigbus app is helpful.

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Anne-Marie
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was tooooop Easy to use I recommend

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Yelyzaveta
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

it was quick and clear. very nice

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Sharon
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

I love how easy it was to get my ticket and enjoyed all the attractions

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Nalinkumar
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Organized, especially the captain's live commentary of the crude was fantastic.

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MS
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

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Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Aug 2025Verified booking
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Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Open-top tour bus near St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London, England.
Tootbus passing The Ritz in London with passengers on a sunny day.
Tourists on a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour in London with historic buildings in the background.
Entrance gate and stone walls of the Tower of London, England.
Beefeater guiding tourists at the Tower of London.
Tootbus crossing Tower Bridge in London on a Hop-On-Hop-Off tour.
Thames River cruise boat passing Big Ben and Westminster Bridge in London.
Tootbus double-decker on London street, part of hop-on-hop-off tour with Thames River cruise.
Exhibit room with illuminated display cases and world maps at Historic Royal Palaces.
Crown jewels display with a guard in the background at the Tower of London.
Open-top tour bus near St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London, England.
Tootbus passing The Ritz in London with passengers on a sunny day.
Tourists on a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour in London with historic buildings in the background.
Entrance gate and stone walls of the Tower of London, England.
Beefeater guiding tourists at the Tower of London.
Tootbus crossing Tower Bridge in London on a Hop-On-Hop-Off tour.
Thames River cruise boat passing Big Ben and Westminster Bridge in London.
Tootbus double-decker on London street, part of hop-on-hop-off tour with Thames River cruise.
Exhibit room with illuminated display cases and world maps at Historic Royal Palaces.
Crown jewels display with a guard in the background at the Tower of London.
Open-top tour bus near St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London, England.
Tootbus passing The Ritz in London with passengers on a sunny day.
Tourists on a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour in London with historic buildings in the background.
Entrance gate and stone walls of the Tower of London, England.
Beefeater guiding tourists at the Tower of London.
Tootbus crossing Tower Bridge in London on a Hop-On-Hop-Off tour.
Thames River cruise boat passing Big Ben and Westminster Bridge in London.
Tootbus double-decker on London street, part of hop-on-hop-off tour with Thames River cruise.
Exhibit room with illuminated display cases and world maps at Historic Royal Palaces.
Crown jewels display with a guard in the background at the Tower of London.
4.1(442)

Combo (Save 21%): Tower of London Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Thames River Cruise

from £84.80
£66.59

21% off

Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Barbara Hayter

Barbara

Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
We took the bus tour as a way of visiting London with friends visiting from Slovakia We liked the choice of routes but were disappointed that the bus did not go close to Buckingham palace . We especially likedthe river cruise with its commentary . It was a very busy day with very heavy traffic at times which made progress along the routes.very slow. Overall it was a good way to see the main sites of London but due to the time we had to get off the bus at paddington so could not complete the blue route.
Saskia Wagner

Saskia

Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
As the Tower and Tower Bridge are close together, a morning and afternoon combination of the two sights is a good idea. We had planned 2 hours for the Tower with two children (aged 7 and 10), which was adequate. We spent the whole afternoon at the Tower. Especially in Tower Bridge, the tour through the museum and the engine room is very entertaining for the children with an accompanying activity.
Szabóné Dr Rajnai Andrea Zsuzsa

Szabóné

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We had a fantastic time with the Tootbus hop-on hop-off and Thames cruise combo! The boat ride was absolutely stunning — a true highlight of our London trip, with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. However, the app wasn’t updated, so the bus didn’t stop where we expected at times, which was a bit confusing. Still, overall a great experience and highly recommended for first-time visitors!

Explore the Tower of London, the Thames, and more with a hop-on hop-off bus tour at your preferred schedule.

  • Everything you get at the Tower of London: Entry to the 1000-year-old Tower, the Crown Jewels, interactive exhibitions like Royal Mint and Torture at the Tower, and more. Come face-to-face with the Tower’s guardians — Beefeaters and the ravens!
  • Everything you get on the Hop-on Hop-off bus tour: Unlimited access to 3 bus routes with 40+ stops across the city. Learn about London’s history and culture via multilingual commentary, and get 4 walking routes to see the city at your pace.
  • Everything you get on a Thames River Cruise: Go on a scenic one-way cruise along the Thames for panoramic views of Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Big Ben, the Shard, and more from the water.
  • Why choose this combo: Explore the Tower, the Thames, and the city's landmarks with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour with the freedom to see them on a schedule that suits you.

Explore the Tower of London, the Thames, and more with a hop-on hop-off bus tour at your preferred schedule.

  • Everything you get at the Tower of London: Entry to the 1000-year-old Tower, the Crown Jewels, interactive exhibitions like Royal Mint and Torture at the Tower, and more. Come face-to-face with the Tower’s guardians — Beefeaters and the ravens!
  • Everything you get on the Hop-on Hop-off bus tour: Unlimited access to 3 bus routes with 40+ stops across the city. Learn about London’s history and culture via multilingual commentary, and get 4 walking routes to see the city at your pace.
  • Everything you get on a Thames River Cruise: Go on a scenic one-way cruise along the Thames for panoramic views of Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Big Ben, the Shard, and more from the water.
  • Why choose this combo: Explore the Tower, the Thames, and the city's landmarks with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour with the freedom to see them on a schedule that suits you.

Inclusions

Tower of London

  • Entry to the Tower of London (near stop #36 on Yellow route)
  • Access to the Crown Jewels

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

  • 24-hour unlimited Hop-on Hop-off bus tour by Tootbus
  • Access to Blue, Green & Yellow routes (see routes here)
  • 4 self-guided walking tour routes to see London at your pace
  • Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic
  • Kids' audio guide in English & French (only on the Yellow route)
  • Free Wi-Fi & earphones
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Thames River Cruise

  • One-way Thames River cruise
  • Boarding from Westminster Pier or Tower Pier
  • English-speaking guide
  • Audio commentary in 14 languages

Exclusions

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

  • Entry to attractions

London hop-on hop-off tour

Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Blue route

  • First bus: 8:30am from stop 15 (Grosvenor Gardens)
  • Last bus: 6:20pm from stop 15 (Grosvenor Gardens) (5pm from Fri to Sun)
  • Frequency: Every 20 to 30 mins
  • Popular stops: Buckingham Palace, Lambeth Palace, London Bridge

Yellow route

  • First bus: 8:30am from stop 1 (Coventry Street)
  • Last bus: 7:30pm from stop stop 1 (Coventry Street) (5pm from Fri to Sun)
  • Frequency: Every 10 mins
  • Popular stops: Trafalgar Square, London Eye, Tower of London

Green route

  • First bus: 8:23 am from stop 38 (Wyndham's Theatre)
  • Last bus: 7:03pm from stop 38 (Wyndham's Theatre)
  • Frequency: Every 60 mins (No service between 11:18am -5pm)
  • Popular stops: British Museum, St Martin's in the Fields, Wyndham's Theatre

Thames River cruise

From Tower Pier

  • First boat: 10am
  • Last boat: 5:15pm
  • Frequency: Every 40 mins
  • Duration: 30 mins

From Westminster Pier (stops at London Eye)

  • First boat: 10am
  • Last boat: 6pm
  • Frequency: Every 40 mins
  • Duration: 40 mins

Evening tour

Please click here for a detailed route map.

  • Departure: 5:30pm (Jan, Feb & Nov), 6pm (Mar), 7:30pm (Apr & Sep), 8pm (May), 9pm (Jun), 8:30pm (Jul & Aug) & 7pm (Oct) from 1-5 Coventry Street
  • Frequency: Once every Sat upto end of Apr, Fri to Sun from Sun & every day during school holidays
  • Duration: 90 mins

Tower of London

  • The Crown Jewels are a working collection, and as a consequence, the display is subject to change without prior notice for security reasons.
  • This experience is partially accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
  • For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

  • Children aged 4 and under can travel for free if they don't need a separate seat.
  • You can use your tickets on any day before the tour date. However, keep in mind that they cannot be redeemed if the first day of travel has already passed.
  • Specific details related to the cruise tours, walking tours and meeting point addresses will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
  • This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
  • For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome to join you.
  • Pets and small dogs must be seated at your knees.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Stuart
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Had a great day - Tower of London in the morning and Tower Bridge in the afternoon. Be prepared for lots of stairs but well worth the effort. Best to visit the Crown Jewels first before the crowds arrive. We enjoyed the armoury as well. Great views from the bridge.

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Francesca
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

The Tower of London is a real tour! Starting with the Walls and then going into each tower which has its own history, the inside of the courtyard, the Crown Jewels and the ravens. All wonderful! Also nice is the Tower Bridge crossing, though less engaging because it is shorter and less detailed. In any case, COMBO highly recommended! 💯

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Paula
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

A place not to be missed, wonderful state of conservation, accessible, with a very friendly staff and with exceptional views.

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Merve
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Tower of London was excellent and seeing it was great experience for us. Even we late 15 minute after our tickets, we had no problems

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Rubén
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

the tower of london is very interesting and the london eye is incredible.

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Autin
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

Convenient. Not as frequent as other companies, but good experience.

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Norbert
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was a wonderful experience

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Segers
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Visit went fine, friendly staff, no long queues.

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Raul
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Very nice all around. A very nice visit with very good views.

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Hélder
Jun 2025Verified booking
4/5

Efficient and quick with no problems.

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Graziano
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

It was an unforgettable moment that made the conclusion of our vacation special. One of the most fascinating places we have visited so far, The sunlight and the warm day enhanced every architectural detail, making the visit even more impressive. A masterpiece of engineering that still amazes with its elegance and grandeur.

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Marco
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

It was a very nice and interesting experience, the organization was very good and there was a lot of attention towards us. The waits to enter were not long.

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Adam
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

We had an awesome day walking around the tower and bridge. Got to the tower early and almost had the place to ourselves. The bridge was totally awesome. We got to see the bridge open from the glass walkway. Definitely worth the visit

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Peter
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was over crowded In The Tower of London and we had to queue alot for many attractions , the Crown Jewels were very busy which did spoil our visit a little, The Tower bridge was very good our Grand children loved the glass floor and the engine room, they enjoyed getting their cat trail card stamped, so when the children are happy we are happy

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Isabelle
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

The tour of these historic sites was very interesting. However, it was the Tower Bridge tour that was the most interesting and best organized. There was even a little booklet for the children to keep them interested during the tour. What's more, the staff were very friendly and available to answer our questions.

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MONTANTEME
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

The tour was really great, but I expected to see more of the crown jewels. A guide given at the entrance with all the things to do in the grounds would be welcome, it's not easy to know everything there is to do. And not to miss a building!

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KAY
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

It was a great trip all the drivers were great It would have liked to have been told where to catch the bus from as we missed the first one then it would be good if there was a timetable at each bus stop to show how far apart the buses are

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Barbara
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

We took the bus tour as a way of visiting London with friends visiting from Slovakia We liked the choice of routes but were disappointed that the bus did not go close to Buckingham palace . We especially likedthe river cruise with its commentary . It was a very busy day with very heavy traffic at times which made progress along the routes.very slow. Overall it was a good way to see the main sites of London but due to the time we had to get off the bus at paddington so could not complete the blue route.

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Laurence
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Everything is very well organized so that you can see all the exhibition rooms. You can go at your own pace and stroll around the courtyard. The tower bridge is also very nice, with its transparent floor.

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Baiker
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

The boat trip on the Thames was great. Especially the tour guide. He spoke very clearly so that I understood everything well even with my English. We only did the yellow route on the city tour. The information underneath was not that good. But overall the tour was recommended

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Helene
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

We had a really great time with the bus and cruise. It was easy to find the stops and there were staff members at many of the stops. The audio did not always match where we were, but it was okay.

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Carolyn
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Great experience visiting the tower of london and london bridge. It was crowded but informative and we had plenty of time to walk around and learn all the history of the tower and bridge. A good day all around.

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Szabóné
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

We had a fantastic time with the Tootbus hop-on hop-off and Thames cruise combo! The boat ride was absolutely stunning — a true highlight of our London trip, with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. However, the app wasn’t updated, so the bus didn’t stop where we expected at times, which was a bit confusing. Still, overall a great experience and highly recommended for first-time visitors!

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Mariia
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Great deal! We spent 4 hours at the Tower and the whole next day on a bus tour. Very impressed with London. A rich excursion program, convenient stops. I recommend it to everyone.

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Claudia
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Everything went really well. Due to the early time in the morning, we didn't have to wait too long. The crown jewels were great. Although I was a bit disappointed at first that the stones were taken out of the first 3 crowns.

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London double-decker bus near St. Paul's Cathedral and Madame Tussauds wax figures.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
Visitors posing with Lil Nas X figure at Madame Tussauds London.
Visitors posing with Dua Lipa wax figure at Madame Tussauds.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben, London, taking photos of the landmark.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
TARDIS with Doctor Who figure at Madame Tussauds, London skyline in background.
Visitors posing with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds, part of the Harry Potter™ Warner Bros. Studio Tour combo.
London double-decker bus near St. Paul's Cathedral and Madame Tussauds wax figures.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
Visitors posing with Lil Nas X figure at Madame Tussauds London.
Visitors posing with Dua Lipa wax figure at Madame Tussauds.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben, London, taking photos of the landmark.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
TARDIS with Doctor Who figure at Madame Tussauds, London skyline in background.
Visitors posing with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds, part of the Harry Potter™ Warner Bros. Studio Tour combo.
London double-decker bus near St. Paul's Cathedral and Madame Tussauds wax figures.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
Visitors posing with Lil Nas X figure at Madame Tussauds London.
Visitors posing with Dua Lipa wax figure at Madame Tussauds.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben, London, taking photos of the landmark.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
TARDIS with Doctor Who figure at Madame Tussauds, London skyline in background.
Visitors posing with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds, part of the Harry Potter™ Warner Bros. Studio Tour combo.
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Combo (Save 10%): London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Thames River Cruise + Madame Tussauds Tickets

from £63.99
£57.59

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Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Guided tour

4.5/5

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Nadine Weichert

Nadine

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The exhibition at Madame Tussauds was just mega nice! 😍 Everything is really interesting - from the incredibly lifelike wax figures to the interactive design in the various themed areas. I was particularly impressed by the 4D movie theater, which was really fun not only visually, but also with movement and effects. 🎬💥 The ride through London's past was also a real highlight - like a little journey through time in a classic black cab. 🕰️🚖 The whole thing was not only entertaining, but also educational and realized with great attention to detail. Conclusion: Highly recommended - for all ages!
Vija Stala

Vija

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Absolutely fantastic experience! Booking the combo through Headout was super easy and smooth. The hop-on-hop-off bus tour gave us a great overview of London, the Thames river cruise was relaxing with beautiful views, and Madame Tussauds was a real highlight—especially for my granddaughter! Everything went perfectly, and it was great value for money with the 10% discount. Highly recommend!
Jeny Meregaglia

Jeny

Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Wonderful experience ,impeccable management 10min line ,once inside staffs very kind and possibility to take pictures with wax statues right away and then offer of an evocative tour inside the real ancient and modern London aboard a special cab train Not to mention the other experience of Marvel 4d cinema :to do absolutely ,calculate at least two hours of visit

London’s biggest icons, from Big Ben to Beyoncé's wax statue, the combo has it all. 

  • Two epic experiences, one brilliant deal! Zip around London for 24/48 hours, then rub shoulders with the world’s biggest stars at Madame Tussauds.
  • The hop-on hop-off tour just got better with 50+ stops from Baker Street to Piccadilly Circus. You’ll see so much in so little time that Sherlock Holmes would be impressed. 
  • Tune in to the onboard audio guide on the double-deckers and ditch the road for the river as a Thames cruise makes London look straight out of a movie.
  • London’s got A-list landmarks, but at Madame Tussauds, the stars actually pose for you. Flash a smile, snap a pic, and own the spotlight. 
  • Meet 150+ lifelike legends, from Benedict Cumberbatch to Kate Winslet, then time-travel 400 years with thrilling 4D movies and immersive rides!

London’s biggest icons, from Big Ben to Beyoncé's wax statue, the combo has it all. 

  • Two epic experiences, one brilliant deal! Zip around London for 24/48 hours, then rub shoulders with the world’s biggest stars at Madame Tussauds.
  • The hop-on hop-off tour just got better with 50+ stops from Baker Street to Piccadilly Circus. You’ll see so much in so little time that Sherlock Holmes would be impressed. 
  • Tune in to the onboard audio guide on the double-deckers and ditch the road for the river as a Thames cruise makes London look straight out of a movie.
  • London’s got A-list landmarks, but at Madame Tussauds, the stars actually pose for you. Flash a smile, snap a pic, and own the spotlight. 
  • Meet 150+ lifelike legends, from Benedict Cumberbatch to Kate Winslet, then time-travel 400 years with thrilling 4D movies and immersive rides!

Inclusions

London hop-on hop-off tour

  • 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour by Big Bus
  • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
  • 40-min Thames River cruise 
  • 3 guided walking tours (based on the option selected)
  • English-speaking guide (on the cruise)
  • Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin & Brazilian Portuguese (on the bus)
  • Free Wi-Fi & headphones onboard
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Madame Tussauds

  • Entry tickets to Madame Tussauds (near stop 42, Blue Route)
  • Access to Chamber of Horrors and Spirit of London ride

London hop-on hop-off tour

Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red Route

  • First bus: 8:30am from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)
  • Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)
  • Frequency: Every 20-30 mins
  • Popular stops: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, London Eye

Blue Route

  • First bus: 8:40am from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)
  • Last bus: 5pm from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)
  • Frequency: Every 20-30 mins
  • Popular stops: Kensington Palace, Tower of London, Notting Hill

Green Route

  • First bus: 8:30am from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)
  • Last bus: 5pm from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)
  • Frequency: Every 45-60 mins
  • Popular stops: Kings Cross Station, British Museum, Temple Underground Station

Thames River cruise 

From Tower Pier (starts near stop 16 & concludes at Waterloo Pier and Westminster Pier)

  • First cruise: 10am
  • Last cruise: 5:15pm
  • Frequency: Every 40 mins
  • Duration: 40 mins

From Westminster Pier (starts near stop 18 & concludes at Tower Pier)

  • First cruise: 10am
  • Last cruise: 6pm
  • Frequency: Every 40 mins
  • Duration: 40 mins

London hop-on hop-off tour

  • Require special accommodations for your wheelchairs? Rest assured, you can contact the service provider, and they'll try to assist you.
  • Public transport and sightseeing buses can't stop right at Buckingham Palace, but there is a stop just a 5-minute walk away.
  • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like cruises, walking tours, and meeting points, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
  • Please note that the ticket validity begins upon boarding the bus.

Madame Tussauds 

  • Safety is a priority, so the Chamber of Horrors experience is restricted for guests under the age of 16 years.
  • This experience, except for the Spirit of London ride, is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • People with cardiac issues, those sensitive to loud noises and flashing lights, and pregnant women are restricted from participating in the Chamber of Horrors experience.
  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
  • Facilities: restroom, cloakroom, baby changing facilities.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Ayub
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was really amazing through out the time I spent visiting various celebrity figures because I felt as if I am shaking hands with each and everyone and hugging with all known and unknown celestars . All three floors and eight zones made my mind float in wonderland of dreams of unknown with known and unknown millennial of the world enjoying there

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Bruna
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

An incredible experience, with several diversified activities. This museum offers knowledge and entertainment with various themes and subjects, pleases and attracts different ages. Without a doubt a memorable experience.

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Elmas
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Everything was beautiful and mysterious. I especially liked the scenes, places and characters I saw on the train ride as a taxi.

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Nadine
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

The exhibition at Madame Tussauds was just mega nice! 😍 Everything is really interesting - from the incredibly lifelike wax figures to the interactive design in the various themed areas. I was particularly impressed by the 4D movie theater, which was really fun not only visually, but also with movement and effects. 🎬💥 The ride through London's past was also a real highlight - like a little journey through time in a classic black cab. 🕰️🚖 The whole thing was not only entertaining, but also educational and realized with great attention to detail. Conclusion: Highly recommended - for all ages!

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Matej
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

We spent a really exciting day, had a lot of fun, enjoyed realistic wax figures, were very suprised by variety of different scenes; absolutely recommend and would love to come back.

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Irini
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

He had many likenesses of famous people. The roller coaster that takes you to the airport was very special. Also the cinema experience was unique.

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Drahomíra
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Visited around 1:30 PM and was pleasantly surprised—no crazy queues, just a smooth entry into one of the most iconic attractions in the city. The whole experience? Absolutely awesome. From the moment you step inside, it’s like being dropped into a parallel universe where you’re brushing shoulders with the world’s biggest stars—Beyoncé, The Rock, even the Royal Family (yes, they’re very still, but they look like they could blink any second). The attention to detail is mind-blowing. You’ll catch yourself doing double-takes at nearly every turn. One of the highlights? The Marvel 4D experience—like being caught right in the middle of an action movie! And don’t even get me started on the Star Wars zone… It’s every fan’s dream. The flow of the exhibit was surprisingly chill—no overwhelming crowds, just enough people to make it feel exciting without elbowing your way through. Whether you’re into celebrities, history, sports legends, or just want a fantastic photo op, this place delivers on all fronts. ⭐ Verdict: A must-do in London. Way more fun than expected. Leave your skepticism at the door—you’re about to take selfies with legends. ⭐

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Hilda
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

What did I NOT experience that was not a HIT! Oh my hat, it was worth a million times over to visit and money well spent!

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Nelia
Jun 2025Verified booking
4/5

Very enjoyable experience. Most of the figures are very t true to the person. VERY dissapointed in Princess Diana's statue . She was such a beautifull woman and had such lovely dresses. Her statue does her no justice.

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Mihaela
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

An exhibit, models, background sounds and decors. The train with London's history was amazing! And the scariest floor too.

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Isioma
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

I was shocked at the entrance with the lady with a camera, thought she was real 😆 but generally had an wholesome experience

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Samina
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was great experience. I loved it .

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Padmini
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was a good experience with Headout

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Precious
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

I love the setting, the attitude work, the lighting. The staff, working process

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Peter
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Loved every bit of the tour. The place Madame Tussauds is a well thought out amuzing place.

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Meyer
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

Entertaining and impressive

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Aideen
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was better than expected. A great tour. Recommended

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Emma
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

Seeing the celebrities and going on the ride and having a photo at the end.

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Melanie
Jun 2025Verified booking
4/5

New characters exchanged from time to time

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S
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

It is well designed and worth visit.

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Liga
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Supper evening! Big bus was a mayhem

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Zen
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

Beautiful I had already been I liked it.

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Pawel
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

I have been there first time and I'm so very happy, very interesting place , beautiful exposures, I spend really good time .

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Melanie
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

The exhibitions created around the wax models is simply next level 👌 the "cab" ride was amazing. The jack the ripper exhibition gave me chills. Lets just say the museum by far exceeded my expectations!!

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Susan
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Really enjoyable plenty of famous people. Great to take pictures Especially liked the taxi ride and had our picture taken.

Big Bus London tour and couple taking selfie at Sea Life Aquarium.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
Penguins being fed by a staff member at Sea Life Aquarium.
Child observing a tarantula through a glass dome at SEA Life London.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
Big Bus London tour in front of St. Paul's Cathedral.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
Sea life guide explaining starfish to visitors at an aquarium touch pool.
Clownfish swimming among anemones at Sea Life Aquarium, London.
Big Bus London tour and couple taking selfie at Sea Life Aquarium.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
Penguins being fed by a staff member at Sea Life Aquarium.
Child observing a tarantula through a glass dome at SEA Life London.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
Big Bus London tour in front of St. Paul's Cathedral.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
Sea life guide explaining starfish to visitors at an aquarium touch pool.
Clownfish swimming among anemones at Sea Life Aquarium, London.
Big Bus London tour and couple taking selfie at Sea Life Aquarium.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
Penguins being fed by a staff member at Sea Life Aquarium.
Child observing a tarantula through a glass dome at SEA Life London.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
Big Bus London tour in front of St. Paul's Cathedral.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
Sea life guide explaining starfish to visitors at an aquarium touch pool.
Clownfish swimming among anemones at Sea Life Aquarium, London.
4.3(2,838)

Combo (Save 10%): London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Thames River Cruise + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets

from £57
£51.30

10% off

Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Audio guide
Guided tour

4.3/5

(2,838)

Mandy Tao-Wheeler

Mandy

Jul 2025
Verified booking
4/5
It was a lovely experience with my grandaughter. ...although..... Sadly - as she is only 2 she was not tall enough to pop up in the domes which is dissapointing seeing we had to pay £35 for her entrance fee. and To have to pay for the VR - was extortion again.. I would understand paying for the VR if her ticket was half the price.
Mrs. Deborah L Banks

Mrs.

May 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Thames River tour was awesome! Excellent tour hosts who provide a wonderful description of what you are seeing. Big Bus tour was good but there are many many more buses from other tour companies that pick up passengers while we waited for the Big Bus. We got off at one stop and had to wait one hour for a Big Bus tour bus to come back to pick us up. This prevented us from getting off at stops in the city as we were concerned that we would not be picked up and would not see the remainder of the blue or red route. We thought we had the evening tour included but our tickets printed "does not include night tour".
Sally Williamson

Sally

Jun 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Not too busy so didn't have to queue for anything. Knowledgable and informative staff member talking at the shark tank. Overall it was a great morning - the whole place feels a little tired though and could do with a bit of a face lift but didn't detract from the enjoyment for my children! Felt quite expensive for what it was - we were there for 2 hours and for a family of 4 it cost £141. Compared to other attractions where you spend much longer I don't think this is as good value for money.

Explore London by bus, river, on foot, and dive into the underwater world at SEA LIFE.

Everything you get with London HOHO: Choose from 1-day, 24 and 48-hour hop-on hop-off passes for unlimited access to 3 routes. Elevate your experience with audio guides in 7 languages.

Everything you get at SEA LIFE: Access to the aquarium's main attractions, which are home to over 500 species of aquatic life. Enter during a slot of your choice and explore freely.

Why choose this combo: This combo offers a comprehensive coverage of London's top attractions on land & water. With the fun addition of SEA LIFE, it is also cost-effective.

Upgrades: Enjoy the scenic Thames river cruise with an English-speaking guide as well as access to 3 guided walking tours around this truly global city.

Explore London by bus, river, on foot, and dive into the underwater world at SEA LIFE.

Everything you get with London HOHO: Choose from 1-day, 24 and 48-hour hop-on hop-off passes for unlimited access to 3 routes. Elevate your experience with audio guides in 7 languages.

Everything you get at SEA LIFE: Access to the aquarium's main attractions, which are home to over 500 species of aquatic life. Enter during a slot of your choice and explore freely.

Why choose this combo: This combo offers a comprehensive coverage of London's top attractions on land & water. With the fun addition of SEA LIFE, it is also cost-effective.

Upgrades: Enjoy the scenic Thames river cruise with an English-speaking guide as well as access to 3 guided walking tours around this truly global city.

Inclusions

London HOHO

  • 1-day or 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass
  • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
  • 40-min Thames River cruise (based on option selected)
  • 3 guided walking tours (based on the option selected)
  • English-speaking guide (on the cruise)
  • Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin & Brazilian Portuguese (on the bus)
  • Free Wi-Fi & headphones (on the bus)
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

  • Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium
  • Arrive at your selected time slot on the day of your choice
  • Explore at your own pace

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red Route

First bus: 8:30am from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)

Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)

Frequency: Every 15 to 30 minutes

Popular stops: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge & Big Ben

Blue Route

First bus: 8:40am from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)

Last bus: 5pm from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)

Frequency: Every 20 to 30 minutes

Popular stops: Kensington Palace, Trafalgar Square, Notting Hill

Green Route

First bus: 8:30am from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)

Last bus: 5pm from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)

Frequency: Every 30 to 60 minutes

Popular stops: Kings Cross Station, British Museum, Temple Underground Station

(Note: The last bus for all 3 routes is at 4:30pm from November to February)

Thames River cruise

From Tower Pier (starts near stop 16 & concludes at Waterloo Pier and Westminster Pier)

First cruise: 10am

Last cruise: 5:15pm

Frequency: Every 40 minutes

Duration: 40 minutes

From Westminster Pier (starts near stop 18 & concludes at Tower Pier)

First cruise: 10am

Last cruise: 6pm

Frequency: Every 40 minutes

Duration: 40 minutes

London HOHO

  • Require special accommodations for your wheelchairs? Rest assured, you can contact the service provider, and they'll assist you.
  • Public transport and sightseeing buses can't stop right at Buckingham Palace, but there is a stop just a 5-minute walk away.
  • Specific details related to the add-ons in your ticket, like cruises, and walking tours, will be shared post-booking.
  • Please note that the ticket validity begins upon boarding the bus.
  • The 24-hour pass is valid for 24 consecutive hours, while the 1-day pass is valid for a single calendar day, regardless of the boarding time.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

  • Suitcases and large items are not allowed in this experience.
  • Safety is a priority, so the VR experience is restricted for guests under the age of 6 years.
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Your guide dogs and other assistance animals are welcome at the venue.
  • Carers of disabled guests get free entry, provided they can show proper documentation.
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult with a valid full-priced ticket.
  • Infants under the age of 2 require a valid ticket.
  • Carer's ticket will be deemed invalid if not accompanied by at least 1 person with a valid full-priced ticket.
  • The virtual reality experience is operated on a first-come, first-served basis, with a possible wait time at popular times.
  • The penguin habitat is currently undergoing a planned refurbishment and will be back very soon.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Matari
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

The atmosphere was very cosy. Also there are information pages on every dish and creature. The display is very good and clear that you can see and interact with the fish

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Paul
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

The day was filled with interesting information walking over the sharks at the beginning was excellent. The larger array of fish was impressive It was very busy but taking your time you got to see all of the exhibits. The penguins were great but the jellyfish exhibit was my favourite

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Shinoy
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Tiger shark, it was awsome experience with headout

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Leah
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

Absolutely loved the jellyfish!!

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Lily
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

I absolutely adored everything about the centre, the sharks were my favourite

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Elika
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Very cool sharks and fishes 👍

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Peter
Aug 2025Verified booking
3/5

We loved the aquarium and lovely staff however at times it was difficult to move due to the amount of people and many rude people pushing infront or placing their children directly infront/underneath your feet.

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Vladimir
Aug 2025Verified booking
3/5

I liked the day as such. I was expecting more from London aquarium. I consider space too small and tank not adequate for some species. I was somehow disappointed and consoder value for money pretty low.

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Guilherme
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

The Bus is great, there's always a bus passing by. But the app should be modernized and show via GPS the points where the bus stops.

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Subir
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Experience is fantastic but ticket cost is too high. One 16 year plus ticket costing £35 is not any worth or value for money. I will request authority to look at it.

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MRS
Aug 2025Verified booking
3/5

Venue was very busy with lots of pushchairs, babies n young children in confined spaces, it felt a little chlostraphobic. I wasn't impressed with standards/tanks species were kept in, best part was penguins although they looked bored, can't blame them! I thought it was expensive for what it was. Staff were very helpful at reception but didn't see many staff when going through exhibitions, but always there for photo sessions!

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Michael
Aug 2025Verified booking
3/5

The aquarium was a bit disappointing compared to others I have visit, especially at almost £40 per ticket. It seemed to be 100% geared for young children and the information was aimed at that level. The jellyfish display was disappointing and the whole experience to about an hour without rushing. I expected more

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Douglas
Aug 2025Verified booking
3/5

Our first attempt to get on the bus at stop 13 was denied 3 times. The driver wouldn't open the door. You were clearly oversold for that time of day yet accepted our order around the same time. A suggestion is to advise anyone placing an order be notified of which stoppa were heavy. Other companies were picking up people at the same spot without issue.

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Mandy
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

It was a lovely experience with my grandaughter. ...although..... Sadly - as she is only 2 she was not tall enough to pop up in the domes which is dissapointing seeing we had to pay £35 for her entrance fee. and To have to pay for the VR - was extortion again.. I would understand paying for the VR if her ticket was half the price.

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Michael
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

Everything around the buses was very good - the timings, the routes, the commentaries, and the staff. Was disappointed the the river cruise was just one way.

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Lydiah
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

I had never seen penguins in my entire life..I was so happy to see them live as they swim,enjoyed seeing the sharks too with more other species

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Patricia
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

Wonderful collection of sea life! Lived the penguins, the sharks, the jellyfish, and the seahorses! Great displays and diverse collection. Pleasantly surprised.

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Anette
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Loved it! Very grumpy man (security) at the entrance. There was no que, so we don't really understand why he was in this mood. The rest of the staff was great and friendly

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William
Jun 2025Verified booking
4/5

Ticketing was very good and efficient. Recorded info wasn't the best, should be better tied to location and a bit less goofy dialogue and more information

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Lynn
Jun 2025Verified booking
3/5

The staff were very helpful and there were no issues with staff. However I choose big bus as the company stated that buses were every 20-30 mins ect. However this was not the case. We were waiting for much longer periods compared to the cheaper companies who appeared to have a better service. I would never book with the company again. Paying the extra was a waste of money. I would not recommend to friends or family

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Samiha
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

What made our aquarium visit truly special was that we went to celebrate my husband’s birthday — his very first as a new dad! We brought along our 4-month-old baby, and it was such a memorable experience watching our little one be completely mesmerized by the colorful sea life. Seeing his wide eyes follow the fish and other marine creatures made the visit magical and meaningful for all of us. It was a beautiful way to mark a special milestone as a new family.

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Victor
Jun 2025Verified booking
3/5

The cruise portion of the excursion was sub par. The boat had issues and could not board passengers. We had to wait nearly two hours for the next boat. This subsequently affected are schedule.

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Samantha
Jun 2025Verified booking
4/5

The staff were helpful, friendly and informative. The environment itself was spotlessly clean. The information on the wildlife was easy to locate and was easy to understand. It was the second time I had been to the Aquarium in a year and everything was exactly the same, consistency is the key to success here I believe. Not all of the creatures were exhibited but that is only to be expected if there are particular issues concerning that species. Lovely experience. Great day out.

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Barbara
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Lea the live guide and Trevor the driver made our complete Red line tour absolutely wonderful! What a great experience!

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Lynn
Jun 2025Verified booking
3/5

A School trip of around 30 children made the venue rather tight for space perhaps schools could book certain days rather than with the general public.

Open-top bus tour in London passing illuminated historic buildings at dusk.
Open-top tour bus in London at night with people sightseeing.
Passengers enjoying Tootbus London evening tour on an open-top bus.
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Group enjoying a night tour on a double-decker bus in London.
London night view from Tootbus with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background.
Open-top bus tour at night near Nelson's Column, London.
Tower Bridge illuminated at night over the River Thames in London.
Open-top bus tour in London passing illuminated historic buildings at dusk.
Open-top tour bus in London at night with people sightseeing.
Passengers enjoying Tootbus London evening tour on an open-top bus.
Sightseeing bus tour brochure held by a person on a night tour in London.
Group enjoying a night tour on a double-decker bus in London.
London night view from Tootbus with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background.
Open-top bus tour at night near Nelson's Column, London.
Tower Bridge illuminated at night over the River Thames in London.
Open-top bus tour in London passing illuminated historic buildings at dusk.
Open-top tour bus in London at night with people sightseeing.
Passengers enjoying Tootbus London evening tour on an open-top bus.
Sightseeing bus tour brochure held by a person on a night tour in London.
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London night view from Tootbus with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background.
Open-top bus tour at night near Nelson's Column, London.
Tower Bridge illuminated at night over the River Thames in London.
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Tootbus: London Evening Bus Tour

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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

1 hr 30 min
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Tracey Evans

Tracey

Aug 2025
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5/5
Loved the whole trip was a great experience only thing I would say to make it better is more comfortable seating as it is a long tine to sit on those seats . Headout was very easy to book and most helpful.
Robert Cosford Jackson

Robert

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Great comentary through ear piece, good chosen route, pleasant handlers and staff, grandkids loved it. Will deffo do it again, Robert, Sue, Indiya and Lilly 👏👍😍

Fast, fun, and full of city lights, London’s night magic in just 90 minutes. 

  • Ditch the daytime crowds and get ready for glittering skyscrapers and iconic landmarks painted in nocturnal magic on a 90-min bus ride. 
  • This once-a-week or once-a-day tour (depending on the season) is as exclusive as British royalty, offering a front-row seat to London’s top sights bathed in a breathtaking twilight glow.
  • Hop on board the open-top double-decker and let the audio guide in 10 languages be your entertaining and informative sidekick. 
  • Think Big Ben, London Eye, and Trafalgar Square but better, because it's all lit – see London dressed in its absolute best.

Fast, fun, and full of city lights, London’s night magic in just 90 minutes. 

  • Ditch the daytime crowds and get ready for glittering skyscrapers and iconic landmarks painted in nocturnal magic on a 90-min bus ride. 
  • This once-a-week or once-a-day tour (depending on the season) is as exclusive as British royalty, offering a front-row seat to London’s top sights bathed in a breathtaking twilight glow.
  • Hop on board the open-top double-decker and let the audio guide in 10 languages be your entertaining and informative sidekick. 
  • Think Big Ben, London Eye, and Trafalgar Square but better, because it's all lit – see London dressed in its absolute best.

Inclusions

  • 90-min non-stop evening bus tour 
  • 4 self-guided walking tours
  • Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian, Chinese, Russian & Arabic
  • Free earphones onboard
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Exclusions

  • Hop-on hop-off service

Evening tour

Please click here for a detailed route map.

  • Bus departure: 5:30pm (Jan, Feb & Nov), 6pm (Mar), 7:30pm (Apr & Sep), 8pm (May), 9pm (Jun), 8:30pm (Jul & Aug) & 7pm (Oct) from 1-5 Coventry Street
  • Frequency: Once every Sat upto end of Apr, Fri to Sun from Sun & every day during school holidays
  • Duration: 90 mins
  • The buses are wheelchair accessible.
  • You can use your tickets on any day before the tour date. However, just keep in mind that they cannot be redeemed if the first day of travel has already passed. 
  • The tour remains closed from Nov 13 to Mar 28.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Robert
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Great comentary through ear piece, good chosen route, pleasant handlers and staff, grandkids loved it. Will deffo do it again, Robert, Sue, Indiya and Lilly 👏👍😍

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Tracey
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Loved the whole trip was a great experience only thing I would say to make it better is more comfortable seating as it is a long tine to sit on those seats . Headout was very easy to book and most helpful.

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Heather
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

It was a nice relaxing ride through the streets of London at night where we were able to see everything lit up.

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Coralie
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5

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Birgit
Aug 2025Verified booking
2/5

Poor seating for children, audio guide failed several times over a longer period of time I would not do this again and would not recommend it to others!

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Dietmar
Jun 2025Verified booking
2/5

Got the wrong information about boarding the bus!!! Therefore there were only bad seats available! Extremely annoying!!! Never again!!!!

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Raquel
Aug 2025Verified booking
1/5

The views at night. But that is not the merit of the company Bad coordination of the audio guide and the views, the driver in a hurry to go through the sites, did not last more than 65 minutes and the bus was very dirty.

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Nicki
Jul 2025Verified booking
1/5

Getting of the bus to go home! Incidentally, none of the sub categories were apprpriate to why my expectations weren't met. The commentary was ridiculous, the windows were filthy, and the staff totally non plussed.

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Beata
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Ilja
Apr 2025Verified booking
4/5

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Vivien
Apr 2025Verified booking
2/5

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Diana
May 2025Verified booking
1/5

The bus did not show up at the agreed meeting point. We stood there with about 30 people and none of us received a message by email that the meeting point had changed. Over an hour's wait that day was in vain. Nobody could be reached by phone at this time either. The ticket costs were spent on nothing. I wrote a complaint to the provider 2 days later. The whole thing is now being investigated. The fact is that the meeting point has changed, but no one was informed. The costs may be refunded. Just wait and see! Otherwise, I have received a receipt number as compensation. I can use this to get 3 tickets for free next time I'm in London.

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Annette
May 2025Verified booking
1/5

The tour didn't even take place. Nobody was informed. We waited with the other participants for 1 hour at the bus stop. Hotline could not help. Paid money but received NO SERVICE. So far no further information on request or refund of the ticket price received.

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AYAZ
May 2025Verified booking
1/5

i am waiting for 2 hour on 5 may but tootbus was not coming and i feel bad for this experience its not good enough for me headout this is not fair

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Aarti
Sep 2024Verified booking
4/5

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Aug 2024Verified booking
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Aug 2024Verified booking
4/5

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St Paul's Cathedral exterior with red double-decker bus, London.
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People gathered outside Westminster Abbey, London, admiring its Gothic architecture.
St Paul's Cathedral exterior with red double-decker bus, London.
Windsor Castle view from the Long Walk, included in The London Pass.
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Gervasio

Jul 2025
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5/5
That's what we needed: I think that paying the single ticket isn't sometime worthy for some attraction but the London ticket prices was fair enough.
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Apr 2025
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The pass allowed for spontaneous planning and enabled easy access to multiple locations through one ticket. I loved the variety of options and how clear the instructions were.

Grab the London Pass to see 90+ top sights! Add London Pass Plus for 4 exclusive extras.

  • Seeking endless fun in London? Visit the best of London's attractions and access 90+ experiences with this London Pass® and save up to 55%!
  • Enjoy must-see attractions such as Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace and even if you don't visit all, you still save.
  • Upgrade to London Pass Plus and access four extra sights like the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, and The View from The Shard.
  • You've got options galore. Whether you're in London for a quick visit or an extended stay with a range of day passes, choose as per convenience.
  • Choose from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day London pass with a 1-year validity from purchase, giving you ample to start your first visit.

Grab the London Pass to see 90+ top sights! Add London Pass Plus for 4 exclusive extras.

  • Seeking endless fun in London? Visit the best of London's attractions and access 90+ experiences with this London Pass® and save up to 55%!
  • Enjoy must-see attractions such as Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace and even if you don't visit all, you still save.
  • Upgrade to London Pass Plus and access four extra sights like the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, and The View from The Shard.
  • You've got options galore. Whether you're in London for a quick visit or an extended stay with a range of day passes, choose as per convenience.
  • Choose from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day London pass with a 1-year validity from purchase, giving you ample to start your first visit.

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  • Pass valid for 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/10 days
  • London Pass or London Pass Plus (based on option selected)
  • Additional access to: Madame Tussauds London, The View from The Shard, London Eye, 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour (Only with London Pass Plus)
  • Museums: Household Cavalry Museum, The Queen's Gallery, Cartoon Museum & more
  • Landmarks: Tower of London, Kensington Palace, London Zoo & more
  • Bus tours and cruises: Uber Boat by Thames Clippers 1-day River Roamer, Jason’s Canal Boat Trip & more
  • Guided tours: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour, Wembley Stadium Tour, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour & more
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  • Airport transfers
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  • Some attractions require prior reservations. Look out for the 'reservations required' stamp in the app when browsing attractions and just click on the attraction to find all the info you need! Please check the official websites to book.
  • You can visit each attraction only once.
  • Children under 5 get the pass for free.
  • Download the Go City App. Follow the instructions on your order confirmation to sync your pass with the Go City app.
  • Once you visit your first attraction, your pass will be activated! You can also print your pass at home using the link in your confirmation email or show your mobile pass.
  • The Go City app has loads of handy features to help you plan your itinerary, check attraction opening times and reserve (where required).

Validity

  • Before activation: You can activate your pass within 1 year from the date of purchase.
  • After activation: Your pass is activated as soon as you visit your 1st attraction and is valid for the number of calendar days (not 24-hour periods). For example, if you select a 3-day pass and visit an attraction on Monday afternoon, your pass is valid for the remainder of Monday, plus Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience
  • These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
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Gervasio
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

That's what we needed: I think that paying the single ticket isn't sometime worthy for some attraction but the London ticket prices was fair enough.

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Mirjana
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Easy use and clear instructions and useful additional information. Saves a lot of time and money

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Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

Options to visit in London and easy access to various places.

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Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

The pass allowed for spontaneous planning and enabled easy access to multiple locations through one ticket. I loved the variety of options and how clear the instructions were.

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Viktoriia
Sep 2024Verified booking
4/5

Everything was amazing, except of one thing, what I was very sad about...visiting the Shard. It says that it is included in the ticket, but I could not book any with my ticket and the PROMO CODE (in the description) was NOT working, so I needed to pay extra 45 Pounds in order to go there. :(

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Robert Cosford Jackson
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Robert

United Kingdom
Aug, 2025
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Great comentary through ear piece, good chosen route, pleasant handlers and staff, grandkids loved it. Will deffo do it again, Robert, Sue, Indiya and Lilly 👏👍😍
Tootbus: London Evening Bus Tour
Brigitte Berchtold

Brigitte

Aug, 2025
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Everything went very well, we were able to board the London Eye 1 hour early and the tours were very informative
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Combo: London Eye Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Thames River Cruise
Adriana Giurca
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Adriana

United Kingdom
Mar, 2025
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The experience was awsome. I felt like Joey and Chandler visiting London. (Friends people will know what I am talking about) What I loved about it was the fact that we had the option to hop on and off whenever we wanted, which gave us the chance to stop at the sites that we wanted to explore further. Also the price compared to other companies was good. Definitely recommend.
Combo: London Eye Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Thames River Cruise
Eleonora Zanin

Eleonora

Aug, 2025
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I really enjoyed it because I got to see effortlessly and indeed breezily all the most beautiful things in London. The only thing that didn't always work was the correspondence between the audio guide and the monument or place to see. Otherwise super recommended.
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Tootbus: London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Evening Bus Tour
Dorothy Ryan

Dorothy

Nov, 2017
I was in London for business, so I did not have much time to go sightseeing, but I managed to catch the night bus tour and it was great. It was a beautiful ride.
London Panoramic Night Bus Tour
Vernon Johnson

Vernon

Nov, 2017
Going for a night tour in the bus is a great idea. We spent the day visiting museum, so we enjoyed this tour at night. This gives you a glimpse to the other side of London.
London Panoramic Night Bus Tour
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Gervasio

Germany
Jul, 2025
That's what we needed: I think that paying the single ticket isn't sometime worthy for some attraction but the London ticket prices was fair enough.
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Abdulaziz

Saudi Arabia
Apr, 2025
The pass allowed for spontaneous planning and enabled easy access to multiple locations through one ticket. I loved the variety of options and how clear the instructions were.
The London Pass® by Go City: Choose 1 to 10 Days

What is a London Hop-on Hop-off tour?

Think of London's Hop-on Hop-off tour as your personal chauffeur service around the city—but way more fun and flexible! Whether it's your first time in London or you're a seasoned visitor, these open-top double-decker buses are a fantastic way to explore the city's top attractions at your own pace. With convenient stops at iconic landmarks like the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, and Westminster Abbey, you can hop off whenever something catches your eye and hop back on when you're ready to continue your adventure. The buses run regularly every 10-30 minutes, so you're never waiting long to get back on the road.

Why choose London Hop-on Hop-off bus tours

Big Bus near the london tower bridge

See London's best attractions at your own speed

Tired of figuring out public transport? The Hop-on Hop-off buses let you explore London stress-free. Want to get up close to Big Ben or stroll through Hyde Park? Simply hop off and take your time. When you're ready to see more, just hop back on and continue your journey.
Get the lowdown on London’s iconic sites with engaging audio guides available in multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian.

Tourists enjoying the BigBus London 1/2/3 Day Hop-On-Hop-Off tour with a Thames River Cruise and Walking Tour, passing iconic London landmarks

One ticket for all the best spots

Forget juggling multiple tickets! With just one pass, you’ll have access to over 50 stops across three different routes covering all of London’s highlights. From the historic charm of Westminster to the modern marvels along the Thames, it's your all-access pass to the best of London.

Tourists enjoying the BigBus London 1/2/3 Day Hop-On-Hop-Off tour with Thames River Cruise and Walking Tour, passing iconic London landmarks

Panoramic views from open-top buses

Snap Instagram-worthy shots from the top deck as you ride through the heart of London. The open-top buses provide the perfect vantage point to capture landmarks like Tower Bridge, the Shard, and the Houses of Parliament. Don’t forget your camera!

Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour in London with view of the London Eye and Thames River cruise.

Convenient & cost-effective travel

Save yourself the hassle of navigating the Tube or paying for taxis. With Hop-on Hop-off buses, you can see more while spending less. It’s a budget-friendly way to explore London, freeing up your funds for afternoon tea or some shopping at Harrods.

Hop-on Hop-off buses are a great choice for

Big Bus London crossing Tower Bridge with Thames River cruise boat visible.

First-time visitors

If you're new to London, this tour is your best friend. It's like having a local guide showing you around the city’s must-see attractions like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the London Eye. You'll cover a lot of ground without the stress of planning routes or navigating the busy streets.

HOHO tour bus in front of Big Ben, London

History buffs 

Dive into London’s rich history with stops at iconic landmarks like the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and the Churchill War Rooms. The audio guides are packed with fascinating stories that bring each location to life, making it a dream come true for history enthusiasts.

Kids enjoying a hop on hop off tour of London landmarks on a sunny day

Families and groups 

Traveling with the family? The Hop-on, Hop-off buses are a stress-free way to explore the city together. There's something for everyone, from kid-friendly commentary to the thrill of seeing double-decker buses zip through London's streets.

Tourists enjoying a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour with a view of iconic London landmarks and a River Thames cruise

Budget travelers

London can be pricey, but this tour is a great way to sightsee without overspending. With your ticket covering all major attractions and even including extras like river cruises, it’s a win-win for your wallet.

Couple on open-top London bus with view of the London Eye in the background.

Photographers & Instagrammers

Capture London’s iconic skyline from the top deck of the bus. Whether it's a shot of Big Ben framed by the London Eye or the bustling scenes at Piccadilly Circus, you'll have plenty of opportunities to snap that perfect picture.

How to choose the best Hop-on Hop-off tour

London’s hop-on hop-off tours offer a comfortable and convenient way to explore the city, but the key to finding your perfect tour lies in the routes, perks, flexibility, and additional features. Here’s how to choose based on what suits you best:

  • Premium experience: For an upscale sightseeing adventure, Big Bus London is the premium choice. With extensive routes covering major landmarks like the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey, Big Bus ensures you don’t miss the city’s iconic highlights. Their high-quality commentary and optional Thames River cruise add a luxurious touch, making it ideal for travelers seeking a comprehensive and refined experience.
  • Nighttime London with family perks: If you’re keen on exploring London with a twist, Tootbus London is a fantastic choice. Known for its evening tours, Tootbus lets you see the city sparkling under the stars. Also, if you are traveling with family, the additional discounts make this a winner. The kids won’t get bored or throw tantrums while you sightsee because specially curated kids’ audio guides will keep them entertained.
  • Balanced coverage and trusted brand worldwide: Known for its quality, coverage, and frequency of buses, City Sightseeing London offers excellent value if you prefer a balance of coverage and extras without going overboard on costs. Their routes showcase central London’s key landmarks while allowing you to enjoy a scenic Thames River cruise with reliable service and audio guides available in multiple languages.
  • Budget-friendly options: If you’re watching your budget but don’t want to compromise on the experience, Golden Tours provides an enriching option to hit all the highlights affordably. Golden Tours also offers flexibility for changing plans, with tickets valid for up to 6 months, giving you peace of mind to adapt your schedule. Whether it’s a sudden change in weather or the urge to sleep in, flexible tickets ensure you’re not locked into rigid timings.

Choose your London hop-on hop-off tour based on your preferred style of sightseeing—whether it’s premium, unique, balanced, or budget-friendly. With each operator offering its own set of features, there’s a perfect way for you to explore the vibrant charm of London.

OPERATORS
BIG BUS
TOOTBUS
CITYSIGHTSEEING
GOLDEN TOURS
Ticket types
1 day, 24 hours, 48 hours
24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours
1 day, 24 hours, 48 hours
1 day, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours
Timings
Red Route: 8:30am - 5pm | Blue Route: 8:40am - 5pm | Green Route: 8:30am - 5pm
Yellow Route: 8:30am - 4pm | Blue Route: 8:30am - 4pm | Green Route: 8:20am - 5pm
Red Route: 8:45am - 5:30pm | Blue Route: 8:50am - 4:50pm | Green Route: 9:20am - 3:50pm
Blue Route: 9:30am - 5pm | Red Route: 9am - 3pm | Orange Route: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Frequency
20 to 60 minutes
20 to 60 minutes
15 to 30 minutes
30 to 60 minutes
Routes & stops
3 routes, 50+ stops
3 routes, 40+ stops
3 routes, 39 stops
3 routes, 70+ stops
Other tours/add-ons
One-way or two-way Thames River cruise (with 24/48-hour pass)
Thames River cruise
One-way Thames cruise (with 24-hour pass), two-way Thames cruise (with 48-hour pass)
Thames River cruise (with 24/48/72-hour passes)
Other tours/add-ons
2-hour evening bus tour (with 48-hour pass)
90-min evening bus tour
Classic Routemaster bus ride from Trafalgar Square (with 48-hour pass)
Other tours/add-ons
3 guided walking tours: The Royal Walk, Tales of the City, and Jack the Ripper (with 48-hour pass)
4 self-guided walking tours: The Senses of Soho: Dive into the Energy of London’s West End, Architecture and Celebration at South Bank: A Blend of Modernity and Culture, Kensington Gardens: A Haven of Greenery and History & A Royal Tour of St James’s: Luxury and Tradition
3 walking tours: Rock 'n' Roll walking tour (with 24-hour pass), Rock 'n' Roll, Royal, and Jack the Ripper walking tours (with 48-hour pass)
2 walking tours: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour and Royal London Walking Tour (with 24/48/72-hour passes)
Amenities
Pre-recorded commentary in 5 languages, free Wi-Fi & headphones, mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Audio guide in 10 languages, kids' audio guide, free Wi-Fi & earphones, mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Audio guide in 11 languages, free activity booklet, kids' audio guide in English
Audio guide in 11 languages, mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Average rating on TripAdvisor
4
3.5
4
4
24-hour or 1-day ticket prices starting from
Adult: £43 | Child: £26
Adult: £44 | Child: £24 | Family Pass: £112
Adult: £42 | Child: £25
Adult: £39 | Child: £23 | Family Pass: £101
24-hour with cruise ticket prices starting from
Adult: £45.99 | Child: £36.99
Adult: £49 | Child: £29 | Family Pass: £127
Adult: £49 | Child: £30
Adult: £45 | Child: £26 | Family Pass: £118

Finding the perfect Hop-on Hop-off pass duration

  • The 24-Hour Pass is definitely meant for you if you are only here for a day and want to see as much as possible. Not only an extremely budget-friendly, efficient way to explore the city, but it’s a fantastic way to hit all the must-see landmarks from Buckingham Palace to Tower Bridge and London Eye,  without wasting time figuring out public transport. If you are a first-time visitor on a tight schedule or simply love ticking off iconic sights like Big Ben, Thames River Cruise and Westminster Abbey, go for this pass!
  • The 48-hour pass is best suited for a more relaxed exploration. With this pass, you can leisurely explore Hyde Park one day, hop off at St. Paul’s Cathedral for a tour, and still have time to discover hidden gems like Borough Market. So, if you are traveling with family and are looking for a fun, flexible way to explore a mix of popular landmarks and lesser-known spots without tiring everyone out, take the 48-hour pass! You’ll also get access to some cool extras like walking tours or an evening bus tour.
  • If you’re staying for a few days, the 72-hour pass is a fantastic way to fully immerse yourself in London’s magic. You’ll have enough time to explore the top attractions and local culture, or even revisit your favorite spots. Plus, this pass often includes bonus perks like evening tours or extended river cruises, giving you a unique perspective of the city after dark. This is the best pass if you are on a long weekend trip or a mini-vacation and want to enjoy a mix of sightseeing by day and evening tours for a different vibe

How to book Hop-on Hop-off London tickets?

Step 1: Choose your route

Each tour follows a unique route. Review the routes and stops and pick the tour that covers your must-see attractions.

Step 2: Book your tickets

Purchase your Hop-on Hop-off tickets easily using PayPal, credit/debit card, or iDEAL.

Step 3: Check your email

Receive your ticket voucher instantly in your inbox. If you don’t see it, check your spam or junk folder.

Step 4: Download the operator’s app

Track the bus in real-time, plan your journey, and explore routes with an interactive map.

Step 5: Hop-on & explore!

Head to any designated stop, show your mobile voucher to the driver or staff, and start your adventure!

Tips to make the best of your Hop-on Hop-off London tour

  • London has so much to offer, from the majestic Buckingham Palace to the lively vibe of Camden Market. Take a moment to look at the map and plan which landmarks and neighborhoods you really want to visit. That way, you can focus on enjoying the sights, not stressing over logistics.
  • If you want to get a full day of sightseeing, it’s a good idea to start your tour early. Buses begin running in the morning, so catching the first one means you’ll have plenty of time to visit more attractions at a leisurely pace. Plus, early mornings tend to be a bit quieter, which is perfect if you want to avoid big crowds.
  • Don’t just stick to one route—use your pass to explore all the different lines. You might want to start with the central city route for all the famous landmarks, then switch to a route that takes you to areas like the picturesque Notting Hill or the quirky Shoreditch. Switching up routes gives you a broader view of London, letting you experience the contrast between the historic center and the cool, modern neighborhoods.
  • A lot of Hop-on Hop-off buses in London come with an audio guide that gives you interesting facts about the places you’re passing. You’ll probably be surprised at how much you didn’t know about London, and it makes your tour feel a lot more interactive and fun!
  • London weather can be unpredictable, so make sure to check the forecast before heading out. If it looks like rain, pack an umbrella or a rain jacket, especially if you want to sit on the open-top bus. If it’s sunny, don’t forget sunscreen, as those hours in the open air can get pretty toasty.  
  • London is one of the most photogenic cities in the world, so make sure to snap some pictures while you’re on the tour. The view from the top deck is perfect for photos of Big Ben, the Shard, and the London skyline. But also remember to put down your camera sometimes and take in the view with your own eyes—you don’t want to miss out on experiencing the city in real-time!

Frequently asked questions about Hop-on Hop-off London tour

What if I’m only in London for a short time? Is a Hop-on Hop-off tour still worth it?

Absolutely! If you’re short on time, a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour is one of the best ways to maximize your visit. The multiple routes cover major landmarks, so you’ll get a complete overview of London’s must-see sights without feeling rushed. Plus, with buses running frequently, you can see more in a day without spending extra time figuring out transportation.

Do I need to reserve my seats?

No need! Hop-on Hop-off buses don’t require seat reservations. Just show up at any stop with your ticket, and hop on board. The top deck is usually first-come, first-served, so if you want those prime seats with a view, arrive a bit early!

What’s the best time to start the tour?

Starting early is key to making the most of your day. Catch the first bus around 8 or 9 a.m. to avoid crowds and fit in as many attractions as possible. With early mornings often being less busy, you can enjoy a more peaceful start to your adventure and have plenty of time to explore each stop along the way.

What if the weather changes? Are there covered seats?

Yes, most Hop-on Hop-off buses offer covered seating on the lower deck. If it rains or the weather turns chilly, you can easily head downstairs and still enjoy the tour. Of course, London’s weather can be unpredictable, so it’s always smart to bring a light jacket or umbrella just in case!

Do Hop-on Hop-off buses have wheelchair access?

Yes, these buses are designed to be accessible. They have dedicated spaces for wheelchairs, making it easier for all visitors to enjoy the tour. If you have specific needs, let the staff know—they’ll be happy to assist with boarding or answer any accessibility questions you may have.

How do I know when the next bus will arrive?

Most Hop-on Hop-off operators provide a mobile app with real-time updates. You can track your bus, see the estimated arrival time at each stop, and even check for any route changes. It’s super convenient and helps you make the most of your day without waiting around!

Can I bring a stroller or pushchair on the bus?

Yes, strollers and pushchairs are welcome on the Hop-on Hop-off buses! Since London is best explored with the family, the buses are designed to help make your journey smooth. Just remember that space can be limited, so collapsible or smaller pushchairs are easiest to manage on board.

What should I bring along for the best experience on my tour?

For the most enjoyable trip, consider bringing a few essentials: a camera for capturing London’s iconic landmarks, some water to stay hydrated, and comfortable shoes for when you hop off to explore. And of course, keep your smartphone handy to track buses and follow route maps via the app.

Do I need to book in advance, or can I buy tickets on the spot?

While you can sometimes purchase tickets at the bus stop, booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak seasons. This way, you secure your spot, get instant confirmation, and can access any added perks or discounts that come with booking online. Plus, it helps you skip any wait times and hop right on to start exploring!

Can I bring luggage on the Hop-on Hop-off London buses?

You can bring small-sized luggage onboard the sightseeing bus. Big suitcases may not be permitted due to space constraints.