City Sightseeing London Bus Tours

Ride London’s iconic red buses backed by City Sightseeing's global expertise & trusted service, with a year's validity.

• Unlimited bus rides for 1 day: Explore London with a pass that lets you hop on and off as many times as you want during operational hours, providing a flexible and efficient way to see top sights.
• Drop-offs near 51 sights: Access Red, Blue, and Green routes to see icons like Big Ben and Tower Bridge on the Red line or the Natural History Museum on the Blue line. Buses run every 20-30 minutes.
• Perks & amenities: Enjoy audio guides in 11 languages, a special kids' commentary, and free activity booklets. Track your bus in real-time via the AI-powered app with live arrival estimates.
• Upgrades: Elevate your trip with a 24-hour pass with a one-way Thames cruise, or opt for 48/72-hour tickets to add a round-trip Greenwich cruise, Routemaster ride, and a guided night tour.

Inclusions

• 1-day unlimited Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
• Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, and Arabic (on the bus)
• Free activity booklet and kids' audio guide in English (only on the Blue route)

Additional paid upgrades:

• 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
• One-way Thames River cruise between Westminster and Tower Pier (24-hour option)
• Round-trip Thames River cruise to/from Greenwich Pier (48 and 72-hour options)
• Scenic ride on a Retro RouteMaster (48 and 72-hour options)
• 90-minute night bus tour with a live English-speaking guide (72-hour option)

Exclusions

• Entry to attractions

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

Hop-on Hop-off tour - Red Route
Experience the classic heart of London, covering major sights across the West End, Southbank, and the City. This essential route offers prime views of the capital's most legendary historical and cultural landmarks.
Popular stops: Tower of London, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey

Hop-on Hop-off tour - Blue Route
Head west to explore London’s elegant quarters of Knightsbridge and Kensington. This route is perfect for families, featuring world-class museums and a special interactive kids' commentary to keep young travellers engaged.
Popular stops: Harrods, Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Museum

Hop-on Hop-off tour - Green Route
A practical link connecting major transport hubs like King’s Cross and St Pancras to the central attractions. It’s the ideal choice for those arriving by train to jump straight into sightseeing.
Popular stops: St Pancras Station, King’s Cross Station, British Museum, London Eye

Thames River Cruise
First cruise: 10am from Westminster Pier and Tower Pier, 10:30am from Greenwich Pier
Last cruise: 7:20pm from Westminster Pier, 6:55pm from Tower Pier; 5:50pm from Greenwich Pier
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

Panoramic night tour
See London's top sights lit up against the night sky on this guided tour with an English-speaking live guide!
April to September

• First bus: 7:30pm from Green Park Station
• Last bus: 10:15pm from Green Park Station
• Frequency: Every 30 to 45 minutes
• Duration: 90 minutes

October to March

• First bus: 7:30pm from Green Park Station
• Last bus: 9:20pm from Green Park Station
• Frequency: Twice a night
• Duration: 90 minutes

Accessibility

• The buses are wheelchair accessible.
• Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.

Additional information

• 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. In comparison, a 1-day ticket is valid till midnight 12am of the selected date, irrespective of the tour start time.
• Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like night tours, cruises, and meeting points, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
• The service operates year-round except on December 25.

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