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Tootbus London Tours
Enjoy London’s best family value tour with fun, kid-friendly live guides & 45 mins of iconic city sights.
- Panoramic bus tour for 45 minutes: Enjoy a fun-filled, 45-minute non-stop loop through London, designed to show your family all the iconic city highlights in one single, entertaining journey.
- Pass by 10+ sights: Soak up views of Big Ben, the London Eye, and Westminster Abbey as you glide past the city’s top landmarks. Tours depart daily with multiple scheduled times.
- Perks & amenities: Experience the city from an open-top bus with engaging live English commentary from expert guides, educational stories for kids, and four included walking tours.
Enjoy London’s best family value tour with fun, kid-friendly live guides & 45 mins of iconic city sights.
- Panoramic bus tour for 45 minutes: Enjoy a fun-filled, 45-minute non-stop loop through London, designed to show your family all the iconic city highlights in one single, entertaining journey.
- Pass by 10+ sights: Soak up views of Big Ben, the London Eye, and Westminster Abbey as you glide past the city’s top landmarks. Tours depart daily with multiple scheduled times.
- Perks & amenities: Experience the city from an open-top bus with engaging live English commentary from expert guides, educational stories for kids, and four included walking tours.
Inclusions
- 45-minute Kids Bus Tour of London
- Live commentary in English
- 4 walking tours
Exclusions
- Hop-on Hop-off service
Please click here for a detailed route map.
Note: This is a non-stop tour and does not offer hop-on hop-off service.
Tootbus London Kids tour
Experience a fun-filled 45-minute non-stop journey designed specifically to engage children while showcasing London’s most famous landmarks. Led by a live English-speaking guide, this educational tour brings the city’s history to life through entertaining facts and stories.
- First bus: 11am from Charles II Street (departures may vary with the season)
- Last bus: 3pm from Charles II Street (departures may vary with the season)
- Frequency: Every 45 mins (every Sat & Sun, daily during school holidays)
What's not allowed
- Keep in mind that food & beverages and smoking are not allowed on the buses. Pack wisely!
Accessibility
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Ramps are available on the buses for easy access.
- Your guide dogs are welcome aboard.
Additional Information
- Pets and small animals are allowed only if they are positioned at your knees.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Infants aged 3 and under can travel for free.
- Note that no buses are allowed to go on The Mall and drive in front of Buckingham Palace.
- During the Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, public transport and sightseeing buses are not allowed in front of the palace. The 1pm tour will be diverted on these days.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Breeze past London's sights after sunset & get free self-guided walks!
- Hop aboard for a 90-minute night ride where you’ll catch sweeping open-top views of London’s landmarks shining under the night sky.
- Catch sights like Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye on a non-stop tour that runs every Fri to Sun from Mar, every Sat in Apr, and daily during holidays.
- Get four free self-guided walks with your pass and wander through Soho, South Bank’s landmarks, Kensington Gardens’ calm and royal sights in St James’s.
- Ride a comfy double-decker open-top bus with fresh evening air and listen to fun commentary on the app or onboard devices.
- Cruise past Trafalgar Square buzzing with energy, Tower Bridge rising over the Thames, and the London Eye glowing riverside.
Breeze past London's sights after sunset & get free self-guided walks!
- Hop aboard for a 90-minute night ride where you’ll catch sweeping open-top views of London’s landmarks shining under the night sky.
- Catch sights like Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye on a non-stop tour that runs every Fri to Sun from Mar, every Sat in Apr, and daily during holidays.
- Get four free self-guided walks with your pass and wander through Soho, South Bank’s landmarks, Kensington Gardens’ calm and royal sights in St James’s.
- Ride a comfy double-decker open-top bus with fresh evening air and listen to fun commentary on the app or onboard devices.
- Cruise past Trafalgar Square buzzing with energy, Tower Bridge rising over the Thames, and the London Eye glowing riverside.
Inclusions
- 90-min non-stop night bus tour
- 4 self-guided walking tours on Tootbus app
- 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
Please click here for a detailed night tour route map.
Note: The night tour is a non-stop bus tour and will not provide hop-on hop-off service.
Night tour
- Departure: 7:30pm (Apr & Sep), 5:30pm (Jan, Feb & Nov), 6pm (Mar), 8pm (May), 9pm (Jun), 8:30pm (Jul & Aug) & 7pm (Oct) from 1-5 Coventry Street
- Frequency: Fri, Sat & Sun from March, Sat in April, & daily during school holidays
- Duration: 90 mins
Accessibility
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
- You can use your tickets on any day before the tour date. However, just keep in mind that the tickets cannot be redeemed if the tour date has already passed.
- The night tour does not offer hop-on hop-off service.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Combo (Save 10%): London Kids Bus Tour + Paddington Bear Experience London Tickets
from £58
£52.20
10% off
A playful London kids’ bus tour paired with music & games-filled fun at the Paddington Bear Experience.
- Give your kids the London adventure they'll remember forever with this perfect combo that keeps little ones engaged while staying budget-friendly.
- Watch your children's faces light up as they spot Big Ben and the London Eye on this kid-friendly 45-minute tour, which runs every weekend and holiday.
- Reserve your tour between Oct 18 to Nov 2 and enjoy an exclusive Halloween-themed experience complete with ghoulish live tales and spooky surprises.
- Let your children live out their Paddington dreams with hands-on interactive experiences at beloved locations like the famous 32 Windsor Gardens.
- Treat your kids to an immersive journey through stunning, detailed sets from Peru's magical jungles to Paddington's cozy Windsor Gardens home.
A playful London kids’ bus tour paired with music & games-filled fun at the Paddington Bear Experience.
- Give your kids the London adventure they'll remember forever with this perfect combo that keeps little ones engaged while staying budget-friendly.
- Watch your children's faces light up as they spot Big Ben and the London Eye on this kid-friendly 45-minute tour, which runs every weekend and holiday.
- Reserve your tour between Oct 18 to Nov 2 and enjoy an exclusive Halloween-themed experience complete with ghoulish live tales and spooky surprises.
- Let your children live out their Paddington dreams with hands-on interactive experiences at beloved locations like the famous 32 Windsor Gardens.
- Treat your kids to an immersive journey through stunning, detailed sets from Peru's magical jungles to Paddington's cozy Windsor Gardens home.
Inclusions
Tootbus London Kids tour
- 45-minute kids bus tour of London
- Live commentary in English
- Free Wi-Fi
Paddington Bear Experience
- Entry to The Paddington Bear Experience
- Access to multiple rooms
- Music & Games
Please click here for a detailed route map.
Note: This is a non-stop tour and does not offer hop-on hop-off service.
Tootbus London Kids tour
- First bus: 11 am from Charles II Street (departures may vary with the season)
- Last bus: 3 pm from Charles II Street (departures may vary with the season)
- Frequency: every 45 mins (every Sat & Sun, daily during school holidays)
What's not allowed
Tootbus London Kids tour
- Keep in mind that food & beverages and smoking are not allowed on the buses. Pack wisely!
Paddington Bear Experience
- Keep in mind that food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
- Please note that pushchairs or buggies are not permitted within the experience.
Accessibility
Tootbus London Kids tour
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Ramps are available on the buses for easy access.
- Your guide dogs are welcome aboard.
Paddington Bear Experience
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional Information
Tootbus London Kids tour
- Pets and small animals are allowed only if they are positioned at your knees.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Infants aged 3 and under can travel for free.
- During the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, public transport and sightseeing buses are not allowed in front of the palace. The 1pm tour will be diverted on these days.
Paddington Bear Experience
- Anyone 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 at all times.
- One adult may accompany a maximum of five children (2 - 15 years of age).
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Routes
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See London's landmarks lit up for Christmas on this eco-friendly bus tour with a live guide!
- Buckle up for 75-min guided bus tour across London's holiday glow-up, where twinkling lights and festive cheer paint the town.
- Get ready to sing along with the merry playlist – from Last Christmas to Jingle Bell Rock, the bus has tunes to sleigh your silent night.
- Listen to the witty tour guide or plug into the 10-language audio guide. Either way, you'll uncover city's best-kept secrets from a green fleet of buses.
- Feast your eyes on Regent Street's spectacular angels, Oxford Street's iconic snow stars, and Trafalgar Square's massive Christmas tree.
See London's landmarks lit up for Christmas on this eco-friendly bus tour with a live guide!
- Buckle up for 75-min guided bus tour across London's holiday glow-up, where twinkling lights and festive cheer paint the town.
- Get ready to sing along with the merry playlist – from Last Christmas to Jingle Bell Rock, the bus has tunes to sleigh your silent night.
- Listen to the witty tour guide or plug into the 10-language audio guide. Either way, you'll uncover city's best-kept secrets from a green fleet of buses.
- Feast your eyes on Regent Street's spectacular angels, Oxford Street's iconic snow stars, and Trafalgar Square's massive Christmas tree.
Inclusions
- 75-min London Christmas lights bus tour
- English-speaking guide
- Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Brazilian, Arabic, Russian, Chinese & Japanese
- Special Christmas playlist
- Earphones on board
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Exclusions
- Hop-on hop-off service
London Christmas lights bus tour
- First bus: 4:30pm from 1-5 Coventry Street (W1D 6BH)
- Last bus: 10:30pm from 1-5 Coventry Street (W1D 6BH)
- Frequency: Varying departures (from Nov 15, 2025 to Jan 5, 2026, except Dec 24, 25 & 31)
- Duration: 1.5 hours
Note: Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the departure time.
Accessibility
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- You can bring your guide dogs on board the bus.
Additional information
- The tour is closed on Dec 24, 25, and 31, 2025.
- Small and well-behaved pets are allowed on the bus but must be placed near your knees.
- This tour does not offer hop-on hop-off service.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Why choose Tootbus London Hop-on Hop-off tours?
Sightseeing without the guilt
Tootbus uses electric buses, letting you explore London while keeping your carbon footprint low. You get a modern, eco-friendly way to see London by bus without relying on taxis or personal vehicles.
Comprehensive routes
With London Hop-on Hop-off routes spread across 3 routes and over 40 stops at Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye, you can explore London at your own pace and visit the sights that interest you most.
Tech that keeps you in control
Real-time bus tracking via the app and three self-guided app tours let you navigate the city with confidence, know exactly when your bus arrives, and discover hidden gems at your own pace. Beats other modes of transport in London!
Extras that add value
Tickets include a Thames River cruise and kid-focused audio guides, giving families and first-timers more experiences in one package than taxis or public transport could ever provide.
Tootbus London routes, stops and maps
Yellow Route
This route offers a whirlwind tour of the most iconic landmarks in London by bus. From the majestic Buckingham Palace and the historic Tower of London to the bustling Trafalgar Square and the serene St. James's Park, it encapsulates the essence of London's rich history and vibrant culture.
Overview
- First stop: Coventry Street
- Timings: 8:30am to 5pm
- Frequency: Every 15-25 minutes
- No. of stops: 18
- Full loop duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
Royal Blue Route
Delve deeper into London's royal heritage and cultural treasures. Highlights include the opulent Buckingham Palace, the historic Lambeth Palace, and the cultural hubs of South Kensington and Notting Hill. This route offers a blend of regal architecture and artistic landmarks.
Overview:
- First stop: Grosvenor Gardens
- Timings: 8:30am to 5pm
- Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes
- No. of stops: 22
- Full loop duration: 2 hours
Green Route
Explore the literary heart of London with stops at the British Museum and King's Cross, renowned for its connections to literature and history. Wander through the charming streets of Covent Garden and the historic areas of Trafalgar Square and Aldwych, soaking in the city's rich cultural tapestry.
Overview:
- First stop: Wyndham’s Theatre
- Timings: 8:20am to 5:20pm
- Frequency: Every hour (No tours between 11:16am to 3:20pm)
- No. of stops: 12
- Full loop duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Highlights of your Tootbus London Hop-on Hop-off tours
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Suggested Tootbus London Itineraries
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London in 3 days/72 hours
Day 1
If you have just one day to explore London, this Tootbus Yellow Route itinerary lets you see the city’s iconic landmarks, enjoy immersive experiences at each stop, and make the most of every hour without feeling rushed.
- Start your morning wandering through the bustling market stalls and historic arcades of Covent Garden, enjoying street performances and a relaxed breakfast while soaking in the lively atmosphere.
- Take in the grandeur of Trafalgar Square with Nelson’s Column and majestic fountains, then explore masterpieces by Van Gogh and Turner inside the National Gallery.
- Enjoy sweeping views of the winding Thames River and city skyline from the London Eye before marveling at St Paul’s Cathedral with its iconic dome and whispering gallery.
- Cross the River Thames to explore the medieval walls and Crown Jewels of the Tower of London, then stroll across the Gothic towers of Tower Bridge.
- End your day walking through Westminster Abbey’s soaring arches and stained glass, admire Buckingham Palace’s ceremonial guards, and finish at Marble Arch overlooking the edge of Hyde Park.
Day 1
If you have two days in London, this itinerary lets you explore top landmarks across multiple routes, enjoy immersive experiences at each stop, and make the most of every hour without feeling rushed.
- Begin your morning wandering through Covent Garden’s lively market stalls and historic arcades while enjoying breakfast and watching street performers bring the square to life.
- Explore the medieval walls and Crown Jewels of the Tower of London and stroll across the Gothic towers of London Bridge, pausing for lunch nearby.
- Make your way to Trafalgar Square to admire Nelson’s Column, the fountains, and then step inside the National Gallery to see masterpieces by Turner, Van Gogh, and Botticelli.
- Take in sweeping views of the Thames and city skyline from the London Eye before marveling at the iconic dome and whispering gallery of St Paul’s Cathedral.
Day 2
- Begin at Hyde Park, wandering along Serpentine Lake before visiting Kensington Palace and the Royal Albert Hall for a royal morning experience.
- Hop off at the Victoria and Albert Museum to explore its art and design collections, then head to South Kensington streets for a coffee break.
- Continue along the Southbank, visiting Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate Modern, and walking past Millennium Bridge for stunning views of St Paul’s Cathedral.
- Explore the historic Borough Market with its vibrant food stalls, then take in the illuminated Tower Bridge across the Thames as evening falls.
- End the day at Covent Garden for dinner or street performances, combining city nightlife with a final dose of London charm.
Day 1
If you have three days in London, this itinerary mixes the Yellow, Royal Blue, and Green Tootbus routes, letting you explore iconic landmarks, cultural treasures, and riverside views without feeling rushed.
- Begin your morning at Regent’s Park, enjoying a peaceful stroll through its manicured gardens and around the boating lake before grabbing breakfast at a nearby café.
- Head to the Sherlock Holmes Museum on Baker Street to explore the Victorian-era detective’s home, then wander through the quirky shops and streets of Marylebone Village.
- Continue to the British Museum, marveling at the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, and ancient artifacts that tell stories spanning thousands of years.
- Hop off at Covent Garden for a late lunch, exploring street performances and boutique shops, then stroll along the nearby Southbank for riverside views and lively atmosphere.
- Finish the day at the Sky Garden, taking in panoramic city views from the elevated garden terraces and reflecting on three days of London exploration.
Day 2: Royal Blue Route
- Begin your morning at Buckingham Palace, watching the Changing of the Guard and taking in the grand façade and surrounding gardens, a quintessentially London experience full of pomp and ceremony.
- Walk along Westminster Bridge, pausing to admire the majestic towers of Big Ben and the sweeping views along the River Thames, capturing iconic cityscapes with every step.
- Wander through Trafalgar Square, marveling at Nelson’s Column, the fountains, and stone lions, before stepping inside the National Gallery to explore masterpieces by Turner, Van Gogh, and Botticelli.
- Stroll through Grosvenor Gardens, taking in the manicured lawns, statues, and serene corners, offering a peaceful contrast to the bustling city streets nearby.
- Conclude the day at Paddington Station and Oxford Street, exploring the historic railway architecture and indulging in shopping along London’s busiest retail thoroughfare.
Day 3
- Start your morning wandering through Covent Garden’s bustling market stalls and historic arcades, enjoying street performances and a relaxed breakfast while soaking in the lively atmosphere.
- Visit the British Museum to marvel at the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, and centuries-old artifacts that tell stories of civilizations from across the globe.
- Explore the charming squares around Russell Square, strolling past manicured gardens and classic Georgian architecture while enjoying a moment of calm amid central London.
- Stop by King’s Cross and St Pancras Stations to admire Victorian railway architecture, bustling concourses, and famous filming locations, capturing both history and modern London energy.
- Conclude the day with a show at Wyndham’s Theatre, soaking in the vibrant West End atmosphere and enjoying world-class performances in an iconic venue.
Frequently asked questions about Tootbus London
How do Tootbus London Hop-on Hop-off buses work?
Tootbus offers Hop-on Hop-off access across multiple routes, allowing you to explore London at your own pace and visit attractions that interest you most.
What is included in your Tootbus London tour ticket?
Tickets include unlimited rides on the Hop-on Hop-off bus network, as well as access to multilingual audio guides and, in some cases, additional experiences like river cruises.
How many Tootbus London routes are there?
There are three routes: Yellow, Royal Blue, and Green.
Are there audio guides on the Tootbus London Hop-on Hop-off tours?
Yes, Tootbus provides multilingual audio guides for an informative experience for visitors from around the world.
Are the Tootbus tours child-friendly?
Yes, Tootbus London tours are child-friendly, offering special commentary for kids and family-friendly tickets.
Are the Tootbus London Hop-on Hop-off bus tours accessibility-friendly?
Tootbus strives to be accessible, with low-floor buses and wheelchair-friendly features, though accessibility may vary across different stops and attractions.
How long is my Tootbus London ticket valid for?
Tickets are typically valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours, depending on the option you choose.
