Explore the top attractions in London at your own pace with 10 hop-on hop-off bus tours!
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Experience the vibrant energy of London, United Kingdom, where iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and diverse culture await around every corner.
Marvel at the architectural wonders of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the Tower of London, steeped in centuries of royal history and tradition.
Explore the cultural richness of London's neighborhoods, from the trendy streets of Shoreditch to the historic charm of Notting Hill.
Indulge in the city's thriving culinary scene, with bustling markets like Borough Market and trendy eateries offering cuisine from around the globe.
Immerse yourself in London's arts and entertainment, with West End theaters, art galleries, and live music venues showcasing talent from all genres.
When to visit
Summer, from June to August, offers the best weather for exploring London's outdoor attractions, parks, and gardens, as well as enjoying open-air events and festivals.
For fewer crowds and lower accommodation prices, consider visiting London in the shoulder seasons of spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November).
Getting around
Embark on a sightseeing adventure through London on a hop-on-hop-off bus tour, discovering famous landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London at your own pace.
Explore London's diverse neighborhoods and cultural hotspots using its comprehensive public transit network, including the Underground, buses, and overground trains, offering convenient connections citywide.
Tips
- Embark on a sightseeing adventure through London on a hop-on-hop-off bus tour, discovering famous landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London at your own pace.
- Explore London's diverse neighborhoods and cultural hotspots using its comprehensive public transit network, including the Underground, buses, and overground trains, offering convenient connections citywide.
- Dive in British cuisine by sampling fish and chips, afternoon tea, and hearty pies at traditional pubs, trendy eateries, and street food markets across the city.
- Pack an umbrella and layers, as London's weather can be unpredictable, and explore outdoor attractions like Hyde Park, Regents Park, and the South Bank.
- Take advantage of London Pass for access to top attractions, skip-the-line entry, and discounts on tours, providing a hassle-free way to explore the city's iconic sights.
Comparison of London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours
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| Price | From £39 | From £24 | From £22.1 | From £34.1 | From £22 | From £44 | From £39.1 | From £31.49 | From £33.15 | From £51.85 |
| Provider | City Sightseeing LTD | City Cruises PLC | MBNA Thames Clippers | MBNA Thames Clippers | Tootbus | BIG BUS UKI (GBP) | Tootbus | Tootbus | Tootbus | Tootbus |
| Rating | 4.3(7 reviews) | 4.6(19 reviews) | 4.8(11 reviews) | 4.3(16 reviews) | 4.7(7 reviews) | 3.8(8 reviews) | 4.1(92 reviews) | 4.2(5 reviews) | 4(122 reviews) | |
| Valid for | 1 day | - | - | - | - | 1 or 2 days | 1 or 2 days | - | 180 days | 1, 2 or 3 days |
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| Duration | 45 mins | 2 hours 30 mins | 2 hours | |||||||
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| Audio guides | Arabic English French German Italian Japanese Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish | English | English | English French German Italian Spanish | Arabic Chinese English French German Italian Japanese Russian Spanish | Arabic Chinese English French German Italian Japanese Russian Spanish | Arabic Chinese English French German Italian Japanese Russian Spanish | Arabic Chinese English French German Italian Japanese Russian Spanish | ||
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| What's included | - 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour - Stops near all the major sights | - Access to the Hop-on-Hop-off City Cruise London for 24 hours | - One-day access to the River Roamer - hop on and off at 17 piers | - One-day access to the River Roamer - hop on and off at 17 piers - 1 return trip on the IFS Cloud Cable Car (Emirates Royal Docks to Emirates Greenwich Peninsula) | - Guided tour - Kids Club Activity Book | - Discover ticket: 24-hour HoHo + one-way river cruise - Essential ticket: 48-hour HoHo + one-way river cruise - Explore ticket: 48-hour HoHo + one-way river cruise + evening tour - Evening Tour only (as a standalone ticket included only in the Explore ticket option) - 3 Guided walking tour (The changing of the guards, city of London, and Jack the Ripper) included in the Essential and Explore tickets - Explore ticket includes a London evening tour - Free WiFi | - Unlimited access to the hop-on hop-off buses - Pre-recorder commentary - Complimentary earphones - One way Thames river cruise - Commentary for kids (English and French) | - 2-hour panoramic bus tour - Multilingual audio guide - Commentary for kids (English and French) | - Unlimited access to the Tootbus hop-on hop-off buses - Pre-recorded commentary - Complimentary earphones (for children and adults) - Commentary for kids (English and French) | - 1, 2 or 3 day Hop On Hop Off pass for London Discovery Tours - 2 hour London At Night tour - Commentary for kids (English and French) |
| What's not included | - Admission to venues | - Admission to attractions - Food & drinks | - Attractions | - Entrance to attractions | - Admission to venues | |||||
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| Price | From £39 | From £24 | From £22.1 | From £34.1 | From £22 | From £44 | From £39.1 | From £31.49 | From £33.15 | From £51.85 |
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City Sightseeing London: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
- London
- United Kingdom
- Europe
Book Iconic Hop-On Hop-Off Bus London tickets online and discover the very best that London has to offer
About
Smartphone tickets accepted
Wheelchair accessible
Open top
Max group size:
10Free cancellation
Free rescheduling
Audio guides:
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.Highlights
Experience London from the top of an open-top bus
Hop on and hop off at any the carefully chosen stops
See the best of London and create memories that will last a lifetime
Validity
- Valid for:1 day
- Once activated, your ticket is valid for 1 calendar day.
What's Included
24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Stops near all the major sights
What's Not Included
Admission to venues
Itineraries
Start your journey at any of the stops.
First buses: Westminster Bridge, 8:25; Tower Hill, 8:44; Buckingham Palace Gate, 8:58; Haymarket, 9:03.
Full route: 8:30 to 16:00 every ten minutes. 16:20 to 17:20 every 20 minutes.
Departures from stop 1 with Tower Hill as final stop: 16:10, 16:25, 16:30, 16:50, 17:05, 17:10, 17:30, 18:05 and 19:00*
Departures from stop 1 with Haymarket as final stop :17:40, 18:00, 18:20
Departure from stop 1 with Grosvenor Gardens as final stop: 18:40.
Green Shuttle Service
Departures are every 30 minutes between 9:00 - 16:30
There will be no shuttle service between 12:00 and 2:00
During the service break, customers are advised to use Aldwych Stop 2 on the Red Route
Stop 40 - First bus at 9:05am, last bus at 5:05pm
Stop 44 - First bus at 9:05am, last bus at 5:35pm
Stop 49 - First bus at 9am, last bus at 6pm
Useful Download
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
City Sightseeing London: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
- London, United Kingdom
Take the legwork out of exploring London, with a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour!
London: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off City Cruise
- London
- United Kingdom
- Europe
24 hours to hop on and off this cruise at any of the four piers as often as you like. With commentary and weather-proof panoramic views.
About
Smartphone tickets accepted
Max group size:
10Free cancellation
Live Guide:
English.Audio Guide:
English.Highlights
Listen to an expert guide and live commentary as you meander merrily along the Thames
Hop on and off the cruise as often as you fancy, over the course of a full 24 hours. So plenty of time to explore the sights, and cruise up and down London's famous waterway
Take in some of London’s most famous monuments away from the hustle and bustle of the hoi polloi
Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Horse Guards, Cabinet War Rooms
London Eye, London Aquarium, South Bank Centre, Shakespeare's Globe, Tate Modern
Tower of London and Tower Bridge
What's Included
Access to the Hop-on-Hop-off City Cruise London for 24 hours
Opening Hours
Westminster Pier
London Eye Pier
Tower Pier
Cancellation Policy
- Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
- Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.
London: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off City Cruise
- London, United Kingdom
A tour of London's best sites - by Thames boat!
London: All Day Hop-on Hop-off River Roamer
- London
- United Kingdom
- Europe
Hop-on Hop-off River Roamer London - a great pass for exploring London on the water and visiting top attractions like O2, London Eye & Tower Bridge
About
Smartphone tickets accepted
Wheelchair accessible
Free cancellation
Free rescheduling
Live guides:
English, French, German, Spanish.Highlights
Travel in style, rain or shine, and enjoy climate-controlled indoor cabins, outdoor decks, and licensed coffee bars on board
Get unlimited hop-on, hop-off travel on the Uber Boats by Thames Clippers to visit top attractions like The O2, London Eye, Tower Bridge, Greenwich, and more
Choose your own itinerary with departures every 20 minutes from key London piers
What's Included
One-day access to the River Roamer - hop on and off at 17 piers
What's Not Included
Admission to attractions
Food & drinks
Opening Hours
Tower Pier
Westminster Pier
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
London: All Day Hop-on Hop-off River Roamer
- London, United Kingdom
Unlimited hop-on and hop-off travel on the Uber Boats by Thames Clippers.
London: Hop-on Hop-off River Roamer & IFS Cloud Cable Car
- London
- United Kingdom
- Europe
Forget the loud and crowded tube and zip around London in style, with tickets for the Hop-on Hop-off River Roamer cruise and Thames cable car
About
Smartphone tickets accepted
Wheelchair accessible
Free cancellation
Free rescheduling
Highlights
Do yourself a favor and get around London the smart way with a day ticket for the Thames Clippers River Roamer boat
Hop on and off as often as you please at various points around the city, and see London's famous landmarks from a whole new perspective
Take your sightseeing to new heights with a return ticket for the IFS Cloud Cable Car - floating above the river in comfort
What's Included
One-day access to the River Roamer - hop on and off at 17 piers
1 return trip on the IFS Cloud Cable Car (Emirates Royal Docks to Emirates Greenwich Peninsula)
Opening Hours
River Roamer
Emirates Air Line
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
London: Hop-on Hop-off River Roamer & IFS Cloud Cable Car
- London, United Kingdom
Get around London the scenic, stress-free way!
Tootbus London: Kids Tour
- London
- United Kingdom
- Europe
Teach the kids about London the fun way when you book Tootbus Kids Tour tickets online and discover more ways to experience Great Britain with Bus Hop-On Hop-Off
About
Duration:
45 minsSmartphone tickets accepted
Mobile App
Wheelchair accessible
Kid friendly
Open top
Free cancellation
Free rescheduling
Live Guide:
English.Audio Guide:
English.Highlights
Enjoy a family-friendly, fun and educational adventure around London with a knowledgeable guide
See some of London's best sights on a journey that's been specially-designed to captivate the kids
Teach the kids fun London facts as they take in the city from an open-top bus
What's Included
Guided tour
Kids Club Activity Book
What's Not Included
Attractions
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
Tootbus London: Kids Tour
- London, United Kingdom
Non-stop live guided tour for kids on the Tootbus London.
London: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour, Walking Tour & River Cruise
- London
- United Kingdom
- Europe
Get hop-on hop-off access to London's very best sightseeing tour, plus a Thames boat cruise, and an interesting audio guide in 5 languages
About
Start time:
09:00Duration:
2 hours 30 minsSmartphone tickets accepted
Mobile App
Wheelchair accessible
Open top
Max group size:
15Free cancellation
Free rescheduling
Live Guide:
English.Audio guides:
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.Highlights
See the very best that London has to offer with unlimited hop-on-hop-off bus travel for 24 or 48 hours
Hop-on and off at over 50 stops across London which feature classic sights, from Big Ben to the Tower of London
Enjoy a chilled-out cruise down the River Thames which comes included in your ticket
Validity
- Valid for:24h or 48h
- Once activated, your ticket is valid for the number of hours you’ve chosen.
What's Included
Discover ticket: 24-hour HoHo + one-way river cruise
Essential ticket: 48-hour HoHo + one-way river cruise
Explore ticket: 48-hour HoHo + one-way river cruise + evening tour
Evening Tour only (as a standalone ticket included only in the Explore ticket option)
3 Guided walking tour (The changing of the guards, city of London, and Jack the Ripper) included in the Essential and Explore tickets
Explore ticket includes a London evening tour
Free WiFi
What's Not Included
Entrance to attractions
Itinerary
Once activated, your ticket is valid for the number of hours you’ve chosen.
The cruises depart approximately every 40 minutes.
The cruise departs from Tower Pier (near Stop 16), or Westminster Pier (near stop 18)
The evening tour is not a hop-on-hop-off tour. It starts at 19:30 from the stop at the London Eye (stop 11). The full circuit is is approximately 2 hours.
Instructions
- Swap your smartphone voucher at any of the listed main bus stations for a paper ticket
- You can hop on the bus at any stop. Popular starting points include Victoria Station, Marble Arch, the London Eye, St Pauls Cathedral and the Tower of London
- Multiple-day passes must be used in consecutive days
Opening Hours
Red Route
Night Tour
Blue Route
Green Route
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
London: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour, Walking Tour & River Cruise
- London, United Kingdom
See it all with London's all-encompassing sightseeing ticket.
London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Thames River Cruise
- London
- United Kingdom
- Europe
See London's sights with the hop-on hop-off Tootbus. This 24/48-hour pass also comes with a Thames River cruise
About
Smartphone tickets accepted
Mobile App
Kid friendly
Open top
Free cancellation
Free rescheduling
Live Guide:
English.Audio guides:
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish.Highlights
Save time and money on transport – hop on and off at stops across central London and see Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and more
Take the sightseeing on the water, and soak up London's landmarks aboard a relaxing Thames river cruise
Kids get specially a designed children’s commentary on the buses to keep them engaged as you zip through London
Validity
- Valid for:24h or 48h
- Once activated, your ticket is valid for the number of hours you’ve chosen.
What's Included
Unlimited access to the hop-on hop-off buses
Pre-recorder commentary
Complimentary earphones
One way Thames river cruise
Commentary for kids (English and French)
Itineraries
Tour Times:
Yellow Route: from 18/04/22 until 15/07/22 buses every 15 minutes
Blue Route: from 18/04/22 until 15/07/22 run every 15 minutes
Orange Route: currently not operational
River cruises:
Westminster Pier to Westminster Pier: Every 40 minutes from 10:00 (last departure 19:20)
Tower Pier to Westminster Pier: Approximately every 35-40 minutes from 10:00 (last departure 18:35)
Journey time: one way 30-40 minutes
Opening Hours
Yellow Route
Useful Download
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Thames River Cruise
- London, United Kingdom
The best and easiest way to see London's highlights.
Tootbus London: 2-Hour Panoramic Express Tour
- London
- United Kingdom
- Europe
Enjoy an audio-guided London sightseeing tour with an audio guide for more fun facts along the way! Book London Panoramic Tour tickets online today
About
Duration:
2 hoursSmartphone tickets accepted
Wheelchair accessible
Kid friendly
Open top
Free cancellation
Free rescheduling
Audio guides:
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish.Highlights
Secure your seat for breezy open-top bus ride through central London - the proper British way to see the sights
Hear the history of top London landmarks like Big Ben, Parliament and the Tower of London as you go
Plug into the audio guide for more fun London facts along the way
What's Included
2-hour panoramic bus tour
Multilingual audio guide
Commentary for kids (English and French)
Useful Download
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
Tootbus London: 2-Hour Panoramic Express Tour
- London, United Kingdom
Experience London all around you on this landmark-laden tour.
Tootbus London: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
- London
- United Kingdom
- Europe
Book your seats on the London Discovery Bus Tour, hopping on and off as you easily move from landmark to landmark
About
Start time:
09:00Smartphone tickets accepted
Kid friendly
Open top
Free cancellation
Free rescheduling
Audio guides:
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish.Highlights
Explore London at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus tour
Discover all the key facts about London through an included audio guide
See the city's top landmarks including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and many more
Validity
- Valid for:6 months
- Your ticket is valid for 6 months, from the day you activate it.
What's Included
Unlimited access to the Tootbus hop-on hop-off buses
Pre-recorded commentary
Complimentary earphones (for children and adults)
Commentary for kids (English and French)
What's Not Included
Admission to venues
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
Tootbus London: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
- London, United Kingdom
Hop and off at London's most famous landmarks.
Tootbus London: Hop-on & Hop-off Evening Bus Tour
- London
- United Kingdom
- Europe
Book Discovery of London and London by Night tickets online and discover more ways to culture with Bus Hop-On Hop-Off
About
Smartphone tickets accepted
Mobile App
Wheelchair accessible
Kid friendly
Open top
Free cancellation
Free rescheduling
Live Guide:
English.Audio guides:
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish.Highlights
Get a proper introduction to London's landmarks at your leisure, with the freedom to hop on and off the Tootbus at will
Experience the Magic of London After Dark on a 2-hour twilight adventure
Venture off the beaten path with Tootwalk, revealing London's secret treasures via engaging self-led walks
Validity
- Valid for:1 day, 2 days, or 3 days
- Once activated, your ticket is valid for the number of consecutive calendar days you’ve chosen.
What's Included
1, 2 or 3 day Hop On Hop Off pass for London Discovery Tours
2 hour London At Night tour
Commentary for kids (English and French)
Useful Download
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
Tootbus London: Hop-on & Hop-off Evening Bus Tour
- London, United Kingdom
Uncover London's charm from dawn to dusk.
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