London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Admire London’s top sights from the upper deck of an open-top bus. Drive past iconic landmarks including the London Eye, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and lots more. With 3 different bus routes, this bus tour offers an easy and convenient way to see the whole city, allowing you to hop on and off as you please.
The Classic Tour (Blue route): Covers all the main Central London sights and visits London’s Museum Quarter.
The Essential Tour (Red route): Passes Madame Tussauds and Kings Cross, as well as Hyde Park and Regents Park, two of the prettiest parks in London.
The Museum Tour (Orange route): Explore London’s world-famous museums with the Museum Tour and along the way pass by the beautiful Royal Albert Hall, Harrods and Buckingham Palace.
Click here to see Hop on Hop off map and timetable.
River Thames Boat Ride
With your bus ticket, you can enjoy an enthralling sightseeing cruise along the heart of London’s River Thames with a City Cruises boat ride. Departing from Westminster taking you to Tower Millennium Pier, or vice versa, you’ll get to soak in panoramic views of the capital’s most iconic landmarks for a sightseeing experience like no other!
River Cruise Route Map and Timetable
Free Walking Tours
Enjoy the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour and/or the Royal London Walking Tour as part of your sightseeing day out in London. Learn interesting facts about members of the royal family and visit fantastic royal sites. You’ll also watch the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony. Or why not play detective by travelling back to Victorian London to investigate the morbid murders carried out by infamous Jack the Ripper. See where vital clues were found and learn more about his victims and possible suspects.
Windsor Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Discover the beauty of Windsor, a Royal town located just outside of West London. With a Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, explore the town’s top sights including Windsor Castle, Eton College, and the Long Walk. The onboard audio guide will keep you entertained with fascinating facts as you take in the stunning sights.
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Summer + Holidays = Every 20 mins on Red & Blue routes. Every 30 mins on Orange route.
Winter = Every 30 mins on the Blue route. Every 60 mins on the Red & Orange route.
Download the App for next bus timings click here.
Another way to find each bus stop is to use what3words. This will pinpoint a 3 metre square box where you will find each. The words to use can be found here
To view the latest service information please click here.
Audio guide languages: (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic) plus Kids’ Commentary.
Boat Ride operated by City Cruises
Boats leave every 30 minutes from:
Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH
Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT
The boat cruise is approx. 30 minutes in duration. Passengers will board the next available departure.
River cruise to be used between Westminster to Tower Millennium pier or vice versa.
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Start time: 3:30pm daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)
Finish time: 5pm
Departure Point and Directions: Golden Tours Bus Stop 8 – Tower of London, Tower Hill, opposite Tower Hill Station.
Return Location: Near Liverpool Street Underground Station
Royal London Walking Tour
Start time: 10am daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)
Finish: 12pm
Departure Point: Tourist Bus Stop outside The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, SW1A 1AA (Nearest underground station: Victoria and Green Park)
Return Point: Westminster Abbey (Nearest underground station: Westminster Station)
Daily: 60-min frequency
First Bus: 9:30am from Theatre Road, Thames Street
Last Bus: 5:30pm from Theatre Road, Thames Street for a complete loop
Live Guide: Subject to availability.
Frequency: 27th May to 4th Sept: Buses operate every 30 mins.
You can join the tour at any of the 10 bus stops.
Audio guide languages: Audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German and Chinese
An alternative way to find each Bus Stop location is to use what3words. This will pinpoint a 3 metre square box in Windsor where you will find each bus stop. These can be
found here
Until 4th Jan 2026, the last hop-on hop-off bus tour will depart at 2pm.
This tour does not include the Christmas Lights bus tour.
This is Hop-On Hop-Off bus service, you can join at any Golden Tours bus stop.
There are no restrooms onboard.
Duration is valid from when you first hop-on the bus. Unlimited usage within your chosen timeframe. Does not include London by Night service.
Please view the Schedule for bus timetables and other helpful information.
A family ticket includes 2 adult tickets + 2 child tickets.
**You can cancel your reservation for this product up to 24hrs before to get a refund in full.
To view the latest service information please visit here.
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