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London City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Bookable Extras
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London City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Bookable Extras

by City Sightseeing Ltd UK and Ireland

1-2.5 hours
London
£25/person
From
£25per person

Overview

The London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour offers flexible travel with 1-day, 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour tickets that allow passengers to explore the city at their own pace. The tour covers major landmarks including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, The Shard, Big Ben, and Oxford Street. There are three main routes: Red, Green, and Blue, each with specific schedules and audio guides in multiple languages. The Red Route runs every 20 to 30 minutes from early morning until early evening and takes about two and a half hours to complete a full loop. The Green Route lasts about one and a half hours with several departures daily, while the Blue Route runs every 45 minutes and takes about 80 minutes per loop. Passengers can board or start at any stop along these routes, though some stops have limited availability or temporary closures due to construction or events. The audio guide is available in 11 languages, and headphones are provided. The 48-hour and 72-hour tickets include a ride on a classic Route Master bus. The 24-hour ticket includes a one-way river cruise lasting approximately 35 minutes between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier, with departures every 40 minutes from 10am to early evening. The 48-hour and 72-hour tickets include a same-day return river cruise to Greenwich Pier, also lasting about 35 minutes with frequent departures. The 72-hour ticket additionally includes a night tour departing from outside Green Park Station with multiple departure times in spring through autumn and fewer in winter. The tour also offers bookable extras such as a 2.5-hour express panoramic bus tour that runs a single loop without stops, providing 360-degree views and audio commentary. Tickets and vouchers are valid for 12 months and can be used in printed or mobile form. Some stops may be temporarily out of service, and alternative boarding points are provided when necessary. The tour does not include gratuities, hotel pickup or drop-off, or food and drinks unless specified.

Highlights

Hop-on hop-off bus tickets valid 1 to 72 hours
Audio guide available in 11 languages with headphones
Route Master bus ride included with 48 and 72-hour tickets
One-way river cruise included with 24-hour ticket
Return Greenwich river cruise included with 48 and 72-hour tickets
Night tour included with 72-hour ticket only

What's included

Access to City Sightseeing app with live bus tracking
Hop-on hop-off bus tour valid for 1-day, 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour
Route Master bus ride included with 48 and 72-hour tickets
Audio guide in 11 languages plus headphones
Single river cruise journey between Westminster and Tower Pier with 24-hour ticket
Bus stops located near main London sights
Night tour included with 72-hour ticket
Return river cruise to Greenwich Pier with 48 and 72-hour tickets

What's not included

Tips and gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks unless specifically stated

Places you can include

1

Belvedere Road

Located behind the London Eye at Stand 3788 on Belvedere Road.

2

Aldwych

Stop is outside the One Aldwych Hotel on Aldwych.

3

Ludgate Hill

At the entrance of St. Paul's Cathedral on Ludgate Hill.

4

Cannon Street Station

Located at Stop MB at Cannon Street Station.

5

London Bridge

Stop at London Bridge.

6

Borough Market

Stop at Borough Market.

7

Tooley Street

Located on Tooley Street near Tower Bridge.

8

Tower Hill

At Tower Hill Station on Tower Hill.

9

Victoria Embankment Temple

Stop on Victoria Embankment near Temple.

10

Victoria Embankment

Drive-by stop along Victoria Embankment.

11

Westminster Bridge East

Stop on the east side of Westminster Bridge near the London Eye.

12

Horseferry Road

Stop on Horseferry Road.

13

Buckingham Gate, Queens Gallery

This stop is located at Buckingham Gate near the Queens Gallery.

14

Cardinal Place, Coach Stop 16

Passengers can board or alight at Cardinal Place, Coach Stop 16.

15

Buckingham Palace Road, Clermont Hotel

This stop is on Buckingham Palace Road outside the Clermont Hotel.

16

Drive-by at Stand Z12

The bus passes Stand Z12 without stopping.

17

Grosvenor Gardens, Oxford Tube 10A

Stop at Grosvenor Gardens, Oxford Tube 10A.

18

Queen Elizabeth Gate, Hyde Park

This stop is at Queen Elizabeth Gate in Hyde Park.

19

Marble Arch, Speakers Corner

Passengers can get on or off at Marble Arch near Speakers Corner.

20

Park Lane, Marble Arch

The stop is located on Park Lane close to Marble Arch.

21

Park Lane, Hilton

This stop is on Park Lane outside the Hilton Hotel.

22

Piccadilly, Hard Rock Cafe

Passengers can board or alight on Piccadilly near the Hard Rock Cafe.

23

Green Park

The bus stops at Green Park.

24

Haymarket

This stop is at Haymarket.

25

Pall Mall East, Trafalgar Square

Located at Pall Mall East near Trafalgar Square, this stop provides access to the central London area known for its cultural and historical significance.

+ 90 more places this tour can include

Languages

Arabic (audio)German (audio)Russian (audio)Portuguese (audio)Chinese (audio)Japanese (audio)English (audio)English (written)Italian (audio)Polish (audio)French (audio)Spanish (audio)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 15 travelers
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
The Red Route departs first from Stop 1 at 8.45am and last at 6:30pm. It runs every 20 minutes until 3:30pm, then every 30 minutes until 6:30pm. The full loop duration is 150 minutes.
Red Route audio guide available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Arabic
Green Route lasts 90 minutes with departures from Stop 1 until further notice: Monday to Thursday at 9:10am, 9:30am, 10:30am, 4:10pm, 4:40pm, 5:10pm, and 5:40pm; Friday to Sunday at 9:10am, 9:30am, 10:30am, 3:10pm, 3:40pm, 4:10pm, 4:30pm, 4:50pm, 5:10pm, and 5:30pm.
Green Route audio available in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
Blue Route first departs from Stop 20 at 9:30am, with the last departure at 5:40pm; the last full loop starts at 4:40pm. The route lasts 80 minutes and runs every 45 minutes.
Blue Route audio guide includes English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Kids commentary
Tour can be started at any stop on the routes; Stop 1 on Red and Green Lines is Belvedere Road
Buckingham Palace stop (Stop 11) is closed Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11am to 12pm for Changing of the Guards
Mobile and printed vouchers accepted at any stop and valid for travel within 12 months of booking
The 24-hour ticket includes a one-way cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier, which can be started from either pier. Departures occur every 40 minutes, lasting approximately 35 minutes. The first departure from both piers is at 10am; the last departure from Tower Pier is at 6:55pm, and the last departure from Westminster Pier is at 7:20pm. Cruise tickets are provided when the voucher is redeemed on the bus.
Tickets valid for 48 and 72 hours include a same-day return trip to and from Greenwich Pier. Departures run every 40 minutes, lasting approximately 35 minutes. The first departure to Greenwich from both piers is at 10am. The last departure to Greenwich from Westminster Pier is at 4pm, and the last departure from Greenwich to Westminster Pier is at 5:50pm. Cruise tickets are given when the voucher is redeemed on the bus.
The Night Tour, included only with the 72-hour ticket, operates daily outside Green Park Station. From April to September, departures are at 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, 9:15pm, 9:45pm, and 10:20pm. From October to March, departures are at 7:30pm and 9:20pm.
Kids commentary on Blue Route features Mia Cloo's London Quest booklet available in English
If selected, the 2.5-hour Express Panoramic bus tour includes a single 2.5-hour loop of London with no hopping off. Every seat on the top deck offers 360-degree views of London's main sights. Buses run every 20 minutes until 3:30pm, then every 30 minutes. The first departure from Stop 1 is at 8:45am and the last at 6:30pm.
Stop 1 Belvedere Road is temporarily closed; nearest alternative pickup is York Road outside M&S
Stop 12 Horseferry Road suspended Monday to Friday due to traffic; served weekends only; nearest alternative is Stop 10 Westminster Pier
Stops 21 to 26 may be affected by Trans Rights event on July 25
Road closures on July 26 affect Stops 8, 9, 10, 11, 26 and 27

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Total
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