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Golden Tours: London Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

Discover the best of London with the London Hop-On Hop-Off open-top bus tour offering flexible ticket options. Enjoy iconic landmarks, multilingual audio guides, and exciting cruise tours.

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Highlights

  • See London’s famous landmarks from the comfort of an open-top sightseeing bus tour
  • Hop off at attractions you want to explore and rejoin the bus whenever you like
  • Choose from flexible sightseeing ticket options based on your travel plans
  • Travel around the city without worrying about changing public transport
  • Discover famous sights such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace
  • Audio guides are available in 12 languages, with a dedicated English commentary for kids
  • Smartphone Voucher is Accepted! No need to take printed tickets!

Overview

Explore London easily with the London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, designed to help you see the city’s famous landmarks at your own pace from an open-top sightseeing bus. Choose the 24-hour ticket without a cruise for a simple sightseeing experience, or select the 24-hour ticket with a Thames River Cruise to add a relaxing journey along the river. If you want more time to discover the city, the 1-day ticket offers a convenient way to explore London’s highlights along with a option to upgrade for a cruise tour. For longer sightseeing, choose the 48-hour ticket with a cruise or the 72-hour ticket with a cruise, giving you more time to hop off and explore different areas. Along the way, see iconic attractions such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and Tower Bridge. The tour includes three useful routes: the Classic Tour (Blue Route), the Essential Tour (Red Route), and the Museum Tour (Orange Route). Hop off whenever you find a place you want to explore and simply rejoin the bus when you are ready to continue. Listen to informative audio guides in 12 languages, along with engaging English commentary for children. Also, discover the hidden gems and iconic landmarks of London with three audio-guided tours. With flexible ticket choices and the option to enjoy London from both the road and the River Thames, this tour is a convenient way to discover the capital.

Itinerary

Discover London at your own pace with a flexible London Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour that brings the city’s most famous landmarks, historic streets, royal sights, and cultural attractions within easy reach. Sit back on an open-top bus and enjoy panoramic views as you travel through the heart of the capital, hopping off whenever you wish to explore. Choose from 24-hour, 1-day, 48-hour, or 72-hour ticket options, with selected options also including a scenic River Thames boat cruise for an even more complete London sightseeing experience. With multiple routes, an optional River Thames boat ride, and walking tours, this experience offers a convenient and enjoyable way to see the best of London in one sightseeing adventure.

London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Discover London at your own pace with the London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, an easy and flexible way to explore the capital’s most famous sights. The bus takes you along three routes- the Classic Tour (Blue Route), the Essential Tour (Red Route), and the Museum Tour (Orange Route). Ride aboard an open-top sightseeing bus and enjoy panoramic views of landmarks such as Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Piccadilly Circus. With multiple stops across the city, you can hop off whenever you wish to explore an attraction, take a walk, or discover a new neighbourhood before rejoining the tour. The experience also includes informative audio commentary that helps you learn more about London’s history, landmarks, and hidden stories as you travel. You can also enhance your sightseeing experience with walking tours and self-guided audio tours.

London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Routes
The Classic Tour (Blue Route) takes you through the heart of Central London, connecting you with many of the city’s most famous landmarks. Along the way, you can admire the London Eye, Tower of London, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, The Shard, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Piccadilly Circus. It is an excellent choice for first-time visitors who want to experience London’s major highlights from an open-top bus.
The Essential Tour (Red Route) explores Central and North London, offering a mix of historic attractions, lively neighbourhoods, and beautiful green spaces. The route includes popular stops such as Covent Garden, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds, and King’s Cross. Hop off at the places that interest you most and take your time exploring before continuing your sightseeing journey.
The Museum Tour (Orange Route) is ideal for visitors who want to discover London’s famous museums and cultural attractions. The route takes you close to the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Royal Albert Hall, while also passing popular landmarks such as Harrods and Buckingham Palace. It provides a convenient way to combine sightseeing with London’s rich art, history, and culture.

Thames River Cruise
Add a different perspective to your London sightseeing experience with a scenic River Thames boat cruise. Sail along the heart of the capital and enjoy panoramic views of famous riverside landmarks while travelling between selected piers, including Westminster, Tower Millennium Pier, and Greenwich. As you cruise, listen to live commentary from the captain or an audio guide and discover interesting facts about London’s history and attractions. The relaxing boat ride is a great way to complement your hop-on hop-off bus journey, giving you the chance to see the city from the water while taking a break from exploring its busy streets.

Walking Tour
Make your London sightseeing experience more engaging with the included walking tours, where you can discover the city’s history and hidden stories on foot. Join the Royal London Walking Tour to explore famous royal landmarks and hear fascinating tales about British royalty, historic traditions, and lesser-known facts about the capital. For a more mysterious experience, choose the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour and follow the trail of one of Victorian London’s most infamous unsolved stories. You can also enjoy self-guided audio walking tours that let you explore London independently while learning about its iconic landmarks, historic streets, and cultural highlights at your own pace. (Walking tour is not available with the Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tour – 1 Day Ticket).

Make the most of your London sightseeing experience by choosing the ticket that best matches your travel plans. The 24 Hrs without Cruise option is ideal for exploring the city by the London Hop-On Hop-Off open-top bus, while the 24 Hrs with Cruise option adds a scenic River Thames boat ride to your journey. For a simple full-day experience, choose the 1 Day Ticket along with a cruise experience option, or enjoy more time to explore with the 48 Hrs with Cruise or 72 Hrs with Cruise options. Whichever option you select, you can enjoy London’s famous landmarks, three sightseeing routes, informative audio commentary, and the freedom to hop on and off as you discover the capital at your own pace.

Schedule

The Classic Tour (Blue Route):
  • First Bus: 09:00am, Last Bus: 06:00pm
  • Frequency: Every 20 Minutes
  • Full Loop: (Approx.) 60 Minutes
  • First Stop: Stop#1 London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist Bus Stop, (BP3788)

The Essential Tour (Red Route):
  • First Bus: 10:00am, Last Bus: 06:40pm (Last full loop is at 03:20pm)
  • Frequency: Every 20 Minutes
  • Full Loop: (Approx.) 180 minutes
  • First Stop: Stop#21 Lambeth Palace Road, outside Lambeth Palace, Tour Bus Stand (BP5844)

The Museum Tour (Orange Route):
  • First Bus: 09:30am, Last Bus: 04:00m
  • Frequency: Every 30 Minutes
  • Full Loop: (Approx.) 50 minutes
  • First Stop: Stop#16, Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, Opposite Hard Rock Cafe, Tour Bus Stand (BP4661) 

Boat Ride (Operated by City Cruises):
  • Operating Hours: 10:00am to 06:00pm
  • Duration: (Approx.) 30 minutes 
  • Frequency: Boats leave every 30 minutes.
  • Meeting Location:
    1. Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH 
    2. Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT

Inclusions

  • 1 Day, 24/ 48/ 72-Hour London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour (as per option chosen)
  • Access to 3 Routes
  • Audio Guides in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian, Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic
  • Live English Guide available on the Blue Route
  • Complimentary Thames River Boat Tour (One Way) - with 48 and 72 hours
  • Free Walking Tour (Jack The Ripper Walking Tour and/or the Coronation Walking Tour)
  • Free Wi-Fi On-Board
  • Live Guide is available on Orange and Blue Route

Exclusions

  • Entrance Fees (Unless specified)
  • Hotel Transfers
  • Meals

Redemption Info

  • You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver on board. Each of our stops will be clearly signposted Golden Tours Hop on Hop Off/London Tour Bus.
  • Mobile vouchers accepted on board.
  • You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour.
  • Please check your ticket to know when it expires.
  • After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid.
  • In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
  • Mobile App: Download the free Golden Tours City Guide App to see full bus timings and guide your way around the city.
  • We recommend, please do the online check-in https://www.gttickets.com/en/london/online-check-in
  • Note: The tickets are only valid on the travel date selected date at the time of booking.

Know Before You Go

  • On board Wi-Fi: Yes (Please ask bus staff for password)
  • Voucher Information: Mobile and Paper vouchers are accepted at all stops.
  • Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Each bus has space for one fold-away pushchair and a wheelchair on the lower deck.
  • Please note that Live Guides are available on the Museum Tour (Orange route) and the Classic Tour, departing at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm from Bus Stop 56, opposite the Hilton London Kensington on Holland Park Avenue (Bus Stop HJ).
  • Ticket Duration: Duration valid from when you first hop-on the bus. Unlimited usage within your chosen timeframe. Does not include London by Night tour. 
  • River cruise to be used between Westminster and Tower Millennium Pier or vice versa. 
  • **River cruise is not applicable with the 1 day or 24 hours without cruise Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket options. You can use your river cruise on any date within 7 days of the start of your hop-on hop-off bus experience.
  • Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures- may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.
  • Important Instructions: We recommend our all passengers please try to board the bus at first stop if possible. During high season, especially on weekends, buses can be full, we advise you must wait for the next buses. No Refund possible in such conditions.
  • Bus Service Disruption Information

Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

  • Start Time: 03:30pm (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)
  • Duration: 1hour and 30 minutes Approx.
  • Meeting Point: Tower Hill Tram. Trinity Square. London EC3N 4TH
  • Ending Point: Near Liverpool Street Underground Station
 

Royal Walking Tour

  • Start time: 10:00am (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)
  • Duration: 2 Hours Approx
  • Meeting Point: Tourist Bus Stop outside The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, SW1A 1AA (Nearest underground station: Victoria and Green Park)
  • Ending Point: Westminster Abbey (Nearest underground station: Westminster Station)

Useful Downloads

Important Information Before You Travel

Mobile App

Mobile App

Customers are advised to download the "Big Bus Tours" app to see the most up to date bus stop locations, timings and live bus tracking.

Cruise Passenger

Cruise Passenger

You can get-on the bus from our stop# 12 is at cruise ship terminal. Address: Fort Hill Wharf (Cruise Ship Terminal).

Flexible Ticket

Flexible Ticket

Customers are advised to download the "Big Bus Tours" app to see the most up to date bus stop locations, timings and live bus tracking.

Cancellation Policy

  • You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
  • If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
  • Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
  • The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
  • This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

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