London Eye, Tower of London, Hop on Hop off Bus & River Cruise

The London Eye

The London Eye takes you on slow ride high above London’s skyline giving you amazing views of London’s iconic landmarks from this giant observation wheel. The 30 minute journey in a glass capsule gives you plenty of time to enjoy the views and take stunning photos. See landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the River Thames. Tickets have a timed entry which you can select during the booking process. To save time and ensure the availability of timed entry to the London Eye, we strongly recommend booking as early as possible. Tickets may be cancelled 72 hours prior to your visit.

Please note that you can choose peak and non-peak times when booking. If you cannot find availability on your chosen day try switching between peak/non-peak. Generally peak times are at weekends and early morning and evening time slots.

The Tower of London is a medieval fortress on the banks of the River Thames, dating back to the Norman Conquest in 1066. The Tower of London comprises a vast complex of buildings, towers, houses, dungeons, fortified walls and chapels. It has served various roles over the centuries, including a royal palace, prison, and treasury. Explore its imposing interiors and towers, witnessing royal ceremonies, political intrigue, and executions, including the execution of two of the wives of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey. The Tower’s famous Crown Jewels, housed in the Jewel House, are a dazzling collection of royal regalia, including the Imperial State Crown worn during coronations. The Tower of London is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To save time and ensure the availability of timed entry to The Tower of London we strongly recommend booking as early as possible. Tickets may be cancelled 72 hours prior to your visit.

The Hop on Hop off Bus

The Hop on Hop off bus is an extremely convenient way to explore the city with over 80 bus stops located nearby most of London’s tourist attractions, including outside The London Eye and The Tower of London. There are 5 routes, with audio guides and on the blue route, a live guide. You can enjoy unlimited use of all 5 routes.

Audioguides are available on every bus in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese & Arabic

You can choose between a 1-day or 24-hour ticket. The 1-day ticket is for one full calendar day. The 24-hour ticket is for 24 hours from the time you first get on the Hop on Hop Off Bus.

You can see a route map and timetable here, and you can also download a route map from your e-ticket. When you first hop on the bus, you will also be given a large printed map of all the bus routes.

River Cruise

The free River Cruise is only available with the 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket options

Enjoy a cruise along the River Thames. Travel between Tower Millenium Pier alongside The Tower of London and Westminster Pier by the side of the Houses of Parliament and a short walk from The London Eye in a 1-way journey that lasts around 25 minutes. You’ll see magnificent views of some of London’s iconic attractions, including St Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Houses of Parliament, The Tower of London and more. Enjoy onboard commentary during your journey. You can also take the cruise in the opposite direction starting from Westminster Pier.

Your 24-hour bus ticket and boat ride is valid from the moment you get on your first bus.

Free River cruise is not applicable with the 1-day Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket options.

Cruises are available every 30 minutes during peak season. No need to book a time.

Free Walking Tours

This year we have included a choice between two free walking tours as a part of this ticket. Choose between:

Royal Walking Tour with a guide who will take you to parts of central London with connections to the monarchy and also explain about King Charles coronation. Available every day starting at 10am outside Buckingham Palace and ending at 12pm outside Westminster Abbey ,or,

Jack The Ripper tour: walk through the Ripper’s haunts and hear about London’s darker past. Available every day starting at 3:30pm outside Tower Hill Station (very close to The Tower of London), and ending at 5pm outside Liverpool Street Station.

You are free to take these walking tours on any date within 7 days of the start of your hop on hop off bus experience

To save time and ensure the availability of timed entry to the London Eye and The Tower of London we strongly recommend booking as early as possible. Tickets may be cancelled 72 hours prior to visit.