London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Looking for a simple and flexible way to see London?
Our London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour gives you access to 3 interconnecting routes across the city, with over 80 stops near major attractions, hotels, and main railway stations. One ticket lets you explore London at your own pace while enjoying open-top views of the capital.
1-day ticket: For travel on the same day. Option to add a river cruise.
24-hour ticket: Valid for 24 hours from the moment you first hop-on. Option to add a river cruise. Includes 2 free walking tours.
48 & 72-hour tickets: Valid from the moment you first hop-on. Includes a river cruise and 2 free walking tours.
Hop-on-Hop-off App
Download the hop-on hop-off app onto your smartphone. This interactive map shows your location, the buses’ live locations, and all the bus stops. It also displays where all the attractions are. Incredibly useful and time-saving.
Why Choose This London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
✅ 3 interconnecting bus routes
✅ Over 80 stops near London attractions, hotels, and rail stations
✅ Smartphone app with live location of buses, your location & nearest bus stop
✅ Option to add a River Thames boat ride on 1-day & 24-hour ticket
Free River Thames boat ride included on 48-hour & 72-hour tickets
✅ 2 free walking tours worth £30 on most tickets
✅ The only London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with live guides
✅ Audio guides in multiple languages
✅ Free kids’ audio guide in English
✅ Headphones are provided, or you can bring your own
✅ Family tickets available
✅ Children under 5 go free
Cancel up to midnight UK time the night before departure for a full refund.
Why Book in Advance?
Booking in advance makes the day easier.
Instead of trying to find a place that sells tickets after you arrive, you can simply head to the nearest stop and start sightseeing.
Booking ahead also gives you flexibility. You can cancel up to midnight UK time the night before departure for a full refund.
3 London Bus Routes Included
Blue Route – Classic Tour
This is the signature route and includes a live guide as well as a multi-language audio guide.
It passes many of London’s best-known landmarks, including:
✅ London Eye
✅ Big Ben
✅ Houses of Parliament
✅ Tower of London
✅ St Paul’s Cathedral
✅ Trafalgar Square
✅ Piccadilly
✅ Tower Bridge
Red Route – Essential Route
This route covers more of Central and North London.
Highlights include:
✅ St Paul’s Cathedral
✅ Houses of Parliament
✅ Park Lane
✅ Trafalgar Square
✅ Regent’s Park
✅ Madame Tussauds
✅ British Museum – Bloomsbury
✅ King’s Cross – St Pancras
✅ Euston
✅ Buckingham Palace
Orange Route – Museum Tour
This route focuses on West London and major museum areas.
Highlights include:
✅ V&A Museum
✅ Science Museum
✅ Natural History Museum
✅ Hyde Park
✅ Kensington Gardens
✅ Kensington Palace
✅ Buckingham Palace
✅ Royal Albert Hall
✅ Harrods Department Store
River Thames Cruise
There is an option to include a river cruise on the 1-day and 24 hour ticket.
The 48 & 72 hour tickets include a free River Thames cruise
Cruise travels between The Houses of Parliament and The Tower of London. It offers a unique perspective to see London from this ancient waterway, along the banks of which so many famous sites were built. Boats leave every 30 minutes.
The cruise lasts 30 minutes and can be used within 7 days from the moment you first hop on the bus. You can use it once in either direction. Highlights you can see from the river include:
✅ Houses of Parliament
✅ London Eye
✅ HMS Belfast
✅ Shakespeare’s Globe
✅ Tower Bridge
✅ Tower of London
There are hop-on-hop-off bus stops by the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London
Map of Bus Routes & River Cruise
You can see a map of the hop-on hop-off bus routes and river cruise via the link here.
You can also download a route map from your e-ticket, and a printed map is provided when you first board.
Two Free Walking Tours
Two free walking tours are included with the 24, 48, and 72-hour tickets. Your walking tours can be used within 7 days from the moment you first hop on the bus.
The Royal Walking Tour
This 2-hour guided walk starts by Buckingham Palace and explores many interesting places connected to the royal family. Your guide will explain royal facts, the role of the Royals, and more. The tour ends outside Westminster Abbey, where the coronation of King Charles III, as well as many royal weddings and historical events, took place.
Jack the Ripper Tour
This 1.5-hour guided tour starts near the Tower of London and explores 19th-century Victorian London, hidden gems, and the legend of Jack the Ripper, one of the city’s most famous mysteries.
Ticket Options
1-Day Ticket
This is the basic option. It allows travel on the buses for one calendar day, and an optional river cruise. It does not include the walking tours.
24, 48 & 72-Hour Tickets
These tickets are valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours from the moment you first hop on the bus and include:
✅ Unlimited bus travel
✅ Option to add a River Thames cruise on the 24-hour ticket
✅ Free River Thames cruise included on the 48 & 72-hour ticket
✅ 2 free walking tours
The cruise and walking tours can be used within 7 days from the moment you first hop on the bus.
More Information
- Stops 20, 22, 24, and 25 near Buckingham Palace are closed temporarily from 10 am to 12 pm when the Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place. Please use stop 21 or 14 during this time.
- Each bus has space for one fold-away pushchair and a wheelchair on the lower deck.
- Cancel or amend up to midnight for a full refund
Frequently Asked Questions
All tickets include access to 3 bus routes. The 24, 48, and 72-hour tickets also include a free River Thames boat ride worth £14 and 2 free walking tours. The 1-day ticket does not include these extras.
No. The 1-day ticket does not include the River Thames boat ride.
No. The 1-day ticket does not include a walking tour.
Yes, you get both on the 24, 48 & 72 hour tickets.
The River Thames boat ride is worth £14 and the walking tour is worth £30.
The boat ride lasts 30 minutes.
It runs between Westminster Millennium Pier next to the Houses of Parliament and Tower Pier next to the Tower of London. You can travel in either direction.
Yes. Both can be used within 7 days from the moment you first hop on the bus.
Yes. Children under 5 go free.
Yes. There is a live guide on the Blue Route, audio guides in multiple languages, and a free kids’ audio guide in English. Headphones are provided, or you can bring your own.
Booking in advance means your ticket is ready before you arrive in London. You can simply hop on at the nearest stop, often close to your hotel, instead of trying to find somewhere selling tickets on the day. You can also cancel up to midnight UK time the night before departure for a full refund.
Yes, there is a travel app that tells you the location of the buses, your location, and your nearest bus stop.
