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London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

From£25
1 hours – 24 hours
London, United Kingdom

About this activity

Discover London's iconic landmarks with a flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour, offering panoramic views, informative audio guides, and additional perks like walking tours and discounts.

Highlights

  • Explore iconic landmarks at your own pace
  • Enjoy panoramic views from open-top buses
  • Learn about London's history with audio guides
  • Access to free walking tours at major sites
  • Benefit from discounts at partner attractions

Full description

Experience the best of London with the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, granting you unlimited access to multiple routes covering the city's most iconic landmarks. Enjoy panoramic views from open-top buses, informative audio guides, and the flexibility to explore at your own pace. Enhance your visit with free walking tours at major sites and exclusive discounts at partner attractions, ensuring a comprehensive and enjoyable London adventure.

Included / Excluded

  • Unlimited access to hop-on hop-off bus routes
  • Free walking tours at select landmarks
  • Discounts at partner attractions
  • Admission fees to attractions

Important information

Know before you book

  • Confirm the validity period of your ticket upon booking
  • Be aware that some attractions may require additional admission fees
  • Review the cancellation policy before finalizing your booking

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking
  • Bring a valid ID for age verification if applicable
  • Check the bus schedule for the latest route information

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • Red Route: Duration: 150 minutes. First departure from Stop 1 at 9am. Last complete tour from Stop 1 at 4:20pm. Buses run every 20 minutes (Sunday - Thursday), every 15 minutes (Friday), every 12 - 13 minutes (Saturdays)
  • Red Route audio guide languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Arabic
  • Green Route: Operates Friday - Sunday only, with morning pickups and afternoon drop-offs. Departures from Stop 1 at 9:30am, 10am, 10:30am, 4:10pm, 4:40pm, 5:10pm and 5:40pm. Last full loop is at 4:40pm. Duration: 90 minutes
  • Green Route audio guide languages: English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
  • Blue Route: Duration: 80 minutes. Until 4th December: Monday - Friday: First bus from Stop 19 at 9:30am. Last bus from Stop 19 at 3:30pm. Buses run every 60 minutes. Saturday & Sunday: First bus from Stop 19 at 9:30am. Last bus from Stop 19 at 4pm. Buses run every 30 minutes. 5th December - 8th January 2027: Buses will operate every 30 minutes daily, and every 20 - 30 minutes on the weekends (depending on time of day)
  • Blue Route audio guide languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Kids commentary
  • Customers can start their tour at any of the stops along the routes. Stop 1 on the Red Route and Green Shuttle Service is Belvedere Road
  • Stop 13 Buckingham Palace is closed every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:15am - 12:15pm due to the Changing of the Guards - please use Stop 16
  • Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be accepted at any of the stops along the routes. Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out
  • 24-hour ticket includes a one-way cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier. You can start the cruise from either pier. Departs every 40 minutes. Duration: 35 mins approx. First departure (both piers): 10am. Last departure (from Tower pier): 6:55pm. Last departure (from Westminster): 7:20pm. You will be given your cruise ticket when you redeem your voucher on the bus
  • 48 and 72-hour tickets include a same day return trip to and from Greenwich Pier. Departs every 40 minutes. Duration: 35 minutes approx. First departure to Greenwich (from both piers): 10am. Last departure to Greenwich from Westminster Pier: 4pm. Last departures from Greenwich to Westminster Pier: 5:50pm. You will be given your cruise ticket when you redeem your voucher on the bus
  • Night Tour (included in the 72-hour ticket only): Operates daily at 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, 9:15pm, 9:45pm and 10:20pm (April - September). Operates daily at 7:30pm and 9:20pm (October - March). Departure Stop: Outside Green Park Station
  • 2.5-Hour Express Panoramic bus tour (if option is selected): includes a 2.5-hour panoramic single loop of London only, with no hopping off. Every seat on our top deck offers 360-degree views of London's top sights. You'll be treated to perfect shots of London's skyline with nothing in your way and informative audio guides point out histories, secrets, and the city's lively spirit. You can start your journey at any of our stops on the Red Route. Please note, this is not a hop-on hop-off service. Buses run every 20 minutes until 3:30pm, then every 30 minutes. First departure from Stop 1 at 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:30pm
  • Stop 12 Horseferry Road is served on Saturdays and Sundays only. Monday - Friday, please board at Stop 10 Westminster Pier
  • Stop 17 Grosvenor Gardens (Red Route) is temporarily closed until further notice. Customers should use Stop 16 Buckingham Palace Road instead, located directly outside Victoria Station

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London explorers

I had an amazing experience with city sightseeing and the member of staff were very helpful the person who sold tickets to me was Saud he was very helpful and nice and took good care of us

466raheelkNov 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Thank you Mabs!

A huge thank you Mabs for the cheery welcome and and excellent service- we'll be recommending City Sightseeing Tours to others because of you! 3 Sisters from Ireland

440bredagOct 31, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Do not recommend, very disenchanted

Awful experience, it’s not given proper instructions and was never able to use our tour, attempted to get help without success

Melanie_EOct 31, 2026VIATOR

Beware!!! Can't find the schedule or pickups

There are 3 major Hop on Hop off providers. This one is the least crowded, lots of seats. HOWEVER! It is nearly impossible to find the schedule or the stops and there are only 3 routes for City Sightseeing... Big Bus and Original Hop On are two others with schedules, routes and buses EZ to find. We never saw the Buckingham Palace on this one. We saw everything we want3ed to see except Buckingham Palace.

MaryButtersOct 30, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Swedish family

Unclear information - especially about changing buses to get home (Hyde Park area). Short time of day to make the most of the time. Completely full on the buses after 3 PM.

sandra8096Oct 30, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Red Route - first tour at 8.30am, last full tour at 7:30pm, frequency is every 7 - 12 minutes. Full loop duration - 150 minutes Red Route audio guide languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Arabic Green Route Shuttle: first bus at 9:20am, last bus at 5:20pm. Buses run every 30 minutes. Duration - 80 minutes Green Route audio guide languages: English, French, Spanish, German and Italian Blue Route - first tour at 8:45am, last full tour at 5:25pm from Stop 19. Duration - 60 minutes. Frequency is every 20 - 30 minutes Blue Route audio guide languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Kids commentary Customers can start their tour at any of the stops along the routes. Stop 1 on the Red Route and Green Shuttle Service is Belvedere Road Stop 11 Buckingham Palace is closed every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am - 12pm due to the Changing of the Guards Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be accepted at any of the stops along the routes. Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out Stop 10 Horseferry Road is currently closed. The nearest stop is Stop 9 Westminster Pier 24-hour ticket includes a one-way cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier. You can start the cruise from either pier. Departs every 40 minutes. Duration: 35 mins approx. First departure (both piers): 10am. Last departure (from Tower pier): 6:55pm. Last departure (from Westminster): 7:20pm. You will be given your cruise ticket when you redeem your voucher on the bus 48 and 72-hour tickets include a same day return trip to and from Greenwich Pier. Departs every 40 minutes. Duration: 35 minutes approx. First departure to Greenwich (from both piers): 10am. Last departure to Greenwich from Westminster Pier: 4pm. Last departures from Greenwich to Westminster Pier: 5:50pm. You will be given your cruise ticket when you redeem your voucher on the bus T15 Routemaster Heritage Route (included in the 48 and 72-hour tickets only): Buses depart from Trafalgar Square/ Charing Cross Stop F. Departures every 30 minutes from 9:30am - 5pm. Heading west, buses depart from Tower Hill/ Tower of London Stop TA every 30 minutes from 10:30am - 6pm Night Tour (included in the 72-hour ticket only): Operates daily at 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, 9:15pm, 9:45pm and 10:20pm (April - September). Operates daily at 7:30pm and 9:20pm (October - March). Departure Stop: Outside Green Park Station Kids commentary: Blue Route - Mia Cloo's London Quest. Ask your driver for a free copy of our Mia Cloo's London Quest booklet. Available in English Please note, Stop 17 on the Red Route is temporarily closed due to roadworks. The nearest alternative pick-up point is Stop 18 Marble Arch (Speakers' Corner) 2.5-Hour Express Panoramic bus tour (if option is selected): includes a 2.5-hour panoramic single loop of London only, with no hopping off. Every seat on our top deck offers 360-degree views of London's top sights. You'll be treated to perfect shots of London's skyline with nothing in your way and informative audio guides point out histories, secrets, and the city's lively spirit. You can start your journey at any of our stops on the Red Route. Please note, this is not a hop-on hop-off service. Buses run every 15 minutes. First departure from Stop 1 at 8:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5:30pm
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