London Christmas Day 1 Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Overview
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See our favourite city at your leisure! This 1-day hop on hop off bus tour gives you the freedom to experience London and do what you want, when you want to.
This ticket can be used to hop on and off a Golden Tours bus at any one of our 70 stops across London throughout Christmas Day. The popular route covers many of the capital’s most famous landmarks – see where it takes you!
You could check out St Paul’s Cathedral and the formidable Tower of London before disembarking to explore riverside attractions – just head to a Golden Tours stop when you’re ready to get back on the bus! Or see famous monument Marble Arch from the comfort of your seat and get off at a nearby stop for a stroll through idyllic Hyde Park. The choice is yours!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour will not include a River Cruise or Walking Tour.
What To Expect
Duration:2 hours 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:What better way to spend Christmas Day than on a hop-on hop-off open top bus tour of London. This once a year opportunity to ride around the capital city whilst most of the other vehicles are not there is something that you should not miss. Take your time with a leisurely stroll after hopping off at your chosen stop, or enjoy the whole loop whilst exploring where to go next. You will see London from a very different perspective on this special day. Buses depart every 30 minutes between 10am and 4pm
London
Duration:3 hours
Operating Schedule:Covers all the main Central London sights and visits London’s Museum Quarter. Buses depart every 30 minutes between 10:00am and 4:00pm
Duration:2 hours
Operating Schedule:Operating in the morning, this route travels from the popular hotel districts to Central London.
Options
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus- 24 hours
A London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket with Boat Ride and Walking Tour. Explore the city in your own time, visiting the sights you want and traveling with ease between the main attractions.
What‘s Included
1 day hop-on hop-off bus tour
Ticket is valid on Christmas Day only
Wi-Fi on all open top buses
Entrances to attractions
Food and drink
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Hop-on Hop-off Tour & Outstanding Service from Yonadhan!
580jiina,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful Hop-on Hop-off bus tour experience with Golden Tours. Special shout-out to Yonadhan for his excellent service, friendly attitude, and helpful recommendations. He made the tour memorable. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Golden bus guided tour with Emma
MF BN AUS,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guided tour - Golden bus tours, with Emma who did a fantastic job. Very informative, informal & fun. Emma answered all questions, helped people out with where to go & what to look for. Great experience.
Rude staff
manuela v,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We got on a blue bus; there was an assistant who spoke during the journey with a microphone. He was very rude and yanked my daughter; he spoke in English, and we did not understand. He made us get off in a very unpleasant manner, a real jerk.
Great trip
327clarec,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely day and Tim was a great tour guide!
Good experience
Sergio Odin C,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good guide, excellent Spanish
Bad experience
EmaA61,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00It was a bad choice. The buses only came every hour and the stops were poorly signalled. We waited a long time for the next bus. The buses from other companies were always passing by
Enjoyed the atmosphere and seeing the lights. Emma was a great host
bertiebasett316,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience was great - a good trip - a must see when you are London. Picked up at the London Eye - easy to find. Driver was very friendly and a great driver around a busy London !
Slow
595camillao,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Stopped all the time. Changed driver. Long waits. So for the expensive ticket we didn't get much ride for the money, unfortunately. The radio guidance was good and interesting. Good routes. Nice to sit outside.
Misleading Information and Abrupt Service Termination on Christmas Day
K5022THjaden,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding the hop-on hop-off bus service we purchased on Christmas Day. We bought our tickets at approximately 1:00 p.m. and were clearly informed by your crew that we could hop on and off at any stop throughout the day. Given that all train services in London were closed on Christmas Day, this assurance was especially important to us. When I specifically asked about the service end time, I was told that operations would run until 6:00 p.m., though it was recommended that passengers take the last full service by 4:00 p.m. Following this advice, we boarded the Red Line bus at around 4:00 p.m. from Bus Stop 25, opposite Buckingham Palace. Our intended final stop was Bus Stop 45 at Borough Market. We were content to continue sightseeing before hopping off near our destination. However, at approximately 4:58 p.m., to our complete shock, the driver abruptly instructed all passengers to disembark at King’s Cross, stating that it was the end of the service. This was entirely unexpected and directly contradicted the information we had been given earlier. Several passengers, including ourselves, questioned the driver about alternative services, as we had been assured that operations would continue until 6:00 p.m. Unfortunately, he stated that he was required to terminate the journey at King’s Cross and was unaware of any other arrangements. As a result, we were left stranded in freezing temperatures with no public transport available and had no option but to pay an additional £30 for a taxi to reach our destination. This experience was extremely disappointing and upsetting particularly on Christmas Day. We feel that we were misinformed about the service and that the early termination of the route constitutes a failure to deliver what was promised at the time of purchase. I would appreciate your review of this matter and kindly request appropriate compensation or a refund for the inconvenience and additional expense incurred. I look forward to your response. Yours sincerely, Jade Tan
Not what I expected
janeturner82,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Very slow but understand that cannot be helped with inner city traffic . Maybe worth mentioning in your booking information. Waited at Horse Guards Parade for an hour for a bus. One drove past and then I gave up and walked . This was at about 3:45 .
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