City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

Overview

Available languages

Arabic

German

Russian

Portuguese

Chinese

Japanese

English

Italian

Polish

French

Spanish

Mobile ticket

City Sightseeing London on our Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour will be the best way to explore the capital of England with the rich history and culture. Take in the views and visit iconic sites like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London at your leisure.

We have selected key tour stops to allow you to see all the sites London has to offer in touching distance. From The Shard, to Big Ben to Oxford Street, we cover all the best places in London. With our 24, 48 and 72-hour tickets, we even offer a free river cruise to explore London by water as well as other exciting inclusions (excluded in the 1-Day Today Ticket).

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Red Route - first tour at 8.50am, last full tour at 5pm, frequency is every 20 minutes until 3:30pm, then every 30 minutes until 6:30pm. 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 4:18pm. Buses run every 90 minutes. Duration - 80 minutes

Green Route audio guide languages: English, French, Spanish, German and Italian

Blue Route - first tour at 9:15am, last full tour at 4:35pm from Stop 19. Duration - 60 minutes. Frequency is every 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 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm

1-Day Super Saver Ticket (if option is selected): Only available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 31st March 2026. Your ticket is valid only on the date you choose and cannot be used on another day. This ticket is for our hop-on hop-off bus only. River cruises or other tours are not included

Sunday 15th February: Due to the London Winter Run, the buses will be diverted from the early morning hours. Stops 2, 3, 4, 5, 22, 23, 24, 54 and 60 will be affected. Customers can contact us on our landline number or ask uniformed staff for the latest details

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Red Route

Duration:2 hours 30 minutes

Operating Schedule:First departure from Stop 1 at 8.50am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Buses run every 20 minutes until 3:30pm, then every 30 minutes until 6:30pm

Belvedere Road, Stand 3788, behind the London Eye

Aldwych (outside One Adwych Hotel)

Ludgate Hill (St. Paul's Cathedral entrance)

Cannon Street Station, Stop MB

London Bridge

Tooley Street

Tower Hill (Tower of London)

Victoria Embankmennt (opposite Temple Station, Stop W)

Westminster Bridge (Big Ben side) in front of Westminster Pier

Horseferry Road

Buckingham Palace

Rubens Hotel, Buckingham Palace Road

Buckingham Palace Road

Buckingham Palace Road (Clermont Hotel Stop R)

Buckingham Palace Road (Stop Z12)

Grosvenor Gardens (Stop 10A)

Hyde Park, Queen Elizabeth Gate

Marble Arch (Speakers' Corner)

Marble Arch (Park Lane)

Park Lane London Hilton Hotel (Stop B)

Piccadilly, Hard Rock Cafe (Stop D)

Haymarket (outside Tiger Tiger Restaurant)

Pall Mall East, left of National Gallery (Stop Z)

Whitehall, Banqueting House (Sightseeing Stop)

Westminster Bridge (the London Eye side), in front of the Marriott Hotel and next to the Lion Statue

Blue Route

Duration:1 hour

Operating Schedule:First departure from Stop 19 at 9:15am. Last departure from Stop 19 at 4:35pm. Buses run every 30 minutes

Stop 19 - Marble Arch, Park Lane

Stop 20 - Park Lane London Hilton Hotel Stop B

Stop 31 - Hyde Park Corner Station, Stop 13

Stop 32 - Harrods (Stop KA)

Stop 33 - Victoria and Albert Museum (Stop N)

Stop 34 - Gloucteser Road (Stop GS)

Stop 35 - Kensington Road / Royal Albert Hall (Stop RD)

Stop 36 - Palace Gate Tour

Stop 37 - Kensington Palace (Stop N)

Stop 38 - Palace Gardens Terrace (Stop M)

Stop 39 - St. Petersburgh Place Tour

Stop 40 - Porchester Terrace Tour

Stop 41 - Lancaster Gate / Columbia Hotel (Stop LE)

Stop 42 - Lancaster Gate Station (Stop LH)

Stop 43 - Praed Street Tour

Stop 44 - Marble Arch Station / Edgware Road (Stop H)

Green Shuttle Service

Duration:1 hour 20 minutes

Operating Schedule:First departure from Stop 1 at 9:20am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:18pm. Buses run every 90 minutes

Stop 1 - Belvedere Road, Stand 3788, behind the London Eye

Stop 2 - Aldwych

Stop 51 - Southampton Row, Stop Y, for the British Museum

Stop 52 - Woburn Place, Stop H outside the Royal National Hotel

Stop 53 - Pancras Road, bus stop T

Stop 54 - Midland Road, bus stop S

Stop 55 - Euston Road, bus stop CH

Stop 56 - Euston Square, bus stop P

Stop 57 - Stephen Street, Stop B

Stop 58 - Great Russell Street, Stop U, outside British Museum

Stop 59 - Southampton Row, Stop B, City Sightseeing Shop

Stop 60 - Lancaster Place, Somerset House, Stop B

Stop 61 - York Road, bus stop opposite M&S

What‘s Included

AI-powered City Sightseeing app featuring live bus tracking app adapted to your needs!

1-day, 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour

Route Master bus ride (48 and 72-hour tickets only)

Audio guide in 11 languages + headphones

Single journey on the River Cruise (24-hour ticket only)

Stops near the major sights

Night Tour (72-hour ticket only)

Greenwich return on the River Cruise (48 and 72-hour tickets only)

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks, unless specified

Options

24-Hour Bus + River Cruise

24-Hour Bus + River Cruise : This ticket includes a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and a River Cruise.

2.5-Hour Express Panoramic Bus

This ticket includes a 2.5-hour single loop of London with no hopping-off

1-Day Super Saver Ticket

Only available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For our hop-on hop-off bus only. River cruises or other tours are not included

48-Hour Bus + River Cruise

48-Hour Bus + River Cruise: This ticket includes a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and a River Cruise.

Today Ticket- 1 Day Ticket

Today Ticket : This ticket includes a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour and the Self-Guided Royal London Tour (in English)

72-Hour Bus + River Cruise

Reviews

3.95

1,221 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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We booked these tickets...
Katie G,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
We booked these tickets with high hopes. However, no directions were ever given as to where the stops were. We found their website and it noted the landmarks you would see, but never where you had to be at the landmarks in order to catch the bus. Even their app was unusable and therefore unhelpful. We were unable to enjoy our tickets and also denied a refund without reason. I would NOT recommend this company. There are plenty of other hop on hop off companies to choose from and I will be making a different choice next time I visit London.
Relaxed way to get around
TaniaTWI,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice way to get around, especially to see the famous monuments and stay dry when it’s raining. Also, less famous places and monuments are pointed out in the audio recording, which is nice to know. The drivers and staff were very friendly and helpful when we had questions. And it was not too crowded in January :-) We started at Victoria, got off at Westminster, walked across the bridge and used the indicated WC at Waterloo Station, then walked up to and across Tower Bridge (passing the HMS Belfast), and finished with the 15 min boat cruise back to Westminster. Thanks to Mark and Bill for making this happen!!! 😊
Wonderful!
hannahJ8615XK,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alberto was really kind and helpful and we overall had a really great time during the sightseeing. Thank you!
Possible improvement
T597PQsylviec,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very nice tour. The drivers are super friendly and very helpful. However, bus stops are badly signposted (for example, in Paddington, "Praed street" must be a kilometer long....). Same for all stops. More precise information is available on buses if you find them...
Short on time, book this to see the sites
ilike2travel15,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour that Alberto arranged for us. We got a 24 hour pass and we were able to see all the sites, hop on and off and learn the history. It was rainy in London, so this was also helpful to keep dry and warm.
Best Hop-on-hop-off
201fahuda,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an excellent experience using the city sightseeing in London. Special thanks to Esha who recommended us the 24 hour ticket with the river cruise!
Terrible!! Try another bus company!
Bud56,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Terrible!!! We purchased the 48 hr. ticket. It was slow. We were told it would take 3 hours to do the complete loop. 5 hours later, we still weren't even close to being done. The driver just stopped the bus and got off at one of the stops. Somebody got on and told us to get off and get on another bus to complete the loop. We went by the same places at least 3-4 times. The trip took over 6 hours to get back to where we started. The walking tour guide for the jack the ripper tour showed up almost an hour late the next day. The jack the ripper tour was just ok, we give that 2 stars because she rushed because she started late. If you want to waste an entire day, then use this company. Never again with this company again!
We were attended by dearavilla, a good company to visit the city well
U4959QHraquels,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We attended very well Alberto, very good attention, everything well explained, very good experience with this company. I will definitely repeat
Good experience
jihanem2019,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best expérience Start in Piccadilly Circus with Ephraim he is a very nice person and friendly I recommend you to take the bus of scitysightseeing from him
The Worst Travel Experience of My Life
Leslie C,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Without question the most horrible travel experience I have ever experienced. I booked the London Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus tour. I was given the wrong point to meet the bus (I was told to go to the Royal College of Music Museum). After two hours (and numerous calls to Viator (almost off of which ended up with a "dropped" calls), two hours waiting in the rain and cold, I was told that I was given the wrong information by Viator. The bus does not stop there. I was then told to go to Royal Albert Hall. My companions and I walked there, waited for over an hour, called Viator numerous times, and--still no tour bus. Another call and I was told the bus doesn't stop there either. I was then told to go to Harrods to meet the bus. We walked to Harrods--quite a distance for women in their 60s and 80s, in the cold and rain, with soaking wet feet at that point--but we did it. Two more hours waiting, and no tour bus. We finally gave up and went back to our hotel. We lost a full day of our trip, I sent 6 messages to the tour guide that were never answered, we were sent to 3 different locations in London, none of which were correct, and we spent almost 8 hours in the rain and cold looking for a tour bus that never came. In addition, we spent 100 pounds (about $135) on taxis to and from our hotel plus $130 for a tour we were never able to take. Viator operators hung up on me--oh, sorry, I mean we were "mistakenly disconnected" a dozen times. When I asked for a refund, I was told it would be "requested". We all know what that means, don't we? Absolutely unacceptable.