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

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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 8.30am, 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 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm

Saturday 8th November (Lord Mayor's Show): Stops 2, 3 and 4 will be affected. Nearest pickup for Stops 3 and 4: Stop SG - Millennium Bridge. Delays are expected on the rest of the route due to the parade

Sunday 9th November (Remembrance Day): Stops 23, 23 and 25 will be affected. Nearest pickup for Stops 23 and 24: Stop 9 - Westminster Pier. Nearest pickup for Stop 25: Stop 1 - Belvedere Road. Delays are expected on the rest of the route

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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

What To Expect

Red Route

Duration:2 hours 30 minutes

Operating Schedule:First departure from Stop 1 at 8.30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 7:30pm. Buses run every 7 - 12 minutes.

1

Belvedere Road, Stand 3788, behind the London Eye

2

Aldwych (outside One Adwych Hotel)

3

Ludgate Hill (St. Paul's Cathedral entrance)

4

Cannon Street Station, Stop MB

5

London Bridge

6

Tooley Street

7

Tower Hill (Tower of London)

8

Victoria Embankmennt (opposite Temple Station, Stop W)

9

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

10

Horseferry Road

11

Buckingham Palace

12

Rubens Hotel, Buckingham Palace Road

13

Buckingham Palace Road

14

Buckingham Palace Road (Clermont Hotel Stop R)

15

Buckingham Palace Road (Stop Z12)

16

Grosvenor Gardens (Stop 10A)

17

Hyde Park, Queen Elizabeth Gate

18

Marble Arch (Speakers' Corner)

19

Marble Arch (Park Lane)

20

Park Lane London Hilton Hotel (Stop B)

21

Piccadilly, Hard Rock Cafe (Stop D)

22

Haymarket (outside Tiger Tiger Restaurant)

23

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

24

Whitehall, Banqueting House (Sightseeing Stop)

25

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 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 19 at 5:25pm. Buses run every 20 - 30 minutes

1

Stop 19 - Marble Arch, Park Lane

2

Stop 20 - Park Lane London Hilton Hotel Stop B

3

Stop 31 - Hyde Park Corner Station, Stop 13

4

Stop 32 - Harrods (Stop KA)

5

Stop 33 - Victoria and Albert Museum (Stop N)

6

Stop 34 - Gloucteser Road (Stop GS)

7

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

8

Stop 36 - Palace Gate Tour

9

Stop 37 - Kensington Palace (Stop N)

10

Stop 38 - Palace Gardens Terrace (Stop M)

11

Stop 39 - St. Petersburgh Place Tour

12

Stop 40 - Porchester Terrace Tour

13

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

14

Stop 42 - Lancaster Gate Station (Stop LH)

15

Stop 43 - Praed Street Tour

16

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 5:20pm. Buses run every 30 minutes

1

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

2

Stop 2 - Aldwych

3

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

4

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

5

Stop 53 - Pancras Road, bus stop T

6

Stop 54 - Midland Road, bus stop S

7

Stop 55 - Euston Road, bus stop CH

8

Stop 56 - Euston Square, bus stop P

9

Stop 57 - Stephen Street, Stop B

10

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

11

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

12

Stop 60 - Lancaster Place, Somerset House, Stop B

13

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

Options

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)

2.5-Hour Express Panoramic Bus

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

72-Hour Bus + River Cruise

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.

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.

Reviews

3.97

1,188 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Had an amazing tour

    Sam F,

    Nov 6, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Ephraim was amazing, brilliant guide helped us majorly, and directed us to the closest stop, majorly recommend the tour

  • Super New Friends ilias and Mavs

    S8965XAveronicac,

    Nov 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    What a fantastic experience I had with city sightseeing..right from the minute I bought my ticket from the very helpful ilias .... ilias was a fountain of knowledge when it came to everything I needed to know about bus tours and boat tours ...I can't thank him enough..to be honest if it wasn't for ilias I probably wouldn't have booked a tour..he is a credit to the company... which led us to meet our city sightseeing bus driver Mavs .. Mavs was so friendly and informative during my time on the bus..which made my tour all the more enjoyable.. I hope to see ilias again in December when I return to book another tour and hopefully get Mavs as my bus driver...what a super day I had thanks to both of them...thank you guys.

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  • Friends for life made with ilais and mavs

    missysunshineGlasgow,

    Nov 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Absolutely amazing service from start to finish and beyond!! From meeting ilais near tower bridge and asking him for directions he was ever so friendly and helpful and myself and my friend ended up boarding the city sightseeing bus straight away. Having made friends almost immediately with ilais, our driver mr …. … Mavs was equally just as welcoming. Upon entering the doors to the bus we had such a laugh with Mavs who was a wealth of knowledge about the city. We have now been on and off the buses numerous times throughout our stay in London which has been very convenient and cost effective. We hope to see both ilais and Mavs again on our return to the city as those guys are a credit to the company, ever so friendly and welcoming.

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  • Nice and easy tourism! 😉

    Sarahdegraeve,

    Nov 2, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Super experience to see with kids nice things like the big ben, royal palace, embassy, the London eye and so on.... Nice to sit at the top in open part of the bus!

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  • London Hop on Hop off

    KAREN V,

    Oct 29, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    An amazing way to experience London! We drove past many sights on the red tour and very minimal walking needed.

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  • Not the worst but could be better.

    Kel M,

    Oct 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    This company is OK. Not the best hop on hop off company I've used but decent. Be aware of last bus times for each separate location. Do not go my the AI assistant on the app who kept promising the next bus was arriving soon but it never did because all the buses were being taken offline since it was the end of their work day. I did notice 2 other hop on hop off bus companies who still had buses running after 8pm so if you're planning on utilizing the bus late during your time in London you may want to try a different company. I was stranded near Big Ben after the river tour boat circled back to the London eye because there was a boat that needed the slot at Westminster and I missed the last bus out from the pier. I found myself walking much more than I expected to because of bus timing and pickup locations. It does hit all the major sights which is nice and the red route timing is every 15 minutes. The blue and green routes have different pick up times and pick ups are farther apart after 4pm for all 3 routes.

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  • No tickets

    Jeffery W,

    Oct 27, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    Never received our tickets! Thankfully one of the ticket sellers let us get on the bus and let us enjoy a bit of the city.

  • Scenic way to see some key sights

    natalief674,

    Oct 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Myself and my children were on the red route which took in some of the key sights e.g. Big Ben, London Eye, Westminster Abbey. The narration was informative. Children enjoyed the journey. It took just over two hours.

  • Easy to use your.

    BCA34,

    Oct 24, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Well run and easy to get tickets. Alberto was super helpful at the Trafalgar Squate location. Plug in the audio for information along the way!

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  • Best Ilham

    fabiolasB5032PA,

    Oct 24, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Ilham is a sweet girl who is very sociable, friendly and is willing to help people. In addition to speaking English, she speaks French, Spanish, and Arabic. It's amazing how many languages she speaks. We'd love to see her again on our next tour.

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