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 or 48-hour ticket, we even offer a free river cruise to explore London by water (excluded in the 1-Day Today Ticket).

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

Winter Operating Schedule (until 28th February 2025):

Red Route - first tour at 8.45am, last full tour at 5:30pm, frequency is every 15 minutes. Full loop duration - 150 minutes

Green Route Shuttle: first bus at 9:20am, last bus at 3:50pm. Buses run every 30 minutes. Duration - 80 minutes

Blue Route - first tour at 8:50am, last full tour at 4:50pm from Stop 17. Duration - 60 minutes. Frequency is every 20 - 30 minutes

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

The Blue Route features a Kid's Commentary

River Cruise (if ticket is selected): The 24-Hour ticket includes a one-way cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier. You can start the cruise from either pier. The 48-Hour ticket includes a same day return trip to and from Greenwich Pier. Departures every 40 minutes. Duration: approx. 35 mins

River Cruise (if ticket is selected): 24-Hour ticket - First departure (both piers): 10am. Last departure from Tower Pier: 6:55pm. Last departure from Westminster Pier: 7:20pm

River Cruise (if ticket is selected): 48-Hour ticket - First departure to Greenwich (from both piers): 10am. Last departure to Greenwich from Westminster Pier: 4pm (no return). Last departure from Greenwich to Westminster Pier: 5:50pm

Routemaster bus (included in the 48-hour ticket only): Heading east, buses depart from Stop R on Haymarket. Departures every 30 minutes from 9:30am - 5pm. Heading west, buses depart from Stop TD, Tower Gateway Station every 30 minutes from 10:30am - 6pm

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

Stop 4 is temporarily out of use. Customers can board the bus at Stop 3

Sunday 6th April: Due to the London Half Marathon taking place there will be phased road closures in place along the route from 4:30am - 5:30pm. Customers are advised to check locally for more information