Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
Overview
Available languages
1 day
Mobile ticket
Have an unforgettable tour of London on our hop-on hop-off bus through the heart of the city. Taking you to the doorstep of the capital’s most iconic locations, you’ll get to discover the very best that one of the most famous cities in the world has to offer!
Whether you decide to stay on the open top bus and soak in panoramic views of London’s most iconic landmarks or hop-off at any of the stops dotted across the city, there is much to see and discover.
Be driven through the famous Parliament Square, home to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, go past the iconic London Eye as you enjoy the hustle and bustle of London’s Southbank area, see the city’s biggest skyscraper, The Shard, visit the golden gates of Buckingham Palace, the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral and much more.
With audio commentary throughout giving you the chance to learn more about the capital, it’s the perfect way to get to know London, regardless of the time or your budget!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can use the one way river cruise on the river Thames (for the 24hrs ticket option only) between Westminster to Tower Millennium pier or vice versa.
Audio guides available in 12 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic).
No restroom available on board.
Duration valid from when you first hop-on the bus. Unlimited usage within your chosen timeframe. Does not include London by Night service.
Children under 5 years of age travel free.
This is Hop-On Hop-Off bus service, you can join at any Golden Tours bus stop.
The Orange Route operates every 30 minutes, Monday to Thursday.
What To Expect
Duration:1.0 day(s)
Operating Schedule:Bus Frequency: Summer + Holidays = Every 20 mins on Red & Blue routes. Every 30 mins on Orange route. Winter = Every 30 mins on Red, Blue & Orange routes. Buses depart from London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop CLASSIC TOUR - BLUE ROUTE Stop 1: London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP3788). Depart. Stop 2: Covent Garden, Aldwych, Outside No.1, Tourist Bus Stop, (BP4570). Stop 3: St. Paul's Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4881). Stop 4: Bank, Queen Victoria Street, Bus Stop MD. (4770). Stop 5: Monument, King William Street, London Bridge, Bus Stop P. (BP140). Stop 6: London Bridge, Tooley Street, Bus Stop R (BP4910) Stop 7: Tooley Street, London Bridge Station, Hay's Galleria, Bus Stop H. (33599). Stop 8: Tooley Street, Bus Stop J (BP4909) Stop 9: Tower of London, Tower Hill, Opposite. Tower Hill Station, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4245). Stop 10: Victoria Embankment, Opposite Temple Station, Tourist Bus Stop W. (26779). Stop 11: Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, Tourist Bus Stop K. (BP4571). Stop 12: London Eye, Westminster Bridge Road, County Hall, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4626). Stop 13: Lambeth Palace Road, Opposite St Thomas Hospital, Bus Stop B. (14672). Stop 14: Lambeth Palace Road, outside Lambeth Palace, Tour Bus Stand. (BP5844). Arrive. Stop 15: Abingdon Street, bus stop M. (BP245). Stop 16: Parliament Square, Parliament Street, outside HM Treasury, Bus Stop C. (1645). Stop 17: Whitehall, Horse Guards Parade, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4568) Stop 18: Trafalgar Square, Cockspur Street, Bus Stop S. Stop 19: Piccadilly Circus, Piccadilly, Bus Stop S (34716). Stop 20: Green Park Station, Piccadilly, Tourist Bus Stop, (BP4563). Stop 21: Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, Tourist Bus Stop (BP4670). Stop 22: Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road, Stop 16 (BP6126) Stop 23: Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace Rd, Outside Thistle Hotel, Bus Stop Z5. (BP4575). Stop 24: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4572).
Stop 1: London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 2: Covent Garden, Aldwych, Outside No.1, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 3: St. Paul's Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 4: Bank, Queen Victoria Street, Bus Stop MD
Stop 5: Monument, King William Street, London Bridge, Bus Stop P
Stop 6: London Bridge, Tooley Street, Bus Stop R
Stop 7: Tooley Street, London Bridge Station, Hay's Galleria, Bus Stop H
Stop 8: Tooley Street, Bus Stop J
Stop 9: Tower of London, Tower Hill, Opposite. Tower Hill Station, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 10: Victoria Embankment, Opposite Temple Station, Tourist Bus Stop W
Stop 11: Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, Tourist Bus Stop K
Stop 12: London Eye, Westminster Bridge Road, County Hall, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 13: Lambeth Palace Road, Opposite St Thomas Hospital, Bus Stop B
Stop 14: Lambeth Palace Road, outside Lambeth Palace, Tour Bus Stand
Stop 15: Abingdon Street, bus stop M
Stop 16: Parliament Square, Parliament Street, outside HM Treasury, Bus Stop C
Stop 17: Whitehall, Horse Guards Parade, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 18: Trafalgar Square, Cockspur Street, Bus Stop S
Stop 19: Piccadilly Circus, Piccadilly, Bus Stop S
Stop 20: Green Park Station, Piccadilly, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 21: Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 22: Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road, Stop 16
Stop 23: Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace Rd, Outside Thistle Hotel, Bus Stop Z5
Stop 24: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, Tourist Bus Stop
Duration:1.0 day(s)
Operating Schedule:Bus Frequency: Summer + Holidays = Every 20 mins on Red & Blue routes. Every 30 mins on Orange route. Winter = Every 30 mins on Red, Blue & Orange routes. Buses depart from Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road, Stop 8. ESSENTIAL TOUR - RED ROUTE Stop 40: Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road, Stop 8. (BP4471). Depart. Stop 41: Queen Elizabeth Gate, Park Lane, Tourist Bus Stop X. (BP3254). Stop 42: Speaker's Corner, Marble Arch, Park Lane, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4586). Stop 43: Marble Arch, Edgware Road, Bus Stop E. (14) Stop 44: Paddington, Norfolk Place, Bus Stop G. (33284). Stop 45: Paddington, Praed Street, Outside Post Office, West of Harbet Road, Bus Stop (BP4576). Stop 46: Madame Tussauds, Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4564). Stop 47: London Zoo, Albany Street, Bus Stop C. (4790). Stop 48: Euston Station, Euston Road, Bus Stop AZ. (BP1703). Stop 49: Kings Cross / St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road, Bus Stop T. (181). Stop 50: St. Pancras International Station, Midland Road, Bus Stop S. (BP5050). Stop 51: Upper Woburn Place, Bus stop M. (750). Stop 52: Russell Square, Woburn Place, Bus Stop J, (8438). Stop 53: Holborn, Procter Street, Bus Stop H. (33107). Stop 54: Haymarket, Bus Stop R, outside No 29-31, (29867). Stop 55: Pall Mall East, west of Trafalgar Square, stop Z (14629). Stop 56: Trafalgar Square, Duncannon Street, Outside St Martin-in-the-Fields, Stop G. (148). Stop 57: Covent Garden, Aldwych, Outside The Waldorf, Bus Stop D. Stop 3: St. Paul's Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4881). Stop 4: Bank, Queen Victoria Street, Bus Stop MD. (4770). Stop 5: Monument, King William Street, London Bridge, Bus Stop P. (BP140). Stop 6: London Bridge, Tooley Street, Bus Stop R (BP4910) Stop 7: Tooley Street, London Bridge Station, Hay's Galleria, Bus Stop H. (33599). Stop 8: Tooley Street, Bus Stop J (BP4909) Stop 9: Tower of London, Tower Hill, Opposite. Tower Hill Station, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4245). Stop 58: Southwark Bridge Road, Tourist bus stop, (BP4630) Stop 59: Waterloo Station, York Road, North of Chicheley Street, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP3384). Stop 13: Lambeth Palace Road, Opposite St Thomas Hospital, Bus Stop B. (14672). Stop 14: Lambeth Palace Road, outside Lambeth Palace, Tour Bus Stand. (BP5844). Arr. Stop 36: Lambeth Palace Road, Opposite Lambeth Palace, Bus Stop SP. (14669) Stop 37: London Eye, Westminster Bridge Road, Opposite County Hall, Bus Stop D.(26487). Stop 38: Westminster Abbey, Tothill Street, Tourist Bus Stop, (BP5126). Stop 39: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, Opposite Queens Gallery, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4573). Stop 22: Victoria - Buckingham Palace Road, Stop 16 (BP6126) Stop 23: Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace Rd, Outside Thistle Hotel, Bus Stop Z5. (BP4575).
Stop 40: Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road, Stop 8
Stop 41: Queen Elizabeth Gate, Park Lane, Tourist Bus Stop X
Stop 42: Speaker's Corner, Marble Arch, Park Lane, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 43: Marble Arch, Edgware Road, Bus Stop E
Stop 44: Paddington, Norfolk Place, Bus Stop G
Stop 45: Paddington, Praed Street, Outside Post Office, West of Harbet Road, Bus Stop
Stop 46: Madame Tussauds, Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 47: London Zoo, Albany Street, Bus Stop C
Stop 48: Euston Station, Euston Road, Bus Stop AZ
Stop 49: Kings Cross / St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road, Bus Stop T
Stop 50: St. Pancras International Station, Midland Road, Bus Stop S
Stop 51: Upper Woburn Place, Bus stop M
Stop 52: Russell Square, Woburn Place, Bus Stop J
Stop 53: Holborn, Procter Street, Bus Stop H
Stop 54: Haymarket, Bus Stop R, outside No 29-31
Stop 55: Pall Mall East, west of Trafalgar Square, stop Z
Stop 56: Trafalgar Square, Duncannon Street, Outside St Martin-in-the-Fields, Stop G
Stop 57: Covent Garden, Aldwych, Outside The Waldorf, Bus Stop D
Stop 3: St. Paul's Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 4: Bank, Queen Victoria Street, Bus Stop MD
Stop 5: Monument, King William Street, London Bridge, Bus Stop P
Stop 6: London Bridge, Tooley Street, Bus Stop R
Stop 7: Tooley Street, London Bridge Station, Hay's Galleria, Bus Stop H
Stop 8: Tooley Street, Bus Stop J
Stop 9: Tower of London, Tower Hill, Opposite. Tower Hill Station, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 58: Southwark Bridge Road, Tourist bus stop
Stop 59: Waterloo Station, York Road, North of Chicheley Street, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 13: Lambeth Palace Road, Opposite St Thomas Hospital, Bus Stop B
Stop 14: Lambeth Palace Road, outside Lambeth Palace, Tour Bus Stand
Stop 36: Lambeth Palace Road, Opposite Lambeth Palace, Bus Stop SP. (14669)
Stop 37: London Eye, Westminster Bridge Road, Opposite County Hall, Bus Stop D
Stop 38: Westminster Abbey, Tothill Street, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 39: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, Opposite Queens Gallery, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 22: Victoria - Buckingham Palace Road, Stop 16
Stop 23: Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace Rd, Outside Thistle Hotel, Bus Stop Z5
Duration:1.0 day(s)
Operating Schedule:Bus Frequency: Summer + Holidays = Every 20 mins on Red & Blue routes. Every 30 mins on Orange route. Winter = Every 30 mins on Red, Blue & Orange routes. Buses depart from Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, Opposite Hard Rock Café, Tour Bus Stand. MUSEUM TOUR - ORANGE ROUTE Stop 21: Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, Opposite Hard Rock Café, Tour Bus Stand. (BP4661). Depart. Stop 22: Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road, Stop 16 (BP6126). Stop 23: Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace Rd, Outside Thistle Hotel, Bus Stop Z5. (BP4575). Stop 61: Knightsbridge, Lanesborough Hotel. Coach Stop 13. (3355). Stop 62: Knightsbridge, Outside Park Mansions, Stop KE (BP3406). Stop 63: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, Coach Stop K3. (23987). Stop 64: Kensington Palace, Palace Gate, South of Kensington Road, Bus Stop RP. (11150). Stop 65: Kensington Plaza Hotel, Gloucester Road, Bus Stop GZ. (1563). Stop 66: Gloucester Road Station, Gloucester Road, South of Cromwell Road, Bus Stop (11148). Stop 67: South Kensington Station, West of Cromwell Place, Stop D (BP5348) Stop 68: Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Gardens, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4633), Stop 69: Harrods, Brompton Road, Bus Stop KB. (36598). Stop 70: Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, Coach Stop R. (BP23537). Stop 41: Queen Elizabeth Gate, Park Lane, Tourist Bus Stop X. (BP3254). Stop 42: Speaker's Corner, Marble Arch, Park Lane, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4586). Stop 71: Lancaster Gate, Opposite. Underground Station, Bus Stop LC. (91). Stop 72: Opposite Lancaster Gate Hotel, Bayswater Road, Bus Stop LG. (865). Stop 73: Opposite Kensington Gardens Hotel, Bayswater Road, Bus Stop D. (3237). Stop 74: Opposite Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Bayswater Road, Bus Stop S. (3239). Stop 75: Notting Hill Gate, Opposite Clanricarde Gardens, Bus Stop N. (3521). Stop 76: Holland Park Avenue, Opposite Holland Park Station, Bus Stop HB. (1062). Stop 77: Kensington Hilton Hotel, Holland Park Avenue, Bus Stop HD. (837). Stop 78: Opposite Hilton London Kensington, Holland Park Avenue, Bus Stop HJ. (836). Stop 79: Holland Park Avenue, Holland Park Station, Bus Stop HL. (28421). Stop 80: Notting Hill Gate, West of Clanricarde Gardens, Bus Stop M. (1264). Stop 81: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Bayswater Road, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4577). Stop 82: Thistle Kensington Garden Hotel, Bayswater Road, Tourist Bus Stop. (BP4578). Stop 83: Columbia Hotel, Bayswater Road, Bus Stop LE. (864). Stop 44: Paddington, Norfolk Place, Bus Stop G. (33284). Stop 45: Paddington, Praed Street, Outside Post Office, West of Harbet Road, Bus Stop (BP4576). Stop 84: Edgware Road, George Street, Bus Stop EH. Stop 85: Marble Arch, Park Lane, Southbound, Coach Stop (29908) . Stop 86: Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, Southbound, Bus Stop A. (BP5929) . Stop 87: Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, Hard Rock Café. (25145). Stop 20: Green Park Station, Piccadilly, Tourist Bus Stop, (BP4563).
Stop 22: Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road, Stop 16
Stop 23: Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace Rd, Outside Thistle Hotel, Bus Stop Z5
Stop 61: Knightsbridge, Lanesborough Hotel. Coach Stop 13
Stop 62: Knightsbridge, Outside Park Mansions, Stop KE
Stop 63: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, Coach Stop K3
Stop 64: Kensington Palace, Palace Gate, South of Kensington Road, Bus Stop RP
Stop 66: Gloucester Road Station, Gloucester Road, South of Cromwell Road, Bus Stop
Stop 67: South Kensington Station, West of Cromwell Place, Stop D
Stop 68: Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Gardens, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 69: Harrods, Brompton Road, Bus Stop KB
Stop 70: Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, Coach Stop R
Stop 41: Queen Elizabeth Gate, Park Lane, Tourist Bus Stop X
Stop 42: Speaker's Corner, Marble Arch, Park Lane, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 71: Lancaster Gate, Opposite. Underground Station, Bus Stop LC
Stop 72: Opposite Lancaster Gate Hotel, Bayswater Road, Bus Stop LG
Stop 73: Opposite Kensington Gardens Hotel, Bayswater Road, Bus Stop D
Stop 74: Opposite Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Bayswater Road, Bus Stop S
Stop 75: Notting Hill Gate, Opposite Clanricarde Gardens, Bus Stop N
Stop 76: Holland Park Avenue, Opposite Holland Park Station, Bus Stop HB
Stop 77: Kensington Hilton Hotel, Holland Park Avenue, Bus Stop HD
Stop 78: Opposite Hilton London Kensington, Holland Park Avenue, Bus Stop HJ
Stop 79: Holland Park Avenue, Holland Park Station, Bus Stop HL
Stop 80: Notting Hill Gate, West of Clanricarde Gardens, Bus Stop M
Stop 81: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Bayswater Road, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 82: Thistle Kensington Garden Hotel, Bayswater Road, Tourist Bus Stop
Stop 83: Columbia Hotel, Bayswater Road, Bus Stop LE
Stop 44: Paddington, Norfolk Place, Bus Stop G
Stop 45: Paddington, Praed Street, Outside Post Office, West of Harbet Road, Bus Stop
Stop 84: Edgware Road, George Street, Bus Stop EH
Stop 85: Marble Arch, Park Lane, Southbound, Coach Stop
Stop 86: Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, Southbound, Bus Stop A
Stop 87: Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, Hard Rock Café
Stop 20: Green Park Station, Piccadilly, Tourist Bus Stop
Options
1 Day Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
Valid for 1 calendar day.
24Hrs Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
With Cruise
4Hrs Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
4Hrs Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
What‘s Included
Kids Commentary Audio on all routes.
Wifi on all buses (upload your photos as you go!)
Easy and flexible pick up points throughout London
Hop On Hop Off ticket to explore London at your own pace
Live guide on Selected Blue Routes
Free River boat ticket (Included in 24 hr option)
Audio Guide in 12 Languages (Including French, Spanish, German, Italian & more)
Entrances to attractions
Gratuities
Food & Drinks
Restroom
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,173 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This is a great way to...
Lisa H,Jul 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great way to see London, especially if you are there only for a short period of time. We rode on the bus for one entire route then continued on it again and got off at places we wanted to explore more.
Fantastic price, highly recommended
X478VDdennisd,Jul 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There were 7 of us on this trip, and the Golden Bus Tour + River Cruise combo was the perfect way to keep everyone happy. A special shoutout to Tess Gorriz for helping us out with our tickets and making the process so incredibly smooth! My friends loved the whole experience—especially getting to rest our feet and see the city from the water during the cruise. It made getting around a breeze for a larger group. Worth every penny!
Fantastic overview - bus tour, walking tours & boat ride
ksQ5655RF,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very easy to hop on and off the bus- we we covered almost the entire city between 2 different routes. We chose the hop on/off with 2 walking tours and optional cruise. We did both included walking tours (near Buckingham Palace and Jack the Ripper); our guide Robin was fantastic. Great storyteller and took us to the best spots for photos near the palace. Got lots of info on the boat trip from Tower Hill back to Westminster from the City Cruise folks (included). Fantastic all day overview of the major sights to see in London!!
For a quick view
450katl,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00If you are on a quick visit, it is worth it. If not then a taxi driver can drive you around and tell you more since the bus charges per person
Live Guide Emma - Blue line is a must!
Go54524840387,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I strongly recommend knowing and asking multiple people where and when certain lines start in the morning at the stop closest to you. We planned to take the red line. Long story short we took the blue line in hopes to connect where it overlaps with the red line. The morning tour was a solid ok, as the tour guide was an audio guide that usually did not match to what you are passing. However, (play exciting music) in the afternoon the blue line had a live guide named, Emma, she was a true delight!!! Emma gave us unique insights and I truly found myself wishing we lived closer to one another. We do not remember the name of our driver but he was great too, very friendly and helpful. We never did make it on the red line, but the blue line is a pretty amazing route.
London walk around Buckingham Palace and into Saint James
advisor999989,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Robin was an excellent guide and made the walk. Very interesting. Excellent.
Hop on hop off
L4608BQmargaretm,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see a lot in one day
HOHO bus - great overview day.
tinalynn,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed our one day hop on hop off bus experience. Took the blue line with the live tour guide – Andy was excellent. Started at stop one near the London eye and took almost the full loop before switching to the red line. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for an overview of London.
Worth the money!
tnI1177VU,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Welcome to London walking tour
Easy
magnus836,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy way to explore the "must see" of London
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