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Overview

Available languages

Hindi
Arabic
German
Russian
Portuguese
Chinese
Japanese
English
Italian
Polish
French
Spanish

24 hours

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.

Free extra 24 hours if travelling before 28th Feb when booking the 24, 48 or 72 hour tickets

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

The Classic Tour (Blue route): The Classic Tour highlights Central London's top landmarks, including the London Eye, Tower of London, Big Ben, the Shard, St Paul’s Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, Harrods, and more.

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).

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Stop 1: London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 2: Covent Garden, Aldwych, Outside No.1, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 3: St. Paul's Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 4: Bank, Queen Victoria Street, Bus Stop MD

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Stop 5: Monument, King William Street, London Bridge, Bus Stop P

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Stop 6: London Bridge, Tooley Street, Bus Stop R

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Stop 7: Tooley Street, London Bridge Station, Hay's Galleria, Bus Stop H

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Stop 8: Tooley Street, Bus Stop J

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Stop 9: Tower of London, Tower Hill, Opposite. Tower Hill Station, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 10: Victoria Embankment, Opposite Temple Station, Tourist Bus Stop W

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Stop 11: Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, Tourist Bus Stop K

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Stop 12: London Eye, Westminster Bridge Road, County Hall, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 13: Lambeth Palace Road, Opposite St Thomas Hospital, Bus Stop B

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Stop 14: Lambeth Palace Road, outside Lambeth Palace, Tour Bus Stand

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Stop 15: Abingdon Street, bus stop M

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Stop 16: Parliament Square, Parliament Street, outside HM Treasury, Bus Stop C

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Stop 17: Whitehall, Horse Guards Parade, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 18: Trafalgar Square, Cockspur Street, Bus Stop S

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Stop 19: Piccadilly Circus, Piccadilly, Bus Stop S

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Stop 20: Green Park Station, Piccadilly, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 21: Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 22: Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road, Stop 16

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Stop 23: Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace Rd, Outside Thistle Hotel, Bus Stop Z5

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Stop 24: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, Tourist Bus Stop

The Essential Tour (Red route): Discover central and northern London, including Covent Garden, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Regents Park, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds, Kings Cross, and other must-see spots.

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).

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Stop 40: Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road, Stop 8

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Stop 41: Queen Elizabeth Gate, Park Lane, Tourist Bus Stop X

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Stop 42: Speaker's Corner, Marble Arch, Park Lane, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 43: Marble Arch, Edgware Road, Bus Stop E

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Stop 44: Paddington, Norfolk Place, Bus Stop G

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Stop 45: Paddington, Praed Street, Outside Post Office, West of Harbet Road, Bus Stop

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Stop 46: Madame Tussauds, Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 47: London Zoo, Albany Street, Bus Stop C

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Stop 48: Euston Station, Euston Road, Bus Stop AZ

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Stop 49: Kings Cross / St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road, Bus Stop T

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Stop 50: St. Pancras International Station, Midland Road, Bus Stop S

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Stop 51: Upper Woburn Place, Bus stop M

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Stop 52: Russell Square, Woburn Place, Bus Stop J

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Stop 53: Holborn, Procter Street, Bus Stop H

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Stop 54: Haymarket, Bus Stop R, outside No 29-31

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Stop 55: Pall Mall East, west of Trafalgar Square, stop Z

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Stop 56: Trafalgar Square, Duncannon Street, Outside St Martin-in-the-Fields, Stop G

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Stop 57: Covent Garden, Aldwych, Outside The Waldorf, Bus Stop D

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Stop 3: St. Paul's Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 4: Bank, Queen Victoria Street, Bus Stop MD

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Stop 5: Monument, King William Street, London Bridge, Bus Stop P

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Stop 6: London Bridge, Tooley Street, Bus Stop R

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Stop 7: Tooley Street, London Bridge Station, Hay's Galleria, Bus Stop H

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Stop 8: Tooley Street, Bus Stop J

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Stop 9: Tower of London, Tower Hill, Opposite. Tower Hill Station, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 58: Southwark Bridge Road, Tourist bus stop

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Stop 59: Waterloo Station, York Road, North of Chicheley Street, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 13: Lambeth Palace Road, Opposite St Thomas Hospital, Bus Stop B

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Stop 14: Lambeth Palace Road, outside Lambeth Palace, Tour Bus Stand

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Stop 36: Lambeth Palace Road, Opposite Lambeth Palace, Bus Stop SP. (14669)

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Stop 37: London Eye, Westminster Bridge Road, Opposite County Hall, Bus Stop D

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Stop 38: Westminster Abbey, Tothill Street, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 39: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, Opposite Queens Gallery, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 22: Victoria - Buckingham Palace Road, Stop 16

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Stop 23: Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace Rd, Outside Thistle Hotel, Bus Stop Z5

The Museum Tour (Orange Route): Explore London’s iconic museums, including the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, and V&A Museum, along with the Royal Albert Hall, Harrods, and Buckingham Palace.

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).

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Stop 22: Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road, Stop 16

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Stop 23: Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace Rd, Outside Thistle Hotel, Bus Stop Z5

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Stop 61: Knightsbridge, Lanesborough Hotel. Coach Stop 13

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Stop 62: Knightsbridge, Outside Park Mansions, Stop KE

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Stop 63: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, Coach Stop K3

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Stop 64: Kensington Palace, Palace Gate, South of Kensington Road, Bus Stop RP

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Stop 66: Gloucester Road Station, Gloucester Road, South of Cromwell Road, Bus Stop

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Stop 67: South Kensington Station, West of Cromwell Place, Stop D

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Stop 68: Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Gardens, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 69: Harrods, Brompton Road, Bus Stop KB

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Stop 70: Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, Coach Stop R

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Stop 41: Queen Elizabeth Gate, Park Lane, Tourist Bus Stop X

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Stop 42: Speaker's Corner, Marble Arch, Park Lane, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 71: Lancaster Gate, Opposite. Underground Station, Bus Stop LC

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Stop 72: Opposite Lancaster Gate Hotel, Bayswater Road, Bus Stop LG

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Stop 73: Opposite Kensington Gardens Hotel, Bayswater Road, Bus Stop D

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Stop 74: Opposite Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Bayswater Road, Bus Stop S

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Stop 75: Notting Hill Gate, Opposite Clanricarde Gardens, Bus Stop N

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Stop 76: Holland Park Avenue, Opposite Holland Park Station, Bus Stop HB

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Stop 77: Kensington Hilton Hotel, Holland Park Avenue, Bus Stop HD

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Stop 78: Opposite Hilton London Kensington, Holland Park Avenue, Bus Stop HJ

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Stop 79: Holland Park Avenue, Holland Park Station, Bus Stop HL

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Stop 80: Notting Hill Gate, West of Clanricarde Gardens, Bus Stop M

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Stop 81: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Bayswater Road, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 82: Thistle Kensington Garden Hotel, Bayswater Road, Tourist Bus Stop

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Stop 83: Columbia Hotel, Bayswater Road, Bus Stop LE

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Stop 44: Paddington, Norfolk Place, Bus Stop G

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Stop 45: Paddington, Praed Street, Outside Post Office, West of Harbet Road, Bus Stop

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Stop 84: Edgware Road, George Street, Bus Stop EH

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Stop 85: Marble Arch, Park Lane, Southbound, Coach Stop

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Stop 86: Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, Southbound, Bus Stop A

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Stop 87: Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, Hard Rock Café

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Stop 20: Green Park Station, Piccadilly, Tourist Bus Stop

What‘s Included

Audio guides available in 12 languages plus Kid's Commentary

Hop-on Hop-off Bus ticket (choose between 4hrs, 1 day or 24hrs option at the time of booking)

Wi-Fi on all open top buses

Free extra 24 hours if travelling before 28th Feb when booking the 24, 48 or 72 hour tickets

*Free One-Way River Thames Boat Ride- available for the 24hrs ticket

Live guide on selected blue routes

Entrances to attractions

Gratuities

Food & Drinks

Restroom

Options

1 Day Ticket +Free Tastecard

1 Day Ticket + Free Tastecard: 1 Day Hop on Hop off Ticket +Free Tastecard

4Hrs Hop-on Hop-off Ticket

4Hrs Hop-on Hop-off Ticket

1 Day Hop-on Hop-off Ticket

Valid for 1 calendar day.

24Hrs Hop-on Hop-off Ticket

With Cruise

24hrs Ticket +Free Tastecard

24hrs Hop on hop off Ticket +Free Tastecard

Reviews

4.07

2,078 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Amazing Tour

    stacey P,,Feb 23, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Oliver and Awil were the best!!! Funny, informative, and very personalized. Would not go with another company. Loved it!

  • Great!

    C453RLjoaoa,,Feb 20, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great job from Driver Ricardo and Guide Oliver

  • London

    annaplymouth872,,Feb 20, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Oliver & ricardo 10/10 so knowledgeable and lots of fun! All the family had a great time and was a great route ! Would definitely recommend

  • Not great

    Agi U,,Feb 20, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    2.00

    The best part of the tour was the bus drive. Super friendly guy. Unfortunately because of some road closure the bus only did a small round tour. But we didn’t know any of that till we worked it out our selfs. Very disappointing.

  • Walking Tour

    Robert M,,Feb 19, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Enjoyed the pleasant stroll with Robin. Appreciated his sense of humour. The time went quickly as we chatted with other tourists too.

  • Unreliable and not that interesting.

    DigbyRose,,Feb 17, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    2.00

    I honestly think I'm a pretty forgiving person to companies when things don't go well, we all know life isn't perfect. But this package (1 day hop on/off plus cruise plus 24 hours free) made for 2 very stressful London days with young children. We had the app and made our plans the day before. The app theoretically tells you about all closures/issues/delays. So first we got the tube to Westminster for stop 14. The road was closed and a representative from another company explained that Golden Tours weren't stopping there (no mention of this on app, but 23 was stated as being closed). They suggested going across to London eye but with the kids that's a bit of a trek. So we used the app and found stop 24 about a 10 min walk away. We got there and waited about half an hour, during which time 5 other buses came from 2 other companies. We then realised on the app you could see the live location of the buses and all were going a different route down a road behind us. So we then figured we would have to go to another stop. Queue another 20 minute walk and tracking buses again to stop 20 where without me jumping in the road I'm not sure the bus would have stopped as a bus was already parked at the stand. As we got on there was no mention of headphones or maps so we got the kids settled upstairs and then I went downstairs to find these. We ended up on the orange route first (not our original plan but we had lost over an hour of time and just wanted to get on a bus by that point) The commentary is disappointing to say the least. So much very repetitive music (if you can call it that) in between odd facts that often are said way past where they are relevant to. There is such a wasted opportunity here - we went past so many interesting buildings and things that I have no doubt there could be an almost non stop verbal commentary if someone actually put some effort into it. We completed our first loop, had a walk to the palaces and then got back on another bus....which only went a couple of stops before we had to all change to another bus. However, this bus driver is the only reason I give 2 stars not 1. It was the last red route tour of the day on Monday 16th Feb and he gave us commentary almost non stop for the 10 stops we were on for. We actually felt like we learnt things and just simple things like had warnings of what stops were coming up were clearly given. Day 2...we did the cruise first. Annoyingly we missed a boat by 1 minute and had to wait another 45 before we were on and off up the river, but the city cruises are good with nice commentary and a choice of outside or inside. At Tower Hill we headed for stop 8,red route. Got on but it was so full we had to sit downstairs. I say this only so that you can understand how strange it seemed that when we got to Waterloo (baring in mind we had wanted to do a full loop) we were told he would be stopping at lambeth for 45 minutes and there is nothing there so best to get off here. No sign of any other bus on the app. No information on if there were any other buses coming. We gave up at this point and got on a normal bus to do a bit more sightseeing! I can't compare to any other tour bus company (apart from the fact they stopped at the stop we were wanting!) But I would not recommend the Golden Tours London Hop on Hop off tour. (We also got it through tesco vouchers - think I would have been even more unhappy had I actually paid full price.)

  • Waiting waiting waiting

    X1340ZXjosephc,,Feb 17, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    2.00

    I'd skip this company if I were you unless you want to spend more time standing at bus stops waiting than actually riding on the bus. And then when you are actually on the bus, it is nonstop switching out drivers or inexplicably sitting at bus stops for 20 minutes for no apparent reason with no explanation by the driver. If you want to stand at bus stops and watch multiple Big Bus, City Sightseeing, and TOOT buses pull up and depart while you wait on Golden, then this is your company.

  • Wouldn’t recommend

    clairewQ8141PC,,Feb 16, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    2.00

    Poor service, unhelpful staff, timetables not accurate-waiting 25 mins, no commentary or earphones provided.

  • Does not get what is promised

    K4950GLsharonv,,Feb 16, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    This tour booked incl boat trip on the Thames. Unfortunately, up to 2x experienced that the bus does not run on time or at all, while the app does state that the bus runs and what time! Eventually caught the subway to see the city, so lost extra money.. The boat trip on the Thames was highly recommended! Nice trip with a live report of what was on the way.

  • Scenic bus tour

    Gary R,,Feb 15, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    Be aware that road closures and protests will delay the expected time of spots. Due to time we were to board which wax after 4, we only were able to use the bus two hours. We paid with expectation of 4 hours without anyone letting us know in advance it would not be possible to have a round trip back to our first stop. We enjoyed the 1 hr 45 min and hope to get out there again tomorrow

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