Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tour with the Tower of London
Highlights
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off bus service
- See famous London landmarks and locations
- Enjoy a River Thames cruise*
- Audio guides available on the bus in 12 languages + kids commentary in English
- Step into the infamous Tower of London and discover the Crown Jewels
Inclusions
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Description
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Experience the very best of London with our hop-on hop-off bus tour, taking you through the heart of the city. Select either a 1-day, 24, 48 or 72-hour ticket to explore the capital at your own leisure with multiple stops. Hop off at Parliament Square and explore Poets’ Corner at Westminster Abbey, hop off at Buckingham Palace and venture inside to see the lavish royal State Rooms, hop off at the Tower of London and come up close to the world-famous Crown Jewels and many more of London’s most iconic landmarks. If you choose to stay onboard and soak in the sensational panoramic sights, you’ll get to enjoy onboard audio commentary revealing what makes it one of the most famous and historic cities in the world.
The Routes:
- The Classic Tour (Blue route): Taking you to all the main Central London landmarks, passing Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and much more.
- The Essential Tour (Red route): Explore the centre and North of London. Covering Hyde Park, Regent's Park, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds and King's Cross, as well as many of the Central ‘must-sees’.
- The Museum Tour (Orange Route): Spend the day discovering London’s iconic museums such as the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and V&A Museum as well as the Royal Albert Hall, Harrods and Buckingham Palace.
Visit the Tower of London
The Tower of London has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the most famous castle keeps in the world, it was built to awe, subdue and terrify Londoners and to deter foreign invaders. It’s now an iconic symbol of London and Britain and one of the world’s premier tourist attractions. Take a tour with an actual Beefeater and see the beauty of The Crown Jewels.
River Thames boat ride*
Enjoy an enthralling sightseeing cruise along the heart of London’s River Thames with this one-way boat ride. Choose to depart from Westminster or Tower Millennium Pier and soak in panoramic views of the capital’s most iconic landmarks for a sightseeing experience like no other! Discover fascinating facts as you cruise with live commentary from the captain or audio guide.
*Only valid with a 24, 48 or 72-hour ticket
River Cruise Route Map and Timetable
Free Walking Tours
Learn more about the history of London with a Jack the Ripper Walking Tour and/or the Royal Walking Tour. As you travel back to Victorian London, you’ll uncover the morbid mystery surrounding Jack the Ripper as well as the locations of the murders and clues. Alternatively, embark on a royal tour of London to find out more about King Charles’ Coronation and sites frequented by members of the royal family.
Additional Information
- Cancellation policy. A full refund can only be given if tickets are cancelled at least 24 hours prior to your entry time and date.
- The Orange Route operates every 30 minutes, Monday to Thursday.
- Your bus ticket is valid from the moment you get on your first bus.
- Audio Guides in English (+ kids), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic.
- You will receive an e-ticket for this tour.
Schedule
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Live guides
English-speaking live guides operate on many of our open-top buses. To guarantee travelling with a live guide for a complete loop, please board the bus at stop 77, London Eye, Belvedere Road, SE1 7GH on the hour.
Frequency
Every 20 minutes on the Red and Blue routes. Every 30 minutes on the Orange route.
Departure points
You can join the tour from any of our multiple stops. Each of our stops will be clearly signposted with the words "Golden Tours" below the Transport for London bus stop logo. Each bus stop will also display its stop number. Bus stop numbers can be found in the timetable link.
Known events or delays that may impact the service: Click here to view the latest service information
Boat Ride operated by City Cruises
Boats leave every 30 minutes from:
Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH
Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT
The boat cruise is approx. 30 minutes in duration.
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Start time: 3:30pm daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)
Finish time: 5pm
Departure Point and Directions: Tower Hill Tram. Trinity Square. London EC3N 4TH. This is the ice cream stall outside Tower Hill Underground Station exit.
Return Point: Near Liverpool Street Underground Station
Royal Walking Tour
Start time: 10am daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)
Finish: 12pm
Departure Point: Tourist Bus Stop outside The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, SW1A 1AA (Nearest underground station: Victoria and Green Park)
Return Point: Westminster Abbey (Nearest underground station: Westminster Station)
