# Golden Tours > Golden Tours is London's leading sightseeing company, with over 42 years of experience and more than 10 million travellers served. We offer hop-on hop-off bus tours, guided day trips, attraction tickets, river cruises, afternoon tea experiences, and Harry Potter studio tours across London and the UK. Official preferred partner of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and a Gray Line affiliate. TripAdvisor award winner. Audio guides available in 12 languages. Tickets bookable in 14 currencies. Golden Tours operates from London, serving visitors from around the world with sightseeing tours, attraction tickets, and experiences throughout the UK. - [All Tours & Tickets](https://www.goldentours.com) - [Best Sellers & Offers](https://www.goldentours.com/bestsellers-special-offers) - [New for 2026](https://www.goldentours.com/new-for-2026) ## About Golden Tours Founded: 1984 Headquarters: London, United Kingdom Industry: Tourism & Sightseeing Website: https://www.goldentours.com ## Harry Potter & Warner Bros. Golden Tours is the official preferred partner of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, offering exclusive access even when tickets are unavailable on the official site. - [Warner Bros. Studio Tour London with Transport](https://www.goldentours.com/warner-bros-harry-potter-studio-tour-london/warner-bros-studio-tour-london-the-making-of-harry-potter-with-return-transportation): Full day (~7 hrs) including return transport on a Warner Bros. branded double-decker bus from Victoria, Baker Street, or King's Cross. Watch a Harry Potter film on the journey. Includes entry ticket. - [Warner Bros. Studio Tour – Transport Only](https://www.goldentours.com/warner-bros-harry-potter-studio-tour-london/warner-bros-studio-tour-london-transport-only): Return bus transport from Central London for guests who have their own studio ticket. - [Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Private Transport](https://www.goldentours.com/warner-bros-harry-potter-studio-tour-london/warner-bros-studio-tour-london-with-private-return-transportation-saloon-vehicle): Private car or people carrier with hotel pick-up anywhere within the M25. - [Warner Bros. Studio Tour + Hop-on Hop-off Bus](https://www.goldentours.com/warner-bros-harry-potter-studio-tour-london/warner-bros-studio-tour-london-with-return-transportation-and-1-day-hop-on-hop-off-london-bus-tour): Combines studio visit with a 1-day London bus pass. - [Warner Bros. Studio Tour + Theatreland Walking Tour](https://www.goldentours.com/warner-bros-harry-potter-studio-tour-london/warner-bros-studio-tour-london-ticket-londons-theatreland-walking-tour): Studio entry plus a guided West End walking tour (~8 hrs total). - [Harry Potter Studio Tour with VIP Electric Transport](https://www.goldentours.com/warner-bros-harry-potter-studio-tour-london/warner-bros-studio-tour-london-with-vip-electric-transportation): Private Mercedes electric vehicle, hotel pick-up within M25. Studio self-guided; average visit 3–4 hours. Advance booking strongly recommended — the studio frequently sells out. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. ## London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours The only hop-on hop-off operator in London with live English-speaking guides. 3 routes, 60+ stops, 1-day, 24-hr, 48-hr, and 72-hr tickets. - [24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket](https://www.goldentours.com/london-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tours/hop-on-hop-off-london-bus-tour-ticket): Includes two free walking tours and a River Thames cruise. Audio guide in 12 languages + kids' English commentary. - [1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Ticket](https://www.goldentours.com/london-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tours/1-day-hop-on-hop-off-bus-ticket): Calendar-day ticket. - [48 or 72-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket](https://www.goldentours.com/london-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tours/hop-on-hop-off-london-bus-tour-48-or-72hr-ticket): Extended pass with Thames river cruise. - [Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide](https://www.goldentours.com/london-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tours/open-top-london-bus-tour-with-live-guide): 2-hour fixed tour with live English guide, allocated time slots. - [World's First Electric Routemaster Bus Tour](https://www.goldentours.com/london-sightseeing-tours/london-routemaster-bus-tour-with-live-guide): Historic Routemaster with live guide. - [Golden Pass – All-In-One Sightseeing Ticket](https://www.goldentours.com/london-attraction-deals-combo-tickets/golden-pass): Bus pass bundled with top London attraction entries. - [Welcome to London 4-Hour Ticket](https://www.goldentours.com/london-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tours/welcome-to-london-hop-on-hop-off-ticket): Ideal introduction, 4-hour validity. Routes: **Blue** (Classic, Central London, 19 stops, 9am–7pm); **Red** (Essential, Central & North London, 32 stops, 10:35am–8pm); **Orange** (Museum Tour, South Kensington museums, 34 stops, 10:10am–6:15pm). Full loop takes ~2 hours. Free cancellation until midnight the day before travel. ## London by Night & Specialist Bus Tours - [London by Night Open Top Bus Tour](https://www.goldentours.com/london-by-night/london-by-night-open-top-bus-tour): 90-minute evening open-top tour with live guide. Passes Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London. Audio in 12 languages. - [Afternoon Tea Bus Tour](https://www.goldentours.com/afternoon-tea-in-london/afternoon-tea-bus-with-panoramic-tour-of-london): Traditional afternoon tea served on a classic Routemaster bus while touring London's landmarks. - [Taylor Swift Inspired Afternoon Tea Bus](https://www.goldentours.com/afternoon-tea-in-london/london-afternoon-tea-bus-taylors-version): Themed afternoon tea bus experience. - [Wine Tasting Bus Tour](https://www.goldentours.com/london-by-night/wine-tasting-bus-london): Evening bus tour with wine tasting on board. - [Day & Night Combo Bus Ticket](https://www.goldentours.com/london-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tours/day-and-night-open-top-bus-experience-combo-ticket): 1-day or 24-hr hop-on hop-off ticket plus a London by Night tour. ## Guided London Sightseeing Tours - [Full Day London Sightseeing Tour](https://www.goldentours.com/london-sightseeing-tours/total-london-experience): Comprehensive all-day guided coach tour of London's iconic landmarks. - [Half-Day London Sightseeing Tour](https://www.goldentours.com/london-sightseeing-tours/half-day-tour-of-london-with-st-pauls-cathedral-and-guard-change): Half-day guided tour including St Paul's Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard. - [Private Tours](https://www.goldentours.com/private-tours-in-london-and-the-uk): Fully customised private guided tours of London and the UK. - [Walking Tours](https://www.goldentours.com/london-walking-tours): Various themed walking tours across Central London. - [Food & Drink Tours](https://www.goldentours.com/london-food-tours): Guided food tours exploring London's culinary scene. - [Immersive Experiences](https://www.goldentours.com/immersive-experiences): Unique themed and immersive activities in London. ## Day Trips from London Check-in typically 7:30am; return approximately 8:00pm to Gloucester Road station. Luxury air-conditioned coaches with free Wi-Fi and USB charging. - [Windsor Castle, Bath & Stonehenge Tour](https://www.goldentours.com/day-trips-from-london/windsor-castle-bath-stonehenge-tour): Full day (~12 hrs) visiting Windsor Castle (the oldest occupied castle in the world), Stonehenge (5,000-year-old stone circle), and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath including the Roman Baths. Multiple ticket tiers from Essential (no entries) to Signature Plus (premium seating, lunch, all entries). Note: Windsor Castle is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. - [Simply Stonehenge](https://www.goldentours.com/day-trips-from-london/simply-stonehenge-tour-morning): Focused day trip to Stonehenge only. - [Stonehenge & Bath](https://www.goldentours.com/stonehenge-tours-and-tickets/stonehenge-and-bath): Two-destination day trip (~10.5 hrs). - [Windsor, Oxford & Stonehenge](https://www.goldentours.com/day-trips-from-london/windsor-castle-oxford-and-stonehenge-tour): Three-destination day trip (~10 hrs). - [Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle](https://www.goldentours.com/oxford-tours-from-london/oxford-stratford-upon-avon-cotswolds-and-warwick-castle): Full day covering Shakespeare's birthplace, Oxford University city, Cotswolds villages, and a medieval castle. - [Brighton & Seven Sisters](https://www.goldentours.com/day-trips-from-london/brighton-and-seven-sisters-day-trip-from-london): Coastal day trip to Brighton and the iconic white chalk cliffs. - [Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Greenwich](https://www.goldentours.com/leeds-castle-canterbury-tours/leeds-castle-canterbury-greenwich-river-boat-ride): Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Greenwich with a Thames river boat ride. - [Stonehenge Inner Circle Tour](https://www.goldentours.com/day-trips-from-london/stonehenge-inner-circle): Private access inside the stone circle. - [Simply Windsor](https://www.goldentours.com/low-cost-tours/simply-windsor-castle-afternoon-tour): Budget afternoon trip to Windsor Castle. - [London to Paris Day Trip by Rail](https://www.goldentours.com/day-trips-by-rail/simply-paris-escorted-day-trip-including-eiffel-tower-seine-cruise-louvre-museum): Escorted Eurostar day trip including Eiffel Tower, Seine cruise, and Louvre. ## Destination Tours (UK Cities) - [Bath Tours](https://www.goldentours.com/bath-sightseeing-tours) - [Windsor Tours](https://www.goldentours.com/windsor-castle-tours) - [Stonehenge Tours & Tickets](https://www.goldentours.com/stonehenge-tours-and-tickets) - [York Tours](https://www.goldentours.com/york-tours-and-attractions) - [Liverpool Tours](https://www.goldentours.com/liverpool-tours-from-london) — includes the Magical Mystery Tour - [Cotswolds Tours](https://www.goldentours.com/cotswolds-tours) - [Scotland Tours](https://www.goldentours.com/visit-scotland) - [UK Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours](https://www.goldentours.com/uk-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tours) — Windsor, York, and more ## London Attraction Tickets - [The London Eye](https://www.goldentours.com/london-eye-tickets/london-eye-advance-ticket): Advance tickets for the 135-metre observation wheel on the South Bank. - [Tower of London](https://www.goldentours.com/london-attraction-tickets/tower-of-london-see-the-crown-jewels): Entry to the historic royal fortress and the Crown Jewels. - [Madame Tussauds London](https://www.goldentours.com/london-attraction-tickets/madame-tussauds-advance-ticket-entry): Advance entry to London's famous wax figure attraction. - [Buckingham Palace](https://www.goldentours.com/buckingham-palace): Entry tickets to the official London residence of the King. - [Westminster Abbey](https://www.goldentours.com/london-attraction-tickets/westminster-abbey-tickets): Entry to the historic royal church. - [Tower Bridge](https://www.goldentours.com/uk-historic-attractions/tower-bridge): Entry to the Victorian bridge and exhibition. - [ZSL London Zoo](https://www.goldentours.com/london-attraction-tickets/zsl-london-zoo): Tickets to one of the world's oldest zoos. - [Merlin London Attraction Passes](https://www.goldentours.com/london-attraction-tickets/merlin-london-attraction-passes): Multi-attraction passes covering Madame Tussauds, Sea Life, and more. - [All London Attraction Tickets](https://www.goldentours.com/london-attraction-tickets) ## Combo Tickets - [Hop-on Hop-off + London Eye](https://www.goldentours.com/london-attraction-deals-combo-tickets/hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-ticket-the-london-eye) - [Hop-on Hop-off + Tower of London](https://www.goldentours.com/london-attraction-deals-combo-tickets/hop-on-hop-off-london-bus-tour-ticket-tower-of-london) - [Hop-on Hop-off + Madame Tussauds](https://www.goldentours.com/london-attraction-deals-combo-tickets/hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-madame-tussauds) - [All Combo Packages](https://www.goldentours.com/london-attraction-deals-combo-tickets) ## River Thames Cruises - [London Dinner Cruise (The London Showboat)](https://www.goldentours.com/river-thames-attractions/the-london-showboat-dinner-cruise): Gourmet dinner and live entertainment while cruising the Thames. - [Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames](https://www.goldentours.com/river-thames-attractions/afternoon-tea-cruise-on-the-river-thames): Afternoon tea with scenic river views. - [Evening Cruise](https://www.goldentours.com/river-thames-attractions/evening-cruise-on-the-thames): Relaxed evening cruise with live entertainment. - [All Thames Cruises](https://www.goldentours.com/thames-cruises) ## Other Experiences - [Theatre Tickets](https://www.goldentours.com/theatre-tickets): West End show tickets. - [Football Tickets & Stadium Tours](https://www.goldentours.com/football-tickets-stadium-tours): Premier League match tickets and behind-the-scenes stadium tours. - [Theme Parks](https://www.goldentours.com/british-theme-parks): LEGOLAND® Windsor, and other UK theme parks. - [Airport Transfers](https://www.goldentours.com/airport-transfers): Private transfers to and from London airports. - [Royal London Tours](https://www.goldentours.com/royal-london): Tours focused on London's royal palaces and history. - [Group Enquiries](https://www.goldentours.com/groups): Customised tours and packages for groups of all sizes. ## Booking & Customer Support - [Contact Us](https://www.goldentours.com/contact-us) - [FAQs](https://www.goldentours.com/faq): Answers to common questions about tickets, cancellations, and tours. - [Customer Reviews](https://www.goldentours.com/customer-reviews): Verified reviews via Feefo. - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.goldentours.com/terms-and-conditions) - [Best Price Guarantee](https://www.goldentours.com/best-price-guarantee): Golden Tours guarantees the best available price. **Cancellation policy:** Most bus tour tickets are fully refundable until midnight the day before travel. Day trips and Warner Bros. Studio tours are refundable up to 24–48 hours before departure. Check individual product pages for details. **Payment methods accepted:** Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Clearpay, Klarna. **Currencies:** GBP, USD, EUR, JPY, AUD, CAD, NZD, HKD, ZAR, SGD, INR, AED, SEK, DKK. **Languages:** Website and tours available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, and Chinese (Mandarin). Bus audio guides available in 12 languages. ## Optional - [Travel Blog](https://www.goldentours.com/travelblog): Travel tips and London guides from the Golden Tours team. - [Golden Tours App](https://www.goldentours.com/city-guide-app-download): Live bus tracking, attraction tickets, and city guide. 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