Highlights

Enjoy panoramic views of London
Unlimited 1-day, 24-hour, or 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour
Explore London on a River Thames cruise*
Audio guides available on the bus in 12 languages + kids commentary in English
See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London & step inside St Paul’s Cathedral

Inclusions

What's Included:

Hop-on hop-off bus ticket
River Thames cruise*
Admission to St. Paul's Cathedral
Audio guides available on the bus in 12 languages + kids commentary in English

What's Excluded:

Entry to additional attractions
Food and drinks

Description

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Explore the very best of London with a Hop-on Hop-off open-top bus tour. Hop on or off as much as you like within your chosen timespan, valid from the first time you hop on a bus at any of our multiple stops across central London. Sit on the top deck and glide by Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, St Paul's Cathedral, the Queen’s London home, Buckingham Palace, the historic Tower of London, where Anne Boleyn met her fate. No need for a map as we drop you off on the doorstep of London’s best attractions, the best way to get the most out of London!

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.

Route Map and Timetable

St Paul's Cathedral
Enjoy entrance to Christopher Wren’s masterpiece of architecture St Paul's Cathedral. Rebuilt after being engulfed by the Great Fire of London (1666), Wren’s design was completed in 1711 and has dominated the London skyline ever since. As well as marvelling at the exterior, visitors can step inside and walk under the famous dome, explore the tombs and galleries and the numerous beautiful chapels.

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 24 or 48-hour bus tickets

River Cruise Route Map and Timetable

Free Walking Tours
Discover the history of London with a Jack the Ripper Walking Tour and/or the Royal Walking Tour. Learn about King Charles’ Coronation and sites frequented by members of the royal family. Or why not travel back to Victorian London to uncover the morbid mystery surrounding Jack the Ripper and the locations of his murders and clues.

Additional Information

Cancellation policy. A full refund can only be issued if tickets are cancelled at least 24 hours before your entry date and time.
Your bus tour ticket is valid from the moment you get on your first bus.
*River Thames cruise is only valid with 24 or 48-hour bus tickets
The Orange Route operates every 30 minutes, Monday to Thursday.
St Paul’s Cathedral offers complimentary entry for a visitor with a disability and an accompanying carer or necessary companion – these tickets should be requested on arrival.
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

River Thames 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.

St. Paul's Cathedral
Monday to Saturday - The Cathedral is open 8:30am to 4:30pm (last admission 4pm). On Wednesdays, the cathedral opens at 10am.
The galleries are open 9:30am (10am on Wednesdays) to 4:15pm.
Please note that the Cathedral is not open for sightseeing on Sundays.

Special services and events may mean that all or part of the Cathedral is closed either in advance or on short notice. Please check closures here.

Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Start time: 3:30pm daily (Please arrive 15 minutes before 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 before 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)

Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tour with St Paul's Cathedral