Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tour with The London Eye
Highlights
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off for either one day, 24 or 48 hours
- See St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, the Shard, the London Eye and more
- Step into one of the iconic glass capsules and ascend 135m on the London Eye
- Enjoy a River Thames cruise*
- Audio guides available on the bus in 12 languages + kids commentary in English
Inclusions
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Description
Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tour
Adventure through London on our open-top bus tour, taking you to the city’s most iconic landmarks and locations. Whether you want to come up close to the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, see the Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey, venture through the golden gates of Buckingham Palace, climb the domed galleries at St Paul’s Cathedral, ride on the iconic London Eye, ascend 800 feet on the Shard or stay on board, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With 70 stops to hop on and off at your own leisure, you’ll be dropped off at the doorstep of London’s best-loved locations, ready for you to go exploring!
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.
The London Eye
The London Eye offers breathtaking views of London from high above the River Thames. See Big Ben towering above the Houses of Parliament, and follow St. James Park as it sweeps down to Buckingham Palace. A Standard Ticket Experience on the London Eye lasts for approximately 30 minutes, the time it takes for the London Eye to revolve completely. Relax in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules and enjoy the London skyline at your leisure.
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, or 48-hour ticket
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.
- The Orange Route operates every 30 minutes, Monday to Thursday
- Your bus ticket is valid from the moment you get on your first bus.
- *River Thames cruise only valid with 24 or 48-hour bus tickets.
- 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.
London Eye: Open Daily
Location: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB
Nearest tube station: Waterloo
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)
