Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tour – 24 hr Ticket & Tower of London + FREE extra 24 hrs

Activity code: OT6

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Highlights

  • Hop-on hop-off service with 70 stops on 4 different routes
  • Free 24-hour River Thames hop-on hop-off boat ride ticket
  • Enjoy an extra 24 hours for FREE on our hop-on hop-off bus
  • Buses depart every 5-10 mins from main tourist points and every 15-20 mins from elsewhere
  • Bus audio guides available in the following languages:
  • Step into the infamous Tower of London and discover the Crown Jewels

Description

24 Hour Open Top Bus Tour of London
Experience the very best of London with our hop-on hop-off bus tour taking you through the heart of the city. For 24 hours, you can explore the capital at your own leisure with 70 stops and 4 different routes to choose from. 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 Pick Up/Drop Off Route (Yellow route): Operating in the morning, this route travels from the popular hotel districts to central London.

The Essential Tour (Blue route): Covering all the main Central London sights, this route also includes a live English speaking guide! See Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and so much more, as your live guide informs and entertains every step of the way.

The Classic Tour (Red route): This route passes many iconic sights including The Tower of London, The London Eye and Tower Bridge as well as London’s museum district.

The Grand Tour (Orange route): This route passes Madame Tussauds and Kings Cross, as well as Hyde Park and Regents Park, two of the prettiest. 

 
For a limited time only you can enjoy an extra 24 hours for free on our hop-on hop-off bus – don’t miss out!

Visit Tower of London
HM 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.

Free Walking Tour - Special bonus
Why not follow in the footsteps of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge or take in the places where the Fab Four worked and played in London. Whichever Walking Tour you choose will be an experience to truly remember.

Choose from the following:
  • The Royal Walking Tour including the Changing of the Guards
  • The Beatles London Walking Tour
Free 24hr River Thames Hop-on Hop-off Boat Ride
Enjoy an enthralling sightseeing cruise along the heart of London’s River Thames with this hop-on hop-off boat ride. Departing from Westminster and taking you to St Katharine’s Pier, you’ll get to 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 and audio guides available via your Smartphone in Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German and Italian. Tickets are valid for 24 hours (unlimited usage within this time) so you can see the best of London at your own leisure!

Click here to see the route map and full timetable.
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Additional Information

Inclusions
  • 24 hour hop-on hop-off ticket + complimentary 24 hours
  • Free Wi-Fi on all Open Top buses
  • Admission to Tower of London
  • Play our fun 3D treasure hunt app on-board to earn extra special promotions and discounts
  • Free Walking Tour
  • Free River Thames boat ride valid for 24 hours*
Exclusions
  • Entrances to additional attractions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink, unless specified
Please Note
  • Your 24 hours and your free extra 24 hours are valid from the moment you get on your first bus
  • Valid for 24 hours from when you first hop-on the boat
  • Unlimited usage within the 24 hours 
  • Only to be used between Westminster Pier and St Katharine’s Pier
  • Walking tours will only be available in English.
Schedule
Hop on Hop off 24 Hours: Daily

Departure point: You can join the tour from any of our 70 stops. Each of our stops will be clearly signposted Golden Tours Hop on Hop off/London Tour Bus.

Hop-on Hop-off bus timetable from 7th December 2019

Click here to view the latest service information

Free Hop-on Hop-off Boat Ride

These cruises are operated by Circular Cruise Westminster.

The first boat departs from Westminster Pier at 11am – to view the full timetable including last departure times click here

Boats leave every 30 minutes from:
  • Westminster Pier (Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH)
  • Embankment Pier (Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London WS2N 6NU)
  • Festival Pier (Festival Pier, South Bank, London SE1 9PX)
  • Bankside Pier (Bankside Pier, Bankside, London SE1 9DT)
  • St Katharine’s Pier - for Tower of London - (St Katharine’s Pier, St Katharine's Way, London E1W 1LD)

Cruise rides last 30 minutes.


Choose between one of the below FREE walking tours.

The Royal Walking Tour:

Available until April 2021

Days of Operation: Mon, Wed, Fri and Sunday

Available until May 2021

Days of Operation: Daily

Departure Point: GTVC - Leicester Square - 11a Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EP

Nearest Underground Station:  Leicester Square Station

Return Point: Westminster Abbey

Nearest Underground Station: Westminster Station

Start: 10:00am
Finish: 12:00pm

The Beatles London Walking Tour:

Available until April 2021

Days of Operation: Mon, Wed, Fri and Sunday

Available until May 2021

Days of Operation: Daily

Start: 1:00pm
Finish: 3:00pm

Departure point: GTVC - Leicester Square - 11a Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EP

Nearest Underground Station:  Leicester Square

 

Tower of London; Daily

1 March to 31 October
Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00am to 5:30pm
Sunday & Monday: 10:00am to 5:30pm (Last admission 5pm) 

1 November to 28 February
Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Sunday & Monday: 10:00am to 4:30pm (Last admission 4pm)

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