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Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tour – 1 Day Ticket
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1 Day Ticket
Multiple stops
First full tour from 9am
Accepted
Highlights
- The ONLY Hop-on Hop-off bus tour in London with live guides
- 1-day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour through London
- See Big Ben, St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and more
- Audio guides available on the bus in 12 languages + kids commentary in English
- Journey down the River Thames on a cruise
- tastecard (if selected) - enjoy discounts and offers at 1000s of restaurants
- Flexible Ticket - amend or cancel up to midnight (UK time), the night before departure
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Description
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
This convenient Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket is perfect for those who want to see the very best that London in 1 day. Explore the capital's most popular locations and see the most famous landmarks as you travel through Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Parliament Square, and so much more!
The Hop-on Hop-off Bus will drop you at the doorstep of many amazing places. Hop off at Buckingham Palace and wander the royal residence, visit Poets’ Corner and the Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey, take a flight in one of the famous glass pods on the London Eye, climb the breathtaking heights of St Paul’s Cathedral’s domed galleries, soak in the exceptional view from the Shard, and test your nerves at the formidable Tower of London.
While on board, enjoy audio commentary available in 12 languages, plus kids' commentary in English, or listen to the fun and fascinating words of an English-speaking live guide on select tours. You will gain insight into London’s interesting past, its present, and the incredible landmarks and locations that make the city what it is today.
The Routes
The Classic Tour (Blue Route):
Taking you to all the main Central London landmarks, the Classic Tour passes the London Eye, the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the Shard, St Paul’s Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, Harrods and much more.
The Essential Tour (Red Route):
Explore the centre and north of London. Covering Covent Garden, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Regent's Park, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds London, Kings Cross, as well as many of the capital’s 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.
River Thames Boat Ride
Enjoy a captivating sightseeing cruise down London’s famous River Thames with this one-way boat ride. With your ticket, you can choose to depart from Westminster or Tower Millennium Pier and enjoy the panoramic views of the capital’s most iconic landmarks. Experience the beauty of London from a new vantage point and discover interesting facts with live commentary either from the captain or the provided audio guide.
River Cruise Route Map and Timetable
tastecard and Coffee Club
Additional Information
- *Cancel or amend up to midnight (UK time), the night before departure and get a full refund. So, no problem if you change your mind.
- Duration is valid from when you first hop on the bus. Unlimited usage within your chosen timeframe. Does not include the London by Night tour.
- Live guides may not be present on all departures
- River cruise to be used between Westminster and Tower Millennium Pier or vice versa. Only applicable with a cruise ticket option. Take your cruise within 7 days of the start of your hop-on hop-off bus experience.
- Audio Guides in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese, Arabic, and kids' commentary in English.
- Children under 5 years of age travel free.
- Each bus has space for one fold-away pushchair and a wheelchair on the lower deck.
- Download the free Golden Tours City Guide App to see full bus timings and guide your way around the city.
- Stops 20, 22, 24 and 25 near Buckingham Palace are closed temporarily from 10am to 12pm when the Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place. Please use stop 21 or 14 during this time.
***We aim to have a live guide on all of these departures; however, this can be subject to change.
Schedule
Live Guides:
English speaking live guides operate on many of our open top buses. To travel with a live guide for a complete loop, please board the bus at London Eye, Belvedere Road, SE1 7NA on the hour***.
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 sitting 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.
An alternative way to find each bus stop is to use what3words. This will pinpoint a 3 metre square box where you will find each. The words to use can be found here.
Frequency:
Summer + Holidays = Every 20 mins on the Red and Blue routes. Every 30 mins on the Orange route.
Winter = Every 30 mins on the Blue routes. Every 60 mins on the Red and Orange route.
Download our App for next bus timings
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, depending on where you disembark.
