Red Route Bus Information

The Red Route on the Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Bus offers a comprehensive sightseeing experience across London. You can see the capital’s most famous landmarks and locations from the bus and then hop off anytime you please to explore them in depth. From Central London to Northwest London and South London, the Red Route takes you on a varied and exciting adventure through the city. And with the Golden Tours app, you can easily follow the route map, find nearby stops with helpful photos, and get alerts about any delays or closures.

You can hop off to admire London’s most famous landmark, Big Ben, and the neighbouring Houses of Parliament. While in the area, visit Westminster Abbey – the coronation church that houses thousands of years of history. The Red Route will also take you towards Buckingham Palace – the King’s official London residence, and if you are there on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, you might even see the Changing of the Guard.

Soak up the atmosphere in Trafalgar Square, enjoy the vibrancy of The Strand and the theatre show signs sprinkled along the street, and hop off to explore the boutiques, market halls, and delicious food options of Covent Garden. The Red Route also follows the River Thames, where you can hop off to discover the medieval history of the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and Shakespeare's Globe.

For spectacular skyline views, step off at The Shard. At the same time, art and history lovers can explore the architectural beauty of Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, St Paul's Cathedral, and the world-renowned collections inside the British Museum. Moving beyond the historic centre, the Red Route also travels towards some of London’s famous green spaces and attractions such as Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, which is home to London Zoo, and celebrity-filled Madame Tussauds.

You can also hop off at Marble Arch for shopping along Oxford Street or wander through the colourful streets of Chinatown. With frequent departures and the flexibility to explore as you wish, the Red Route ensures you won’t miss any of London’s must-see sights. And when you want to hop back on the bus, all you have to do is find your nearest stop on the Golden Tours app and wait for your next ride to pick you up.