City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Optional Add-Ons

3.9 (1,631 reviews) London, England
Duration1h 20m - 2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish

Overview

City Sightseeing London on our Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour will be the best way to explore the capital of England with the rich history and culture. Take in the views and visit iconic sites like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London at your leisure.

We have selected key tour stops to allow you to see all the sites London has to offer in touching distance. From The Shard, to Big Ben to Oxford Street, we cover all the best places in London. With our 24, 48 and 72-hour tickets, we even offer a free river cruise to explore London by water as well as other exciting inclusions (excluded in the 1-Day Today Ticket).

Options

48-Hour Bus + River Cruise

48-Hour Bus + River Cruise: This ticket includes a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and a River Cruise.

Today Ticket- 1 Day Ticket

Today Ticket : This ticket includes a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour and the Self-Guided Royal London Tour (in English)

24-Hour Bus + River Cruise

24-Hour Bus + River Cruise : This ticket includes a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and a River Cruise.

2.5-Hour Express Panoramic Bus

This ticket includes a 2.5-hour single loop of London with no hopping-off

72-Hour Bus + River Cruise

What's included

  • AI-powered City Sightseeing app featuring live bus tracking app adapted to your needs!
  • 1-day, 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Audio guide in 11 languages + headphones
  • Single journey on the River Cruise (24-hour ticket only)
  • Stops near the major sights
  • Night Tour (72-hour ticket only)
  • Greenwich return on the River Cruise (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

What to expect

Red Route

Frequency: every 15 - 20 minutes. Sunday - Friday: First departure from Stop 1 at 9am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:20pm. Last full loop at 5:20pm. Saturday: First departure from Stop 1 at 9am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:20pm. Last full loop at 5:20pm

  1. Belvedere Road, Stand 3788, behind the London Eye
  2. Aldwych (outside One Adwych Hotel)
  3. Ludgate Hill (St. Paul's Cathedral entrance)
  4. Cannon Street Station, Stop MB
  5. London Bridge
  6. Borough Market
  7. Tooley Street, Tower Bridge
  8. Tower Hill, Tower Hill Station
  9. Victoria Embankment, Temple
  10. Victoria Embankment, Wstminster Pier
  11. Westminster Bridge (London Eye) EAST
  12. Horseferry Road
  13. Buckingham Gate, Queens Gallery
  14. Cardinal Place, Coach Stop 16
  15. Buckingham Palace Road, Clermont Hotel
  16. Colonades - Stand Z12
  17. Grosvenor Gardens, Oxford Tube 10A
  18. Queen Elizabeth Gate, Hyde Park
  19. Marble Arch, Speakers Corner
  20. Park Lane, Marble Arch
  21. Park Lane, Hilton
  22. Piccadilly, Hard Rock Cafe
  23. Green Park
  24. Haymarket
  25. Pall Mall East, Trafalgar Square
  26. Whitehall, Banquetting House
  27. Westminster Bridge, London Eye WEST
Blue Route

Frequency: every 30 minutes. First departure from Stop 20 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 20 at 5pm. Last full loop at 5pm

  1. Stop 20 - Marble Arch
  2. Stop 21 - Park Lane Hilton
  3. Stop 31 - Hyde Park Corner
  4. Stop 32 - Brompton Road
  5. Stop 33 - Thurlow Place
  6. Stop 34 - Gloucteser Road
  7. Stop 35 - Royal Albert Hall
  8. Stop 36 - Palace Gate
  9. Stop 37 - Kensington Palace
  10. Stop 38 - Notting Hill Gate
  11. Stop 39 - Bayswater Road St. Petersburg Place
  12. Stop 40 - Bayswater Road Thistle
  13. Stop 41 - Lancaster Road Stop LE
Green Shuttle Service (only available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)

Departures from Stop 1: Friday - Sunday: 9:30am, 10am, 10:30am, 4:10pm, 4:40pm, 5:10pm and 5:40pm

  1. Stop 1 - Belvedere Road
  2. Stop 2 - Aldwych
  3. Stop 52 - Southampton Row, Stop Y
  4. Stop 53 - National Hotel
  5. Stop 54 - British Museum
  6. Stop 55 - Dean Street
  7. Stop 24 - Haymarket
  8. Stop 25 - Pall Mall East
  9. Stop 26 - Whitehall
  10. Stop 27 - London Eye

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Red Route: Frequency: every 15 - 20 minutes. Tour duration: 2.5 hours. Sunday - Friday: First departure from Stop 1 at 9am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:20pm. Last full loop at 5:20pm. Saturday: First departure from Stop 1 at 9am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:20pm. Last full loop at 5:20pm
  • Red Route audio guide languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Arabic
  • Green Route: Duration: 90 minutes. Departures from Stop 1: Friday - Sunday: 9:30am, 10am, 10:30am, 4:10pm, 4:40pm, 5:10pm and 5:40pm. This route is not available Monday - Thursday
  • Green Route audio guide languages: English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
  • Blue Route: Duration: 80 minutes. Frequency: every 30 minutes. First departure from Stop 20 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 20 at 5pm. Last full loop at 5pm
  • Blue Route audio guide languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Kids commentary
  • Customers can start their tour at any of the stops along the routes. Stop 1 on the Red Route and Green Shuttle Service is Belvedere Road
  • Stop 11 Buckingham Palace is closed every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am - 12pm due to the Changing of the Guards
  • Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be accepted at any of the stops along the routes. Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out
  • 24-hour ticket includes a one-way cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier. You can start the cruise from either pier. Departs every 40 minutes. Duration: 35 mins approx. First departure (both piers): 10am. Last departure (from Tower pier): 6:55pm. Last departure (from Westminster): 7:20pm. You will be given your cruise ticket when you redeem your voucher on the bus
  • 48 and 72-hour tickets include a same day return trip to and from Greenwich Pier. Departs every 40 minutes. Duration: 35 minutes approx. First departure to Greenwich (from both piers): 10am. Last departure to Greenwich from Westminster Pier: 4pm. Last departures from Greenwich to Westminster Pier: 5:50pm. You will be given your cruise ticket when you redeem your voucher on the bus
  • Night Tour (included in the 72-hour ticket only): Operates daily at 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, 9:15pm, 9:45pm and 10:20pm (April - September). Operates daily at 7:30pm and 9:20pm (October - March). Departure Stop: Outside Green Park Station
  • 2.5-Hour Express Panoramic bus tour (if option is selected): includes a 2.5-hour panoramic single loop of London only, with no hopping off. Every seat on our top deck offers 360-degree views of London's top sights. You'll be treated to perfect shots of London's skyline with nothing in your way and informative audio guides point out histories, secrets, and the city's lively spirit. You can start your journey at any of our stops on the Red Route. Please note, this is not a hop-on hop-off service. Buses run every 20 minutes until 3:30pm, then every 30 minutes. First departure from Stop 1 at 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:30pm
  • Stop 12 Horseferry Road will be suspended Monday - Friday until further notice due to extensive traffic conditions around the Lambeth Bridge area. The stop will continue to be served on Saturdays and Sundays only. The nearest alternative boarding point is Stop 10 Westminster Pier (next to Big Ben)
  • Stop 17 Grosvenor Gardens (Red Route) is temporarily closed until further notice. Customers should use Stop 16 Buckingham Palace Road instead, located directly outside Victoria Station

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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