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

3.9 (1,636 reviews) 1 h 20 min – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

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).

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 20 min – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Written guide: English
Operated by: City Sightseeing Ltd - UK and Ireland

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

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

Stop 1

Belvedere Road, Stand 3788, behind the London Eye
Stop 2

Aldwych (outside One Adwych Hotel)
Stop 3

Ludgate Hill (St. Paul's Cathedral entrance)
Stop 4

Cannon Street Station, Stop MB
Stop 5

London Bridge
Stop 6

Borough Market
Stop 7

Tooley Street, Tower Bridge
Stop 8

Tower Hill, Tower Hill Station
Stop 9

Victoria Embankment, Temple
Stop 10

Victoria Embankment, Wstminster Pier
Stop 11

Westminster Bridge (London Eye) EAST
Stop 12

Horseferry Road
Stop 13

Buckingham Gate, Queens Gallery
Stop 14

Cardinal Place, Coach Stop 16
Stop 15

Buckingham Palace Road, Clermont Hotel
Stop 16

Colonades - Stand Z12
Stop 17

Grosvenor Gardens, Oxford Tube 10A
Stop 18

Queen Elizabeth Gate, Hyde Park
Stop 19

Marble Arch, Speakers Corner
Stop 20

Park Lane, Marble Arch
Stop 21

Park Lane, Hilton
Stop 22

Piccadilly, Hard Rock Cafe
Stop 23

Green Park
Stop 24

Haymarket
Stop 25

Pall Mall East, Trafalgar Square
Stop 26

Whitehall, Banquetting House
Stop 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

Stop 1

Stop 20 - Marble Arch
Stop 2

Stop 21 - Park Lane Hilton
Stop 3

Stop 31 - Hyde Park Corner
Stop 4

Stop 32 - Brompton Road
Stop 5

Stop 33 - Thurlow Place
Stop 6

Stop 34 - Gloucteser Road
Stop 7

Stop 35 - Royal Albert Hall
Stop 8

Stop 36 - Palace Gate
Stop 9

Stop 37 - Kensington Palace
Stop 10

Stop 38 - Notting Hill Gate
Stop 11

Stop 39 - Bayswater Road St. Petersburg Place
Stop 12

Stop 40 - Bayswater Road Thistle
Stop 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

Stop 1

Stop 1 - Belvedere Road
Stop 2

Stop 2 - Aldwych
Stop 3

Stop 52 - Southampton Row, Stop Y
Stop 4

Stop 53 - National Hotel
Stop 5

Stop 54 - British Museum
Stop 6

Stop 55 - Dean Street
Stop 7

Stop 24 - Haymarket
Stop 8

Stop 25 - Pall Mall East
Stop 9

Stop 26 - Whitehall
Stop 10

Stop 27 - London Eye

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

Mobile and paper vouchers can be redeemed for this tour

All vouchers can be redeemed at any of the bus stops along the route

Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out

For any queries, please contact our customer service team at [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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

Options

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.
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.
72-Hour Bus + River Cruise
2.5-Hour Express Panoramic Bus

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