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The Original Tour - Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & River Cruise

2.6 (7 reviews) 43 min – 2 h 15 min Free cancellation
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The Original Tour - Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & River Cruise

About this activity

Explore London for a full week with the Deluxe London Tour, featuring unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off bus access and scenic River Cruises along the Thames. Enjoy iconic views from classic red double-decker buses, stopping at over 50 major landmarks. The experience is enriched with audio commentary available in 10 different languages, making it perfect for families and travellers of all ages. Take your time to discover the city at your own pace, complemented by 6 walking tours through the POP app for even more exploration.

  • Unlimited access to Hop-On Hop-Off buses across 4 routes for 7 days
  • Scenic River Cruises on the Thames included -Hop on hop off
  • Audio commentary in 10 languages and fast 5G Wi-Fi on board
  • Kids welcome, with free entry for children under 5
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At a glance

Duration
43 min – 2 h 15 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 9 people
People per booking
1–9
Audio guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
The Original Tour

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–15 years) · Adults (16–105 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Under 5's Go Free
  • Included: Fast, free 5G Wi-Fi on every bus
  • Included: Experience London from the top of a classic open-top double-decker bus
  • Included: Explore more with access to 6 walking tours using the POP guide app
  • Included: Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours with access to 50+ of the best stops and landmarks across London
  • Included: On board local knowledge commentary available in 10 different languages
  • Included: Includes Hop-On Hop-Off River Cruise on the Thames

Itinerary

RED ROUTE

First departure at 08:30 Last departure at 20:00

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 1 - First stop W1D 6BH outside Shake Shack

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 26 - SW1Y 5BA - outside Pret A Manger - Stop Z

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 27 - Whitehall, SW1A 2DD - Infront of the South African Consulate

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 28 - Whitehall, SW1A 2AS -Infront of the Statue of Field Marshal Viscount Slim

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 29 - 2 Parliament Street, SW1A 2JR - Stop G Westminster Station / Parliament Square

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 30 - Outside Marriott Hotel, next to lion statue

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 31 - SE1 7ND - outside M&S Foodhall

  8. Stop 8

    Stop 32 - WC2B 4BZ - outside One Aldwych Hotel

  9. Stop 9

    Stop 33 - EC4M 7DR outside Côte Brasserie

  10. Stop 10

    Stop 34 - EC4R 3TN - outside Adelaide House, stop P

  11. Stop 11

    Stop 35 - SE1 2JP - junction with Weaver’s Lane, stop J

  12. Stop 12

    Stop 36 - EC3N 4DR in front of Bronze Worker Statue

  13. Stop 13

    Stop 37 - (WC2R 2PN) opposite Victoria Embankment Gardens, stop W

  14. Stop 14

    Stop 38 - (SW1A 2JH) next to Santander bikes, stop K

  15. Stop 15

    Stop 47 - (SW1A 1AA) opposite The King’s Gallery

  16. Stop 16

    Stop 17 -(SW1W 0SR) outside The Clermont Victoria Hotel, stop Z5

  17. Stop 17

    Stop 18 - (SW1W 0EB) outside The Alchemist bar, stop Z6

  18. Stop 18

    Stop 5 - Queen Elizabeth Gate - (W1J 7NT) Achilles Statue, stop X

  19. Stop 19

    Stop 15 - (W2 2UH) Park Lane, next to ice-cream kiosk

  20. Stop 20

    Stop 16 - (W1K 7AF) outside Bob Forstner Car Showroom, stop RH

Blue Route

Time Table First departure at 08:30 Last departure at 18:15 Mon–Fri; 18:20 Sat–Sun Bus every 15 to 20 minutes Every 30 minutes from 4pm

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 18 - SW1W 0EB - Outside The Alchemist bar - stop Z6

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 19 - SW1A 1AA - outside The King’s Gallery

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 20 - 56 Horseferry Road, SW1P 2AF - Stop NH

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 21 - Lambeth Pier, Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7SG

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 22 - SE1 7GA - outside Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 23 - SW1A 2BQ- outside Department for Digital Culture, Media & Sport, stop C

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 24 - SW1A 1AU - opposite statue of Field Marshall Earl Haig on horseback

  8. Stop 8

    Stop 25 - SW1A 2TS - outside The Trafalgar St James London Hotel, stop S

  9. Stop 9

    Stop 2 - W1J 9EJ - opposite Burlington Arcade, stop G

  10. Stop 10

    Stop 3 - W1J 9DZ -in front of Santander bikes, next to stop H

  11. Stop 11

    Stop 4 - (W1J 9DZ), Constitution Hill, opposite Hard Rock Stop E

  12. Stop 12

    Stop 48 - SW1X 7TA - outside The Lanesborough Hotel, stop 13

  13. Stop 13

    Stop 6 - SW1X 7XL -outside Harrods, stop KA

  14. Stop 14

    Stop 7 -Museums - SW7 2RX - opposite London Oratory, stop N

  15. Stop 15

    Stop 8 - (SW7 4SF) outside station, stop GR

  16. Stop 16

    Stop 9 - W8 5NP - outside Goat Tavern, stop N

  17. Stop 17

    Stop 10 - W11 3JE - outside Tanning Shop, stop M

  18. Stop 18

    Stop 11 - W2 4RT - outside Urban Meadow Café

  19. Stop 19

    Stop 12 - W2 3HJ - outside Shell Petrol Station

  20. Stop 20

    Stop 13 -W2 1HH -London Street, opposite Sawyers Arms pub on corner of Norfolk Square

  21. Stop 21

    Stop 14 - W2 1JL - outside Superdrug

  22. Stop 22

    Stop 16 - W1K 7AF -outside Bob Forstner Car Showroom, stop RH

  23. Stop 23

    Stop 17 - SW1W 0SR - outside The Clermont Victoria Hotel, stop Z5

Green Route

Time Table First departure at 08:20 Last departure at 19:20 Bus Icon Bus every 30 mins

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 39 - 1st Stop - (WC2H 0DA) junction with St Martin’s Court

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 40 - WC2N 4JH - Duncannon Street, stop G

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 32 - WC2B 4BZ - outside One Aldwych Hotel

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 41 - WC1H 0JZ - outside Royal National Hotel and Alamo Car Hire, stop M

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 42 - NW1 2BH - Upper Woburn Place, outside Prezzo, stop L

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 43 - N1C 4AL - Pancras Road, opposite King’s Cross taxi rank, stop T

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 44 - N1C 4AL - opposite Francis Crick Institute, Midland Road, next to taxi rank, stop S

  8. Stop 8

    Stop 45 - WC1H 0DG- 38-51 Bedford Way, outside Royal National Hotel

  9. Stop 9

    Stop 46 - WC1B 3BP - 72-73 Great Russell Street, stop W

Pink Route

Time Table First departure at 08:30 Last departure at 18:29 Bus every 35 mins

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 16 -W1K 7AF -outside Bob Forstner Car Showroom, stop RH

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 18 - WC2N 4JH - Duncannon Street, stop G

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 49 - W2 3BP - outside BMCE Bank, stop B

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 14 - W2 1JL - outside Superdrug

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 50 - NW1 5BF - below The Metropolitan Bar

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 51 - NW1 4DF - on the side of Holy Trinity Church, stop C

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 52 - NW1 5LS -corner of Marylebone Street and Chiltern Street, stop E

Black shuttle

Daily: First Bus 08:30 Last Bus 09:50 Frequency: Every 20 mins

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 53 - 53 Holland Park Avenue - W11 4UL - opposite Hilton London Kensington, stop HJ

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 10 - W11 3JE - outside Tanning Shop, stop M

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 11 - W2 4RT - outside Urban Meadow Café

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 12 - W2 3HJ - outside Shell Petrol Station

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 13 - W2 1HH - London Street, opposite Sawyers Arms pub on corner of Norfolk Square

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 14 - W2 1JL - outside Superdrug

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 16 - W1K 7AF - outside Bob Forstner Car Showroom, stop RH

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

End point

Pickup points

and 7 more pickup points

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

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • 7 Days Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Of

    Pickup included

  • 4-Hour Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Of

    Pickup included

  • 2 Separate Days (2 x 24 Hours) Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off

    Pickup included

  • 1 Day (24 Hours) Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off

    Pickup included

  • 3 Separate Days (3 x 24 Hours) Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

2.6 out of 5 · 7 reviews
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