City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Hop on an open-topped bus and loop past Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace on three routes across London.
- Three bus routes covering 48 stops across central London
- Open-top deck with onboard audio commentary on the city's history and architecture
- Route passes Big Ben, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace
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2.5-Hour Express Panoramic Bus Tour
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September 2026
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What's included
- 2.5-hour continuous panoramic bus tour on the Red Route
- Onboard audio commentary
About this ticket
This ticket gives you a continuous 2.5-hour panoramic tour on the Red Route, showing you London's top landmarks from the open-top bus. As this is an express tour, you will stay on the bus for the entire loop without hopping off. This option is designed to give you a quick overview of the city.
What's not included
- Hop-on hop-off access
- Access to Green and Blue routes
- Thames river cruise
Practical info
Your ticket is valid for a single 2.5-hour loop on the Red Route on your chosen date. You can start the tour at any stop on this route; the main departure point is Belvedere Road behind the London Eye. Red Route buses run every 20-30 minutes from 8:45am to 6:30pm.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking. Show this voucher when you board the bus at any stop along the Red Route to redeem your ticket.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- This is a panoramic tour only; you cannot hop on and off the bus.
A 2.5-hour panoramic tour of London's main sights without any hop-on hop-off stops.
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September 2026
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1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
A one-day pass for hop-on hop-off access to three bus routes across London.
1-day hop-on hop-off access · Travel on the Red, Green, and Blue bus routes · Onboard audio commentary
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What's included
- 1-day hop-on hop-off access
- Travel on the Red, Green, and Blue bus routes
- Onboard audio commentary
About this ticket
Your ticket gives you one full day of access to the Red, Green, and Blue hop-on hop-off bus routes. You can switch between the routes to see sights across central London, getting on and off as many times as you like within the day.
What's not included
- Thames river cruise
Practical info
Your ticket is valid for one calendar day on your selected date. You have access to the Red, Green, and Blue routes, which operate from approximately 8:45am to 6:30pm. Check the timetable for the last bus on your chosen route.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking. Show the voucher when you board any City Sightseeing bus to redeem it for your 1-day pass.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- This ticket does not include the Thames river cruise.
A one-day pass for hop-on hop-off access to three bus routes across London.
24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & River Cruise
A 24-hour bus pass with hop-on hop-off access to three routes and a Thames river cruise.
24-hour hop-on hop-off bus access · Travel on the Red, Green, and Blue bus routes · One-way Thames river cruise · +1 more
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What's included
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus access
- Travel on the Red, Green, and Blue bus routes
- One-way Thames river cruise
- Onboard audio commentary
About this ticket
Use your pass for a full 24 hours from the time of first use, which can give you access across two days. In addition to the three hop-on hop-off bus routes, your ticket includes a one-way river cruise on the Thames between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier.
Practical info
Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time you first use it. You can access all three bus routes and take the included one-way river cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier at any point while your ticket is valid.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking. Show the voucher when you first board a City Sightseeing bus to redeem it for your 24-hour pass.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
A 24-hour bus pass with hop-on hop-off access to three routes and a Thames river cruise.
48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & River Cruise
A 48-hour bus pass with hop-on hop-off access to three routes and a Thames river cruise.
48-hour hop-on hop-off bus access · Travel on the Red, Green, and Blue bus routes · One-way Thames river cruise · +1 more
Non-refundable
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What's included
- 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus access
- Travel on the Red, Green, and Blue bus routes
- One-way Thames river cruise
- Onboard audio commentary
About this ticket
Explore London over two or three days with a 48-hour pass, valid from the time of first use. You get unlimited hop-on hop-off access to all three bus routes plus a one-way Thames river cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier.
Practical info
Your ticket is valid for 48 hours from the time you first use it, allowing you to spread your sightseeing across multiple days. The included one-way river cruise can be taken at any point during the ticket's validity.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking. Show the voucher when you first board a City Sightseeing bus to redeem it for your 48-hour pass.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
A 48-hour bus pass with hop-on hop-off access to three routes and a Thames river cruise.
72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & River Cruise
A 72-hour bus pass with hop-on hop-off access to three routes and a Thames river cruise.
72-hour hop-on hop-off bus access · Travel on the Red, Green, and Blue bus routes · One-way Thames river cruise · +1 more
Non-refundable
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What's included
- 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus access
- Travel on the Red, Green, and Blue bus routes
- One-way Thames river cruise
- Onboard audio commentary
About this ticket
Make the most of your London visit with a 72-hour bus pass, giving you maximum flexibility to explore. Your ticket includes unlimited travel on all three hop-on hop-off bus routes and a one-way cruise on the River Thames between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier.
Practical info
Your ticket is valid for 72 hours from the time of first use. The included one-way river cruise between Westminster and Tower Pier can be taken at any point while your ticket is valid.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking. Show the voucher when you first board a City Sightseeing bus to redeem it for your 72-hour pass.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
A 72-hour bus pass with hop-on hop-off access to three routes and a Thames river cruise.
About this experience
This hop-on hop-off bus tour covers 48 stops across three routes, giving you a flexible way to see London's landmarks without planning a route of your own. Onboard audio commentary fills in the history and stories behind what you're passing, while the open top deck gives you unobstructed views of the city as you go. The route runs from Grosvenor Gardens to Buckingham Palace, passing Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Tower Bridge along the way.
Tickets come in several forms, from a 1-day pass to 24, 48 or 72-hour options, plus a shorter 2.5-hour express panoramic tour if your time in London is limited. Choose one of the longer passes and a Thames river cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier is included, letting you see landmarks like Tower Bridge from the water as well as the street.
Because it's hop-on hop-off, you set the pace. Stay on for the full loop as an overview of the city, or get off at stops near Hyde Park, the British Museum or Kensington Palace and rejoin later on a later bus.
What to expect
You'll start at one of the boarding points, such as Grosvenor Gardens or Belvedere Road behind the London Eye, and climb aboard an open-topped double-decker bus. As the bus moves through the city, audio commentary points out landmarks including Westminster Bridge, the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square, giving context to what you're seeing from the top deck. The full loop on any route takes a couple of hours if you stay aboard throughout, though most people hop off along the way.
With a multi-day ticket, you can switch between the Red, Green and Blue routes using the shuttle service, reaching sights as far apart as Kensington Palace and the Tower of London. If your ticket includes it, the Thames river cruise adds a different perspective, taking you under several of London's bridges between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier. Whether you ride the full loop in one sitting or spread your sightseeing across 72 hours, the pace is entirely up to you.
Things to note
- Sit on the open top deck for the best photos, but bring a layer as it can get windy or cool up there
- Check the last bus time on your chosen route so you're not stranded if you hop off late in the day
- Wear comfortable shoes if you plan to hop off frequently and explore stops on foot
- Bring headphones' compatible earphones aren't usually needed as commentary is provided onboard, but check when you board
- Pack sunscreen or a hat for daytime rides, and a rain jacket in case the top deck is uncovered
- Arrive at your first stop a little early to allow time for queues before boarding
