City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras
Description
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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Important 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 - First departure from Stop 1 at 8.45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:30pm. Frequency is every 20 minutes until 3:30pm, then every 30 minutes until 6:30pm. Full loop duration: 150 minutes
- 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 until further notice from Stop 1: Monday - Thursday: 9:10am, 9:30am, 10:30am, 4:10pm, 4:40pm, 5:10pm, 5:40pm. Friday - Sunday: 9:10am, 9:30am, 10:30am, 3:10pm, 3:40pm, 4:10pm, 4:30pm, 4:50pm, 5:10pm, 5:30pm
- Green Route audio guide languages: English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
- Blue Route - First departure from Stop 20 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 20 at 5:40pm. Last full loop is at 4:40pm. Duration: 80 minutes. Frequency is every 45 minutes
- 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
- Kids commentary: Blue Route - Mia Cloo's London Quest. Ask your driver for a free copy of our Mia Cloo's London Quest booklet. Available in English
- 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
Reviews(1,536)
It was really nice to have the ability and flexibility to get on and off the bus and visit several areas.
We had a really enjoyable experience with City Sightseeing. My children absolutely loved the iconic red buses, and we all had a great time discovering London together. The commentary was clear and perfectly fine. The only downside was the traffic, but of course, that’s due to London itself but besides that, everything was fine. A special thanks to Abdullah, who was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are delighted to hear that you and your children had such an enjoyable time exploring London with City Sightseeing. It is wonderful to know that our iconic red buses were a highlight for your family and that you found the commentary clear and enjoyable. We completely understand that London traffic can sometimes affect the journey, and we really appreciate your understanding. We are especially pleased to hear that Abdullah was friendly and helpful during your experience. We will be happy to share your kind words with him! Thank you for recommending City Sightseeing London. We hope to welcome you and your family back on board for another memorable journey around the city!
I really enjoyed my experience with the City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off buses in London. It was a very pleasant and convenient way to discover the city and enjoy all the main tourist attractions. The buses were always on time, the stops were very well located, and we were able to see everything we wanted to see in London. The drivers were friendly and professional, which made the experience even more enjoyable. A special thank you as well to Abdullah, the seller, who was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. He greeted us with a big smile and his kindness helped make our experience even better. I highly recommend City Sightseeing to anyone who wants to discover London in a simple, comfortable, and enjoyable way. A really great experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you so much Trek for your fantastic 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with City Sightseeing London and that our Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour was a convenient and enjoyable way to discover the city’s main attractions. It is wonderful to know that you appreciated the well-located stops, punctual service and the friendly, professional approach of our drivers. We are especially pleased that Abdullah made such a great impression with his warm welcome, helpfulness and positive attitude. We will be sure to share your kind words with him! Thank you also for recommending City Sightseeing London. We hope to welcome you back on board and help you discover even more of London on your next visit!
Wonderful service vibe, thanks Ronnie. Also love the scene during the bus trip, I will highly recommend my fri and my family this city sightseeing bus if they travel in London : )
Dear Emma, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service and the fantastic views of London during your City Sightseeing bus tour. It’s especially lovely to know that Ronnie helped make your experience even more enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him! Thank you for recommending City Sightseeing London to your friends and family. We hope to welcome you and your loved ones back to London for another sightseeing adventure in the future! Best regards, The City Sightseeing London Team
Never received tickets . Please remove charge from AmEx
Dear Customer, We’re sorry to hear that you did not receive your City Sightseeing London tickets and understand your concern regarding the charge. We would be happy to look into this for you. Please contact our customer service team with your booking reference and the email address used for the purchase so that we can locate the reservation and check what happened with the ticket delivery. We hope to resolve this for you as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused. Best regards, The City Sightseeing London Team
Fantastic experience! All the operated lines are very central and you can see all the important monuments of the city. In addition, the tour guide offers a wide variety of languages and is very pleasant throughout the entire trip. We will repeat without a doubt!
Magdiel was lovely . He helped us with the right information which helped us with the tour
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊❤️ We’re delighted to hear that Magdiel was so helpful and provided you with the right information to make the most of your City Sightseeing London tour. 🚌✨ We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him! 👏😊 We hope to welcome you back on board soon for another City Sightseeing experience in London. ❤️
I bought the tour that includes the mini cruise by the River Tamisa , I found that Enriches the tour considerably having the perspective of the city by the river from where you can see several tourist sights
Extremely strange interaction with this man. Very aggressive to me and my 73 year old father, and we were customers of this business. Continued to follow us around and distressed my father. He has no business working in the service industry. Very disturbing experience.
Thank you for bringing this serious experience to our attention. We are very sorry to hear that you and your 73-year-old father felt uncomfortable and distressed during your City Sightseeing London experience. We take reports regarding the behaviour and treatment of our customers extremely seriously. We understand how concerning it must have been to feel that you were being followed and treated aggressively, particularly while visiting London with a family member. We would like to investigate what happened with the relevant team. If possible, please contact our customer service team with the date and approximate time of the incident, as well as any further details that may help us identify the staff member involved. We sincerely apologise for the distress caused and appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback with us.
Not enough directions on how to catch bus and no info on boat ride. Buses very very hot on lower level and no shade on upper.
Dear Allison, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your City Sightseeing London experience. We’re sorry to hear that the information provided about where to catch the bus and the boat ride was not as clear or comprehensive as you expected. We also understand your comments regarding the temperature on the lower deck and the lack of shade on the open-top upper deck. London’s weather can certainly make sightseeing more challenging, and we appreciate you highlighting these aspects of your journey. Your feedback is very valuable to us, as it helps us identify where we can improve the sightseeing experience and the information available to our visitors. We hope you’ll consider giving City Sightseeing London another opportunity in the future.
