Tours/London/London Tour Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Optional Thames River cruise
Viator

London Tour Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Optional Thames River cruise

3.4(51)London1 hour
VIATOR2.9(14)TRIPADVISOR3.5(37)

Description

Enjoy the best views of the city with the London Tour. The best value hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour bus in London, ideal for children and adults. All of London’s iconic sights, great commentary, reliable service and delightful staff – all brought to you by those nice people from City Sightseeing London

Tour Options

24 Hour Bus & River Cruise
  • Duration: 1 day 24hrs Hop on Hop of: This ticket includes a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and a River Cruise.
2.5 Hour Express Panoramic Bus
  • Panoramic Option: This ticket includes a 2.5-hour single loop of London with no hopping-off
1 Day Ticket
  • One Day HOHO Bus Ticket: This ticket includes a 1 Day hop-on hop-off bus tour
Super Saver
  • Bus Ticket: The Super Saver Bus Ticket is only valid for the selected day and no extras are included such as the River Cruise Duration: 1 day: Valid for the entire selected day.
48 Hour Bus & River Cruise
  • Duration: 2 days 48 h Hop on Hop Off: This ticket includes a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and a River Cruise.

Highlights

Single Journey on the River Thames Cruise for tickets 24H & 48H
Headsets to hear the commentary clearly in 13 different languages
Wi-Fi on board
One day, 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour

What's included

Included
Single Journey on the River Thames Cruise for tickets 24H & 48H
Headsets to hear the commentary clearly in 13 different languages
Wi-Fi on board
One day, 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Mobile and paper vouchers are both accepted for this tour.
  • Go to any of our bus stops and hand/show this voucher to a City Sightseeing uniformed staff either at the bus stop or inside the bus. You can find all our stops here: https://london.city-tour.com/en/routes
  • Once you get on the bus for the first time, you will be given your ticket. Keep it at all the time, this new ticket will be your only valid travel document.
  • We will provide you with a set of headphones and a map with a guide
  • You can get on and off as many times as you want as long as your ticket is valid.
  • The itinerary of the sightseeing bus may be partially altered by events or celebrations in the city (cultural events, sporting events, official acts or works). Notification will be made at each bus stop and on the website.

Reviews(51)

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Katie_R
August 18, 2026
Great but…

Be prepared for drivers who do not stop or slowdown. That was rough when we had places we wanted to go. However, for the most part, the drivers were great. In addition to this, there is no control for your company but the tourists riding the bus were rude. By rude, I mean people would literally run you over to get a seat on top of the bus.

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Gia_R
July 24, 2026
Confusing where to get bus

We were told to get bus at any hop on hop off. Every 15 -20 minutes.We got to the bus stops that say hop on hop off , but the bus line used by Viator was not picking up at this stop. Which we found out by another bus company. Then I called the number for help and was told he didn't know the schedule or where to go to catch bus, but we just had to wait. In the mean time Big Red Bus went by, Original bus company went by. We ended up just buying other tickets. Not a good experience. By the way I had confirmed where to go and what time the night before when I booked and was on the chat with a representative to make sure I had all the information that I found out day of my trip was not true. Have used Viator before, never have had a problem. This was a big problem and very disappointing.

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Nancy_Z
July 13, 2026
Refusal to give a refund.

We went to the St. Pancras station to catch the Hop On Bus only to find out they had cancelled that stop. We texted them and asked for a refund and were denied. This was not our fault they had cancelled that stop but now we’re out $348.10

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stefaniesT5721BT
July 3, 2026
Great thing

It was really a lot of fun. All in all, recommended. Unfortunately, it was the Trouping the Color weekend. That means buses were completely overloaded on Saturday. They arrived late or were fully occupied. Good that a bus driver from another line rescued me 🤭 thank you Mr. Frank Tumpo !!!

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350javierz
July 2, 2026
Deceiving to sell on the spot

The guy in front of the entrance of the Tower of London, sold us ticket at 5:00 pm, and buses did not pass after 5. We only used the cruise on the river

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katemM2947VC
June 19, 2026
Choose Big Bus Company!!!!

Do NOT choose this bus. We waited forever at every stop while we watched the other bus companies stop by several times. HIGHLY recommend the Big Bus company because those busses were always moving. Such a scam!!!!!

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Departure40904006164
May 28, 2026
This company is garbage

This is the most disorganized & repulsive company I have ever dealt with. In addition the employees are uninformative & Rude.

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Carl_W
May 24, 2026
HOBO tour was a bit of a bust!

It was confusing at first to know which bus to get on and where to catch the buses. Stops were not announced or marked. There was also a protest on today so difficult to get buses moving. We had to end up booking Uber to get is to where we wanted to go....disappointed.

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Frank C
May 22, 2026
Too many bus companies. Too much time between pickup buses

Was hard to find the first pickup point after signing up. Pros. On off buses are a great way to get the lay of the land. And look and see the sculptures on the roofline. Do a full loop before getting off later. Cons. There is 5 hop on hop off bus lines. Should be just one busline and able to get on every 5 minutes. Way too much pollution. About 20 cars worth of smog per bus. Dont sit in the back on top or you will smell the smog. Reminds me of when the streets were flooded with electric bikes. And they ended up in the river. I signed up for 48 hrs. But the buses stop around 6 or 7PM and it isn't advertised anywhere. So you might get stranded. Then they try and sell you a night cruise on same buses

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250noreenm
April 16, 2026
Drivers never interacted with passengers. Seemed like an ordinary London Bus not a tour.

This tour was a complete waste of money. Very disappointing .The drivers rushed through the sites. The intercom system was only working in some of the buses. The tour finished very early. Should have a got an ordinary city London bus. This is not a proper London sightseeing tour. The big bus company is much better. Very disappointed overall.

Operator response

Dear 250noreenm, We regret that your experience with London City Tour did not meet your expectations. Please note that our drivers are focused on operating the vehicle safely and following the route schedule, while the sightseeing information is provided through our onboard audio guide. We are sorry to hear that some of the audio systems were not working correctly during your visit. Regarding the pace of the route, traffic conditions and city circulation can sometimes affect the timing and flow of the tour. Thank you for sharing your feedback, as it helps us continue improving our service. Best regards,

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