London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with FREE Extra 24 hours – Golden Tours

Highlights

  • See London’s iconic landmarks including the London Eye, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and more.
  • Hop-on hop-off bus tour in London with panoramic views of the city.
  • One-way cruise on the River Thames.
  • Live guide on selected blue route departures.
  • Audio guide available in 12 languages plus Kid's Commentary.
  • Free cancellations up to 24 hours before scheduled tour.
  • Free extra 24 hours when travelling in Nov 2025 with 24, 48 & 72-hour tickets..

Overview

London is known for its rich history, traditional culture, and iconic landmarks. As one of the most famous cities in the world, there is so much to do and see! Explore the heart of London with our hop-on hop-off bus tour as we take you to the main hotspots of the city. Providing you with the flexibility to hop on and off as you please and explore the city at your own pace, choose between the 1-day, 24hr, 48hr, and 72hr bus ticket.

With four different bus routes and multiples stops along the way, we’ll show you the must-sees alongside some hidden gems of the city! Just hop aboard this sightseeing bus in London and keep an eye out for the city’s most famed landmarks.

Routes

The Classic Tour (Blue Route): Covers the main Central London sights including Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and much more.

The Essential Tour (Red Route): Passes by Madame Tussauds, London Zoo, Trafalgar Square and two of the most famous parks in London: Hyde Park & Regents Park.

The Museum Tour (Orange Route): Explore London’s world-famous museums with the Museum Tour and pass by the beautiful Royal Albert Hall, Buckingham Palace, and Harrods along the way!

Click here to see Hop on Hop off map and timetable.

River Thames Boat Ride

Enjoy an enthralling one-way sightseeing cruise down the River Thames. Departing from Westminster Pier, this boat ride will take you to Tower Millennium Pier or vice versa, allowing you to soak in panoramic views of the capital’s most iconic landmarks from a unique perspective. Have a sightseeing experience like no other as you see the London Eye and Big Ben as you cruise through London Eye Waterloo Pier and learn fascinating facts about the famous Tower Bridge and Waterloo Bridge from the captain or audio guide.

River Cruise Route Map and Timetable

Free Walking Tours- worth £30

Enjoy the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour and/or the Royal Walking Tour to enhance your sightseeing day out in London. On these 2-hour walking tours, you’ll learn about the dark side of London’s history or gain insight into the Royal family as you visit royal sites.

tastecard & Coffee Club

With tastecard, guests can enjoy fantastic deals and saving on chain and independent restaurant, pizza deliveries, cinemas, attraction tickets, and more! Enjoy 2 for 1 meals or 25% off the total bill at 1000s of restaurants across the UK. With tastecard, you’ll also have access to Coffee Club, providing 25% off barista-made drinks at Caffè Nero, Black Sheep Coffee and 1000s of independent coffee shops, 7 days a week. Memberships are valid for one month.

Inclusions

  • Hop-on hop-off bus tour in London
  • Bus audio guide available in 12 languages plus Kid's Commentary
  • Live guide on selected blue route departures
  • One-way river cruise on the Thames
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before scheduled tour
  • Free extra 24 hours when travelling in Nov 2025 with 24, 48 & 72-hour tickets.

Exclusions

  • Entry to attractions
  • Food and drink
  • Hotel pickup

Additional information

Every 20 mins on the Red and Blue routes. Every 30 mins on the Orange route.

Another way to find each bus stop is to use what3words. This will pinpoint a 3 metre square box where you will find each. The words to use can be found here

To view the latest service information please click here
operated by City Cruises
Boats leave every 30 minutes from:

Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH
Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT

The boat cruise is approx. 30 minutes in duration.
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Start time: 3:30pm daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)
Finish time: 5pm 
Departure Point and Directions: Golden Tours Bus Stop 8 - Tower of London, Tower Hill, opposite Tower Hill Station.
Return Location: Near Liverpool Street Underground Station

Royal London Walking Tour
Start time: 10am daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)
Finish: 12pm
Departure Point: Tourist Bus Stop outside The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, SW1A 1AA (Nearest underground station: Victoria and Green Park)
Return Point: Westminster Abbey (Nearest underground station: Westminster Station)
Free extra 24 hours when travelling in November 2025 with 24, 48 & 72-hour tickets. This will start immediately after your ticket duration ends.
Audio guides available in 12 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic) plus Kid's Commentary.
This is a hop-on hop-off bus service, you can join at any Golden Tours bus stop.
Duration valid from when you first hop-on the bus. Unlimited usage within your chosen timeframe. Does not include London by Night service. 
One-way river cruise to be used between Westminster to Tower Millennium Pier or vice versa.
**You can cancel your reservation for this product up to 24hrs before to get a refund in full.
The Orange Route operates every 30 minutes, Monday to Thursday.

You Might Also Like

Tower Bridge
Explore one of the most famous attractions of London by booking a Tower Bri...
From £16.00
From US$21.00
From €19.00
From AU$33.00
From CA$30.00
From ¥32.80
From SG$28.00
From kr215.00
From NZ$38.00
From ﷼90.00
From zł78.00
From kr201.00
From ₫5,525.95
From R365.00
From Kč442.00
From kr136.00
From HK$164.00
From Ft69.87
From ₹1,879.00
From kr26.77
From د.إ78.00
The London Dungeon Ticket
Discover the stories and villains of London’s past at The London Dungeon. P...
From £26.50
From US$35.00
From €31.00
From AU$54.00
From CA$49.00
From ¥54.32
From SG$46.00
From kr356.00
From NZ$62.00
From ﷼140.00
From zł128.00
From kr332.00
From ₫9,152.36
From R604.00
From Kč731.00
From kr226.00
From HK$271.00
From Ft115.72
From ₹3,112.00
From kr44.33
From د.إ128.00
St Paul’s Cathedral Tickets
Beat the queues and step inside Christopher Wren’s architectural masterpiec...
From £26.00
From US$35.00
From €30.00
From AU$53.00
From CA$49.00
From ¥53.29
From SG$45.00
From kr350.00
From NZ$61.00
From ﷼140.00
From zł126.00
From kr326.00
From ₫8,979.67
From R593.00
From Kč717.00
From kr221.00
From HK$266.00
From Ft113.53
From ₹3,054.00
From kr43.50
From د.إ126.00
The London Eye Ticket
The lastminute.com London Eye offers breathtaking views of London from high...
From £26.93
From US$36.00
From €31.00
From AU$55.00
From CA$50.00
From ¥55.20
From SG$47.00
From kr362.00
From NZ$63.00
From ﷼140.00
From zł130.00
From kr337.00
From ₫9,300.87
From R614.00
From Kč743.00
From kr229.00
From HK$275.00
From Ft117.59
From ₹3,163.00
From kr45.05
From د.إ130.00
Madame Tussauds London
Welcome to the Stage. Welcome to the Spotlight. Welcome to Madame Tussauds ...
From £0.00
From US$0.00
From €0.00
From AU$0.00
From CA$0.00
From ¥0.00
From SG$0.00
From kr0.00
From NZ$0.00
From ﷼0.00
From zł0.00
From kr0.00
From ₫0.00
From R0.00
From Kč0.00
From kr0.00
From HK$0.00
From Ft0.00
From ₹0.00
From kr0.00
From د.إ0.00
Open Top London Bus Tour with Live Guide
Sit back and relax as one of our well-ventilated open-top buses reconnects ...
From £24.00
was £35.00
From US$31.59
was US$46.00
From €27.48
was €40.00
From AU$49.67
was AU$72.00
From CA$44.69
was CA$65.00
From ¥49.22
was ¥71.78
From SG$41.16
was SG$60.00
From kr323.18
was kr471.00
From NZ$56.31
was NZ$82.00
From ﷼124.59
was ﷼180.00
From zł115.91
was zł169.00
From kr301.10
was kr439.00
From ₫8,285.77
was ₫12,083.41
From R547.30
was R798.00
From Kč662.46
was Kč966.00
From kr204.46
was kr298.00
From HK$244.81
was HK$357.00
From Ft104.82
was Ft152.86
From ₹2,816.98
was ₹4,108.00
From kr40.17
was kr58.58
From د.إ116.07
was د.إ169.00
Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour of London
Have afternoon tea with a twist on our delightful Afternoon Tea bus! As its...
From £69.00
From US$91.00
From €79.00
From AU$141.00
From CA$128.00
From ¥141.42
From SG$119.00
From kr927.00
From NZ$162.00
From ﷼350.00
From zł333.00
From kr864.00
From ₫23,830.65
From R1,572.00
From Kč1,903.00
From kr587.00
From HK$704.00
From Ft301.29
From ₹8,103.00
From kr115.42
From د.إ333.00
Christmas Lights London by Night Tour with Live Guide
Spend Christmas in London and experience the magical atmosphere that fills ...
From £26.00
From US$35.00
From €30.00
From AU$53.00
From CA$49.00
From ¥53.29
From SG$45.00
From kr350.00
From NZ$61.00
From ﷼140.00
From zł126.00
From kr326.00
From ₫8,979.67
From R593.00
From Kč717.00
From kr221.00
From HK$266.00
From Ft113.53
From ₹3,054.00
From kr43.50
From د.إ126.00
Tootbus – London Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour with River Cruise
The London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus And River Cruise offers you an excellent tour...
From £29.40
From US$39.00
From €34.00
From AU$60.00
From CA$55.00
From ¥60.26
From SG$51.00
From kr395.00
From NZ$69.00
From ﷼150.00
From zł142.00
From kr368.00
From ₫10,153.93
From R670.00
From Kč811.00
From kr250.00
From HK$300.00
From Ft128.38
From ₹3,453.00
From kr49.18
From د.إ142.00