City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras
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London, England
60 to 150 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
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).
What's Included
- Rock & Roll Walking Tour (24, 48 and 72-hour tickets only)
- Jack the Ripper Walking Tour (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
- 1-day, 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Route Master bus ride (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
- Royal Walking Tour (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
- Single journey on the River Cruise (24-hour ticket only)
- Stops near the major sights
- Night Tour (72-hour ticket only)
- Greenwich return on the River Cruise (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
- Audio guide in 11 languages + headphones
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
What To Expect
Red Route
25 Stops | 54 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 1 at 8.30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 7:30pm. Buses run every 7 - 12 minutes.
Belvedere Road
Belvedere Road, Stand 3788, behind the London Eye
One Aldwych
Aldwych (outside One Adwych Hotel)
St Paul's Cathedral
Ludgate Hill (St. Paul's Cathedral entrance)
1 Walbrook
Cannon Street Station, Stop MB
Monument (Stop P)
London Bridge
Unicorn Theatre (Stop J)
Tooley Street
134 Tower Hill
Tower Hill (Tower of London)
Temple
Victoria Embankmennt (opposite Temple Station, Stop W)
Westminster Pier
Westminster Bridge (Big Ben side) in front of Westminster Pier
Millbank (Stop NE)
Horseferry Road
4 Buckingham Gate
Buckingham Palace
The Rubens at the Palace
Rubens Hotel, Buckingham Palace Road
Smile with George
Buckingham Palace Road
The Clermont London, Victoria
Buckingham Palace Road (Clermont Hotel Stop R)
Victoria Station
Buckingham Palace Road (Stop Z12)
Victoria Station (Stop 10A)
Grosvenor Gardens (Stop 10A)
557 Park Ln
Hyde Park, Queen Elizabeth Gate
118 Park Ln
Marble Arch (Speakers' Corner)
Marble Arch
Marble Arch (Park Lane)
London Hilton Hotel (Stop B)
Park Lane London Hilton Hotel (Stop B)
2 Brick St
Piccadilly, Hard Rock Cafe (Stop D)
Simplestream
Haymarket (outside Tiger Tiger Restaurant)
6 Pall Mall E
Pall Mall East, left of National Gallery (Stop Z)
Horse Guards Parade
Whitehall, Banqueting House (Sightseeing Stop)
St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall (Stop D)
Westminster Bridge (the London Eye side), in front of the Marriott Hotel and next to the Lion Statue
Blue Route
16 Stops | 10 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour
Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 19 at 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 19 at 5:25pm. Buses run every 20 - 30 minutes
128 Green St
Stop 19 - Marble Arch, Park Lane
London Hilton Hotel (Stop B)
Stop 20 - Park Lane London Hilton Hotel Stop B
Hyde Park Corner (Stop 13)
Stop 31 - Hyde Park Corner Station, Stop 13
Harrods
Stop 32 - Harrods (Stop KA)
Victoria & Albert Museum (Stop R)
Stop 33 - Victoria and Albert Museum (Stop N)
Gloucester Road (Stop GS)
Stop 34 - Gloucteser Road (Stop GS)
Kensington Road / Royal Albert Hall (Stop RD)
Stop 35 - Kensington Road / Royal Albert Hall (Stop RD)
Palace Gate
Stop 36 - Palace Gate Tour
7 Kensington High St
Stop 37 - Kensington Palace (Stop N)
Palace Gardens Terrace (Stop M)
Stop 38 - Palace Gardens Terrace (Stop M)
Urban Meadow Cafe
Stop 39 - St. Petersburgh Place Tour
Porchester Terrace (Stop D)
Stop 40 - Porchester Terrace Tour
Lancaster Gate Columbia Hotel (Stop LE)
Stop 41 - Lancaster Gate / Columbia Hotel (Stop LE)
Lancaster Gate Station (Stop LH)
Stop 42 - Lancaster Gate Station (Stop LH)
Praed Street
Stop 43 - Praed Street Tour
Marble Arch Station / Edgware Road (Stop H)
Stop 44 - Marble Arch Station / Edgware Road (Stop H)
Green Shuttle Service
13 Stops | 1 Point of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:20am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5:20pm. Buses run every 30 minutes
Belvedere Road
Stop 1 - Belvedere Road, Stand 3788, behind the London Eye
One Aldwych
Stop 2 - Aldwych
Southampton Row
Stop 51 - Southampton Row, Stop Y, for the British Museum
Russell Square (Stop H)
Stop 52 - Woburn Place, Stop H outside the Royal National Hotel
King's Cross and St Pancras (Stop T)
Stop 53 - Pancras Road, bus stop T
St Pancras International (Stop S)
Stop 54 - Midland Road, bus stop S
Euston Station (Stop H)
Stop 55 - Euston Road, bus stop CH
Euston Square Station (Stop P)
Stop 56 - Euston Square, bus stop P
Stephen Street (Stop B)
Stop 57 - Stephen Street, Stop B
British Museum (Stop OA)
Stop 58 - Great Russell Street, Stop U, outside British Museum
Southampton Row (Stop B)
Stop 59 - Southampton Row, Stop B, City Sightseeing Shop
Lancaster Place
Stop 60 - Lancaster Place, Somerset House, Stop B
York Road
Stop 61 - York Road, bus stop opposite M&S
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Red Route - first tour at 8.30am, last full tour at 7:30pm, frequency is every 7 - 12 minutes. 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 Shuttle: first bus at 9:20am, last bus at 5:20pm. Buses run every 30 minutes. Duration - 80 minutes
- Green Route audio guide languages: English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
- Blue Route - first tour at 8:45am, last full tour at 5:25pm from Stop 19. Duration - 60 minutes. Frequency is every 20 - 30 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
- Stop 10 Horseferry Road is currently closed. The nearest stop is Stop 9 Westminster Pier
- Rock & Roll Walking Tour (included in the 24, 48 and 72-hour tickets): Operates every day at 12pm. Departure Stops: Haymarket (Stop 22)
- Royal Walking Tour (included in the 48 and 72-hour tickets only): Departs at 9:45am every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Departure Stop: Haymarket (Stop 22). Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Jack the Ripper Walking Tour (included in the 48 and 72-hour tickets only): Departs at 3pm every day. Departure Stop: Tower Hill (Stop 7). Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- 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
- T15 Routemaster Heritage Route (included in the 48 and 72-hour tickets only): Buses depart from Trafalgar Square/ Charing Cross Stop F. Departures every 30 minutes from 9:30am - 5pm. Heading west, buses depart from Tower Hill/ Tower of London Stop TA every 30 minutes from 10:30am - 6pm
- 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
- Please note, Stop 17 on the Red Route is temporarily closed due to roadworks. The nearest alternative pick-up point is Stop 18 Marble Arch (Speakers' Corner)
- Saturday 9th August:
- Palestine Solidarity March: Stops 2, 23, 24, 51, 58, 59 and 60 will be temporarily unserviceable
- UK Women's March for Gender Equality: Expect delays around Stops 9 and 25 due to increased congestion
- T100 Triathlon: Stops 6, 7, 8 and 9 will be temporarily unserviceable. Customers can use Stop 5 London Bridge as the nearest alternative. Early morning departures from the Tower area will also begin at Stop 5
- Sunday 10th August:
- National March for Hostages: Temporary traffic holds are expected throughout the day. Stops 2, 23 and 24 will potentially be affected
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-2065P61
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Rock & Roll Walking Tour (24, 48 and 72-hour tickets only).
- Jack the Ripper Walking Tour (48 and 72-hour tickets only).
- 1-day, 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
- Route Master bus ride (48 and 72-hour tickets only).
- Royal Walking Tour (48 and 72-hour tickets only).
- Single journey on the River Cruise (24-hour ticket only).
- Stops near the major sights.
- Night Tour (72-hour ticket only).
- Greenwich return on the River Cruise (48 and 72-hour tickets only).
- Audio guide in 11 languages + headphones.
The following is NOT included:
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Rock & Roll Walking Tour (24, 48 and 72-hour tickets only)
- Jack the Ripper Walking Tour (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
- 1-day, 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Route Master bus ride (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
- Royal Walking Tour (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
- Single journey on the River Cruise (24-hour ticket only)
- Stops near the major sights
- Night Tour (72-hour ticket only)
- Greenwich return on the River Cruise (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
- Audio guide in 11 languages + headphones
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Red Route - first tour at 8.30am, last full tour at 7:30pm, frequency is every 7 - 12 minutes. 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 Shuttle: first bus at 9:20am, last bus at 5:20pm. Buses run every 30 minutes. Duration - 80 minutes
- Green Route audio guide languages: English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
- Blue Route - first tour at 8:45am, last full tour at 5:25pm from Stop 19. Duration - 60 minutes. Frequency is every 20 - 30 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
- Stop 10 Horseferry Road is currently closed. The nearest stop is Stop 9 Westminster Pier
- Rock & Roll Walking Tour (included in the 24, 48 and 72-hour tickets): Operates every day at 12pm. Departure Stops: Haymarket (Stop 22)
- Royal Walking Tour (included in the 48 and 72-hour tickets only): Departs at 9:45am every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Departure Stop: Haymarket (Stop 22). Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Jack the Ripper Walking Tour (included in the 48 and 72-hour tickets only): Departs at 3pm every day. Departure Stop: Tower Hill (Stop 7). Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- 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
- T15 Routemaster Heritage Route (included in the 48 and 72-hour tickets only): Buses depart from Trafalgar Square/ Charing Cross Stop F. Departures every 30 minutes from 9:30am - 5pm. Heading west, buses depart from Tower Hill/ Tower of London Stop TA every 30 minutes from 10:30am - 6pm
- 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
- Please note, Stop 17 on the Red Route is temporarily closed due to roadworks. The nearest alternative pick-up point is Stop 18 Marble Arch (Speakers' Corner)
- Saturday 9th August:
- Palestine Solidarity March: Stops 2, 23, 24, 51, 58, 59 and 60 will be temporarily unserviceable
- UK Women's March for Gender Equality: Expect delays around Stops 9 and 25 due to increased congestion
- T100 Triathlon: Stops 6, 7, 8 and 9 will be temporarily unserviceable. Customers can use Stop 5 London Bridge as the nearest alternative. Early morning departures from the Tower area will also begin at Stop 5
- Sunday 10th August:
- National March for Hostages: Temporary traffic holds are expected throughout the day. Stops 2, 23 and 24 will potentially be affected
