City Sightseeing London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: Explore Rich Historical and Cultural Sites
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Experience the best of London's rich history and culture on our Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour. Visit iconic sites like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London at your leisure. Book now!
Duration: 4 hours, 50 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

City Sightseeing London - Red Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: Red Route- first tour at 8.30am, last full tour at 6pm, frequency is every 10 - 15 minutes.

1. Belvedere Road
Stop here for the London Eye, SeaLife Aquarium, Jubilee Park, Waterloo Station, Westminster Bridge and the River Thames. You can cross the bridge to Parliament side to take the free river cruise.

2. One Aldwych
Stop here for the Savoy Hotel, London Transport Museum, Covent Garden, Somerset House and the Strand

3. Ludgate Hill
Stop here for St Paul’s Cathedral Millennium Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge all within a short walking distance

4. Queen Victoria Street
Stop is near HSBC. Stop here for St Mary-Le-Bow Church

5. Monument (Stop P)
Just north of London Bridge. Stop here for London Bridge, Monument to the Great Fire of London and Sky Garden

6. Tooley Street
Stop is to the left of Potters Fields Park. Stop here for the Shard, HMS Belfast, The London Bridge Experience and Potters Field Park for views of the London skyline and Tower Bridge

7. Tower Hill
Tower Hill (by the Building Worker bronze statue) - stop here for Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Katherine Docks and Tower Pier for your free river cruise to Westminster Pier (if option selected)

8. Victoria Embankment
Stop is outside Temple Station on Victoria Embankment. Stop here for Victoria Embankment along the Thames with views of Waterloo Bridge, National Theatre and the Oxo Tower, Kings College London also a short walk away.

9. Westminster Pier
Westminster Bridge - Free River Cruise stop - stop is in front of Westminster Pier where you can take your free river cruise to Tower Pier. Stop here for Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall and Downing Street and Churchill War Rooms

10. Horseferry Road
Horseferry Road at the junction of Thorney Street - Millbank Stop NE. Stop here for MI5 Building and Tate Britain a short walk away.

11. Buckingham Gate
Stop is opposite The Queen’s Gallery on Buckingham Gate. Stop here for Buckingham Palace, The Queen’s Gallery, The Royal Mews, Victoria Memorial and St James’ Park

12. Victoria station
Buckingham Palace Road - Stop is outside the Grosvenor/Clermont hotel. Stop here for Victoria Station.

13. 82 Buckingham Palace Rd
Stop is outside Victoria Station towards Eccleston Street

14. Grosvenor Gardens

15. Queen Elizabeth Gate
Hyde Park - Queen Elizabeth Gate - to the right of Achilles Statue

16. Speakers’ Corner
Marble Arch / Speaker’s Corner - stop here for Marble Arch, Oxford Street shopping and Hyde Park

17. Bob Forstner
Marble Arch - Stop is outside the Bob Forstner showroom. Stop here for Marble Arch, Grosvenor Square and Oxford Street

18. Haymarket
Stop is outside Tiger Tiger bar/restaurant. Stop here for Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and the West End

19. Pall Mall East
Pall Mall East, stop is to the left of the entrance to the National Portrait Gallery. Stop here for Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Admiralty Arch, The Mall and St James’ Park

20. St Thomas’ Hospital / County Hall (Stop D)
Westminster Bridge South - London Eye side in front of the Marriott hotel. Stop here for the London Eye, SeaLife Aquarium, Westminster Bridge and the River Thames. You can cross the bridge to Parliament side to take the free river cruise.

Points of Interest

  • Hyde Park

  • Westminster Bridge

  • Westminster

  • London Eye

  • Waterloo Mainline Station

  • SEA LIFE London Aquarium

  • South Bank

  • Buckingham Palace

  • The Queen’s Gallery

  • Royal Mews

  • The London Dungeon

  • The Mall

  • Trafalgar Square

  • National Gallery

  • Big Ben

  • Houses of Parliament

  • Westminster Abbey

  • St. Paul’s Cathedral

  • London Bridge

  • Tower Bridge

  • Tower of London

  • The View from The Shard

  • The Shard

  • St. James’s Park

  • Nelson’s Column

  • The Monument to the Great Fire of London

  • Oxford Street

  • Leicester Square

  • Piccadilly Circus

  • The Savoy

  • Covent Garden

  • Millennium Bridge

  • HMS Belfast

  • Royal Courts of Justice

  • Blackfriars Bridge

  • St. Mary-le-Bow

  • Strand

  • Potters Fields Park

  • St. Katharine Docks

  • King’s College London Chapel

  • Park Lane

  • Wellington Monument (Achille’s Statue)

  • Marble Arch

  • Churchill War Rooms

  • Tate Britain

  • London Victoria Station

  • The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London

  • West End Theatre District

  • Admiralty Arch

  • National Portrait Gallery

  • Jubilee Gardens

  • London Transport Museum

  • The London Bridge Experience

City Sightseeing London - Blue Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: Blue Route - first departure at 8:40am, last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Frequency - every 30 minutes

  1. Marble Arch, Park Lane

  2. Knightsbridge

  3. Royal Albert Hall

  4. Kensington Road

  5. Gloucester Road

6. Victoria & Albert Museum (Stop R)
Victoria & Albert Museum

  1. Harrods

  2. Queen Elizabeth Gate, Hyde Park

  3. Marble Arch, Speakers’ Corner

Points of Interest

  • Royal Albert Hall

  • V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum

  • Hyde Park

  • Marble Arch

  • Harrods

  • Royal Academy of Arts

  • Queen Elizabeth Gate

  • Wellington Arch

  • Speakers Corner

Green Shuttle Service (Route)

Operating Schedule: First departure at 9:18am, last departure at 4:43pm. Buses run every 30 minutes

  1. Waterloo Road

  2. Old Vic

  3. Southampton Row, Stop Y, for the British Museum

  4. Woburn Place

5. King’s Cross and St Pancras (Stop T)
Pancras Road

  1. Midland Road

  2. Euston Road

  3. Euston Square

  4. Great Russell Street

  5. Southampton Row (City Sightseeing Shop)

  6. Lancaster Place

12. Belvedere Road
Belvedere Road

  1. York Road

  2. Lambeth North Station

Points of Interest

  • London Eye
What's Included
  • Vouchers are valid for 12 months
  • Green Route now available as a shuttle service
  • 24-Hour Ticket: 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, River Cruise & Self-Guided Royal London Tour
  • 1-Day (Today) Ticket includes 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour and Self-Guided Royal London Tour
  • 48-Hour Ticket: 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, River Cruise & 5 Self-Guided London Walking Tours
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Our Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour, City Sightseeing London, presents an incredible opportunity to delve into the rich history and culture of England’s capital. Discover magnificent landmarks like the Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London at your own pace.

We’ve carefully chosen prime tour stops to ensure you experience all the wonders of London within arm’s reach. From The Shard, Big Ben to Oxford Street, we have the best of London covered. Opt for our 24 or 48HR ticket, and enjoy a complimentary river cruise to view London from a unique perspective (not included in the Today Ticket). We even host a free self-guided London podcast walking tour.

  • Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date selected at check-out
  • Red Route - first tour at 8.30am, last full tour at 6pm, frequency is every 10 - 15 minutes. Full loop duration - 150 minutes
  • Green Route Shuttle: first bus at 9:18am, last bus at 4:43pm. Buses run every 30 minutes. Duration - 80 minutes
  • Blue Route - first tour at 8:40am, last full tour at 5pm from Stop 17. Duration - 60 minutes. Frequency is every 30 minutes
  • 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 4 Bank and Stop 10 Horseferry Road are closed until further notice
  • Stop 11 Buckingham Palace is closed every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am - 12pm due to the Changing of the Guards
  • The Blue Route features a Kid’s Commentary
  • Please note, Stop 14 Grosvenor Gardens will be out of service until further notice
  • River Cruise (if ticket is selected): The 24-Hour ticket includes a one-way cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier. You can start the cruise from either pier. The 48-Hour ticket includes a same day return trip to and from Greenwich Pier. Departures every 40 minutes. Duration: approx. 35 mins
  • River Cruise (if ticket is selected): 24-Hour ticket - First departure (both piers): 10am. Last departure from Tower Pier: 6:55pm. Last departure from Westminster Pier: 7:20pm
  • River Cruise (if ticket is selected): 48-Hour ticket - First departure to Greenwich (from both piers): 10am. Last departure to Greenwich from Westminster Pier: 4pm (no return). Last departure from Greenwich to Westminster Pier: 5:50pm
  • Please note, Stops 40 (Waterloo Road), 41 (Old Vic) and 52 (Lambeth North Station) on the Green Route are closed until further notice
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alf0nzeb
May 21, 2024
Great Service - We were served by Cesar A. Great Service and friendly. Good guide. City Sightseeing recommended. I will try in other cities.
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M_cullen2024
May 19, 2024
Simply A "Must" to See London - Definitely worth the price. If you have the time, get the 48 hour pass. With the three separate routes, there is too much to see in just one day. The only negatives: it's hard to find some of the hop on sites (not well marked) and the London traffic is insane, making for some very slow going at times. The river cruise is a great added bonus!
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Josemiguelcu452ld
May 18, 2024
Great human team. - The routes are very good, but above all the kindness and attention of the employees, available and attentive to any questions. Especially Raúl,
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21marcini
May 18, 2024
Happy customer - Raul was very helpful and gave me some good tips!! Nice one. I would really recommend City Sightseeing for everyone who is not too sure about what to look for in the city.
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Dawn_r
May 16, 2024
Great to do for a first-time visit - This is a great, economical way to site-see London especially when it’s crowded and you’re traveling with family to London for the first time. We saw all of the famous spots on the red line tour. Our guide was friendly, funny and informative.
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Mauriziodq9250ar
May 12, 2024
Amazing guys!!!! - Thanks so much to the guys Angele and Tyrrell, they were very kind and nice. They offered us an unmissable promotion!!!! Good work!!!
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Nomad11802158332
May 12, 2024
Great tour, great guides and major kudos to the drivers!!! - The views were amazing and the tour guides were so knowledgeable, and made it such a lively and learning g experience. Kudos to both Andy and William. Thank you for making pur trip worth it.
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Trek57560797439
May 11, 2024
Thank you for the best day!!!! - The best day ever!!! Thank you so much to Arvi for being so helpful and informative on what the tour included, she even gave us loads of food spots to try whilst we’re here in London! Best experience, would really recommend!
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William_e
May 10, 2024
London - Great way to get a broad overview of London since we had not been there before. Bus tour hits most of the city’s top attractions!
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Anna
May 18, 2024
Very long waits. Veeeeryyy looong - Unfortunately the longest time to wait for the bus of all the sightseeing buses in London. Other services’ buses come and go, while we wait and wait. The busstop sign says 10-20 mins, I always waited way more than 20 mins. Do not recommend
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