Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tours
Overview
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Important information
Bus frequency:
Winter = Every 30 mins on the Blue route. Every 60 mins on the Red & Orange route.
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Hop-on Hop-off Boat Ride:
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. Passengers will board the next available departure.
Please note:
The Orange Route operates every 30 minutes, Monday to Thursday.
This is Hop-On Hop-Off bus service, you can join at any Golden Tours bus stop.
No restroom available on board.
Duration valid from when you first hop-on the bus. Unlimited usage within your chosen timeframe. Does not include London by Night service.
River cruise to be used between Westminster to Tower Millennium pier or vice versa.
Please view the Schedule for bus timetables and other helpful information.
A family ticket includes 2 adult tickets + 2 child tickets.
**You can cancel your reservation for this product up to 24hrs before to get a refund in full.
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Free Walking Tours
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)
Highlights
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Enjoy unparalleled views of London’s most famous landmarks including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey as you drive through Parliament Square. Admire the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral, London Eye, and Tower Bridge and see the vibrancy of Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square. Learn about the history of the city and its landmarks along the way from the multilingual audio guides (available in 12 languages plus kids’ commentary), or the expert live guide (available on select departures).
With 3 different bus routes and conveniently located stops near main attractions and areas, hop on and off as you please across all routes. Whether you hop off and explore different places or stay on the bus for a full loop and enjoy the views, this bus tour does not disappoint.
You can use any of the routes available:
The Classic Tour (Blue route): Covers all the main Central London sights and visits London’s Museum Quarter.
The Essential Tour (Red route): Passes Madame Tussauds and Kings Cross, as well as Hyde Park and Regents Park, two of the prettiest parks in London.
The Museum Tour (Orange route): Explore London's world-famous museums with the Museum Tour and along the way pass by the beautiful Royal Albert Hall, Harrods and Buckingham Palace.
Click here to see Hop on Hop off map and timetable.
River Thames Boat Ride
Enjoy an enthralling sightseeing cruise along the heart of London’s River Thames with this City Cruises boat ride. Departing from Westminster taking you to Tower Millennium Pier, or vice versa, you’ll get to soak in panoramic views of the capital’s most iconic landmarks for a sightseeing experience like no other! Discover fascinating facts as you cruise with live commentary from the captain or audio guide.
River Cruise Route Map and Timetable
Free Walking Tours
Enjoy the Jack The Ripper Walking Tour and/or the Royal London Walking Tour as part of your sightseeing day out in London. Learn interesting facts about members of the royal family and visit fantastic royal sites. You'll also watch the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony. Or why not play detective by travelling back to Victorian London to investigate the morbid murders carried out by infamous Jack the Ripper. See where vital clues were found and learn more about his victims and possible suspects.
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