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The 15 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in London

44 tours  ·  from $26

The routes overlap heavily and the difference is the extras: river boat, walking tour, ticket length. These 15 are compared on exactly those, with prices and how long each pass stays valid.

London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - The central route: royalty, Parliament, and the Thames
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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

1.London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10,803 reviews · 3 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Use a 24-hour or 48-hour Big Bus pass to reach London highlights from Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge to Notting Hill and the British Museum. Recorded commentary comes in seven languages, with Wi-Fi onboard. The 48-hour option adds walking tours and an evening panoramic ride.

“This was a great quick way to see lots of parts of the city. I like the recorded info they have for you on the bus.”

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London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour - Starting at Green Park beside the Ritz
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London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

2.London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,516 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29Best value

Ride an open-top bus from Green Park through London after dark, with live English commentary from guides such as Michael, Shannon, Chris, and Max. Pass Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Harrods, and Piccadilly Circus. Bring warm layers for the upper deck.

“shannon and michael were excellent all around! wesley handled the bus well, also. a fun, affordable way to get a feel for london landmarks and learn interesting tidbits. glad i went.”

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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - London Eye: book the view before you plan the day
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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

3.London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,332 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $74

Pair three classic London views in one ticket: ride an open-top Big Bus, board a Thames cruise between Westminster and Tower Pier, and reserve a London Eye time. The 48-hour option also adds Royal Walk, Jack the Ripper, and Harry Potter walking tours.

“It was my grandsons first time in London and this package gave him the chance to see the city sights by air, land and water. I booked the Eye for as it was going dark....light on the way up and dark coming so we got the best of both worlds”

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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise - Buckingham Palace, St. James’s, and the royal stops
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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

4.Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,327 reviews · from $41

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour Tootbus pass to see London from an open-top bus, then hop off for the Tower, Westminster, Soho, or Borough Market. Three routes, 45 stops, multilingual audio, child commentary, live tracking, and an optional one-way Thames cruise make this a flexible first look at the city.

“Great!! Fun and educational way of seeing the main parts of the city”

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London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise - The Red Route: London’s classic postcard circuit
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London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

5.Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,875 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35

Use a one or two-day Big Bus ticket to see London from three routes and more than 50 stops. Add a 40-minute Thames cruise, guided Royal, Harry Potter, or Jack the Ripper walks, and a two-hour evening tour. Live and recorded commentary keep the city’s story moving.

“Our guide Rob, was wonderful! He was full of information and a great driver. The van was very comfortable. It was a wonderful day in a beautiful country.”

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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise - The yellow route: Westminster, Buckingham Palace, and the West End
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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

6.London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,834 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Use a one, two, or three-day Tootbus pass across three London routes, with stops at Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, St Paul’s, museums, and Covent Garden. Add the Thames cruise for river views, and use the app to track buses and find nearby stops.

“Beautiful way to see the city! The signing up on Viator picks the bus line you are on. I didn’t get the one I wanted….that was in the photo. But there are over 8 bus line to choose from. They all go to basically the same places. We had fun & accomplished our purpose. I also will go on hop on hop off in Dublin, Belfast & Edinburgh🚐🚍🚌”

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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise - The Yellow route and the best first ride
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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

7.Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,653 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $52

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour Tootbus pass to see London from an open-top bus and a City Cruises boat. Ride past Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul’s, then hop off to explore. The app adds GPS bus tracking, audio commentary, tickets, and four self-guided walks.

“A great way to see sections of the city which would take hours and hours to walk. Lucked out with the best weather in London to see the sites!”

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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise - What the 24-hour ticket really gives you
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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

8.River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,112 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Cruise the Thames between Westminster, the London Eye, Tower Pier, and Greenwich on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket. Expect open-deck views, all-weather seating, an onboard bar, and lively live commentary. Some sailings feature crew members such as Dom, praised for mixing facts with British humor.

“Another good way of sight seeing London. Really t enjoyed would do it again. The commentary was awesome educational with a bit of bunter.”

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London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus - Embankment to the Royal Courts of Justice
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London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

9.Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,890 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

Ride a 1960s open-top Red Routemaster from Embankment past St. Paul’s, the Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. An English-speaking guide, with personalities such as Johnny and Paul, adds stories and humor while you get your bearings in 90 minutes.

“The tour was excellent! Our guide, Will, was engaging and enthusiastic, and all the sights we saw were brilliant.”

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Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - Following the route from the London Eye to the Tower
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Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

10.Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,064 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $32

Use Golden Tours Gray Line buses to see London’s major sights on flexible 4-hour, 1-day, or 24-hour tickets. Expect audio in 12 languages, children’s commentary, Wi-Fi, and selected live guides. The 24-hour ticket includes a one-way Thames cruise between Westminster and Tower Millennium Pier.

“From where we were staying in central London, we could not find a bus stop to get on the first day. A refund was requested because we never got on a bus and the refund was rejected. So much easier to book in London with other companies right on the street.”

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London: Nighttime Open-Top Bus Sightseeing Tour - Starting at the London Eye on Belvedere Road
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London: Nighttime Open-Top Bus Sightseeing Tour

11.Nighttime Open-Top Bus Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,362 reviews · from $39

Ride an open-top bus through London after dark, passing the London Eye, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and lively central streets. A live English guide such as Emma, Jack, or Tim adds jokes and local stories, while audio commentary is available in 12 languages.

“Fun, interesting and very informative way to view some of London’s most beautiful sites.”

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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames - Waterloo and the London Eye Pier: convenient, but easy to confuse
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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

12.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,256 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Use a 24-hour City Cruises pass to ride between Westminster, Waterloo near the London Eye, Tower Pier, and Greenwich. Sit in the glass saloon or open deck, hear onboard commentary, and hop off for sights, markets, and museums. Check the sailing schedule closely, since service can be limited.

“Great weather London was meant to be seen from the Themes. Great photos short lines. The food on board is s but expensive”

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City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras - Blue route: Harrods, museums, and Kensington
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City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

13.City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,224 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

See London from an open-top double-decker bus on red, blue, and green routes covering Westminster, the Tower, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, museums, and more. Choose a 1 to 72-hour ticket, add Thames cruises or a night tour, and use live bus tracking to plan your day.

“Hop on Hop Off portion no problem. I had been up for the last 30 hours. I cut the cruise short to return to starting point. Before getting off they said it would be a short turnaround, another boat would be there shortly. This was about 4pm. After getting off and getting back in line for arrival of the next boat, they said be back in line by 5pm. As it turns out, it was the same boat I was on before. If I would have known that, I would stayed on board and for the complete cruise.”

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London: Golden Tours Gray Line Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Three routes, three different views of London
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London: Golden Tours Gray Line Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

14.Golden Tours Gray Line Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 1,112 reviews · from $52

Use Golden Tours’ 1, 2, or 3-day pass to see London by open-top bus, with routes for central sights, museums, and northern London. You get multilingual audio, onboard Wi-Fi, and a Thames cruise plus walking tour with longer passes. Selected Blue Route departures include a live guide.

“The drivers were fabulous. Readily prepared to offer support when and if required. This tour is a very cost effective way to get a general overview of sites and places of interest in London. From this information we then determined where and what we wanted to spend more time exploring.”

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London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus - Starting at Green Park and rolling through Piccadilly
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London by Night Sightseeing Tour – Open Top Bus

15.London by Night Sightseeing Tour – Open Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,060 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

This 90-minute Evan Evans evening ride leaves from Green Park by the Ritz and circles London’s best-known sights. A live English-speaking guide covers Piccadilly, St Paul’s, Tower Bridge, Westminster, the London Eye, Kensington, and Harrods. Sit upstairs for the clearest views, but dress warmly.

“Excellent tour of London at night, the guide was very knowledgeable and we were able to see every lite up”

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