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Highlights
- Explore at your leisure with either a 1-day or a 24/48/72-hour pass that allows unlimited hopping on and off. Revisit London's must-see attractions as often as you wish.
- Enjoy the convenience of buses arriving every 20 to 90 minutes, stopping at 39 locations across three routes—no need for rushing!
- Your ticket includes a Thames River cruise from either Westminster or Tower Piers, with an optional night tour available through London's major landmarks.
- Board an open-top double-decker bus and listen to stories of London in one of 11 languages via the audio guide. Audio commentary on board keeps children entertained as well.
- Opt for a 2.5-hour panoramic bus journey that takes you around famous sights like the Tower of London, Haymarket’s theatre lights, and Marble Arch.
Your Experience
Red Route
The Red Route offers a journey through London's most famous landmarks and along the Thames River, providing panoramic views from open-top buses.
- Schedule:
- First bus departs at 8:30am from Belvedere Road (until 8:45am on February 28)
- Last bus leaves at 6pm from Belvedere Road (until 5:30pm on February 28)
- Buses run every 15 minutes
- Popular stops include Grosvenor Gardens, London Bridge, and Westminster Bridge
Blue Route
The Blue Route is perfect for history and art enthusiasts. It takes you through the most popular museums and halls in London.
- Schedule:
- First bus departs at 8:40am from Marble Arch (until 8:50am on February 28)
- Last bus leaves at 5pm from Marble Arch (until 4:50am on February 28)
- Buses run every 20-30 minutes
- Popular stops include Royal Albert Hall, Harrods, and Victoria and Albert Museum
Green Route
The Green Route connects major hotel areas like Bloomsbury to the Red Route via shuttles.
- Schedule:
- First bus departs at 9:18am from Waterloo Road (until 9:20am on February 28)
- Last bus leaves at 4:43pm from Waterloo Road (until 3:50pm on February 28)
- Buses run every 30 minutes
- Popular stops include Lancaster Place and Southampton Row
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop, hopping on and off throughout the duration of your ticket.
Thames River Cruise
The 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off tickets include an optional one-way Thames River cruise. Enjoy views of landmarks like the London Eye, Millennium Bridge, Shard, Tower of London, and more from the river.
- Schedule:
- First cruise departs at 10am from Westminster Pier & Tower Pier
- Last cruises are at 4pm (for 48-hour ticket) and 7:20pm (for 24-hour ticket) from Westminster Pier, 5:50 pm (for 48-hour ticket) from Greenwich, and 6:55pm (for 24-hour ticket) from Tower Pier
- Cruises run every 40 minutes
- Duration is approximately 35 minutes
Panoramic Bus Tour
- Schedule:
- Buses depart from Belvedere Road between 8:45am and 5:30pm
- Tour duration is approximately 2.5 hours
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour valid for 24/48/72 hours
- Access to Red, Blue & Green routes included
- One-way Thames cruise available based on the chosen option
- Two-way Thames cruise possible on the same day if selected as an option
- Classic Routemaster bus ride from Trafalgar Square offered with certain options
- 90-minute night bus tour featuring a live English-speaking guide (option-based)
- Audio guides in multiple languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish & Arabic available on the bus
- Free activity booklet and kids' audio guide provided in English for Blue route only
- 2.5-hour panoramic bus tour included as per selected option
- Personal expenses
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- The buses are wheelchair accessible; however, each bus can accommodate just one wheelchair at a time. If there's already someone in a wheelchair when you board, please wait for the next bus.
- Your dogs are welcome on board, making it easy to bring your furry friends along as you explore London from above.
- Remember that ticket validity starts upon boarding: A 1-day pass is valid until midnight of the same day, while a 24-hour ticket remains active for 24 hours from when you first hop on.
- The tour includes an optional Thames cruise and offers three routes—Red, Blue, and Green—with buses arriving every 20-90 minutes. Take your time to explore as there's no rush!
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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Booking FAQs
The buses are wheelchair accessible. Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.
Your dogs are welcome on the buses. Please note that the ticket validity begins upon boarding the bus. A 1-day ticket is valid for 1 calendar day, whereas the 24-hour ticket is valid for 24 hours. For example, if you hop on at 10am, then your ticket remains valid till 10am the following day. Whereas a 1-day ticket is valid till midnight 12am of the selected date, irrespective of the tour start time. Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like night tours, cruises, and meeting points, will be shared in the ticket post-booking. The panoramic bus tour is operational all year round, except on December 25. You can start your journey at any of the stops. Please note this is not a hop-on hop-off service. This is a panoramic single-loop tour. Unlike the hop-on hop-off tours, passengers remain on board for the duration of the journey.
Thames River cruise 24-hour pass First cruise: 10am from Westminster Pier Last cruise: 6:55pm from Westminster Pier Frequency: Every 40 mins Duration: Approx 35 mins 48-hour pass First cruise to Greenwich: 10am from Tower & Westminster Piers Last cruise to Greenwich from Westminster Pier: 4pm (no-return ride available) Last cruise to Westminster Pier from Greenwich: 5:50pm Frequency: Every 40 mins Duration: Approx 35 mins T15 Routemaster Heritage route From Trafalgar Sq/Charing Cross stop F First bus: 9:30am Last bus: 5pm Frequency: Every 30 mins From Tower Hill/Tower of London stop TA First bus: 10:30am Last bus: 6pm Frequency: Every 30 mins Night tour See London's top sights lit up against the night sky on this guided tour with an English-speaking live guide! Schedule April to September First bus: 7:30pm from Green Park Station Last bus: 10:15pm from Green Park Station Frequency: Every 30 to 45 minutes Duration: 90 minutes October to March First bus: 7:30pm from Green Park Station Last bus: 9:20pm from Green Park Station Frequency: Twice a night Duration: 90 minutes Panoramic bus tour First buses and last complete departures on Red Route: Stop 1: Belvedere Road, behind the London Eye, 8:45am – 5:30pm Stop 5: London Bridge, Monument, 9:12am – 4:17pm Stop 7: Tower Hill, Tower of London, 8:59am - 4:34pm Stop 15: Buckingham Palace Road, Stop Z12, 9:13am – 4:28pm Stop 22: Haymarket, 9:03am – 5:03pm Stop 25: Westminster Bridge (the London Eye side), 8:55am – 5:17pm
This is an unlimited hop-on, hop-off bus tour with optional add-ons such as the Thames River cruise and night tours.
No, you cannot bypass mandatory security checks even if your ticket includes access to certain venues or cruises.
Yes, the Red Route covers iconic spots including Grosvenor Gardens, London Bridge, and Westminster Bridge.
The buses are wheelchair accessible; however, they can accommodate only one wheelchair at a time. If there's already someone in a wheelchair, please wait for the next bus.
Yes, dogs are welcome aboard the buses.
A 1-day ticket is valid for one calendar day from boarding time. A 24-hour ticket allows you to use it within a continuous 24-hour period.
Highlights include unlimited hop-on, hop-off access across three routes with over 39 stops and optional Thames River cruises from Westminster or Tower Piers. You can also enjoy an open-top double-decker bus ride.
Yes, the tour includes an 11-language audio guide providing commentary about London's best stories and attractions.
Your ticket validity starts when you board the bus. Plan accordingly to make full use of your pass within its valid time frame.
The experience does not cover personal expenses such as meals, souvenirs, and other individual purchases during the tour.
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