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Highlights
- Explore London on your own schedule for up to 72 hours with unlimited hop-on hop-off travel on the Golden Tours: London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise.
- With three vibrant routes offering over 50 stops, you can easily traverse London’s landmarks using a single pass and enjoy buses arriving every 20-30 minutes.
- Enhance your experience by upgrading to include an optional cruise on the Thames for classic views of London, complemented by two walking tours that bring its iconic sites closer to you.
- Choose between lively English commentary or multilingual audio on the blue route while using bus tracking for convenient monitoring of your journey.
- Discover every major landmark from Big Ben and Tower Bridge to Trafalgar Square with a complete itinerary ensuring each must-see stop is part of your adventure.
Your Experience
Classic Tour (Blue Route)
Cruise through Central London’s famous landmarks on the Blue Route. Check off your must-see spots from your ultimate London bucket list.
Schedule:
- First bus departs at 9:30am from London Eye
- Last bus leaves at 5pm from London Eye
- Buses run every 30 minutes
- Famous stops include London Bridge, Parliament Square, and Piccadilly Circus
Essential Tour (Red Route)
Explore the heart and north of London with the Red Route. It’s an experience you’ll want to savor.
Schedule:
- The first bus starts at 9am from Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road
- Last bus departs at 3pm from Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road
- Buses run every 60 minutes
- Key stops include Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London
Museum Tour (Orange Route)
Dive into London’s renowned museums while visiting famous landmarks like Royal Albert Hall and Harrods.
Schedule:
- First bus departs at 9:30am from Hyde Park Corner
- Last bus leaves at 5:30pm from Hyde Park Corner
- Buses run every 60 minutes
- Popular stops include Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, and Victoria & Albert Museum
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You can join a tour at any stop and hop on or off throughout the duration of your ticket.
Thames River Cruise
Sail along the iconic Thames with a one-way sightseeing cruise. Depart from either Westminster Pier or Tower Pier to enjoy panoramic views of London’s most famous landmarks, complete with live commentary or an audio guide.
Schedule:
From Westminster Pier:
- The first cruise is at 10am
- Last cruise departs at 6pm
- Cruises run every 40 minutes
- Duration: 30-40 minutes
From Tower Pier:
- The first cruise is at 10am
- Last cruise departs at 5:15pm
- Cruises run every 40 minutes
- Duration: 30-40 minutes
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 1-day or 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Access to Blue, Yellow, and Orange routes
- English-speaking guide on the Blue Route
- Thames River cruise based on option selected
- 2 complimentary walking tours based on option selected
- Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese & Arabic (on the bus)
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
- 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
- Your ticket is valid from the moment you board your first bus. Make sure to keep it handy.
- For accessibility needs, space is available on the lower deck for one fold-away pushchair and a wheelchair.
- If you choose additional options like walking tours or cruises, details will be provided in your ticket post-booking.
- The 24-hour pass allows travel over 24 consecutive hours; the 1-day pass is valid for any single calendar day from boarding time.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Carry a printout of your voucher and hop on to the bus from any stop on the route. The driver will exchange it for the bus ticket.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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