Hop-On Hop-Off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise
Hop-on and off the bright red, open-top iconic buses and let City Sightseeing London guide you around Europe’s most visited city.
From Big Ben to the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace to St Paul’s Cathedral and a ride over the infamous Tower Bridge, with many key stops to explore you’ll see the best this striking capital has to offer.
Highlights
- See the best of London from the top of a red double-decker open-top bus
- Choose a 24 or 48-hour ticket
- Hop on and hop off at any of our twenty carefully chosen stops
- Cruise along the Thames and see Big Ben and other landmarks from the river
- Kids commentary: keep your little ones entertained on board our Blue Route with our free activity booklet and kids’ audio guide in English!
What's included
- 48 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Stops near all major sights
- Audio guide in 11 languages
- Full hygiene measures
- River cruise
- Single ticket from Trafalgar Square to the Tower on a classic Routemaster bus
Overview
Tickets at the ready… jump onboard the famous red buses and let your London adventure begin! With this 48-hour hop on hop off bus + river cruise ticket, start your experience at a stop of your choice then let City Sightseeing immerse you in London’s rich history, diverse culture and striking architecture.
Hop-off at famous landmarks including Tower of London; home to the Crown Jewels, take a stroll through the largest of the Royal parks, Hyde Park, or stop off at St Paul’s Cathedral and marvel at the dome that has dominated the city’s skyline for more than 300 years.
Make your way across the River Thames over Tower Bridge, a Neo-Gothic suspension bridge and one of the most photographed landmarks in the capital.
Stop at Westminster where Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are on the doorstep whilst a short walk takes you to Westminster Abbey, Whitehall and Downing Street, home to the Prime Minister.
Fancy a cruise down the River Thames to see the city from a different perspective? Book this 48hr ticket and take advantage of a free river cruise from Westminster or Tower Pier... not to be missed.
There’s so much to see and do so let City Sightseeing London be your number one choice for discovering this much-loved and visited city.
Additional Information
Routemaster bus:
Heading east, buses depart from Stop R on Haymarket. Departures every 30 minutes from 9:30am - 5pm
Heading west, buses depart from Stop TD, Tower Gateway Station every 30 minutes from 10:30am - 6pm
Know before you go
**Hop-On Hop-Off Bus:**
You can start your journey at any of our stops.
First buses and last complete departures on **Red Route**:
* Stop 1: Belvedere Road, behind the London Eye, 08:30 – 18:00
* Stop 5: London Bridge, Monument, 08:57 – 17:07
* Stop 7: Tower Hill, Tower of London, 08:44- 17:24
* Stop 13: Buckingham Palace Road, Stop Z12, 08:58 – 17:17
* Stop 18: Haymarket, 9:00 – 17:53
* Stop 20: Westminster Bridge (the London Eye side), 8:25 – 17:57
First buses and last complete departures on **Blue Route**:
* Stop 17, Marble Arch, Park Lane, 08:40 – 17:00
* Stop 29, Gloucester Road, 08:59 – 16:19
First buses and last complete departures on **Green Route**:
* Stop 1, Belvedere Road, behind the London Eye, 09:18 – 16:48
* Stop 44, Pancras Road, bus stop T, 09:05 – 16:05
* Stop 49, Southampton Row, stop B, 09:00 – 16:37
**Kids commentary: Blue Route – Mia Cloo’s London Quest**
Ask your driver for a free copy of our Mia Cloo’s London Quest booklet. Available in English.
**River Cruise:**
* Your ticket includes a free cruise on the River Thames. 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.
* You will be given your cruise ticket when you redeem your voucher on the bus.
* Departures every 40 minutes
* Duration: Approx 35 minutes
24-hour river cruise ticket:
* First departure (both piers): 10:00
* Last departure (from Tower pier): 18.55
* Last departure (from Westminster): 19.20
48-hour river cruise ticket,
* First departure to Greenwich (from both piers): 10:00
* Last departure to Greenwich from Westminster Pier: 16:00 (No return)
* Last departure from Greenwich to Westminster Pier: 17:50
Cancellation policy
NULL
