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Combo: London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Thames River Cruise + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets

Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
Penguins being fed by a staff member at Sea Life Aquarium.
Child observing a tarantula through a glass dome at SEA Life London.

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1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Pass + SEA LIFE London Aquarium Tickets
from £57
£51.30
10% off
  • Tick off top sights & a marine life tour in just a day
  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 1 calendar day
  • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
  • Audio guide in 7 languages
  • Free Wi-Fi & headphones (on the bus)
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
  • Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium
  • Arrive at your selected time slot on the day of your choice
24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Pass + Thames River Cruise + SEA LIFE London Aquarium Tickets
from £77.99
£61.19
22% off
  • Bus rides, underwater life & a cruise packed into one day
  • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
  • 40-min Thames River cruise
  • Audio guide in 7 languages (on the bus)
  • English-speaking guide (on the cruise)
  • Free Wi-Fi & headphones (on the bus)
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
  • Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium
  • Arrive at your selected time slot on the day of your choice
48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Pass + Thames River Cruise + Walking Tours + SEA LIFE London Aquarium Tickets
from £72.99
£65.69
10% off
  • Paced out sightseeing by bus, cruise & underwater
  • 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
  • 40-min Thames River cruise
  • 3 guided walking tours
  • Audio guide in 7 languages (on the bus)
  • English-speaking guide (on the cruise)
  • Free Wi-Fi & headphones (on the bus)
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
  • Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium
  • Arrive at your selected time slot on the day of your choice

4.3/5

(1,357)

Teodora Badea

Teodora

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We have had the most wonderful afternoon at Sea Life London, for a friday afternoon was not so crowdy, so we could enjoy the aquariums at our own pace. I personally loved seeing the big sharks, the rays and all the beautiful coloured sea fishes. We could even see and touch sharks eggs, that was really amazing😍. We absolutely loved the playful penguins and the beautiful and lovely seahorses🥰. We for sure recommend anyone for visiting, it is both fun and relaxing experience.
Harvir kaur

Harvir

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an amazing family day at SEA LIFE London! My kids loved seeing the sharks, turtles, and penguins up close. The glass tunnel was magical and educational too—we learned so much about marine life. A perfect mix of fun and learning. Highly recommended!
Michael Southgate

Michael

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The exhibits were brilliant, loved seeing the various sharks, rays etc, and tonnes of different sized, coloured fish etc - great descriptions on walls so we knew what we were looking at. Good variety of things including crocodile, turtles etc. Penguins.
    • Discover London with ease using a pass that unlocks unlimited bus rides across the city, and dive into SEA LIFE to see its spectacular underwater world.

    • Travel freely with 24 or 48-hour passes, letting you hop across 3 routes and 50+ stops by sights including Buckingham Palace and the Tower.

    • Listen to tales of London landmarks with an audio guide and upgrade to a scenic Thames cruise, and three guided walks for interactive sightseeing.

    • Wander through SEA LIFE London with its stunning displays featuring over 500 marine creatures, making it one of Europe’s most amazing aquariums.

    • Pick a slot that fits your plans and discover SEA LIFE’s Polar Adventure, home to playful Gentoo penguins, polar bears, and other frozen dwellers.

  • London Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

    • 1-day, 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass

    • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes

    • 40-min Thames River cruise (based on option selected)

    • 3 guided walking tours (based on the option selected)

    • English-speaking guide (on the cruise)

    • Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin & Brazilian Portuguese (on the bus)

    • Free Wi-Fi & headphones (on the bus)

    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

    SEA LIFE London Aquarium

    • Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium

    • Arrive at your selected time slot on the day of your choice

    • Explore at your own pace

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 4.3
    1,357 ratings

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    What our guests say

    Matari Bediako

    Matari

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The atmosphere was very cosy. Also there are information pages on every dish and creature. The display is very good and clear that you can see and interact with the fish
    Shinoy Gopinath

    Shinoy

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Tiger shark, it was awsome experience with headout
    Leah Howe

    Leah

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Absolutely loved the jellyfish!!
    Lily Whittington

    Lily

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    I absolutely adored everything about the centre, the sharks were my favourite
    Elika Hurt

    Elika

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Very cool sharks and fishes 👍
  • London Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

    London’s Big Bus routes play out like three chapters of the same tale. The Red Route showcases the showstoppers like royal palaces, towering cathedrals, and majestic bridges. The Blue Route dives into riverside views and lively districts where tradition rubs shoulders with modern flair. The Green Link keeps things down-to-earth, circling leafy parks and grand stations, offering snapshots of London’s daily rhythm.

    Schedule

    Red Route

    • First bus: 8:15am from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)

    • Last bus: 6pm from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)

    • Frequency: Every 10-20 mins

    • Popular stops: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, London Eye

    Blue Route

    • First bus: 8am from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)

    • Last bus: 7pm from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)

    • Frequency: Every 15-20 mins

    • Popular stops: Kensington Palace, Tower of London, Notting Hill

    Green Route

    • First bus: 8:30am from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)

    • Last bus: 6pm from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)

    • Frequency: Every 30-45mins

    • Popular stops: Kings Cross Station, British Museum, Temple Underground Station

    Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

    You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

    Thames River cruise

    From Tower Pier (starts near stop 16 & concludes at Waterloo Pier and Westminster Pier)

    • First cruise: 10am

    • Last cruise: 6:55pm

    • Frequency: Every 40 mins

    • Duration: 40 mins

    From Westminster Pier (starts near stop 18 & concludes at Tower Pier)

    • First cruise: 10am

    • Last cruise: 7:20pm

    • Frequency: Every 40 mins

    • Duration: 40 mins

    SEA LIFE London Aquarium

    At SEA LIFE London Aquarium, journey from ocean depths to vibrant coral reefs in 14 themed zones. Wander glass tunnels with sharks gliding overhead, meet rays in touch pools, and spot silver shoals swirling around you. Brave icy landscapes to see playful Gentoo penguins, watch piranhas in a feeding frenzy, or find Betty the half-shark, half-ray. With immersive habitats and conservation talks, it’s an underwater world brought thrillingly close.

  • What’s not allowed

    SEA LIFE London Aquarium

    • Suitcases and large items are not allowed in this experience.

    Accessibility

    London Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

    • Require special accommodations for your wheelchairs? You can contact the service provider, and they'll assist you.

    SEA LIFE London Aquarium

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • Your guide dogs and other assistance animals are welcome at the venue.

    • Carers of disabled guests get free entry, provided they can show proper documentation.

    • Carer's ticket will be deemed invalid if not accompanied by at least 1 person with a valid full-priced ticket.

    Additional information

    London Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

    • Public transport and sightseeing buses can't stop right at Buckingham Palace, but there is a stop just a 5-minute walk away.

    • Specific details related to the add-ons in your ticket, like cruises and walking tours, will be shared post-booking.

    • Please note that the ticket validity begins upon boarding the bus.

    • The 24-hour pass is valid for 24 consecutive hours, while the 1-day pass is valid for a single calendar day, regardless of the boarding time.

    SEA LIFE London Aquarium

    • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult with a valid full-priced ticket.

    • Infants under the age of 2 require a valid ticket.

    • The penguin habitat is currently undergoing a planned refurbishment and will be back very soon.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    Redemption Point

    • Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
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