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Topview: London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Thames Cruise

Tourists taking photos on a London hop-on hop-off bus with the London Eye in the background.
Wellington Arch in London with Quadriga statue on top.
Tourists on a cruise near the Thames River photographing Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
Topview hop-on hop-off bus near Piccadilly Circus, London.

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3.2/5(75)

Kaja O

Family
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The staff were very friendly and helped me install the app I needed so I could scan the tickets. If you’re visiting London for the first time, I recommend the Hop-on Hop-off tour—it lets you see all the main sights.

Donna L

Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
A good experience, you get to see parts of the city you wouldn't otherwise on foot, the information in various languages, however, the buses weren't as regular as the other companies. We missed the Jack the Ripper tour because the signage was poor and the agents weren't very helpful in helping us find the start of the tour.

Ariel B

Couple
Verified booking
Feb 2026
The best thing is that the route and stops are strategically chosen so that you can get to know London thoroughly... Keep in mind that you need to download the Top View app (or whichever one you choose) to be able to paste the QR codes you get from Hop On - Hop Off so that they work on the bus. Take your time to do this at your hotel with Wi-Fi so that you don't run into any problems. The staff at the stops will also help you to do this correctly. It's also important to note that there are several bus companies advertised on the Hop On - Hop Off website, but you can only use the one you chose when you made your purchase (Top View, TooT, Big Bus, etc.). It's an excellent option for getting to know the city properly. Let HeadOut be your guide. Ariel The best part is that the route and stops are strategically chosen so you can fully experience London. Keep in mind that you need to download the Top View app (or whichever company you chose) to scan the QR codes you get from Hop On Hop Off for them to work on the bus. Take the time to do this at your hotel with Wi-Fi to avoid any problems. The staff at the bus stops will also help you with this process. It's also important to note that several tour bus companies are listed on the Hop On Hop Off website, but you can only use the one you selected when you purchased your ticket (Top View, TooT, Big Bus, etc.). It's an excellent way to explore the city properly. Dare to let HeadOut guide you. Ariel

Jacob S

Group
Verified booking
Feb 2026
The Topview: London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour is a perfect way to discover London and explore all the major highlights. It’s a comfortable and convenient way to get an overview of the city while enjoying great views from the open-top bus. What we especially liked is the flexibility. You can hop on and off at your own pace, which makes it easy to stop and visit attractions whenever you like. Whether you want to explore a landmark in more detail, grab a coffee, or take photos, you’re completely free to plan your day the way you want. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a relaxed and flexible way to experience London!

Raul M

Couple
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Very convinient, best to get a view of the main sites. I'd say that the only thing that should be improved is adding the bus stops for every company on the app, I tried clicking on the links but ended up in a Zendesk login page. It took me a while to find the correct stop.

Jeny J

Group
Verified booking
Feb 2026
The staffs were friendly and informative. the buses were clean and were not over crowded. The only thing is the services end at 6pm so couldn't finish the trip .
    • Jump on and off this bus ride whenever you fancy for 24/48 hours with unlimited hops, giving you the ultimate power to re-explore your favorite sights!

    • Cruise through 50+ stops on 2 routes with buses rolling up every 15 minutes, so you never feel stuck in one place too long.

    • Add a Thames River cruise for stunning views, join a night bus tour that shows London drenched in lights, and walking tours for that extra London dose.

    • Get cozy with free earphones streaming commentary in 15 languages so the stories behind every sight land perfectly, no matter where you’re from.

    • Snap photos of Big Ben's towering clock, Westminster Abbey's Gothic spires, and the London Eye's massive observation wheel rising above the Thames.

    • 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

    • Access to Landmarks Tour & Park and Palace Tour routes

    • Live English-speaking guide (Fri to Sun on Landmarks Tour route only)

    • 40-minute Thames River cruise (as per option selected)

    • 1.5-hour night bus tour (as per option selected)

    • Guided walking tours: Jack the Ripper, Royal Park & Palace, London Entertainers (as per option selected)

    • Audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Korean, Russian, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Polish (on the bus)

    • Free earphones

    • Mobile app with a detailed map

  • TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
    FREQUENCYEvery 15 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREPark Lane at 9:09 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREPark Lane at 4:49 PM
    Timeline
    Map

    1. Park Lane

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    1 attraction
    Hyde Park

    Hyde Park

    10 minutes walk

    2. Haymarket

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    1 attraction
    Theatre Royal Haymarket

    Theatre Royal Haymarket

    3. Marble Arch

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    2 attractions
    Marble Arch

    Marble Arch

    2 minutes walk

    The Wallace Collection

    6 minutes walk

    4. Piccadilly Circus

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    2 attractions
    Piccadilly Circus

    Piccadilly Circus

    1 minute walk

    Leicester Square

    7 minutes walk

    5. Trafalgar Square

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    2 attractions
    Trafalgar Square

    Trafalgar Square

    1 minute walk
    The National Gallery

    The National Gallery

    7 minutes walk

    6. Craig's Court

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    2 attractions
    Craig's Court

    Craig's Court

    The Banqueting House

    The Banqueting House

    1 minute walk

    7. London Eye

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    2 attractions
    London Eye

    London Eye

    4 minutes walk
    London Dungeon

    London Dungeon

    3 minutes walk

    8. York Road

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    1 attraction
    The London Eye

    The London Eye

    1 minute walk

    9. Covent Garden

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    2 attractions
    Covent Garden Market

    Covent Garden Market

    8 minutes walk
    Royal Opera House

    Royal Opera House

    3 minutes walk

    10. St Paul’s Cathedral

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    2 attractions
    St Paul’s Cathedral

    St Paul’s Cathedral

    1 minute walk
    The Museum of London

    The Museum of London

    4 minutes walk

    11. Tooley Street

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    1 attraction
    The Shard

    The Shard

    2 minutes walk

    12. Tower of London

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    2 attractions
    Tower of London

    Tower of London

    4 minutes walk
    The Gherkin

    The Gherkin

    5 minutes walk

    13. Westminster Pier/River Cruise

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    2 attractions
    Westminster Pier

    Westminster Pier

    Big Ben

    Big Ben

    1 minute walk

    14. Lambeth Palace

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    2 attractions
    Lambeth Palace

    Lambeth Palace

    Imperial War Museum

    Imperial War Museum

    3 minutes walk

    15. College Green

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    2 attractions

    College Green

    St. Margaret’s Church

    St. Margaret’s Church

    1 minute walk

    16. Tothill Street

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    2 attractions
    Westminster Cathedral

    Westminster Cathedral

    4 minutes walk
    The Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court

    3 minutes walk

    17. Buckingham Palace

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    2 attractions
    Buckingham Palace

    Buckingham Palace

    7 minutes walk
    The Royal Mews

    The Royal Mews

    1 minute walk

    18. Queen Mother's Gates

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    2 attractions
    Victoria Tower Gardens

    Victoria Tower Gardens

    10 minutes walk
    Palace of Westminster

    Palace of Westminster

    10 minutes walk

    19. Monument/London Bridge

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    1 attraction
    Monument to the Great Fire of London

    Monument to the Great Fire of London

    20. Temple Station

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    2 attractions
    Temple Church

    Temple Church

    6 minutes walk
    Middle Temple Hall

    Middle Temple Hall

    7 minutes walk

    21. Whitehall

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    2 attractions
    Whitehall

    Whitehall

    3 minutes walk
    Churchill War Rooms

    Churchill War Rooms

    10 minutes walk

    22. Bank Station

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    1 attraction
    Bank of England Museum

    Bank of England Museum

    8 minutes walk

    23. Bishopsgate

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    1 attraction
    St Helen's Bishopsgate

    St Helen's Bishopsgate

    7 minutes walk

    24. Leadenhall Market

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    1 attraction
    Sky Garden

    Sky Garden

    10 minutes walk

    25. Moorgate

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    1 attraction
    Barbican Centre

    Barbican Centre

    9 minutes walk

    26. Montcalm Hotel

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    1 attraction

    Bunhill Fields

    1 minute walk

    27. Liverpool St

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    1 attraction

    Old Spitalfields Market

    9 minutes walk

    28. Victoria Station

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    2 attractions
    Victoria Station

    Victoria Station

    7 minutes walk

    Apollo Victoria Theatre

    8 minutes walk

    29. Green Park

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    1 attraction

    The Ritz London

    6 minutes walk
    TOTAL DURATION90 minutes
    FREQUENCYEvery 15 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREHaymarket at 8:52 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREHaymarket at 6:38 PM
    Timeline
    Map

    1. Haymarket

    Get direction
    1 attraction
    Theatre Royal Haymarket

    Theatre Royal Haymarket

    2. Marble Arch (Westbound)

    Get direction
    2 attractions
    Marble Arch

    Marble Arch

    2 minutes walk

    The Wallace Collection

    6 minutes walk

    3. Park Lane

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    2 attractions
    Selfridges

    Selfridges

    4 minutes walk
    Oxford Street

    Oxford Street

    11 minutes walk

    4. Hard Rock Cafe

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    2 attractions

    Hard Rock Cafe

    9 minutes walk
    Madame Tussauds

    Madame Tussauds

    16 minutes walk

    5. Hyde Park Corner

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    2 attractions
    Hyde Park

    Hyde Park

    9 minutes walk
    Apsley House

    Apsley House

    4 minutes walk

    6. Harrods

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    2 attractions

    Harrods

    7 minutes walk
    Saatchi Gallery

    Saatchi Gallery

    8 minutes walk

    7. Museums - Victoria and Albert Museum

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    2 attractions

    Apollo Victoria Theatre

    11 minutes walk

    Cardinal Place

    11 minutes walk

    8. Gloucester Road

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    2 attractions

    Gloucester Road

    1 minute walk
    Science Museum

    Science Museum

    5 minutes walk

    9. Palace Gate

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    1 attraction
    Royal Albert Hall

    Royal Albert Hall

    3 minutes walk

    10. Notting Hill Gate

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    2 attractions
    Notting Hill

    Notting Hill

    6 minutes walk
    Portobello Road Market

    Portobello Road Market

    6 minutes walk

    11. Diana Memorial Gardens

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    1 attraction
    Kensington Gardens

    Kensington Gardens

    2 minutes walk

    12. Bayswater Road

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    1 attraction
    Italian Gardens

    Italian Gardens

    13. Lancaster Terrace

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    1 attraction
    Lancaster Gate

    Lancaster Gate

    14. Paddington

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    2 attractions

    Paddington Bear Statue

    5 minutes walk
    Little Venice

    Little Venice

    8 minutes walk

    15. Madame Tussauds

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    1 attraction
    Sherlock Holmes Museum

    Sherlock Holmes Museum

    2 minutes walk

    16. Regent's Park

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    1 attraction
    Primrose Hill

    Primrose Hill

    6 minutes walk

    17. Kings Cross

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    1 attraction
    Platform 9 ¾

    Platform 9 ¾

    6 minutes walk

    18. British Library

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    1 attraction

    Camley Street Natural Park

    6 minutes walk

    19. Russell Square

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    1 attraction

    The Brunswick Centre

    4 minutes walk

    20. British Museum

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    1 attraction

    The Cartoon Museum

    10 minutes walk
  • These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 12 Nov, 2026.

  • 75 reviews

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    Guests from France, Netherlands, Spain and over 20 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Kaja O

    Family
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    The staff were very friendly and helped me install the app I needed so I could scan the tickets. If you’re visiting London for the first time, I recommend the Hop-on Hop-off tour—it lets you see all the main sights.

    James H

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    Difficult to find locations of bus stops and very long waits for buses to come by

    Robert N

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    When I got off the bus well before the end of the ride.

    Donna L

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026
    A good experience, you get to see parts of the city you wouldn't otherwise on foot, the information in various languages, however, the buses weren't as regular as the other companies. We missed the Jack the Ripper tour because the signage was poor and the agents weren't very helpful in helping us find the start of the tour.

    Francoise W

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026
    The ticket needed to be exchanged; the bus kept going around in circles and we didn't get to see everything, and it didn't return to the boarding point; fortunately, the staff were helpful
  • These tickets are valid until 12 Nov, 2026.

  • What’s not allowed

    • Smoking and drinking alcohol are not allowed on this experience.

    • Due to bus restrictions, pets are not permitted to accompany you on this experience.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. However, for wheelchair accommodations, contact the operator one day before your tour. Note that battery-operated mobility scooters are not permitted due to regulations.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome on board the bus. However, they must be properly harnessed or leashed.

    Additional information

    • Specific details related to the add-ons, like Thames cruise, night tour, and walking tours, in your tickets will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

    • Jack the Ripper Walk, Royal Park & Palace Walk, London Lights Night Tour with Audio Guide, London Entertainers Walk, Thames River Cruise with City Cruises are valid for a single use only.

    • The night bus tour does not offer hop-on hop-off service.

    • Infants must be seated on your lap. Children of all ages must be accompanied by an adult.

    • 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.

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