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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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    • 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 and live bus tracking

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Hop-on Hop-off tour - Landmarks route

    This route sweeps you through London's most iconic historic heart, where royal power meets modern spectacle. Watch Big Ben's famous clock tower, and cruise past Westminster Abbey, where monarchs have been crowned for centuries. You'll pass Trafalgar Square's fountains, glittering West End theatres, St Paul's majestic dome, and more.

    Schedule

    • First bus: 8am from stop #1 (Haymarket)

    • Last bus: 6pm from stop #1 (Haymarket)

    • Frequency: Approx. every 15 minutes

    • Popular stops: Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey

    Note: This route offers a guided tour from Fridays to Sundays at 10:30am & 2:30pm from Stop #20, Lambeth Palace.

    Hop-on Hop-off tour - Park and Palace route

    This leafy escape takes you through London's elegant west side, where royalty strolled and bohemian culture bloomed. Glide past Hyde Park's sprawling greenery and Kensington Palace Gardens, where Princess Diana once lived, then wind through Notting Hill's pastel townhouses made famous on film.

    Schedule

    • First bus: 8am from stop #1 (Haymarket)

    • Last bus: 6pm from stop #1 (Haymarket)

    • Frequency: Approx. every 15 minutes

    • Popular stops: Marble Arch, Hyde Park, Diana Memorial Gardens

    Thames River cruise

    The Thames reveals London's soul from the water level during this relaxing riverside glide past centuries of history. Float by Westminster Palace's reflection rippling below the spinning London Eye, then cruise past Shakespeare's Globe theatre and the Tate Modern's industrial brick facade.

    Schedule

    • First cruise: 10am from Tower Millennium Pier/ Westminster Millennium Pier

    • Last cruise: 6:30pm from Tower Millennium Pier/ Westminster Millennium Pier

    • Duration: Approx. 40 minutes

    Night bus tour

    London transforms into a glittering wonderland after dark on this evening adventure set to classic Britpop beats. Watch the London Eye glow against the night sky while Big Ben's illuminated clock face shines golden, Parliament lights up like a riverside palace, and Tower Bridge sparkles over the Thames.

    Schedule

    • Departure: 7pm from York Road & 7:30pm from Haymarket

    • Frequency: twice per evening

    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

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

  • 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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