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

Tourists on a London hop-on hop-off bus with the Houses of Parliament in the background.
Thames River cruise boat passing Big Ben and Westminster Bridge in London.
Tootbus passing the London Eye on a sunny day during the London Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour.
Tootbus passing by the London Eye and River Thames on a Hop-On-Hop-Off tour.

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Tour major landmarks like Big Ben and London Tower with a hop-on hop-off bus pass, and pick from a Thames River cruise or an evening non-stop bus tour.

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(1,681)

Barbara Hayter

Barbara

Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
We took the bus tour as a way of visiting London with friends visiting from Slovakia We liked the choice of routes but were disappointed that the bus did not go close to Buckingham palace . We especially likedthe river cruise with its commentary . It was a very busy day with very heavy traffic at times which made progress along the routes.very slow. Overall it was a good way to see the main sites of London but due to the time we had to get off the bus at paddington so could not complete the blue route.
David Meredith

David

Jul 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Good circuits, pleasant customer service. Having some upstairs option undercover a good idea. Having a pick up outside the station very helpful. On the bad side: Low quality ear buds, some brand new ones not working. Some sound outlets also not working, meaning that you have to change seats to get a working outlet. This email is incorrect as we did NOT book a river cruise as time did not permit.
Szabóné Dr Rajnai Andrea Zsuzsa

Szabóné

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We had a fantastic time with the Tootbus hop-on hop-off and Thames cruise combo! The boat ride was absolutely stunning — a true highlight of our London trip, with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. However, the app wasn’t updated, so the bus didn’t stop where we expected at times, which was a bit confusing. Still, overall a great experience and highly recommended for first-time visitors!
    • Grab this hop-on hop-off bus pass and savor London's top landmarks for 24/48/72 hours as you like.

    • Navigate the city seamlessly with the 3 bus routes covering over 40 stops, a web of adventure where every stop is a step into a new story.

    • Upgrade and enjoy a 90-minute evening bus tour or cruise along the River Thames and spot popular London landmarks from the water.

    • Journey in style with the eco-friendly double-decker buses. Sit back and learn about the city's stories through audio guides in multiple languages.

    • Don't miss the major sites like the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, St. James Palace, and many more.

    • 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
    • Access to Blue, Green & Yellow routes
    • Thames River cruise (based on option selected)
    • 90-min evening bus tour (based on the option selected)
    • 4 self-guided walking tours
    • Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian, Chinese, Russian & Arabic
    • Kid's audio guide in English & French (only on the Yellow route & evening bus tour)
    • Free Wi-Fi & earphones made from recyclable materials
    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
    • Discounted family tickets
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    KAY Wilkey

    Kay

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    It was a great trip all the drivers were great It would have liked to have been told where to catch the bus from as we missed the first one then it would be good if there was a timetable at each bus stop to show how far apart the buses are
    Eleonora Zanin

    Eleonora

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    I really enjoyed it because I got to see effortlessly and indeed breezily all the most beautiful things in London. The only thing that didn't always work was the correspondence between the audio guide and the monument or place to see. Otherwise super recommended.
    Barbara Hayter

    Barbara

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    We took the bus tour as a way of visiting London with friends visiting from Slovakia We liked the choice of routes but were disappointed that the bus did not go close to Buckingham palace . We especially likedthe river cruise with its commentary . It was a very busy day with very heavy traffic at times which made progress along the routes.very slow. Overall it was a good way to see the main sites of London but due to the time we had to get off the bus at paddington so could not complete the blue route.
    Gerald Maurovits

    Gerald

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Somewhat longer waiting times until departure, but otherwise good. The green line in london is unnecessary.you can't see anything audioguide is AI.terrible pronunciation I bought 4 tickets, but can only use the app on one cell phone
    Mark Johnston

    Mark

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Loved the ability to see overview, then take advantage of the hop on/off feature. Very glad we booked the Thames river cruise in our package; it was wonderful.
  • What's not allowed

    • Keep in mind food & beverages and smoking are not allowed on the buses. Pack wisely!

    Accessibility

    • The buses are wheelchair accessible.
    • Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses. Pets and small dogs must be seated at your knees.

    Additional information

    • Children aged 4 and under can travel for free if they are not occupying a separate seat.
    • The Green Route has no bus service between 11:18am and 5pm.
    • You can use your tickets on any day before the tour date. However, just keep in mind that they cannot be redeemed if the first day of travel has already passed.
    • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like walking tours, evening tours, and cruises, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
    • Want to take the cruise or the night tour? See the schedule below:
    • Tower Pier: First boat at 10am, last at 6:55pm, every 40 mins; 30–40 min cruise to Westminster Pier.
    • Westminster Pier: First boat at 10am, last at 7:20pm, every 40 mins; 30–40 min cruise to Tower Pier or London Eye.
    • Night tour: 90-min tour departs at 5:30pm (Jan, Feb & Nov), 6pm (Mar), 7:30pm (Apr & Sep), 8pm (May), 9pm (Jun), 8:30pm (Jul & Aug) & 7pm (Oct) from 1-5 Coventry Street
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

    Ticket redemption point for Hop-on Hop-off tour

    • Please redeem this voucher from the bus driver or a member of staff at any of the stops.

    • You can then join the Hop-on Hop-Off tour from any of the boarding points. Click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

    Boarding point for Thames River Cruise

    • The cruise departs and ends either at Westminster or Tower Pier :

    Westminster Pier

    • Board your cruise at Westminster Pier.

    • Address: London SW1A 2JH, United Kingdom.

    Get directions to the boarding point

    Tower Pier

    • Board your cruise at Tower Millennium Pier.

    • Address: London EC3N 4DT, United Kingdom.

    Get directions to the boarding point

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