Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore iconic landmarks like the Tower of London
- Enjoy panoramic views from the London Eye
- Discover the historic Westminster Abbey
- Visit the majestic Buckingham Palace
- Experience the vibrant Covent Garden area
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 24 or 48 hours
- Free walking tours at key landmarks
- Optional Thames River Cruise
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the validity period of your ticket upon booking
- Be aware of the bus schedule and frequency to plan your day
- Note that some attractions may require additional fees
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear for walking tours
- Bring a valid ID for age verification if applicable
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- You can use the one way river cruise on the river Thames (for the 24hrs ticket option only) between Westminster to Tower Millennium pier or vice versa.
- Audio guides available in 12 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic).
- No restroom available on board.
- Duration valid from when you first hop-on the bus. Unlimited usage within your chosen timeframe. Does not include London by Night service.
- Children under 5 years of age travel free.
- This is Hop-On Hop-Off bus service, you can join at any Golden Tours bus stop.
- The Orange Route operates every 30 minutes, Monday to Thursday.
Traveler reviews
Fantastic overview - bus tour, walking tours & boat ride
Very easy to hop on and off the bus- we we covered almost the entire city between 2 different routes. We chose the hop on/off with 2 walking tours and optional cruise. We did both included walking tours (near Buckingham Palace and Jack the Ripper); our guide Robin was fantastic. Great storyteller and took us to the best spots for photos near the palace. Got lots of info on the boat trip from Tower Hill back to Westminster from the City Cruise folks (included). Fantastic all day overview of the major sights to see in London!!
For a quick view
If you are on a quick visit, it is worth it. If not then a taxi driver can drive you around and tell you more since the bus charges per person
Live Guide Emma - Blue line is a must!
I strongly recommend knowing and asking multiple people where and when certain lines start in the morning at the stop closest to you. We planned to take the red line. Long story short we took the blue line in hopes to connect where it overlaps with the red line. The morning tour was a solid ok, as the tour guide was an audio guide that usually did not match to what you are passing. However, (play exciting music) in the afternoon the blue line had a live guide named, Emma, she was a true delight!!! Emma gave us unique insights and I truly found myself wishing we lived closer to one another. We do not remember the name of our driver but he was great too, very friendly and helpful. We never did make it on the red line, but the blue line is a pretty amazing route.
London walk around Buckingham Palace and into Saint James
Robin was an excellent guide and made the walk. Very interesting. Excellent.
Hop on hop off
Great way to see a lot in one day