London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore London's iconic landmarks at your own pace
- Enjoy a scenic Thames River cruise with stunning views
- Access to free walking tours for deeper insights
- Audio guides available in 12 languages for diverse travelers
- Flexible ticket options to suit your travel schedule
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Audio guides available in 12 languages plus Kid's Commentary
- Hop-on Hop-off Bus ticket (choose between 4hrs, 1 day or 24hrs option at the time of booking)
- Wi-Fi on all open top buses
- *Free One-Way River Thames Boat Ride- available for the 24hrs ticket
- Live guide on selected blue routes
- Entrances to attractions
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks
- Restroom
Important information
Know before you book
- Buses depart every 20 minutes from main tourist points; plan your day accordingly.
- Audio guides are available in 12 languages; select your preferred language in advance.
- The Thames River cruise is a one-way journey; plan your return trip accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and varying weather conditions.
- Bring a valid ID and your booking confirmation for ticket collection.
- Check the latest bus schedules and routes to plan your day effectively.
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
Amazing
Attar was so helpful booking our trip!! Such a good deal!!
DON’T GO IF THE BUS SAYS, “Golden Tours!!”
GOLDEN TOURS: WORST HOP ON/HOP OFF BUS TOUR EVER! Buses are FILTHY! Windows are so dirty you can’t see well or take pictures through them. The audio is sophomoric. No real substance and certainly no history of what you’re looking at. And most of the plug in boxes for audio have been vandalized! Golden tours have fewer buses on the streets, so if you get off, thinking you’ll connect with another bus on a different route, good luck!! We spent nearly an hour waiting, and saw several buses from all the other tours go by. Incredibly maddening. BIG BUS AND the ORIGINAL TOUR (Red White and Blue buses) are MUCH better options!!!
Royal Tour with Golden Tours
Robin was a great tour guide. My family & I learned a lot.
Ray of sunshine - Emma
Bus passed us two times on red stop #41. And then a ray of sunshine found us. Emma saw me looking at a map and stopped to make sure I was okay. Told her my story and she said blue line was better and would get us where we wanted to go. Thank you Emma, you are the best.
A lovely way to spend the day!
Emma was wonderful, I learnt so much about the history of my home city that I didn’t know. A lovely way to spend the day!