Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tour & The London Eye

London Eye offers breathtaking views of London from high above the River Thames. See Big Ben towering above the Houses of Parliament, and follow St. James’s Park as it sweeps down to Buckingham Palace. Is the King at home? You’ll spot the flag flying if he is. A Standard Ticket Experience on the London Eye lasts approximately 30 minutes—the time it takes for a full rotation. Relax in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules and enjoy the London skyline at your leisure.

London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

This super convenient hop-on hop-off bus ticket is ideal for visitors who want to see as much of the city as possible. Valid for 1 day, 24 hours, 48 hours, or 72 hours across all Golden Tours routes, this flexible ticket lets you explore London from the comfort of open-top buses. Spend the day discovering the capital, hopping on and off at your leisure whenever something catches your interest. See iconic landmarks such as the London Eye, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and Piccadilly Circus.

Each bus offers an informative and entertaining live English guide or audio guides in eleven languages. The open upper deck is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city.

You can use any of the routes available:

The Classic Tour (Blue route): Covers all the main Central London sights and visits London’s Museum Quarter.

The Essential Tour (Red route): Passes Madame Tussauds and Kings Cross, as well as Hyde Park and Regents Park.

The Museum Tour (Orange route): Explore London’s world-famous museums and pass by Royal Albert Hall, Harrods, and Buckingham Palace.

The Morning and Evening Drop-off Service (Yellow and Green routes): Operating in the morning and late afternoon, this route connects popular hotel districts with Central London.

Click here to see the Hop-on Hop-off map and timetable: https://d1wgio6yfhqlw1.cloudfront.net/UserFiles/file/london-hop-on-hop-off-map.pdf

Boat Ride available with the 24, 48, or 72-hour Hop-on Hop-off bus tour:

Enjoy an enthralling sightseeing cruise along the heart of London’s River Thames with this City Cruises boat ride. Departing from Westminster to Tower Millennium Pier, or vice versa, take in panoramic views of London’s most iconic landmarks. Discover fascinating facts through live commentary from the captain or an audio guide.

River Cruise Route Map and Timetable: https://d1wgio6yfhqlw1.cloudfront.net/UserFiles/file/london-river-cruise.pdf

Free Walking Tours

Enjoy the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour and/or the Royal Walking Tour as part of your sightseeing day in London. Learn about King Charles’ Coronation and past royal events, along with interesting facts about the royal family. Visit iconic royal sites and watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Alternatively, step back into Victorian London on the Jack the Ripper tour, explore key locations, and learn about the infamous case, its victims, and possible suspects.

Know before you go

• Audio guide languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic
• Boats leave every 30 minutes from: Westminster Pier to Tower Millennium Pier or vice versa
• Departure point: You can join the tour from any of our touristic bus stops. Each of our stops will be clearly signposted Golden Tours Hop on Hop Off/London Tour Bus
• Hop on Hop off London Bus Frequency: Every 20 mins on the Red and Blue routes.
• London eye closed on 2nd and 3rd week of January for annual maintenance
• London eye open daily from 11:00am to 6:00pm (last entry 5:45pm)
• River Thames Boat Ride one way ticket:
• The Orange Route operates every 30 minutes, Monday to Thursday.
• Your one way boat ride ticket is valid from: -Westminster Pier to Tower Millennium Pier or vice versa
• Your ticket will be valid for one way journey only and not for a return trip