Hop on Hop off London Bus Tour & Tower of London

Tower of London

The Tower of London is one of London's most famous landmarks and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Initially built to terrify Londoners, it is now one of the most-visited locations in the city.

Hop-on Hop-off Tour of London

Explore the very best of London with our open-top bus tour. Hop on or off at multiple stops across the city. Whether you want to see London’s glistening skyscraper, The Shard, admire the lights of Piccadilly Circus, explore Trafalgar Square, or visit the historic Tower Bridge, you can enjoy it all. If you choose to stay on the bus, you’ll take in spectacular panoramic views of St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, and many more, along with fascinating onboard audio commentary.

The Route

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, two of the prettiest parks in London.

The Museum Tour (Orange route): Explore London's world-famous museums and pass by the beautiful 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 travels from popular hotel districts to Central London.

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

Choose the duration of your tour, from 1 day, 24 hours, or 48 hours—select the option that best suits you.

Boat Ride available with the 24hrs or 48hrs 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, you’ll soak in panoramic views of the capital’s most iconic landmarks. Discover fascinating facts with 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 & Arabic.
• Departure Point: Tourist Bus Stop outside The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, SW1A 1AA
• Departure: Golden Tours Bus Stop 8: Tower of London, Tower Hill, opposite Tower Hill Station.
• Free Walking tour:
• Hop on Hop off London Bus Frequency: Every 20 mins on the Red and Blue routes. Every 30 mins on the Orange route. 
• Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
• One way river boat ticket with 24hrs and return ticket with 48hrs bus ticket
• River Thames Boat Ride: One way ticket
• Royal London Walking Tour
• Start time: 10am daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior)
• Start time: 3:30pm daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)
• Tickets may be cancelled up to 7 days before travel to receive a full refund.
• Tower of London closed on 24th — 26th December & 1st January.