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Hop-On Hop-Off Tours in London: The 15 Best, Priced and Timed

29 tours  ·  from $33

This is the shortlist you would hand a friend flying in: 15 hop-on hop-off tours in London that earn the money, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - Westminster, the London Eye, and St. Paul’s
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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

1.London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10,803 reviews · 3 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Ride Big Bus London across three routes linking Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, St. Paul’s, Notting Hill, and the British Museum. Use a one-day, 24-hour, or 48-hour pass, with a Thames cruise included on the longer options. The 48-hour ticket can also include walking tours and an evening panoramic ride.

“great way to see london. i do this tour everywhere I go. I will say it takes a very long time for bus to complete loop.”

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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise - Coventry Street, Trafalgar Square, and Westminster
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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

2.London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,834 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

See London from an open-top double-decker, using three routes that reach Buckingham Palace, the Tower, St Paul’s, museums, Covent Garden, and more. Your pass also covers a Thames sightseeing cruise and audio commentary for adults and children. Use the app to track buses, but allow extra time for traffic and changing service.

“The bus drivers are great. My only criticism is that the bus stop names do not match the actual stops. Super confusing.”

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Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - Start near the London Eye and Westminster
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Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

3.Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,064 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $32Best value

Use Golden Tours Gray Line buses to see the London Eye, Tower of London, St. Paul’s, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and more. Choose a 4-hour, one-day, or 24-hour ticket. The 24-hour option includes a one-way Thames boat ride between Westminster and Tower Millennium Pier. Audio commentary comes in 12 languages, with live guides on selected blue routes.

“Our guide, Mark, was wonderful! Extremely knowledgeable, excitingly entertaining story teller and historian. We were even fortunate enough to see King Charles on his way to Buckingham Palace. Highly recommend!”

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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames - Waterloo and the London Eye: handy, but check the pier
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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

4.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,256 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Use a 24-hour City Cruises pass to ride the Thames between Westminster, Waterloo near the London Eye, Tower, and Greenwich piers. Sit in the heated saloon or open air, listen to recorded or app-based commentary, and hop off for sights along the way. Check the final sailing before you go, as the service can be limited later in the day.

“Smooth and easy; informative overview; easy access, polite staff and comfortable trip. Live commentary was excellent”

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City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras - Let the Thames do the heavy lifting
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City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

5.City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,224 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

See London from an open-top double-decker on three routes covering Westminster, the Tower, Buckingham Palace, Kensington, the British Museum, and more. Choose a 1-day to 72-hour ticket, add Thames cruises and a Routemaster ride, and use the City Sightseeing app for live bus tracking. Expect flexible sightseeing, but allow extra time for traffic and route changes.

“Finding the bus stop was much harder than expected, even though the staff were helpful. The bus itself had no announcements for each stop, which made it confusing to know when to join the cruise portion. Overall, the experience felt very disorganized. The red line route just went around in circles, and we were expecting to see more for the price, especially considering the boat ride was included. On a positive note, the tour guide on the boat was engaging and entertaining, though they didn’t seem to get much appreciation from the other, less enthusiastic tourists.”

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London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus - St Paul’s Cathedral and the City after sunset
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London by Night Sightseeing Tour – Open Top Bus

6.London by Night Sightseeing Tour – Open Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,060 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Join Evan Evans Tours at Green Park for a 90-minute evening ride through London. A live English-speaking guide points out Piccadilly, St Paul’s, Westminster, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Harrods, and more. Open-top seats offer the best views, but bring warm layers and arrive early for a good spot.

“Great way to see London at night. Fun and informative tour, curated by very knowledgeable guide. Thank you for wonderful experience!”

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London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide - Westminster Abbey and the Big Ben view
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London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide

7.London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 977 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Spend 90 minutes seeing London after dark from an open-top bus, passing Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly. A live English-speaking guide leads the ride when available, with audio guides in 12 languages. Choose pickup near the London Eye or Green Park.

“Olessa was very informative and friendly. She gave wonderful tips at the end of our tour. She was funny too!”

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London: Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Thames Adventure - Uber Boat - Embankment and Bankside for Central London
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London: Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Thames Adventure – Uber Boat

8.Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Thames Adventure – Uber Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 707 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $34

Use an all-day Uber Boat by Thames Clippers pass between Putney and Barking Riverside. Board at Westminster, Tower, Greenwich, and other Thames piers, then hop off for sights such as the London Eye, Tower of London, Tate Modern, and Cutty Sark. Boats have indoor seating, covered outdoor areas, and a cafe-bar.

“Great time all the themes river in the middle of the night seeing all the lights in London and its greatest moments”

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Paris by Rail with Sightseeing Bus and River Cruise - Eurostar to Gare du Nord
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Paris by Rail with Sightseeing Bus and River Cruise

9.Paris by Rail with Sightseeing Bus and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 578 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $387

Travel from London to Paris by reserved-seat Eurostar, then see the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, and Sacré-Cœur by sightseeing bus and Seine cruise. The core trip is independent, with an information pack and no guide, though some booking options may include a guided day.

“It was raining day through out of the day ☹️ and during the day our tour bus broke down so we had to travel by under ground train to get to different places. Our tour guide was excellent 👌. So overall it was a good experience 😊”

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London Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional Thames Cruise) - Route one: Westminster, the City, and the Tower
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London Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional Thames Cruise)

10.London Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional Thames Cruise)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 483 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Use a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour Tootbus pass to reach London icons including Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s, the Tower, Covent Garden, and the British Museum. You get three routes, four app-based walking tours, audio commentary for adults and children, free Wi-Fi, and the option to add a Thames cruise. Expect traffic, changing stops, and uneven audio quality.

“None we requested our money back they refused there was a demonstration in London on the 9 of December we only had that da6 in London so couldn't do 5he 10 of December ,. We waited 2hours ion the pouring rain down a bus from blue line to yellow line,meanwhile all the other hop on hop off busses came to this stopevery 10 to 15 minutes”

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London Eye Ticket, Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Tour & River Cruise - Start with the London Eye, not the bus
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London Eye Ticket, Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Tour & River Cruise

11.London Eye Ticket, Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Tour & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 275 reviews · 3 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $82

See London from three angles: an open-top Big Bus, the London Eye, and a one-way Thames cruise between Tower of London and Westminster Pier. You get a 24 or 48-hour bus pass, audio commentary in seven languages, and three walking tours with the 48-hour option. Pre-book your Eye time slot and redeem the mobile voucher before heading there.

“The London and Eye and River cruise were definitely worth it. I'd skip the bus tour as it eats up a lot of time due to traffic.”

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Edinburgh Rail Trip from London with Castle entry and Hop-on Hop-off bus - Getting from Edinburgh station to the city
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Edinburgh Rail Trip from London with Castle entry and Hop-on Hop-off bus

12.Edinburgh Rail Trip from London with Castle entry and Hop-on Hop-off bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 227 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $329

Travel independently from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh by reserved-seat train, then use the hop-on hop-off bus and visit Edinburgh Castle. You have roughly five to six hours in the city, with no guide and a fixed return train. First-class tickets are available, but bring your own food.

“The train rides from London to Edinburgh were way too long and tiresome. My family and I were a bit lost at first with the directions. However we really enjoyed the trip and the scenery in Edinburgh is breathtaking. The hop on hop off rides were great though the timings were too short to cover all the places as we have to rush back to the station for our train ride back to London. Overall, we love it. There was a slight delay with our return train ride.”

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London Panoramic Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide - Buckingham Palace and the royal quarter
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London Panoramic Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide

13.London Panoramic Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 209 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Start near the London Eye and circle central London by partially open bus. You’ll see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, and Trafalgar Square while an audio guide explains the sights in 12 languages. Some departures include live guides such as Andy, Emma, Dominic, Joe, or Simon.

“Good way to get the lay of the land & help decide where to prioritize your time. Tourguide was knowledgeable, informative, & personable.”

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London Big Bus Evening Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus - The London Eye and County Hall starting point
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London Big Bus Evening Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

14.London Big Bus Evening Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 197 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Set off at 7:30 pm from Stop 12 beside the London Eye for a two-hour continuous bus tour past Big Ben, the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey. You get free Wi-Fi, headphones, and commentary in seven languages. Arrive early, dress warmly, and do not expect hop-on, hop-off service.

“We totally missed the bus by 9 minutes. It was raining very hard and by the time we arrived to the starting point we were told that there was no way for us to catch up to the bus. I didn’t understand that it was a continuous 2 hour ride . I thought it was a Hop on Hop off but I was told it wasn’t. Very disappointed as we were traveling from the USA and we’re leaving the next morning.”

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London: IFS Cable Car + Uber Boat Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Pass - Westminster to Tower Bridge: London’s Best River Views
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London: IFS Cable Car + Uber Boat Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Pass

15.IFS Cable Car + Uber Boat Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 186 reviews · 1 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $50

Use a one-day Uber Boat by Thames Clippers pass between Putney and Barking Riverside, hopping off near sights such as Greenwich, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s, and Battersea Power Station. At North Greenwich, ride the IFS Cloud Cable Car round trip for views of the O2, Olympic Park, and London skyline. Boats offer indoor and covered outdoor seating.

“Lovely experience, a lot of flexibility using the hop-on hop-off uber boats. The IFS cable car experience was also worth it, especially on a sunny day!”

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New in Hop-On Hop-Off Tours in London

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