London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Our London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour will take you to the doorstep of the capital’s most iconic locations, allowing you to discover the very best that one of the most famous cities in the world has to offer. Whether you’d like to stay on the bus for a full panoramic tour or hop on and off as you go along, you can do it all with Golden Tours!

The tour departs from the London Eye, although you can begin the tour at any of our many bus stops located across the city. Along the way, you’ll have fantastic views of the city's landmarks including Big Ben, the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and plenty more! You’ll be driven through famous areas including Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus, where you can hop off and explore should you want to.

With 3 different bus routes, you can explore different parts of the city and use this tour bus as your means of transportation to the city’s top attractions. All buses have a multilingual audio guide onboard, providing you with fascinating fact throughout the tour. Select blue route departures will have a live guide onboard, keeping you entertained and informed.

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 with the Museum Tour and along the way pass by the beautiful Royal Albert Hall, Harrods and Buckingham Palace.

Click here to see Hop on Hop off map and timetable.

River Thames Boat Ride with 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off ticket only

Enjoy an enthralling sightseeing cruise along the heart of London’s River Thames with this City Cruises boat ride. Departing from Westminster taking you to Tower Millennium Pier, or vice versa, you’ll get to soak in panoramic views of the capital’s most famed landmarks for a sightseeing experience like no other! Discover fascinating facts as you cruise with live commentary from the captain or audio guide.

River Cruise Route Map and Timetable

Free Walking Tours

Enjoy the Jack The Ripper Walking Tour and/or the Royal London Walking Tour as part of your sightseeing day out in London. Learn interesting facts about members of the royal family and visit fantastic royal sites. You'll also watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Or why not play detective by travelling back to Victorian London to investigate the morbid murders carried out by infamous Jack the Ripper. See where vital clues were found and learn more about his victims and possible suspects.

Christmas Lights Bus Tour

As the sun sets, watch the city illuminate with London’s magnificent light displays. Feel the festive spirit as you embark on a 90-minute journey on an open-top bus. See iconic displays including the stars on Oxford Street and the famous Regent Street angels as we drive you through the heart of London.

You’ll also have the chance to see the beauty of London landmarks lit up at night including the colourful London Eye and illuminating Tower Bridge. Admire the world-famous billboards at Piccadilly Circus and you enjoy astonishing views of the Christmas lights of 3 different streets from here.

The live guide onboard will keep you entertained throughout the tour, providing fascinating facts about London and pointing out the different light displays.

Click here to view the route map for London Eye departures

Click here to view the route map for Green Park departures

Click here to view the route map for Victoria departures

Click here to view the route map for the 4.15pm Victoria departure ONLY