The 15 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in London

1.City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,579 reviews · from $56Our pick

See London from an open-top double-decker bus across three routes, with stops for the Tower of London, Big Ben, museums, parks, and palaces. Choose a 1-day, 24, 48, or 72-hour pass, then add Thames cruises, walking tours, a vintage bus ride, or a night tour.

“A little more guidance would've been helpful. It was a nice tour, but couldn't go to several stops which was a bummer. Our first driver was very nice.”

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2.London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,332 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $74

See London by bus, boat, and sky with a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass, one-way Thames cruise, and London Eye time slot. Ride past Westminster, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s, and Buckingham Palace, then add guided walks with the 48-hour option.

“I liked that the Hop on Hop off tour helped with moving around the city. We could explore a lot of stuff and don't feel rushed as long as we showed our ticket. The bus stops were easily marked so we knew where to wait for a bus and the audio was absolutely brilliant. I learned a lot about London in 2 days. I'm also happy about the London eye. While it was just one rotation it was good enough to get a lot of snaps. The river cruise was also great and the commentary was hilarious”

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3.Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,327 reviews · from $41

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour Tootbus pass to see London’s major sights from an open-top bus. Hop off at 45 stops, follow audio commentary in 10 languages, try four self-guided walks, and add a one-way City Cruises trip between Westminster and Tower Pier.

“It was so easy. Staff helpful. Just what we needed bring our first time in London.”

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4.Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,875 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35

Use three Big Bus routes and more than 50 stops to reach Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, museums, and shopping streets. Add a Thames cruise, Royal Walk, Jack the Ripper or Harry Potter tour, and a two-hour evening tour with a 48-hour ticket.

“Signed up for 48 hr ticket with cruise. Also did 10 am walking tour with Emma. She was Incredible Tour Guide… gave us best viewing area for changing of the Guards & Royal Marine Band. The Bus was ALWAYS at a stop. Never had to wait. Was an AWESOME way to see London. All drivers were very helpful & knowledgeable too!!!”

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5.Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,653 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $52

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour Tootbus pass to see London by open-top bus and river boat. Ride past Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s, and more, then hop off to explore. The app tracks buses, stores your ticket, and adds audio commentary and four self-guided walks.

“Great way to see London. Jasmine, our guide, was very knowledgeable and even with a diversion along the was she was still able to tell us interesting facts along our bew route.”

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6.River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,112 reviews · 1 day · from $33Best value

Cruise London’s Thames aboard an all-weather, wheelchair-friendly City Cruises boat. Ride between Westminster, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier, and Greenwich, hopping off for sights such as the Tower of London and Cutty Sark. Live crew commentary adds history and humor, with drinks and snacks sold onboard.

“Great option with kids to explore the city and have a short break for your feet! The guides on the boat also provide you with some additional insight to all the landmarks you're passing. Some of them even with a little added British humour ;-)”

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7.Golden Tours Gray Line Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 1,112 reviews · from $52

Use a 1, 2, or 3-day Golden Tours pass to see London by open-top bus, with more than 70 stops across three routes. You’ll get multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and, on longer passes, a Thames cruise plus Royal London and Jack the Ripper walking tours. Live guides appear on selected Blue Route departures.

“The drivers were fabulous. Readily prepared to offer support when and if required. This tour is a very cost effective way to get a general overview of sites and places of interest in London. From this information we then determined where and what we wanted to spend more time exploring.”

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8.Uber Boat 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off and Cable Car Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 409 reviews · 1 day · from $44

Use one pass for unlimited Uber Boat rides from Putney to Barking Riverside, then take a return IFS Cloud Cable Car trip at North Greenwich. Expect frequent catamarans, indoor and covered outdoor seating, river views, and easy access to Greenwich, the Tower, Westminster, and the O2.

“very easy to get on and off. convenient for visiting popular places. alot of bathrooms out of order on the boats. verify with company on the hours of operation, as the hours given in the reservation did not match tour.”

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9.Hop-On Hop-Off 1-Day River Sightseeing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 257 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Use an Uber Boat by Thames Clippers pass for unlimited one-day travel between Putney and Barking Riverside. Stop at Westminster, Tower Bridge, Greenwich, and more, or stay aboard for the full river ride. You get indoor seating, covered outdoor areas, and an online river guide.

“A really nice alternative to getting the tube or buses. No fuss”

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10.24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 133 reviews · 1 day · from $33

See London from an open-top double-decker with a 24-hour pass covering Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Hyde Park, and more. Use two routes, hop off at major sights, and listen to GPS-guided commentary in 13 languages. Download your digital ticket before boarding.

“Niestety nie udało nam się skorzystać z atrakcji gdyż moje dzieci nie czuły się dobrze i spędziły dzień w hotelu , bilety przepadły ! Gdyby udało się je przebookowac byłoby super ! Zostajemy do soboty”

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11.Harry Potter Walk, Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 105 reviews · from $81

Follow Harry Potter film locations from Trafalgar Square with an English-speaking guide, then use a City Sightseeing bus, Thames cruise, and app with nine self-guided walks. Guides such as Matt and Jess bring energy to the two-hour walk, but attraction entry is not included.

“Matt was a great guide! He was very enthusiastic and clearly knew a lot about the Harry Potter series, both books and films :)”

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12.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour and Madame Tussauds Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 71 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $82

Use a Golden Tours hop-on hop-off ticket to reach London landmarks, then visit Madame Tussauds at your booked time. Choose a 1-day, 24-hour, or 48-hour bus pass, with a Thames boat ride on 24 and 48-hour options, multilingual audio, and a free walking tour.

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13.Hop-On Hop-Off Pass with Thames River Cruise 24 Hrs

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 34 reviews · 1 day · from $45

Use TopView London’s 24-hour pass for two bus routes, a one-way City Cruises trip, and a 1-hour-50-minute Jack the Ripper walk. You’ll see Big Ben, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s, Hyde Park, and more, with live English guides and audio in 13 languages.

“I loved being driven around London, the kind staff who were helpful and the cruise but I only saw the back - I missed it because I couldn't see Buckingham Palace. And it's good because you can hop on and off. However, it was very confusing, working out which direction you were going in. That wasted a lot of time and tired us. it was also frustrating.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 29 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $82

Pair unlimited Golden Tours hop-on hop-off bus travel with a 30-minute London Eye ride. Choose 1 to 5 attractions, including Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Madame Tussauds, and Kensington Palace. Live or multilingual audio commentary is included.

“Tourists should be made aware of the line up of activities and how the entire tour would be like from start to finish. Drivers should also communicate better”

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15.Hop on Hop off London Bus Tour & Tower of London

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $90

Use Golden Tours’ London buses to reach more than 60 stops, then visit the Tower of London and Crown Jewels. You’ll get multilingual audio commentary, a Thames boat ride, and optional access to attractions such as the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, and Madame Tussauds.

“The buses did not run very often so we ended up spending a lot of time waiting. Plus, the driver gave me misinformation and said that my ticket would get me into the tower of London when I actually needed to download it prior to arriving.”

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