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

33 tours  ·  from $13

One pass, several operators and routes that do not overlap as much as the maps suggest. These 15 compare 24 and 48-hour passes, the river cruise add-ons and how often the buses really come.

London: City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras - Treat the Green Route as a shuttle, not a second grand tour
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London: City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

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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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Start with the bus to get your bearings
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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise - How to use the three routes and 45 stops
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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

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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London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise - The Red Route connects London’s grandest sights
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London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

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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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise - Starting at Coventry Street, or boarding closer to your hotel
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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

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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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise - London Eye Pier and the South Bank sights
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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

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

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

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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Liverpool: River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - What the 50-minute bus loop shows you
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Liverpool: River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

7.River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,864 reviews · 2 days · from $33

Start at Pier Head with a 50-minute Mersey Ferry cruise, then tour Liverpool by open-top bus with live English commentary. Use the bus for up to 48 hours after validation and stop at 11 key sights, including the cathedrals, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool One, and Cain’s Brewery Village.

“We used the buses several times over the two days and had three different guides . Each brought a different set of jokes and range of information about the sights .”

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Liverpool: Open-Top Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Pier Head, Liverpool One, and the city centre
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Liverpool: Open-Top Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

8.Open-Top Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,224 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Start at Royal Albert Dock for a one-day Liverpool bus ticket, a 50-minute city loop, live English commentary, and multilingual audio. Guides such as Julie, Jimmy, Kim, and Damien have brought local wit to the route, which includes both cathedrals, Chinatown, St George’s Hall, and the Philharmonic Dining Rooms.

“The driver Chris was very knowledgeable & funny! Dislike, nothing to do with Chris but as last tour of the day couldn't ' hop off' for glass of complimentary bubbly as no transport back to my hotel then!”

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London: Golden Tours Gray Line Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Start near the London Eye, then follow the Thames
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London: Golden Tours Gray Line Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

9.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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York: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Gillygate and Monk Bar reveal medieval York
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York: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

10.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 954 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Use York’s City Sightseeing bus to get your bearings, then hop off near York Minster, Monk Bar, Clifford’s Tower, Walmgate Bar, and the railway station. You’ll hear commentary in 10 languages, with live guides such as Nigel, Charlotte, and Dom on selected services. A full loop takes about 60 minutes.

“The trip was very good & I was delighted to have connected back up, after I departed, with ease and availability”

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Oxford: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting near the station and castle
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Oxford: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

11.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 706 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $26

Use a 24 or 48-hour open-top bus pass to see Oxford's colleges, castle, shopping district, and quieter outer roads. Audio commentary comes in 14 languages, while selected departures offer a live English guide. A seasonal 45-minute walking tour and optional Carfax Tower entry add extra value.

“Very nice commentary and tour of the city. Drivers friendly and helpful. Recommended!”

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Liverpool City Explorer 24 hour hop-on hop-off Bus Tour - Start with the complete 50-minute circuit
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Liverpool City Explorer 24 hour hop-on hop-off Bus Tour

12.Liverpool City Explorer 24 hour hop-on hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 584 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Ride Liverpool’s City Explorer for a full 50-minute loop, then hop off at the Albert Dock, two cathedrals, museums, Chinatown, and more. English guides such as Dave, Paddy, Viv, and Gary mix useful city history with Scouse humor. The bus is wheelchair accessible.

“The guides were welcoming, informative and funny really enjoyed learning all the information.”

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Cambridge: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Stops 1 to 4: the center, colleges, and river approach
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Cambridge: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

13.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 520 reviews · 1 day · from $22

See Cambridge from an open-top double-decker bus on an 80-minute circuit with 18 stops. Hop off for colleges, museums, the Botanic Garden, the American Cemetery, and the River Cam area, then rejoin later. Audio commentary comes in eight languages, and a punting trip can be added separately.

“The onboard commentary was very good and the views excellent. I did not realize the history of the City.”

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Bath: Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - City Tour: Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths, and Georgian streets
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Bath: Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

14.Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 430 reviews · from $29

See Bath from street level and above on Tootbus’s City and Skyline routes. Ride past the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge, Prior Park, and the University of Bath, with multilingual audio, app walking tours, Wi-Fi, and hop-on hop-off access.

“Excellent bus tour and value for money - two tours in one - did City Tour and Skyline on our first day to get the feel for Bath. Audio worked fine after a couple of seat moves!! Great views on top deck!”

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London: Uber Boat 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off and Cable Car Tickets - Starting at Westminster and Embankment
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London: Uber Boat 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off and Cable Car Tickets

15.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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