The Original London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & River Cruise Combo
Tour Overview
Discover London at your own speed with the capital’s premier hop-on hop-off double-decker bus pass. Perfect for first-time visitors and experienced travelers alike, this flexible sightseeing tour gives you unlimited access across four main bus routes and over 50 conveniently located stops. Ride past famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London while enjoying multi-language audio commentary.
Your ticket goes far beyond the bus. Every pass includes an unlimited Thames River sightseeing cruise with City Cruises and access to 6 self-guided audio walking tours via the POP Guide app. Whether you want to explore royal parks, follow the trail of Jack the Ripper, or discover Harry Potter filming locations, you can blend open-top bus rides, river cruising, and walking tours into one complete London adventure.
Select the ticket duration that best fits your travel schedule during checkout. Choose from a 4-hour sampler pass, a standard 1-day (24-hour) pass, flexible 2-day or 3-day split passes valid across two weeks, or a 7-day pass for extended city stays.
Highlights
- Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off Access: Ride across 4 core routes (Red, Blue, Green, Pink) plus a morning shuttle (Black Route) with more than 50 stops citywide.
- Top City Landmarks: See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London.
- Thames River Cruise Included: Enjoy an unlimited Thames sightseeing cruise with City Cruises for the full duration of your bus ticket.
- 6 Self-Guided Walking Tours: Explore top neighborhoods on foot using the POP Guide smartphone app, including routes for Jack the Ripper, Harry Potter (The Wizard’s Walk), and Royal Parks.
- Flexible Ticket Options: Select a 4-Hour (Half-Day), 1-Day (24 Hours), 2 Separate Days, 3 Separate Days, or 7-Day pass at checkout.
Languages offered
- Bus Audio Commentary: Available onboard in 10 languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Russian, Brazilian). Free headphones are provided on the bus.
- Self-Guided Walking Tours: Available in 5 languages via the POP Guide app (English, French, Spanish, Italian, German).
What’s included?
- Your booking covers flexible sightseeing access across London via open-top double-decker buses, a Thames River cruise, and self-guided audio walking tours.
- Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass across Red, Blue, Green, and Pink routes, plus the Black Shuttle.
- Unlimited Thames River Cruise Pass with City Cruises.
- 6 GPS self-guided audio walking tours via the POP Guide app.
- Onboard audio commentary in 10 languages with complimentary earphones.
- Fully wheelchair-accessible buses.
Exclusions
- This experience focuses on flexible citywide transport and self-guided exploration. Interior attraction entry fees are not included.
- Interior admission tickets to paid attractions (e.g., Tower of London, London Eye, Buckingham Palace State Rooms, St Paul’s Cathedral).
- Live human tour guide on the bus (onboard multilingual audio commentary provided).
- Food and beverages.
- Christmas Day Tour (please purchase separate Christmas ticket)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities for bus staff or drivers (optional).
Meeting Point
Start your tour at any of the 50+ designated stops across London and hop on or off as you please.
Start Location: Board at any official stop on the Red, Blue, Green, or Pink routes (such as Stop 1 at Coventry Street near Piccadilly Circus or Stop 29 at Trafalgar Square).
End Location: Hop off at any official stop along the routes to suit your plans.
Operating Hours: Daily bus operating hours are 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with schedule frequency and exact departure times varying by route.
Please note
- Enjoy flexible sightseeing across London with easy stop access and clear ticket validity guidelines.
- 24-Hour Pass Validity: Your 24-hour clock starts the exact moment you first scan your barcode with a driver.
- Multi-Day Pass Validity (2 or 3 Separate Days): Valid for 2 or 3 separate 24-hour periods. You can use each separate day pass within two weeks of your travel date or first ticket redemption.
- 1-Week Pass Validity: Valid for 7 consecutive calendar days starting from your first scan.
- 4-Hour Pass Validity: Valid for up to 4 hours of sightseeing on any route from your first scan.
- Thames River Cruise Redemption: Simply present your digital or printed barcode directly to City Cruises staff at Westminster Pier, Tower Pier, Greenwich Pier, or London Eye Pier.
- Accessibility: All buses are fully wheelchair accessible, and staff are available to assist with boarding.
- Free Cancellation & Rescheduling: Cancel or change your booking date up to 24 hours before your booked tour date.
What do I need to bring?
- Preparing for outdoor sightseeing and self-guided walking routes will ensure a seamless day in London.
- Booking Confirmation: Digital or printed voucher to redeem your pass.
- Smartphone & Headphones: Essential to access and listen to the GPS-triggered audio walking tours on the POP Guide app.
- Comfortable Footwear: Recommended for exploring the self-guided walking routes.
- Weather-Appropriate Clothing: Dress in layers and bring wet weather gear for open-top deck seating.
- Gratuities: Optional for tour staff.
About this Experience
Audio commentary available in 10 languages
Unlimited bus and river cruise access
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Includes 6 themed self-guided walking tours
