Britain · HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOURS IN LONDON
Good hop-on hop-off tours in London fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are standing there.
See London’s landmarks lit up on a 90-minute open-top bus tour with live commentary, classic views, and practical tips for a chilly ride.
“Perfect length and level of detail in the information provided. The rest of our visit we then saw these places on foot and it was so fun knowing a bit about everything before hitting it on the ground!”
See London by bus, sky, and Thames water with the London Eye, river cruise, and flexible Big Bus sightseeing ticket.
“Took us everywhere we wanted to go. Extended hours would be good.”
Review the Tootbus London hop-on hop-off tour, with open-top buses, three routes, 45 stops, audio guides, walks, and an optional Thames cruise.
“Buses were clean and the staff was friendly. The only frustrating thing was the waiting times could be a bit long, but that's out of the drivers' control since they have to navigate big city traffic.”
See London’s top sights by open-top bus and Thames cruise, with flexible hop-on access, multilingual audio, GPS tracking, and walking tours.
“Best way to see London see all the landmarks and let someone else do the navigating”
Review the London Thames hop-on hop-off cruise, with landmark views, witty commentary, Greenwich stops, boat tips, and honest value advice.
“Perfect activity and wonderful customer service! Thank you very much”
See London’s top landmarks from a vintage open-top Routemaster, with lively English commentary, easy central pickup, and great photo views.
“Our tour guide Jay was awesome! & our driver Paul made the drive very smooth! Perfect way to start our London holiday!”
See London’s landmarks lit up on a 90-minute open-top bus tour with live commentary, multilingual audio, and photo stops from the London Eye.
“It was a great tour! Jack was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and funny! The tour is a little under 1.5 hours and is such a great time to see London all lit up. Highly recommend for anyone visiting London!”
See London’s top sights by open-top bus, Thames boat, and walking tour, with three routes, 70 stops, and audio in 12 languages.
“Should be the first thing anyone new to London does to learn about the city and other attractions to indulge. Please inform travelers about the boat ride and which stop is ideal if one wants to get on that”
See Big Ben, the London Eye, and Westminster with kid-friendly stories on a 45-minute open-top bus tour for the whole family.
“Tour was excellent. Loads of information (which my 6 year old has been drip feeding us back ever since, proving that he was taking in more than I realised!) and the booklet has been enjoyed in various down-times since.”
See London by Thames Clippers and cable car with one-day access, practical tips, landmark stops, value advice, and honest drawbacks.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the Uber boat and cable car experience”
See London from the Thames with unlimited one-day boat travel, flexible stops, indoor comfort, and memorable views from Westminster to Greenwich.
“We had a lovely group outing on the river Thames, and got to see many of the London sights from the river. It was beautiful and a great experience.”
See Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and central London from an open-top bus with live commentary or audio guides.
“microphone was cutting out but the guide (Joe?) was great and worked through it. He knows so much about history, and very amusing.”
See London’s Christmas lights from a restored vintage bus, with live commentary, landmark views, and practical tips for a chilly evening.
“Great Christmas lights bus tour, entertaining guide and lots of fun. Just a bit chilly.”
Ride a vintage Routemaster, cruise the Thames, see Westminster and the Changing of the Guard on this 3.5-hour London tour.
“First thing we did when we arrived to get an overview of London. Really helped us decide what to visit and how to get around.”
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