London's Iconic Wonders: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Have an unforgettable tour of London on our hop-on hop-off bus through the heart of the city. Taking you to the doorstep of the capital’s most iconic locations, you’ll get to discover the very best that one of the most famous cities in the world has to offer! Whether you decide to stay on the open top bus and soak in panoramic views of London’s most iconic landmarks or hop-off at any of the stops dotted across the city, there is much to see and discover. Be driven through the famous Parliament Square, home to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, go past the iconic London Eye as you enjoy the hustle and bustle of London’s Southbank area, see the city’s biggest skyscraper, The Shard, visit the golden gates of Buckingham Palace, the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral and much more. With audio commentary throughout giving you the chance to learn more about the capital, it’s the perfect way to get to know London, regardless of the time or your budget!
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OutofAfrica46, 10/18/2025 10:29:26 AM
What started out as a great day declined into time wasting & unprofessional service. Blue line guide was very informative. On the red line the bus took over an hour to turn up then the driver omitted to turn on commentary for half the loop. Clearly not as many buses as the Big Bus co, Toot or City Sightseeing. Won’t be back
D1990ZWchelseab, 10/16/2025 4:00:07 PM
We were assured we would not get stranded. The bus stopped 15 min walk away from point of origin (where we were assured we could return even if it was after stop time, if we were on the bus already). We were told to get off and figure out how to get get where we wanted to go next. We were physically capable but there were some on the bus who were not and had to get a cab. The app was hard to follow. We waited 30 min at one stop and the bus never came. Showed in route the whole time. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because the river cruise was great! We took it from Tower to Westminster. Highly recommend the river cruise. I want my $ back for bus tour. DON'T USE THIS BUS HOP ON HOP OFF.
carolvD8055GD, 10/14/2025 4:23:58 PM
Our guide Emma was informative and engaging. She was so funny and made our experience so worth it to the point we stayed on longer than we had intended. Side note she went out of her way to make sure that people got to their destinations, by calling ahead to the other busses to wait for them. Amazing service.
E6842CMandream, 10/13/2025 7:47:07 AM
A wonderful tour today with Tim! His jokes were a treat and I learned more than I expected. Great routes to see all the main attractions! Nicely done Tim and Beatrice!
Curiosity48196072650, 10/13/2025 3:24:15 AM
Robin was our guide on the open top bus tour of London. He's a retired history teacher. So very knowledgeable about all the stories behind those monuments buildings and landmarks: from Henry VIII to Margaret Thatcher, he 'walked' us thru all the grandeur and secrecy of the glamour of Westminster area. You got to know why the West End of London was so pricey. In contrast the boat cruise could have been better. Their guide was too keen to impress the audience but their loudspeakers below deck ruin much of the experience. Way too noisy for an otherwise pleasant journey along the Thames.
wardtp1, 10/9/2025 11:23:03 PM
The hop on hop off bus is a great way to see the sights of London. The equipment is in good shape and the personnel are friendly and helpful. The Viator website has a glitch that you have to be very careful of when you book yours. You can set a date you want the tour to happen on but the website will change it and you may not be aware that happened. This can cause you to book and at for a day that will not work for you. The Viator Customer Service will tell you they can not do anything to help and you need to contact the tour operators directly. This can be tricky sometimes. They could also tell you that the tour has been booked for outside the refundable time and tell you again there is nothing they can do. This is wholly a Biator website issue that they do not seem to want to fix so be very careful booking with them
SeniorTravelerTF, 10/7/2025 8:38:46 PM
Very knowledgeable narrator that adapted to the drive and answered questions, not just a recorded voice. Two drawbacks that the company had no control over. First, the day we went their were demonstrations so the bus had to re-route and we saw some of the same sights twice, and second, in September the seats in the upper deck were cold after 2:15 minutes of a tour. That is a positive in that you get the time, but know that to see some of the things pointed out you must sit in the open top seats upstairs. Also, be careful that during various seasons there is more than one line (by color) and some are limited in scope and are not narrated.
587barbf, 10/7/2025 2:29:27 PM
This was such a great tour! We were lucky enough to get onboard with the lovely Emma as our guide! Her commentary on the sights was so engaging, and she was so knowledgeable! Not just the facts but all the little things!! She made the trip for us! Emma is a true professional and a joyous woman! Thanks again!
Kimberly_F, 10/6/2025 1:39:40 PM
The live guide mumbled and spent the whole time shopping and reading news articles on his telephone.
allL8194YT, 10/3/2025 6:00:38 PM
Emma was our guide on the Hop On Hop Off. She was great. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Great London ambassador.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You can use the one way river cruise on the river Thames (for the 24hrs ticket option only) between Westminster to Tower Millennium pier or vice versa.
- Audio guides available in 12 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic).
- No restroom available on board.
- Duration valid from when you first hop-on the bus. Unlimited usage within your chosen timeframe. Does not include London by Night service.
- Children under 5 years of age travel free.
- This is Hop-On Hop-Off bus service, you can join at any Golden Tours bus stop.
- The Orange Route operates every 30 minutes, Monday to Thursday.
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London Bus Tour Your 4 hours- will start from the moment you board the bus. 1 Day Ticket- It is only valid for the date stated on the voucher, it cannot be used on the day before or after. 24 Hour Ticket- Valid for 24 hours from when you first hop-on. Unlimited usage within this time. For options booked with a FREE TASTECARD only: Enjoy 2-for-1 meals or 25% off at 1000s of participating restaurants in London and the UK. Redeem by retrieving your Golden Tours voucher on https://www.goldentours.com/check-in and follow the steps provided. Discount card valid for 1 month. Free Walking Tours Enjoy either the Royal London or Jack The Ripper Walking Tours. Your ticket is open-dated and is valid up to 7 days after your travel date. Royal London Walking Tour Departs: Tourist Bus Stop outside The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, SW1A 1AA (Nearest underground station: Victoria and Green Park). Depart at 10:00AM. Arrive by 9:50AM. Return Point: Westminster Abbey (Nearest station: Westminster Station). Jack The Ripper Walking Tour - 3:30PM departure only. Departs: Golden Tours Bus Stop 8 - Tower of London, Tower Hill, opposite Tower Hill Station. Depart at 3:30PM sharp. Arrive by 3:20PM. Return Point: Near Liverpool Street Underground Station. Tours do not operate on the 24th -26th Dec and 1st Jan. Please note: Please present your voucher at the pier before boarding the boat. Guests must arrive at the pier at least 15 min before departure time. Your ticket is open dated ticket and it is valid within 7 days of travel date. Boat rides do not operate on 24th, 25th and 26th December and 1st January. Your ticket is valid for One-way journey only Journey Time : 30 minutes approx. Pier Location: Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT These cruises are operated by City Cruises. Supplier: Golden Tours Gray Line London Email: reservations@goldentours.com Phone number: 0044 2072337030If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
72 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 72 hours before travel date - 0% refund