15 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours In London

London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

1.London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

Hop on Big Bus across London’s royal sights and West End with free Wi‑Fi, flexible stops, and optional Thames cruise on 24/48-hour tickets.

London: City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

/ June 4, 2026

2.London: City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

Hop on and off across London’s top sights with audio commentary, frequent buses, and optional Thames cruises and walking tours.

★ 4.4

“You can’t stop the rain 🙂! It was an incredible way to explore and get initially acquainted with the city. Loved it!”

6,579 reviewsFrom $56.57by City Sightseeing UK

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London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

/ June 4, 2026

3.London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

See London’s top sights lit up on an open-top bus tour from Green Park, with a live guide covering landmarks in 90 minutes.

★ 4.5

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny. He kept the tour interesting even when we got stuck in a traffic jam. It was overall incredible. We went in October and it was very chilly on the top, so be sure to rug up!”

5,516 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $29by See London By Night

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

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

Hop on Big Bus for 24–48h sightseeing, ride the London Eye for 360 views, and enjoy a Thames cruise with live narration.

★ 4.4

“It was really perfect to see the whole city on the bus and have chance to hop on and off whenever you want”

5,332 reviews1 - 2 daysFrom $74by Big Bus Tours - London

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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

5.London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

Tootbus hop-on hop-off through London on open-top buses with live tracking, 10-language audio, and an optional Thames river cruise.

★ 3.9

“Great way to get around the city and see all the important stops”

4,327 reviewsFrom $41.49by Tootbus

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London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

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6.London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

Big Bus routes across London and a Thames cruise with live commentary, plus optional walking tours and an evening panoramic ride.

★ 4.1

“Love big red bus tours, essential for orienting yourself .”

3,875 reviews1 - 2 daysFrom $35by Big Bus Tours - London

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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

7.London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

Hop on a Tootbus pass to see London’s landmarks fast, then add a Thames cruise. Flexible stops, app tracking, and audio commentary.

★ 4.0

“Leon was an excellent guide and kept us informed and was very knowledgeable about London and its history. His humor also was delightful.”

3,834 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $53.74by Tootbus

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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

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8.London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

Hop-on hop-off London bus plus Thames cruise with audio guides, GPS tracking, and app walking tours for adults and kids.

★ 4.0

“The freedom to move around London from area to area.”

3,653 reviews1 - 3 daysFrom $52by Tootbus

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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

9.London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

Hop on and off the Thames in all-weather comfort with live commentary, great photo stops, and unlimited 24-hour travel for $33.

★ 4.4

“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 ;-)”

3,112 reviews1 dayFrom $33by City Cruises Limited

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London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

/ June 4, 2026

10.London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

Vintage open-top Routemaster bus tour of London’s biggest icons with a live guide. 90 minutes, easy Embankment pickup, great photos.

★ 4.6

“Excellent tour and a truly fascinating guide. The experience was engaging from start to finish, and I genuinely enjoyed every moment. Highly recommend….”

2,890 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $40by Manchester Bus Tours Ltd

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Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

11.Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

Flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour of London with Wi‑Fi and 12-language audio, plus an optional Thames cruise for 24-hour ticket holders.

★ 4.0

“This was not a narrated tour. It was simply a bus ride. And the driver was rude and unpleasant. This was not what was expected or advertised.”

2,064 reviews1 day (approx.)From $32.08by Golden Tours Gray Line London

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London: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour – 1960s Routemaster Bus

/ June 4, 2026

12.London: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour – 1960s Routemaster Bus

Ride a 1960s Routemaster through Central London with afternoon tea on board. Vintage views, tea service, and recorded sights.

★ 4.5

“To be seated at all times so staff can serve safely also no toilet on the bus, lovely way to view London whilst enjoying afternoon tea”

2,032 reviews1 hour 25 minutes (approx.)From $87.01by Brigit's Bakery Bus

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London: Nighttime Open-Top Bus Sightseeing Tour

/ June 4, 2026

13.London: Nighttime Open-Top Bus Sightseeing Tour

See London by night from an open-top bus. Panoramic views of St Paul’s, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and more with a live guide.

★ 4.1

“joe hit it out of the park , great info ,knowledgeable about everything especially the pubs and got a great sense of humor”

1,362 reviewsFrom $39.06by Golden Tours - Gray Line London

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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

/ June 4, 2026

14.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

Hop on a Thames river cruise with a 24-hour pass from Westminster to Greenwich, with onboard commentary and great landmark views.

★ 4.0

“We were informed the days schedule was abbreviated but since then weather was bad we stayed in for round trip. City sightseeing allowed us to use the same ticket for the following day as well.”

1,256 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $33.76by City Cruises

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City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

/ June 4, 2026

15.City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

Hop-on hop-off London buses with live tracking across 3 routes, plus Thames cruise extras on select tickets.

★ 4.0

“Very convenient and excellent narration of London history. We rode the blue and red lines with timely connections. Only mix up came at the end when we couldn't tell if we'd missed our last bus (app didn't update). We then used public transportation to get back to our hotel easily. We'd definitely do it again.”

1,224 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $37.00by City Sightseeing Ltd - UK and Ireland

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