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For groups of 12 or more, you may send us an inquiry at [email protected]. Although we do not guarantee bulk deals for all our tours, there are some tours for which we can offer discounted pricing. Ordinary hop-on-hop-off bus tickets are entitled to group savings. Attractions, pass items and combo tickets aren't.

Due the nature of this type of tour and varying demand, group travellers should be aware that there is no guarantee that the group will be able to travel altogether as the available seats vary from stop to stop and depends on demand each day. The group may need to split up and/or wait for the next bus(s).

As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

Open-Top London Panoramic Bus Tour with Live Guide

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• Take an open-top bus excursion to discover the capital.
• See well-known sites including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London.
• All ages may enjoy this dynamic history lesson with a live English-speaking guide.
• There is a choice for an audio guide.
• Smartphone Voucher Accepted (No need to print!)

Take an enthralling two-hour open-top bus trip that leaves often from the well-known London Eye. Explore the core of London's past and present while passing by well-known sites including Piccadilly Circus, the Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace. This trip guarantees a balance of information and enjoyment, guided by knowledgeable experts. Relive the enchantment of London's finest sites from the luxury of our bus, whether you pick the day or night trip.

Experience the spirit of London on our panoramic open-top bus tour, an immersive two-hour excursion that leaves from the London Eye every hour. Jubilee Park and Garden in front of the London Eye provide a lovely backdrop for the departure point, which is conveniently located at Belvedere Road, SE1 7NA. A live guide will meet you as soon as you get on one of our blue buses and begin to regale you with interesting facts about some of London's most beloved locations. This trip guarantees that you see all the major sights, including the imposing Buckingham Palace, the fascinating Tower of London, and the energetic Piccadilly Circus. As you travel around the city's busy streets, immerse yourself in its rich history and current relevance. Choose between the day and night trips for a distinctive viewpoint on the nation's capital if you're more flexible. The attraction of London reveals itself to you whether you are in the brilliant sunshine or the twinkling city lights. Spend the entire two hours on the bus taking in the sights and sounds while listening to our live guide's insightful comments. As an alternative, choose the audioguide experience, which provides a fluid history and landmarks of London. For those who want a thorough rundown of the city's top attractions, this trip is ideal. We also offer another alternative if you're seeking for a hop-on and hop-off experience. Our blue busses are waiting for you at the London Eye, where your tour starts and ends. See the timetable map for further information and set out on an unforgettable tour of London's most popular sights. Book your tickets right away!

Day Tours:  10:00am to 5:00pm (please arrive 15 min prior to the start time) Night Tours : 07:00pm and 08:00pm (please arrive 15 min prior to the start time) Duration:  2 Hours Approx Start Point:  London Eye Tourist Stop - Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London SE1 7GH (Please check calender to know about the availability)

• 2 Hours Open Top Bus Panoramic Tour
• Live Guide (Subject to availability)
• Audio Guide available in 11 languages
• Entrance Fees (Unless specified)
• Hotel Transfers

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Golden Tours London Hop-on, Hop-off and Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Admission

Activity schedule, key highlights.

• Inclusions & Exclusions

Hop-on, hop-off: Daily

Warner Bros Studio: As per the calendar 

Hop-on, hop-off: 1 day, 24, 48 or 72 hours (you can take your pick!)

River Cruise: 30 minutes.

Warner Bros: Approx. 7 hours.  Within the Studios : 4 hours

Hop-on, hop-off: 9am to 5pm, every 30 minutes 

River Cruise: Please check USEFUL DOWNLOAD section.

Warner Bros Studio: Check availability to see start time

Boarding starts 30 minutes prior to the time of departure.

Hop-on, hop-off: You can hop on to the bus from any of the stops.

Circular Cruise Westminster boats depart from Westminster pier.

Warner Bros Studio:

From Russel Square: Make your way to Russel Square (outside Blooms Café, 51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG)

From Victoria: Make your way to our partner's office near Victoria Train Station (Address: 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road)

Hop-on, hop-off: You can hop off the bus at any of the stops

Warner Bros Studio: Victoria train station (for tours departing from Evan Evans office)

The Royal National Hotel, Russell Square (for tours departing from The Royal National Hotel, Russell Square.

• Save money by booking a London deal combining a hop-on, hop-off tour with a visit to the Warner bros studio
• Discover London on a fun-filled and flexible hop-on, hop-off bus tour
• Covers major attractions including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, London Eye, Madame Tussauds and more
• Enjoy a relaxing Thames Cruise included with the hop-on, hop-off ticket
• Explore the Warner Bros. Studio tour, a must-do for all Harry Potter fans!
• Visit Dumbledore’s office, the Great Hall, Gryffindor Common Room, Hagrid's Hut, Diagon Alley and much more!
• Take a photo stop at Platform 9¾ and click pictures with Hogwarts Express
• Discover original costumes and props, including the uniforms from the wizarding sport of Quidditch!
• Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

Enjoy London’s attractions for less with a combo package featuring a flexible hop-on, hop-off tour and Warner Bros. Studio admission with transfers.

Golden tours London hop-on, hop-off:

Enjoy the perfect introduction to the UK’s historic capital with this action-packed London hop-on, hop-off tour! Ride past all the key attractions covered by strategically located stops. Enjoy a multilingual audio guide and learn fascinating facts about the things you see.

FREE River Thames Cruise: Enjoy an enthralling hop-on, hop-off River Thames boat ride and admire London’s attractions and landmarks, between Westminster and St Katherine’s Pier. Valid for 24 hours, you hop on and off as many times as you wish. The cruise is operated by Circular Cruise Westminster.

SOME OF THE ATTRACTIONS COVERED:

• Buckingham Palace
• Tower of London
• St. Paul’s Cathedral
• Madame Tussauds
• London Eye.
• Tower Bridge
• Trafalgar Square
• Parliament Square

Warner Bros. Studio Tour -Making of Harry Potter:

Visit the Warner Bros. Studio, where all 8 Harry Potter films were made.  Travel from London to Warner Bros. Studio in Leavesden and see the sets and objects associated with the Harry Potter books and films. The beautiful sets, costumes and props will transcend you to the world of wizard and witches.

Some of the major Harry Potter attractions are the Great Hall, Dumbledore's Office featuring the sword of Godric Gryffindor and the Sorting Hat, Diagon Alley, the Ministry of Magic, Gryffindor Common Room and Boys' Dormitory, the Potions Classroom, Hagrid's Hut, Buckbeak, and much more.

• 24 hour/48 hour/72 hour hop On, hop Off bus ticket
• Complimentary river cruise with 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours ticket
• Audio Guide available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic
• Free Wi-Fi on open-top buses
• Live English Guide available 
• Entry to Warner Bros. Studio (Harry Potter Studio)
• Transportation by coach from London
• Entrances to attractions, unless specified
• River Cruise with 1 Day ticket
• Warner Bros Guided tour
• Meals and beverages

Useful downloads

• Cruise Timetable
• warner Bros Departure Schedule

Please note

Voucher information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)

After your booking, you will receive separate vouchers for each activity. Please keep the vouchers handy and present it to the respective activity operators on the day of your visit.

Hop-on, hop-off tour:

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

No restroom available on board.

Each of our stops will be clearly signposted with the words Golden Tours sitting below the Transport for London bus stop logo. Each bus stop will also display its stop number.

Stops are subject to change and traffic can be disrupted on certain days. The updated map will be available on the bus.

The river cruise is not included in the 1 day bus ticket options. All 24, 48 and 72-hour ticket holders will receive a free one-way sightseeing river cruise from Westminster to Tower Bridge Quay or Greenwich, or from Greenwich to Westminster or Tower Bridge Quay. You are free to use your river cruise on any date within 7 days of the start of your hop-on hop-off bus experience.

Always keep a photo ID handy for security checks.

We charge a small fee for infants aged 3 to 4 years for transportation only as they require a seat on the vehicle.

Entry to Warner Bros. Studio is free for children of 4 years and under.

This Harry Potter Tour is not an official 'Harry Potter' event and is not endorsed, sanctioned or in any other way supported, directly or indirectly by Warner Bros Entertainment Inc, the Harry Potter book publishers or J.K.Rowling and her representatives. All rights to the series of ´Harry Potter´books are the property of J.K. Rowling and her publishers including Scholastic Press, et al. Film rights and image trademarks are the property of Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.

Customer Reviews

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Great experience.

The tour and audio was great. We got to see everything in two days. The routes are great and cover the whole city....

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Golden Tours London

London Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours 2024

The Golden Tours Company has been a legendary name in the travel industry in London and the UK. Started in 1984, it has decades of experience in running city tours, day trips, and open bus tours across London and the UK. They are also famous for their Hop-On Hop-Off tours .

The easily recognizable blue and white Golden Tours open-top buses can be seen across the city, stopping at over 70 bus stations near London’s major attractions and landmarks. 

The London Golden Tours are one of the best Hop-on Hop-off experiences in the city and offer over 70 stops, excellent routing, comfortable coaches, and an array of freebies and services. Golden Tours also has special partnerships with attractions in London to offer discounts on entrance tickets. 

A London Golden Tours HOHO ticket is one assured way of ensuring that you have a comfortable experience sightseeing while you save on money and time!

Why Choose London Golden Tours?

Visit Top Landmarks: The London Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off bus routes are designed to be within close walking distance to major landmarks with more than 70 stops.

Easy to Use: One of the best ways to avoid the stress of planning your transportation in a new city is by taking the Golden Tours HOHO bus tours. Their well-planned fixed routes make it easy to plan an itinerary.

Multiple Routes: The London Golden Tours operates along the Classic Tour (Blue Route), the Essential Tour (Red Route), and morning pick-up and evening drop-off bus routes.

Audio Guides: With London Golden Tours you can save money on transportation while listening to pre-recorded commentary in 11 languages to learn about the attractions as you pass them.

Your London Golden Tour Ticket Options Explained

• Valid for 1 calendar day
• Open-top buses
• Live English-speaking Guide
• Audioguide in 11 languages
• 3D Treasure Hunt Game

• Valid for 24 hrs
• River Thames cruise
• Complimentary walking tour

• Valid for 48 hrs

• Valid for 72 hrs

Audio guide languages are available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic.

Flexible Cancelation Policy: Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours in advance.

Discounted Ticket: Get tickets for children aged 5-15 and family tickets (for 2 adults and 2 children) at a reduced price.

London Golden Tours Timetable

• Timing: 9 AM to 5 PM
• Frequency: Every 20 minutes
• Loop: 3 Hours

Blue Routes

Orange route.

• Timing: 10 AM to 5 PM
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes
• Loop: 2 Hours

Yellow Route

• Timing: 8 AM to 10 AM
• Loop: 1.5 Hours

Green Route

• Timing: 6 PM to 10 PM
• Timing:  9 AM to 5 PM
• Frequency:  Every 30 minutes
• Duration:  Approx. 30 minutes

London Golden Tours Routes

Classic Tour (Blue Route)

The Classic Tour/Blue Route takes you to all the main Central London landmarks, including Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, 10 Downing Street, the London Eye, the London Eye, Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the Shard, Madame Tussauds and many more

The first bus starts at 9:30 AM from Victoria all year round and the last bus is at 6:30 PM.

Essential Tour (Red Route)

The Essential Tour/Red Route is perfect for visitors that want to see the best of Central and North of London. It covers Hyde Park, Regents Park, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds, the British Museum, and Kings Cross, as well as many of Central London, highlights like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye.

The first bus departs from Hyde Park Corner at 9 AM and the last bus is at 5:30 PM all year round. The entire loop takes approximately 3 hours to finish.

The Museum Tour (Orange Route)

Discover London's top museums such as the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, and Victoria & Albert Museum as well as the Royal Albert Hall, Harrods, and Buckingham Palace. 

The first bus departs from Hyde Park Corner at 10:22 AM and the last bus is at 5 PM all year round. The entire loop takes approximately 3 hours to finish.

The Morning Pick-Up Service (Yellow) is a way for you to conveniently travel from the hotel region of West London, including Bayswater Road, Notting Hill, and Holland Park, into Central London. There are two main pick-up services, one in Kensington and one in Bayswater.

In the morning, the first bus leaves Holland Park at 7:45 AM, and the last bus is at 9:30 AM.

The Evening Drop-off Service (Green) is a way for visitors to return to the hotel region of West London, including Bayswater Road, Notting Hill, and Holland Park, into Central London. 

In the evening the first bus leaves from Lancaster Gate at 6 PM and the last bus is at 10:15 PM.

This complimentary one-way River Tour takes you down the River Thames. It departs from Westminster Pier near The Houses of Parliament and stops at Tower Bridge Quay near The Tower of London, and at Greenwich Quay.

The first boat departs from Westminster Pier at 11 AM the last one leaves at 6:30 PM. The entire cruise takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Download Map of All Routes >

Suggested London Big Bus Itineraries

Here are some suggested Big Bus HOHO routes you can follow in London:

Choose the 1 day/24-hour ticket and opt for the complimentary river cruise. Start your day by taking the Essential Tour or the Red Route which will take you through all the iconic sights in London. You can take time and explore Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye. You can also see the British Museum, Madame Tussauds, the Sherlock Holmes Museum, and the London Zoo. End the day with a cruise down the Thames and stop at the Tower of London to see its sights.

Day 1 – You should start your day by taking the Classic Tour or the Blue Route. Visit Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the other attraction in central London. Then head to the museum district including Victoria & Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, and Gardens.

Day 2 – Use the day to spend time on the Essential Tour or the Red Route. Head to Madame Tussauds or the Sherlock Holmes Museum and then take the long route towards British Museum. Later on, spend the afternoon at London’s attractions like the London Eye, and the SeLife Aquarium. End the day with a relaxing cruise on the Thames and watch the sunset over London’s skyline.

Day 1  – Start by going on the Classic Tour or the Blue Route which will take you to Buckingham Palace and through the museum quarter. You can visit the Victoria & Albert Museum, Royal Albert Hall, and Kensington Palace and stroll through Hyde Park to end your day.

Day 2  – Use this day to go on the complimentary River Cruise and start exploring all the sights along the Thames. Start at Westminster Abbey and the nearby Downstreet and Churchill War Museum before hopping on the boat at Westminster Pier and heading to the Tower of London. Finally, spend time at iconic landmarks like St. Paul’s Cathedral and go up to the observation deck at the London Eye. Don't miss the SEA LIFE Aquarium and London Dungeon.

Day 3  – Spend the last day in London by taking the Essential Tour or the Red Route. You can visit attractions like the British Museum, Regent's Park, the London Zoo, Madame Tussauds, and the Sherlock Holmes Museum. End your day by heading to Oxford Circus and browsing the shops and restaurants around Oxford Street and Regent Street.

Highlights of the London Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Westminster Abbey

One of the UK’s most important religious buildings, Westminster Abbey the burial and memorial site of writers, actors, scientists, thinkers, and other famous historical significant figures.

Parliament Square

Parliament Square has some of the capital’s most iconic buildings including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and statues of famous leaders and historical figures.

Experience a breathtaking view of London from atop the 443-feet high London Eye observation wheel located near the River Thames,  for a unique perspective of London.

London Bridge

Just off the banks of River Thames, the London Bridge area is famous for its restaurants and the Tower Bridge. Often confused with the London Bridge, the Tower Bridge has stunning river views.

River Thames

Explore the beautiful River Thames on a  River Cruise . Travel under the London Bridge, see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and admire the Festival Hall and the London Eye.

Buckingham Palace

Visit the Queen’s residence at Buckingham Palace . Stroll through the vast palatial gardens and witness the Change of Guards ceremony, at this treasure trove of royal experiences.

St. Paul's Cathedral

St Paul’s Cathedral is one of Europe’s largest cathedrals Listen to the haunting acoustics in the Whispering Gallery and soaking in the breathtaking views offered by the cathedral's galleries.

Madame Tussauds

Home to lifelike wax figures of over 250 celebrities, at  Madame Tussauds you can see the Royal Family, Benedict Cumberbatch, James Bond, and more.

London Big Bus Visitor Tips and Guidelines

• Golden Tours is the only operator which offers both variants – 1 Day and 24 Hours, be mindful of which variant you are purchasing. The 1 Day variant is valid for a calendar day, which means if you activate it on 10 AM Monday it will work only until 11:59 PM Monday. The 24 Hours variant is valid for 24 hours, which means if you activate it on 10 AM Monday it will be valid till 10 AM on Tuesday.
• Audio Guides are available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic.
• Each bus has space for one fold-away pushchair and a wheelchair on the lower deck.
• Children under 5 years of age travel free.
• Golden Tours offers a river cruise pass which is valid for 24 hours. When you plan your itinerary make sure to activate it according to when you might use it to the maximum. The best thing about the pass is that it works like a hop-on and hop-off pass, you can get on and off as many times you want.
• Make sure to pre-book tickets and check the holiday schedule for the attractions. Golden Tours has online maps that will help you plan your journey in advance.
• If you are short on time, the best way to soak in all the sights is to take a round loop of the Grand Tour or the Orange Tour. It covers all the main tourist attractions in London except for the museum quarter.
• Golden Tours HOHO has an exclusive treasure hunt app that will allow you to collect points as you travel across the city. At the end of your journey, you can redeem the points for discounts, freebies, and other gifts.
• The top deck seats are much in demand and if you are looking forward to completing a loop it is best to board the bus at the first point of departure, as you can get the seat of your choice. Also, remember that buses drive on the right side of the road and you will get better views if you seat on the right side of the bus.
• There is no predicting London weather; while there is enough covered space on the bus it is best to carry rainproof gear. Umbrellas are usually not allowed to be opened on board for the safety of other passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions About London Golden Tours

A. Golden Tours is one of the top hop-on hop-off tours in London.

A. Hop-on hop-off buses are tourist buses that allow you to board and leave whenever you like and sightsee at your own convenience.

A. You can purchase London Golden Tours hop on hop off bus tour tickets online .

A. Yes, you can buy London Golden Tours hop-on-hop-off tickets online here .

A. There are multiple hop-on hop-off bus tours, most of which begin from £28.80.

A. London Golden Tours hop-on hop-off bus tours run at a frequency of 30 to 60 minutes.

A. There are four Golden Tours tour routes in London - the red, blue, and the yellow & green links.

A. Yes, you will get access to audio guides available in up to 11 languages to learn more about the city.

A. Yes, the London Golden Tours hop-on hop-off tours are accessibility-friendly for wheelchair users.

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Golden Tours London Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Bus Tour

• Free cancellation available
• Mobile voucher
• Instant confirmation
• Freedom to explore the British capital at your own leisure
• Hop-on hop-off service through the main London attractions
• No limit to the number of times you can hop-on & hop-off
• Informative audio commentary available in 11 languages
• Multiple stops on 2 different routes

Activity location

• Stop 2: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, Tourist Bus stop
• SW1A 1AA, London, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

• Belvedere Road
• SE1 7GH, London, England, United Kingdom
• Sat, Jun 29 -
• Sun, Jun 30 $49
• Mon, Jul 1 $49
• Tue, Jul 2 $49
• Wed, Jul 3 $49
• Thu, Jul 4 $49
• Fri, Jul 5 $49
• Sat, Jul 6 $49
• Sun, Jul 7 $49
• Mon, Jul 8 $49
• Tue, Jul 9 $49
• Wed, Jul 10 $49
• Thu, Jul 11 $49
• Fri, Jul 12 $49
• Sat, Jul 13 $49
• Activity duration is 1 day 1d 1d

Hop-on hop-off pass valid until the end of the day on your selected travel date.

24-Hour Pass & River Cruise

Hop-on Hop-off pass valid for 24 hours from when you first hop-on, unlimited usage within this time.

This pass also includes a one way Free River Thames boat ride. As this is a free of charge inclusion, no refund can be given if not used.

48-Hours Pass & River Cruise

• Activity duration is 2 days 2d 2d

Valid for 48 hours from first use.

This pass also includes a Free one way River Thames boat ride. As this is a free of charge inclusion, no refund can be given if not used.

72-Hours Pass & River Cruise

• Activity duration is 3 days 3d 3d

Valid for a period of 72 hours from first use.

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included London Hop-on Hop-off bus pass
• What's included What's included River Thames one way sightseeing cruise (for the 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours pass)
• What's included What's included Multilingual audio guides available on all routes in 11 different languages
• What's included What's included Headset for tour commentary
• What's included What's included Free Wi-Fi
• What's excluded What's excluded Admission to museums and attractions along the tour route
• What's excluded What's excluded River cruise (for the 4 hours and 1 day ticket)

Know before you book

• Children 4 and younger are complimentary.
• The boat cruise is valid for 24hrs for departure from Westminster Pier near The Houses of Parliament and choose to disembark at either Tower Bridge Quay near The Tower of London and Tower Bridge, or at Greenwich. Or vice versa. As a free of charge inclusion, no refund can be given if not used.
• 4-hour and 1-day pass does not include the Thames River Cruise
• Buses depart every 20-30 minutes from London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop 4 , London, SE1 7GH (nearest tube station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk). At stops common to multiple routes, buses run every 10 to 15 minutes.
• Audio commentary available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, and Japanese.
• The River Cruise service is operated by Thames River Services daily, between 10.20am to 5pm, approx. every 30-40 minutes during peak periods.

What you can expect

Experience the best of London's attractions and charm-filled neighborhoods from the open-air top of a comfortable, double-decker bus.

Plan your own itinerary and explore the city to your heart's content. You can choose to stay on the bus and take in the scenery for the entire loop, or stop at world-renowned landmarks along the way, including the Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. Engaging pre-recorded commentary highlights the main monuments and provides insights into the city's history and heritage.

The Classic Tour (Blue route) : Covers all the main Central London sights and visits London’s Museum Quarter.

• Kensington Palace
• Natural History Museum
• Science Museum
• Royal Albert Hall
• Victoria & Albert Museum
• Marble Arch
• Buckingham Palace
• Westminster Abbey
• Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
• Westminster Bridge
• Tower of London
• Tower Bridge
• HMS Belfast
• St Paul’s Cathedral

The Essential Tour (Red route) : Passes Madame Tussauds and Kings Cross, as well as Hyde Park and Regents Park, two of the prettiest parks in London.

• Waterloo Bridge
• Royal Courts of Justice
• Nelson’s Column
• Trafalgar Square
• British Museum
• King’s Cross St Pancras
• Madame Tussauds

If you'd like, upgrade your ticket to add on a few additional sightseeing activities. A River Thames cruise lets you see landmarks between Tower Hill and the London Eye from the water. Enjoy an enthralling sightseeing cruise along the heart of London’s River Thames. You can use the one way river cruise on the river Thames (for the 24hrs ticket option only) for departure from Westminster Pier near The Houses of Parliament and choose to disembark at either Tower Bridge Quay near The Tower of London and Tower Bridge, or at Greenwich. Or vice versa. Discover fascinating facts as you cruise with live commentary from the captain and audio guides available via your Smartphone in Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German and Italian. Tickets are valid for 24 hours (unlimited usage within this time) so you can see the best of London at your own leisure!

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures.

• Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
• Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travelers
• High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

• Contactless ticket redemption

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Hop-on hop-off double deck open top sightseeing bus tour with tickets for 24, 48 or 72-hours

Golden Tours London hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour

Explore London on a double-decker open-top sightseeing bus tour that allows you to hop on and off at your leisure. Choose from 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket options.

Golden Tours offers one of the three main hop-on hop-off sightseeing tours in London. In addition to the bus tour, they also provide guided coach tours from London to popular destinations like Windsor, Stonehenge, and Oxford.

For a unique experience, you can combine your Golden Tours bus ticket with a visit to the Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.

Golden Tours is the only tour operator that offers a fully live-guided tour on their 1.5-hour Express ticket, which is not hop-on, hop-off.

What’s included

• Unlimited travel for 24, 48, or 72 hours on the Golden Tours London sightseeing bus network, covering all major attractions in Central London.
• Enjoy a free one-way river cruise as part of your ticket.
• Join complimentary walking tours of the Coronation and/or Jack the Ripper sites.
• Experience 4 open-top sightseeing routes with recorded commentary available in 11 languages.
• Take part in a 90-minute open-top bus tour with an English-speaking guide.
• Benefit from a flexible cancellation policy allowing a full refund up to 24 hours before the tour.
• Stay connected with free Wi-Fi on all buses.

Golden Tours Ticket Options

Discover the various ticket options offered by Golden Tours for an immersive sightseeing experience in London.

Golden Tours Duration Options

Choose from flexible durations of 24, 48, or 72 hours for your Golden Tours adventure. Select the ticket that suits your itinerary and explore London at your own pace.

Golden Tours with or without River Cruise

Customize your experience by deciding whether you want to include the Thames river cruise with your Golden Tours ticket. Opt for the package that best matches your interests and preferences.

Best Price Guarantee

Enjoy peace of mind when you purchase your Golden Tours tickets directly from their website. Benefit from the best price guarantee, ensuring you get the most value for your money.

Golden Tours Advance Tickets

Secure your tickets in advance through the easy online booking system. Simply make the payment with your credit or debit card and receive an instant confirmation email with your printable ticket.

Easy Redemption Process

Join the tour at any Golden Tours bus stop by exchanging your email voucher for the physical tickets. Your adventure begins when you board the first bus, allowing you to make the most of your chosen duration.

Plan your Golden Tours experience and embark on a memorable journey through the iconic sights of London.

Golden Tours Routes and Buses

Explore London’s iconic landmarks and attractions with Golden Tours’ comprehensive bus routes. With the hop-on, hop-off ticket, you have the freedom to switch between routes as you please.

The Classic Tour (Blue Route)

Discover all the major sights in Central London, including the renowned Museum Quarter. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the city.

The Essential Tour (Red Route)

Experience famous landmarks like Madame Tussauds, Kings Cross, Hyde Park, and Regents Park. Take in the beauty of London’s picturesque parks along this route.

The Morning and Evening Drop off Service (Yellow and Green Routes)

Designed for convenience, these routes operate in the morning and late afternoon, providing transportation from popular hotel districts to Central London.

Golden Tours Route Map

Refer to the comprehensive route map of Golden Tours to plan your sightseeing itinerary and make the most of your London adventure.

Frequencies and Operating Hours

Buses run every 5-10 minutes at major tourist points and approximately every 10-20 minutes at the outer reaches of the network. The main routes commence around 8:30 am to 9 am and gradually wind down from 5 pm.

Guides and Audio Guides

Enhance your experience with Golden Tours’ audio guides, available in 11 languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Indian, Japanese, and Arabic. While live guides are not currently available, there is a dedicated 90-minute route, the Open Top London Bus Tour With Live Guide, accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of London with Golden Tours’ extensive bus routes and informative audio guides. Discover the city at your own pace and create unforgettable memories.

With Warner Bros Studio Tour

Golden Tours 4-Hour Hop-On Bus + Warner Bros Studio Tour London – Harry Potter Magic

Embark on a magical journey into the world of Harry Potter at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.

Enjoy exceptional value with a 4-hour hop-on bus tour of London’s iconic sights, including round-trip transportation and entrance tickets to the Warner Bros Studio Tour.

Discover the wonders of The Great Hall, Harry’s bedroom, the Ministry of Magic, Platform 9 ¾, and the enchanting Forbidden Forest.

Join us for an unforgettable adventure through the magical realm of Harry Potter!

Click the link to book your tickets

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter – what to expect

With Merlin attraction pass 

The Ultimate London Experience

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Enjoy complete flexibility with this pass. You can select a 1-day or 24-hour hop-on bus tour of London and choose three or all five of the exciting Merlin attractions.

As an added bonus, your hop-on bus pass includes a complimentary Thames river cruise.

Experience a fantastic combination of top London attractions with this incredible bundle.

River Cruise  

Free Thames river cruise with Thames River Cruising

Enjoy a complimentary river trip included in your Golden Tours hop-on, hop-off bus ticket. The river service that the Golden Tours ticket covers runs from the Westminster Pier by Big Ben to the Greenwich Pier in the east, with several stops along the way.

Cruises are for one-way only.

Frequencies are approximately every 20 minutes in the summer and every 30-40 minutes in the winter.

Note – the river cruise is not included in the one calendar day ticket.

Walking tours  

Free walking tours with Golden Tours hop on buses

Explore the dark secrets of London with a complimentary Jack The Ripper Walking Tour or embark on a majestic Coronation Walking Tour during your Golden Tours hop-on bus journey.

Uncover the haunting locations where crucial clues were found and immerse yourself in the chilling enigma of Jack The Ripper’s crimes.

Alternatively, embark on a captivating 2-hour stroll through the city, discovering the grandeur of Royal sites and gaining insights into historic and contemporary coronations. Unearth intriguing details like the favored cigarette shop of The Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth’s preferred off-license store.

Add-ons to Golden Tours tours & themed tours 

In addition to the regular hop-on bus services, Golden Tours offers various other options for you to choose from.

These include:

1. Night tours

2. Christmas lights tours

3. Add-on for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

4. 90-minute non-stop open-top bus ride with a live guide providing commentary

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Golden Tours also provides bundled packages that combine their top London attractions with the hop-on bus service.

Choose from:

1. Tower of London with hop-on bus

2. View from the Shard with hop-on bus

3. Westminster Abbey with hop-on bus

4. St. Paul’s Cathedral with hop-on bus

5. SEA LIFE with hop-on bus

6. The London Dungeon with hop-on bus

7. Madame Tussauds with hop-on bus

8. London Eye with hop-on bus

9. Shrek’s Adventure! London with hop-on bus

Golden Tours included with London Pass 

The London Pass is a convenient sightseeing pass that allows you entry to many of London’s main attractions. It is available for 1, 2, 3, 6, or 10-day durations.

With the London Pass, you can access over 60 popular tourist attractions in London and enjoy a river cruise on the River Thames.

Additionally, the London Pass now includes the option to use either Golden Tours or Big Bus hop-on hop-off buses for one full day, regardless of the duration of your London Pass.

Important points about the London Pass Hop-on Hop-off bus offer:

•  You can choose to ride on either Golden Tours or Big Bus hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses for one calendar day. Tootbus (Original London Tour) is not included.
•  The Hop-on Hop-off bus offer is valid for one calendar day, not for 24 hours.
•  Most people use the Hop-on Hop-off facility on the first day of their London Pass, but you can use it on any day within the validity of your London Pass.
•  The Hop-on Hop-off bus offer with the London Pass does not include walking tours and river cruises provided by the respective bus companies. However, the London Pass already includes a separate river cruise.
• -When boarding the first bus, you need to show your London Pass to the driver or tour guide who will scan it and provide you with a separate ticket for the chosen bus company. This ticket will be valid for the rest of the day. Once you start with one bus company, you cannot switch to the other company on the same day.

Golden Tours compared with Tootbus & Big Bus  

When it comes to coverage in London, all three hop-on hop-off bus operations visit the same areas and major attractions in the city.

Live Guides:

Golden Tours is the only company that offers a regular service with live guides, but this is not a hop-on-hop-off bus. Instead, it is a fixed 90-minute tour, priced similarly to the hop-on bus.

Commentaries:

All three companies use pre-recorded commentaries for their hop-on bus services, though the number of languages offered may vary. However, during special promotional periods, Tootbus sometimes provides a special service with an expert live guide. These tours operate on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed (though they run hourly).

Ticket Durations:

All operators offer tickets valid for 24 and 48 hours. Tootbus and Golden Tours also offer 72-hour tickets. Additionally, Tootbus offers a 1.5-hour Bar Bus ticket, while Golden Tours has a fully guided 1.5-hour Express ticket.

Evening Tours:

All three operators offer evening tours. Big Bus includes a separate evening tour with their Premium and Deluxe tickets. For more details, please visit their respective websites.

Walking Tours:

Golden Tours and Big Bus offer professionally guided walking tours included with selected tickets. Golden Tours offers the Jack The Ripper Walking Tour or Coronation Walking Tour. Big Bus offers three free tours with their Essential and Explore tickets: Changing of the Guard Walking Tour, City of London Walking Tour, and Jack the Ripper Walking Tour. Each tour lasts 1.5 hours. Big Bus currently offers a Royal-themed hop-on bus tour called “A Big Royal Adventure” along with a 45-minute Royal Walking Tour. Tootbus does not offer guided walking tours but provides the option to download “Tootwalk” to your phone, which includes three self-guided walks.

River Cruises:

Two different river cruise operators, City Cruises and Thames River Sightseeing, are used. Golden Tours and Tootbus offer tickets without the river cruise, making them cheaper. All Big Bus tickets include the river cruise. Please note that river cruises are one-way only.

Add-on Attractions or Alternative Tours:

Golden Tours offers a range of attractions as add-ons to the basic 4-hour hop-on bus ticket. Discount London allows you to purchase discounted bundles of Big Bus tickets and top London attractions. Through the Big Bus official website, you can also add-on tickets for Madame Tussauds, Tower of London, and London Eye Fast Track. Tootbus does not currently offer add-on attractions but provides alternative tours such as a Windsor hop-on bus tour and a popular Kids tour.

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Zip around London's landmarks, dive into optional walking tours and sail down the Thames with a river cruise with this hop-on hop-off pass.

Explore London effortlessly with this hop-on hop-off bus pass. You can hop on and off as much as you want for 1 day or 24/48/72 hours.

The tour comprises 3 routes, and the buses run every 20 mins.

Take a guided tour of the Jack the Ripper areas or stroll through royal sights and go on a Thames River cruise, all included with the 24/48/72-hour pass.

The double-decker buses offer panoramic views of London and come with a multilingual audio guide. Additionally, an English-speaking guide is available on the Blue route.

Some of the noteworthy stops include St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben.

1-day or 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour

Access to Blue, Yellow & Orange routes

English-speaking guide (on the Blue Route)

Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese & Arabic

River Thames cruise (optional)

2 complimentary walking tours (optional)

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

• Entrance tickets to attractions

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Routes & schedule

Classic tour (blue route).

Hop on the Blue Route and zoom past Central London’s landmarks. Tick off everything from your ultimate London bucket list.

First bus: 9:20am from London Eye

Last bus: 6:30pm from London Eye

Frequency: every 20 mins

Popular stops: London Bridge, Parliament Square, Buckingham Palace

Essential Tour (Red Route)

Roll through the heart and north of London with the Red Route. It’s a tour you won’t want to miss.

First bus: 9am from Victoria

Last bus: 7:22pm from Victoria

Popular stops: Madame Tussauds, London Zoo, Tower of London

Museum Tour (Orange Route)

Get your culture fix and dive into London’s iconic museums and swing by iconic landmarks lik Royal Albert Hall and Harrods.

First bus: 9:30am from Hyde Park Corner

Last bus: 7:30pm from Hyde Park Corner

Popular stops: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, Victoria & Albert Museum

Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Thames River cruise

Set sail on a one-way sightseeing cruise along the iconic Thames. Depart from Westminster or Tower Pier and soak up panoramic views of London’s most famous landmarks. Get all the fun facts with live commentary from the captain or an audio guide.

From Westminster Pier

First cruise: 10am

Last cruise: 6pm

Frequency: every 40 mins

From Tower Pier

Last cruise: 5:15pm

Walking tours

Unravel the mystery of Jack the Ripper’s infamous murders in Victorian London, or enjoy a regal 2-hour stroll exploring spectacular Royal sites. It’s the perfect way to cap off your London adventure.

Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

Departs at 3:30pm from Tower Hill and ends near Liverpool Street Underground Station

Duration: 90 mins

Royal Walking Tour

Departs at 10am from Tourist Bus Stop outside The King's Gallery and ends near Westminster Abbey

Duration: 2 hours

Know before you go

Accessibility.

• The buses are equipped with space for one fold-away pushchair and a wheelchair on the lower decks.

Additional information

Your cruise ticket is valid for any day within 7 days from when you start your hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Heads up! Bus stops 22, 24, 38, and 39 near Buckingham Palace will be closed from 10am to 12pm on days when the Changing of the Guard ceremony happens. You can use stops 16 or 23 instead during this time.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Carry a printout of your voucher and hop on to the bus from any stop on the route. The driver will exchange it for the bus ticket.

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