What to do and see in London, England: The Best Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

Even the thought of taking a family bus tour of London can be enough to fill you with worry, especially when you have young children to entertain. You want them to see as much as possible and learn all about the city but probably dread the phrases ‘I’m bored’ or ‘I need a wee’. That’s why we’ve created an open top bus tour especially for kids which is the perfect introduction to central London. Our 45-minute non-stop tour passes major landmarks and we have a live guide on-board to tell stories about the history and culture of the city on this fun London tour. If you are searching for the best London tours for families, this might just tick all of the boxes, especially if you’re visiting London during the school holidays.

Inclusions: Bus Tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Toilet facilities

Experience the city as the sun begins to set and London lights up around you. A non-stop tour combining a live guided bus tour and a river cruise. A great tour to rediscover the city under a new light, the best of London by bus and boat. The city bursts into life at night and London looks spectacular with twinkling lights cutting through the darkness. Watch the city come alive as the sun sets and as famous monuments such as the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye light up. From the comfort of the top deck, to a tranquil seat on the river, don’t miss out on the perfect night experience. Some of the landmarks on our night tour include: Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London and many more.

Inclusions: London's best spots beautifully illuminated at night, A 75-minute non-stop London by night bus tour, A 20-minute non-stop river Thames cruise, Breath-taking views of the city by bus and boat, Audio-commentary available in 11 languages, Live guided in English

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and enjoy a visit to the world-famous Madame Tussauds as part of your ticket. With your 24, 48, or 72 hour ticket, design a personal itinerary with dozens of possible stops, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and many more. Enjoy unobstructed views and on-board commentary as you view the sights and attractions of the city and then hop off to rub shoulders with the rich and famous at Madame Tussauds. Pose for photos with wax replicas of your favourite celebrities including Her Majesty the Queen, Tom Hardy and Kim Kardashian. Highlights See more of London in less time with this two-in-one package Pick between 24-, 48-, or 72- hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus Get up close to wax figures of world-famous celebrities at Madame Tussauds London Walking tour and River Thames cruise included with each ticket option

Inclusions: Hop-on hop-off open-top sightseeing bus tour valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours, Entry ticket to Madame Tussauds, Live English-speaking guide (Red Route), Recorded commentary in 12 languages, Thames River Cruise, Walking tours, Complimentary earphones, Hotel drop-off for those staying in Paddington, Bayswater, Notting Hill and Kensington, Travel on 4 different routes covering all of London's top attractions

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup, Food and drinks

Discover London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and enjoy a visit to SEA LIFE London Aquarium as part of your ticket. With your 24, 48, or 72 hour ticket, design a personal itinerary with dozens of possible stops, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, the Tower of London, and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and on-board commentary as you view the sights and attractions of the city and then hop off at SEA LIFE London Aquarium to take a fascinating journey beneath the waves and discover over 400 species of sea creatures including sharks, jellyfish and penguins. Make the most of the rest of your day with a free walking tour and a River Thames cruise. Highlights See more of London in less time with this two-in-one package Pick between 24-, 48-, or 72- hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus Discover amazing marine life at SEA LIFE London Aquarium Walking tour and River Thames cruise included with each ticket option

Inclusions: Hop-on hop-off open-top sightseeing bus tour valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours, Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium , Live English-speaking guide (Red Route), Recorded commentary in 12 languages, Thames River Cruise, Walking tours, Complimentary earphones, Hotel drop-off for those staying in Paddington, Bayswater, Notting Hill and Kensington, Travel on 4 different routes covering all of London's top attractions

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup, Food and drinks

Soar over and sail down the Thames to enjoy breathtaking views of London with this joint ticket for Emirates Air Line cable car and Uber Boat by Thames Clippers river bus.  Ticket includes all day River Roamer for Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, valid from 10am for hop-on, hop-off travel between 23 piers including but not limited to London Eye, Embankment, Bankside, Tower, Greenwich and North Greenwich.  Enjoy a bird's eye perspective of the capital with this 360 Degree tour on Emirates Air Line, including in-flight discovery film, souvenir in-flight guide and entry to Emirates Aviation Experience.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food is not included but available to purchase on board, Drinks are not included but available to purchase from the fully licensed bar on board, Headset not included to the in:flow app

The best way to see London's sights and splendor is from the deck of a boat. With this hop-on hop-off pass you can cruise up and down the Thames, alighting at your leisure, for a whole day.

Inclusions: 1 Day Pass, Hop-on hop-off river cruise, Live commentary onboard

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop off

Looking for something to do to make the most of London post lock-down? We’ve got you covered! Hop on board our London Panoramic Tour, sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh air as you rediscover the city from a whole new perspective. We’ve picked out the best bits of London and designed this tour so that you can see the most famous landmarks and enjoy incredible views of the city. In just 2 hours, we will take you past a number of top attractions and landmarks while you listen to our interesting commentary. Some of the landmarks you’ll see on this tour include: Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral. There really is no better way to get around London and see the city’s most famous landmarks in such a short space of time. Not only will you get a great overview of the city from the open top deck of the bus, you will also enjoy a relaxing river cruise on the Thames.

Inclusions: The best bits of London in 2 hours, A 90-minute non-stop bus tour, A relaxing Thames river cruise, Panoramic views of London , Audio-commentary in 11 languages, Free wi-fi onboard the bus

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Bus tours with The Original Tour give you 360 views of London from our open-top buses and unlimited hop-on, hop-off access. Our pass allows you to discover all of London's major attractions and landmarks, while giving you the freedom to hop on and off all day long and any of our stops. We will take you past the best parts of central London in a very short time. You will see London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards Parade, Pall Mall, Piccadilly Circus and St James’s Palace and many more! Make the most of your visit with the Thames river cruise. Hop off at Westminster take the river cruise to Tower Pier and board the Yellow Route again at the Tower of London. Listen to our audio-commentary available in 11 languages and enjoy the stories of our amazing live guides. One in two buses are Live Guided: Buses will display 'English live guide'' on the light-up screen on the front and side.

Inclusions: Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off across the routes, A Hop-on Hop-off Thames river cruise, Audio-commentary in 11 languages, Live guided in English, Free WIFI onboard

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See the sights of London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus as you admire 360-degree views of top attractions and listen to captivating commentary. Use your 1-, 2-, or 3- days tickets on three different routes with audio narration, and hop on or off at any more than 40 stops around town. A River Thames cruise is included with all tickets on Fridays-Sundays. With the option for a London Eye Ticket.

Inclusions: Hop-on hop-off bus tour, Recorded commentary, Complimentary earphones, 30-minute river cruise (Not available until 20th May), Limited Hop on Hop off with 9 stops, Optional London Eye Ticket

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Discover London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and enjoy entrance to the Tower of London as part of your ticket. With your 1-, 2-, or 3-day ticket, design a personal itinerary with dozens of possible stops, including Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and onboard commentary as you view the city’s highlights. Hop off to enjoy the Tower of London and marvel at the Crown Jewels and take advantage of a free walking tour and river cruise.

Inclusions: Hop-on hop-off bus tour, Live guide (Red Route), Recorded commentary in 12 languages, 30-minute river cruise, A walking tour, Complimentary earphones, Hotel drop-off for those staying in Paddington, Bayswater, Notting Hill and Kensington

Exclusions: Hotel pickup, Food and drinks