London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Discover Iconic London Landmarks on a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Free River Cruise Option

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SKU: UK-10445-0013
London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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1-15
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1 participant
4 hours
50 minutes
  • • Explore Iconic Landmarks on a City Sightseeing Tour in London
  • • Enjoy a 2.5 Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour of the Capital
  • • Experience the Most Comprehensive Tour of London's Sights
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Why We Love This Unique Experience

Experience the magic of the capital with the City Sightseeing London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. This vibrant and flexible tour is the ideal way to explore London's iconic landmarks at your own pace. Whether it's your first visit or a returning adventure, this bus tour unveils the rich tapestry of history and culture that makes London one of the world’s most exciting cities. Sit back, relax, and enjoy breathtaking views as the bus takes passengers to some of the city’s must-see attractions.

The Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour offers the freedom to discover all that London has to offer. With 24 or 48-hour tickets, travelers can hop on and off at key stops like Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and the majestic Houses of Parliament. Enjoy additional perks such as a free river cruise for a unique perspective of the city from the Thames. This convenient transportation option allows for unhurried visits, ensuring that every interesting spot gets the attention it deserves.

A City Sightseeing London bus tour makes for a perfect gift for friends, family, or even oneself! Ideal for anyone wanting to explore the capital's rich heritage or simply enjoy a day of sightseeing, this experience is bound to create lasting memories. Treat a loved one to this exciting journey through London; it's not just a ticket, but an invitation to explore the city’s wonders.

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What People Are Saying

(957 reviews)

City Sightseeing London's hop-on, hop-off bus tour has garnered rave reviews for providing an exceptional way to explore the city's iconic landmarks. Customers particularly appreciate the friendly and attentive staff, with standout mentions for guides like Roger Moore and Nicolas, who go above and beyond to enhance the experience by offering helpful tips and local dining recommendations. The value for money shines through, especially with the inclusion of a river cruise, which adds a unique perspective of the Thames. With well-timed buses, informative audio commentary, and easy access to major sights, this tour is ideal for anyone looking to maximize their visit to London, making it a must-book for a memorable adventure in the city.


Experience Highlights

Exceptional Customer Service... Fun and Informative... Perfect for Families... Great Value for Money... Friendly Staff... Convenient Hop-On Hop-Off... Must-Do Tour... Enjoyable River Cruise... Engaging Narration... Smooth Experience... Reliable and Efficient... Stunning Views...

Experience Overview:

City Sightseeing London Hoho Bus Tour & Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London on our Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour will be the best way to explore the capital of England with the rich history and culture. Take in the views and visit iconic sites like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London at your leisure.
We have selected key tour stops to allow you to see all the sites London has to offer in touching distance. From The Shard, to Big Ben to Oxford Street, we cover all the best places in London. With our 24, 48 and 72-hour tickets, we even offer a free river cruise to explore London by water as well as other exciting inclusions (excluded in the 1-Day Today Ticket).

What's included:

  • Rock & Roll Walking Tour (24, 48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • Audio guide commentary in 11 languages + headphones
  • Jack the Ripper Walking Tour (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • 1-day, 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Route Master bus ride (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • Royal Walking Tour (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • Single journey on the River Cruise (24-hour ticket only)
  • Stops near the major sights
  • Night Tour (72-hour ticket only)
  • Greenwich return on the River Cruise (48 and 72-hour tickets only)

Not included:

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

What to expect:

Red Route

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 1 at 8.30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 7:30pm. Buses run every 7 - 12 minutes.

Stops

  1. Belvedere Road

    Belvedere Road, behind the London Eye

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  2. One Aldwych

    Aldwych (outside One Adwych Hotel)

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  3. St Paul's Cathedral

    Ludgate Hill (St. Paul's Cathedral entrance)

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  4. 1 Walbrook

    Cannon Street Station, Stop MB

    5. ,

  5. Monument (Stop P)

    London Bridge

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  6. Unicorn Theatre (Stop J)

    Tooley Street

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  7. 134 Tower Hill

    Tower Hill (Tower of London)

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  8. Temple

    Victoria Embankmennt (opposite Temple Station, Stop W)

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  9. Westminster Pier

    Westminster Bridge (Big Ben side) in front of Westminster Pier

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  10. Millbank (Stop NE)

    Horseferry Road

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  11. 4 Buckingham Gate

    Buckingham Palace

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  12. The Rubens at the Palace

    Rubens Hotel, Buckingham Palace Road

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  13. Smile with George

    Buckingham Palace Road

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  14. The Clermont Hotel, Victoria

    Buckingham Palace Road (Clermont Hotel Stop R)

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  15. Victoria Station

    Buckingham Palace Road (Stop Z12)

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  16. Victoria Station (Stop 10A)

    Grosvenor Gardens (Stop 10A)

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  17. 557 Park Ln

    Hyde Park, Queen Elizabeth Gate

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  18. 118 Park Ln

    Marble Arch (Speakers' Corner)

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  19. Marble Arch

    Marble Arch (Park Lane)

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  20. London Hilton Hotel (Stop B)

    Park Lane London Hilton Hotel (Stop B)

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  21. 2 Brick St

    Piccadilly, Hard Rock Cafe (Stop D)

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  22. Simplestream

    Haymarket (outside Tiger Tiger Restaurant)

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  23. 6 Pall Mall E

    Pall Mall East, left of National Gallery (Stop Z)

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  24. Horse Guards Parade

    Whitehall, Banqueting House (Sightseeing Stop)

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  25. St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall (Stop D)

    Westminster Bridge (the London Eye side), in front of the Marriott Hotel and next to the Lion Statue

Points of interest passed by on this route

  • Hyde Park
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  • Westminster Bridge
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  • Westminster
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  • London Eye
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  • Waterloo Mainline Station
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  • SEA LIFE London Aquarium
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  • South Bank
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  • Buckingham Palace
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  • The King's Gallery
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  • Royal Mews
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  • The London Dungeon
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  • The Mall
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  • Trafalgar Square
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  • National Gallery
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  • Big Ben
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  • Houses of Parliament
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  • Westminster Abbey
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  • St. Paul's Cathedral
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  • London Bridge
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  • Tower Bridge
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  • Tower of London
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  • The View from The Shard
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  • The Shard
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  • St. James's Park
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  • Nelson's Column
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  • The Monument to the Great Fire of London
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  • Oxford Street
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  • Leicester Square
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  • Piccadilly Circus
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  • The Savoy
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  • Covent Garden
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  • Covent Garden
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  • Millennium Bridge
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  • HMS Belfast
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  • Royal Courts of Justice
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  • Blackfriars Bridge
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  • St. Mary Le Bow Church
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  • Strand
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  • Potters Fields Park
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  • St Katharine Docks
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  • King's College London Chapel
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  • Park Lane
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  • Wellington Monument (Achille's Statue)
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  • Marble Arch
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  • Churchill War Rooms
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  • Tate Britain
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  • London Victoria Station
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  • The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London
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  • West End Theatre District
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  • Admiralty Arch
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  • National Portrait Gallery
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  • Jubilee Gardens
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  • London Transport Museum
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  • The London Bridge Experience
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Blue Route

Duration: 1 hour

Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 19 at 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 19 at 5:25pm. Buses run every 20 - 30 minutes

Stops

  1. 128 Green St

    Stop 19 - Marble Arch, Park Lane

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  2. London Hilton Hotel (Stop B)

    Stop 20 - Park Lane London Hilton Hotel Stop B

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  3. Hyde Park Corner (Stop 13)

    Stop 31 - Hyde Park Corner Station, Stop 13

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  4. Harrods

    Stop 32 - Harrods (Stop KA)

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  5. Victoria & Albert Museum (Stop R)

    Stop 33 - Victoria and Albert Museum (Stop N)

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  6. Gloucester Road (Stop GS)

    Stop 34 - Gloucteser Road (Stop GS)

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  7. Kensington Road / Royal Albert Hall (Stop RD)

    Stop 35 - Kensington Road / Royal Albert Hall (Stop RD)

    8. ,

  8. Palace Gate

    Stop 36 - Palace Gate Tour

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  9. 7 Kensington High St

    Stop 37 - Kensington Palace (Stop N)

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  10. Palace Gardens Terrace (Stop M)

    Stop 38 - Palace Gardens Terrace (Stop M)

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  11. Urban Meadow Cafe

    Stop 39 - St. Petersburgh Place Tour

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  12. Porchester Terrace (Stop D)

    Stop 40 - Porchester Terrace Tour

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  13. Lancaster Gate Columbia Hotel (Stop LE)

    Stop 41 - Lancaster Gate / Columbia Hotel (Stop LE)

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  14. Lancaster Gate Station (Stop LH)

    Stop 42 - Lancaster Gate Station (Stop LH)

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  15. Praed Street

    Stop 43 - Praed Street Tour

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  16. Marble Arch Station / Edgware Road (Stop H)

    Stop 44 - Marble Arch Station / Edgware Road (Stop H)

Points of interest passed by on this route

  • Royal Albert Hall
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  • V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum
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  • Hyde Park
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  • Marble Arch
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  • Harrods
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  • Royal Academy of Arts
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  • Royal College Of Music Museum
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  • Queen Elizabeth Gate
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  • Wellington Arch
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  • Speakers Corner
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Green Shuttle Service

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:20am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5:20pm. Buses run every 30 minutes

Stops

  1. Belvedere Road

    Belvedere Road, Stand 3788, behind the London Eye

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  2. One Aldwych

    Aldwych

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  3. Southampton Row

    Stop 51 - Southampton Row, Stop Y, for the British Museum

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  4. Russell Square (Stop H)

    Stop 52 - Woburn Place, Stop H outside the Royal National Hotel

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  5. King's Cross and St Pancras (Stop T)

    Stop 53 - Pancras Road, bus stop T

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  6. St Pancras International (Stop S)

    Stop 54 - Midland Road, bus stop S

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  7. Euston Station (Stop H)

    Stop 55 - Euston Road, bus stop CH

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  8. Euston Square Station (Stop P)

    Stop 56 - Euston Square, bus stop P

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  9. British Museum (Stop OA)

    Stop 58 - Great Russell Street, bus stop U outside the British Museum

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  10. Southampton Row (Stop B)

    Stop 59 - Southampton Row, Stop B, for the City Sightseeing shop and information

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  11. Lancaster Place

    Stop 60 - Lancaster Place, Somerset House, Stop B

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  12. 26 York Rd

    Stop 61 - York Road - bus stop opposite M&S

Points of interest passed by on this route

  • London Eye

FAQ

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Red Route - first tour at 8.30am, last full tour at 7:30pm, frequency is every 7 - 12 minutes. Full loop duration - 150 minutes
Red Route audio guide languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Arabic
Green Route Shuttle: first bus at 9:20am, last bus at 5:20pm. Buses run every 30 minutes. Duration - 80 minutes
Green Route audio guide languages: English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
Blue Route - first tour at 8:45am, last full tour at 5:25pm from Stop 19. Duration - 60 minutes. Frequency is every 20 - 30 minutes
Blue Route audio guide languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese
Customers can start their tour at any of the stops along the routes. Stop 1 on the Red Route and Green Shuttle Service is Belvedere Road
Stop 11 Buckingham Palace is closed every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am - 12pm due to the Changing of the Guards
Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be accepted at any of the stops along the routes. Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out
Stop 10 Horseferry Road is currently closed. The nearest stop is Stop 9 Westminster Pier
Rock & Roll Walking Tour (included in the 24, 48 and 72-hour tickets): Operates every day at 12pm. Departure Stops: Haymarket (Stop 22)
Royal Walking Tour (included in the 48 and 72-hour tickets only): Departs at 9:45am every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Departure Stop: Haymarket (Stop 22). Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour (included in the 48 and 72-hour tickets only): Departs at 3pm every day. Departure Stop: Tower Hill (Stop 7). Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
24-hour ticket includes a one-way cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier. You can start the cruise from either pier. Departs every 40 minutes. Duration: 35 mins approx. First departure (both piers): 10am. Last departure (from Tower pier): 6:55pm. Last departure (from Westminster): 7:20pm. You will be given your cruise ticket when you redeem your voucher on the bus
48 and 72-hour tickets include a same day return trip to and from Greenwich Pier. Departs every 40 minutes. Duration: 35 minutes approx. First departure to Greenwich (from both piers): 10am. Last departure to Greenwich from Westminster Pier: 4pm. Last departures from Greenwich to Westminster Pier: 5:50pm. You will be given your cruise ticket when you redeem your voucher on the bus
T15 Routemaster Heritage Route (included in the 48 and 72-hour tickets only): Buses depart from Trafalgar Square/ Charing Cross Stop F. Departures every 30 minutes from 9:30am - 5pm. Heading west, buses depart from Tower Hill/ Tower of London Stop TA every 30 minutes from 10:30am - 6pm
Night Tour (included in the 72-hour ticket only): Operates daily at 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, 9:15pm, 9:45pm and 10:20pm (April - September). Operates daily at 7:30pm and 9:20pm (October - March). Departure Stop: Outside Green Park Station
Please note, Stop 17 on the Red Route is temporarily closed due to roadworks. The nearest alternative pick-up point is Stop 18 Marble Arch (Speakers' Corner)
Stops 51, 52 and 59 on the Green Route will be temporarily closed on Sunday 1st June due to crane operations

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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