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(Limited Time: Get 24 Hours Free) Golden Tours: London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise

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London hop-on hop-off bus passing by Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
London hop-on hop-off bus passing near the London Eye.
Cruise in Thames river, London

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 with 1-day, 24, 48, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off passes. This tour is your royal chariot to iconic landmarks, quirky neighborhoods, and hidden gems
    • You can hop on and off as much as you want along the 3 routes, and the buses run every 30 to 60 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 unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
    • Access to Blue, Yellow & Orange routes
    • English-speaking guide (on the Blue Route)
    • Thames River cruise (based on option selected)
    • 2 complimentary walking tours (based on option selected)
    • Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese & Arabic (on the bus)
    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Mar, 2025

    Excellent ticket package, bus service was frequent enough and had 3 great routes. The drivers were courteous and helpful in our journey. We also took advantage of the added benefit of a Thames river cruise from Westminster pier to the Tower Pier. Will definitely use Headout again!
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  • 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.

    Schedule

    • First bus: 9:30am from London Eye
    • Last bus: 5pm from London Eye
    • Frequency: Every 30 mins
    • Popular stops: London Bridge, Parliament Square, Piccadilly Circus

    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.

    Schedule

    • First bus: 9am from Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road
    • Last bus: 3pm from Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road
    • Frequency: Every 60 mins
    • Popular stops: Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London

    Museum Tour (Orange Route)

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

    Schedule

    • First bus: 9:30am from Hyde Park Corner
    • Last bus: 5:30pm from Hyde Park Corner
    • Frequency: Every 60 mins
    • 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.

    Schedule

    From Westminster Pier

    • First cruise: 10am
    • Last cruise: 6pm
    • Frequency: Every 40 mins
    • Duration: 30-40 mins

    From Tower Pier

    • First cruise: 10am
    • Last cruise: 5:15pm
    • Frequency: Every 40 mins
    • Duration: 30-40 mins
  • Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible, with space to store one fold-away pushchair and a wheelchair on the lower deck.

    Additional information

    • Please note that the ticket validity begins upon boarding the bus.
    • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like walking tours, cruises, and meeting points, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
    • The 24-hour pass is valid for 24 consecutive hours, while the 1-day pass is valid for a single calendar day, regardless of the boarding 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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