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Combo (Save 15%): 24/48-Hr London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Thames River Cruise

Thames River cruise boat passing under London Bridge with city skyline in background.

Thames River cruise boat near London Eye on River Red Rover tour.

Flexible Sightseeing Cruise on the Thames River with iconic London landmarks in view

London Sightseeing Cruise passing by the historic Tower of London on a sunny day

See London in a new light on a flexible bus tour! Explore landmarks on foot and take a River Thames cruise to enjoy waterfront views.

Highlights

Explore London at your own pace with a flexible 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass, complemented by a scenic Thames River cruise.
With over 39 stops across three routes, this tour takes you to iconic landmarks like the Tower of London, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace.
Take a scenic cruise on the River Thames, available as a one-way or round-trip journey, departing from either Westminster or Tower Pier.
As you cruise along the Thames, enjoy views of the London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the historic Globe Theatre.

Inclusions

Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish & Arabic (on the bus)
Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Thames River Cruise

One-way cruise from Westminster/Tower Pier OR Return transfer to/from Greenwhich on the same day (based on option selected)

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Dr.

5/5

Oct, 2024

Our guide was great! She led the tour with enthusiasm and fun. She showed us the best spots from where we could get a great view of everything. Many thanks for that!

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Helio

5/5

Oct, 2024

Purchasing through Headout was simple, easy and quick. My experience on the City Sightseeing: London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise was the best choice. We used the Hop on Hop off bus to get around and see the main sights of London. The buses passed every 10-15 minutes at the indicated points and there was always a member of staff to help us. Finally, we took a cruise on the River Thames with a spectacular view of the city.

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Thomas

4/5

Sep, 2024

Hello, it was very nice with the bus. Unfortunately, we didn't have a map of the bus stops at the beginning and we couldn't download one from the app, so we wandered around London. A nice supervisor from another bus company then helped us. The boat trip was great, but without a German guide. Bye

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Anabela

4/5

Sep, 2024

Excellent way to see the city, we can get off and off at the various stops. The Portuguese is the Brazilian version, this aspect could be improved.

Douglas

5/5

Sep, 2024

The route is very comprehensive, the staff are very helpful and patient and the driving through all the traffic etc was spot on. The Thames Cruise was a highlight as it gave you a different perspective of the sights of the city. The commentary on board deleivered by one of the staff was well paced, clear and informative. It definitely added considerable to the experience.

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Routes & schedule

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.

Red Route

The Red Route takes you through the city's most iconic spots and the Thames River, offering panoramic views from the open-top buses.

Schedule

First bus: 8:30am from Belvedere Road
Last bus: 6pm from Belvedere Road
Frequency: every 15 mins
Popular stops: Grosvenor Gardens, London Bridge, Westminster Bridge

Blue Route

History and art lovers, hop on the Blue Route, which takes you across the most popular London museums and halls.

Schedule

First bus: 8:40am from Marble Arch (Park Lane)
Last bus: 5pm from Marble Arch (Park Lane)
Frequency: every 30 mins
Popular stops: Royal Albert Hall, Harrods, Victoria and Albert Museum

Green Route

If you wish to connect to the Red Route from major hotel areas like Bloomsbury, you can then board the shuttles on the Green Route.

Schedule

First bus: 9:18am from Waterloo Road
Last bus: 4:43pm from Waterloo Road
Frequency: every 30 mins
Popular stops: Lancaster Place, Southampton Row

Thames River Cruise

The 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tickets also offer a cruise across Thames River. Witness the London Eye, Millenium Bridge, Shard, Tower of London, and more from the blue waters.

First cruise: 10am from Westminster Pier & Tower Pier
Last cruise: 4pm (for 48-hour ticket) & 7:20pm (for 24-hour ticket) from Westminster Pier, 5:50 pm (for 48-hour ticket) from Greenwich, 6:55pm (for 24-hour ticket) from Tower Pier
Frequency: every 40 mins
Duration: approx. 35 mins

Know before you go

Accessibility

The buses are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs must be no larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high to board the bus. If unsure, contact the service provider.
Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.

Additional information

Your dogs are welcome on the buses.
A 1-day ticket is valid for 1 calendar day whereas the 24-hour ticket is valid for 24 hours. For example, if you hop on at 10am, then your ticket remains valid till 10am the following day.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point (either of the 4 piers).
If you have purchased reduced price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.