Golden Tours: London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise

Your Hop-on Hop-off London Adventure

Experience the vibrant city of London at your own pace with Golden Tours’ flexible hop-on hop-off bus tickets. Choose between 1-day, 24, 48 or 72-hour validity and set out to explore world-famous attractions and lesser-known local districts on three distinct sightseeing routes.

Blue Route – The Classic Tour

The Blue Route passes through the heart of Central London, offering easy access to some of the city’s best-loved landmarks. Board your double-decker bus at major stops like the London Eye and glide past iconic sites on a schedule that fits your plans.

• First bus: 9:30am from London Eye

• Last bus: 5pm from London Eye

• Frequency: Every 30 minutes

• Popular stops: London Bridge, Parliament Square, Piccadilly Circus

Yellow Route – The Essential Tour

Cover central and northern London on the Yellow Route, taking in attractions from the stately Madame Tussauds and the historic Tower of London to the royal beauty of Buckingham Palace. Perfect for first-time visitors and return explorers alike.

• First bus: 9am from Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road

• Last bus: 3pm from Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road

• Frequency: Every 60 minutes

• Popular stops: Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London

Orange Route – The Museum Tour

The Orange Route will delight museum lovers and culture seekers. Hop off or transfer easily to top spots, including the Victoria & Albert Museum, Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace.

• First bus: 9:30am from Hyde Park Corner

• Last bus: 5:30pm from Hyde Park Corner

• Frequency: Every 60 minutes

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

There’s no fixed starting point — you can board and begin your tour from any stop along the routes. Each route has regular services throughout the day so you can plan your sightseeing around your interests and pace.

Explore by Bus and Boat

Enhance your journey with an included or optional Thames River cruise. The sightseeing boat sails a one-way route between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier, giving you a new perspective of renowned London sites from the river. Commentary, provided live or via audio guide, brings the capital’s story to life as you pass under its historic bridges.

• From Westminster: Cruises operate 10am–6pm every 40 minutes (each approx 30–40 minutes)

• From Tower Pier: Cruises run 10am–5:15pm every 40 minutes (each approx 30–40 minutes)

Onboard Experience & Extras

All bus tours provide panoramic views from open-top decks, perfect for photos. An audio guide is available in 11 languages, so everyone can enjoy in-depth commentary. The Blue Route is enhanced by the presence of an English-speaking live guide for extra local insight. Use the Golden Tours mobile app for maps, live bus tracking and route details.

Walking Tours

Certain ticket options include engaging walking tours, such as the evocative Jack the Ripper walk or a royal-themed stroll. Details for these extras are provided after booking, so you can plan the perfect sightseeing combination.

Important Notes

• Ticket validity begins when you first board the bus

• 24-hour tickets are valid for 24 consecutive hours from first use; 1-day tickets are valid for a single calendar day only

For full route maps and boarding points, please access the latest details via the Golden Tours app or click here.

Book your Golden Tours: London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise tickets now!