London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour vs Thames River Cruise : lequel vaut le coup ?

Verdict comparatif, prix et conseils. Nous désignons un gagnant — mais les deux ont leur place si vous avez le temps.

Le verdict

Gagnant : Thames River Cruise

Si vous n'avez le temps que pour un, choisissez Thames River Cruise. Yes, at around £14 it's the best-value sightseeing hour in London. Take the Westminster to Greenwich route one way, sit on the open top deck, and build a Greenwich afternoon around it. London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour reste worth it, if…, classez-le simplement en dessous.

Open-top sightseeing bus passing Big Ben in London
6.8/10

London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

From £31 · 2–2.5 hours per loop

Worth it on your first day as a moving overview of London, not as transport. Buy the cheapest 24-hour ticket, ride one full loop from the top deck in the morning, hop off for two or three stops, then switch to the Tube. In afternoon traffic the same loop takes nearly twice as long.

Sightseeing boat passing Tower Bridge on the Thames
8.1/10
Gagnant

Thames River Cruise

From £11 · 1 hour each way

Yes, at around £14 it's the best-value sightseeing hour in London. Take the Westminster to Greenwich route one way, sit on the open top deck, and build a Greenwich afternoon around it.

Côte à côte

SpecLondon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus TourThames River Cruise
TripScore6.8/108.1/10
VerdictWorth it, if…Worth it
From£31£11
Value (score per £)0.220.74
Time required2–2.5 hours per loop1 hour each way
SettingOutdoorOutdoor
Best time todayMornings, SundaysLate afternoon, clear days
Value for money6.5/108.9/10
Experience7.2/108.0/10
Crowds & wait6.8/107.4/10

Qui devrait choisir quoi ?

Choisir London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour si…

  • The best first-day orientation London offers: every headline landmark in one loop.
  • Open-top views the Tube never shows, with commentary connecting the history.
  • Most tickets bundle or add a Thames river cruise cheaply.
  • Hop-off freedom covers the sights that are awkward to reach underground.

Choisir Thames River Cruise si…

  • The cheapest way to see most of London's riverside icons in one go.
  • Live commentary that is actually worth listening to on the sightseeing boats.
  • Doubles as transport: end the cruise in Greenwich and explore from the pier.
  • Frequent departures from Westminster Pier, so it slots around any itinerary.