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London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour vs Thames River Cruise: welke is het waard?

Oordeel naast elkaar, prijzen en tips. We kiezen een winnaar — maar beide hebben hun plek als je tijd hebt.

Het oordeel

Winnaar: Thames River Cruise

Als je slechts tijd hebt voor één, kies 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 is nog steeds worth it, if…, rangschik het alleen lager.

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
Winnaar

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.

Naast elkaar

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

Wie moet wat kiezen?

Kies London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour als…

  • 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.

Kies Thames River Cruise als…

  • 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.