On this Hop-On Hop-Off tour, you have the freedom to plan your own London sightseeing itinerary. This hop-on hop-off tour bus takes three main tour routes.
The City Sightseeing Tour (Route A)
On this route digitally recorded commentary is delivered via personal earphones in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Russian. A complete loop takes around 2 hours 15 minutes. Highlights of this route include Oxford Street, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral
The stops on this route are:
• Madame Tussaud's and the Auditorium: Come face to face with your favorite celebrities at this popular London attraction.
• Regent's Park: Relax in one of London’s most popular parks.
• Oxford Street: Discover Europe's largest shopping street, with over 300 shops.
• Regent Street: One of London’s most up-market shopping streets.
• Piccadilly Circus/Eros Statue: Piccadilly Circus at the junction of five busy streets has from time immemorial been a focal point for London.
• Leicester Square: A popular cinema and entertainment centre.
• The National Gallery: The National Gallery, London, houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world.
• Nelson's Column and Trafalgar Square: This pigeon-filled square is London's principal venue for rallies and outdoor public meetings. Nelson's Column is the focal point of Trafalgar Square. Admiral Nelson was one of Britain's best-loved heroes, who fought valiantly for his country.
• Horse Guard's Parade: Horse Guards Parade dates from 1745 and takes its name from the soldiers who have provided protection for the monarch since the restoration of the monarchy in 1660.
• Downing Street: The home of the Prime Minister
• Big Ben and Parliament: Big Ben is one of London's best-known landmarks, and looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated. It is found at the Houses of Parliament.
• Lambeth Palace: Lambeth Palace is the last survivor of the great London seats of the Bishops along the south bank of the Thames.
• Imperial War Museum: One of London’s most popular museums.
• The London Aquarium: See over 350 different species of marine life.
• The London Eye: Another of London’s most popular visitor attractions it offers unrivalled views of the city.
• South Bank Arts Center and BFI Imax Cinema: This is a complex of arts buildings, located along the South Bank of the River Thames.
• Covent Garden: Covent Garden, in the heart of London, is famous for its shops, street performers, bars, restaurants, theatres and the Royal Opera House.
• Fleet Street: This is a famous street in London, England named after the River Fleet. It was traditionally the home of the British press, up until the 1980s.
• St. Paul's Cathedral, Monument: One of the most iconic London landmarks.
• London Dungeon: Explore Britain’s “sinister” history at this popular visitor attraction
• Tower Bridge: The Tower Bridge, named after its two impressive towers, is one of London's best known landmarks.
• The Tower of London: This landmark of London is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
• Shakespeare's Globe: This reconstructed Shakespeare's Globe on London's South Bank, includes a Theatre, education and exhibition departments.
• Tate Gallery Bankside: The Tate Modern in London is Britain's national museum of international modern art.
• Millennium Footbridge: The London Millennium Footbridge is a pedestrian-only steel suspension bridge.
• City Cruises
• Sherlock Holmes Pub: See the pub mentioned in the Sherlock Holmes books.
• Westminster Abbey: This most famous of all English abbeys is situated within the precincts of the Royal Palace of Westminster.
• Buckingham Palace: See the Queens official residence and one of the greatest tourist attractions of UK.
• Hyde Park: Hyde Park is one of the largest green spaces in Central London.
• Speakers Corner: Members of the public use this area to speak about any issue they wish.
The Original Tour (yellow route)
On this route there is live English commentary and audio commentary in a further 6 languages, a complete loop takes approximately 2 hours. Highlights of this route include Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace.
The stops on this route are:
• The National Gallery
• Nelson's Column and Trafalgar Square
• Horse Guard's Parade
• Downing Street
• Big Ben and Parliament
• Lambeth Palace.
• Imperial War Museum
• The London Aquarium
• The London Eye
• South Bank Arts Center and BFI Imax Cinema
• Covent Garden
• Fleet Street
• St. Paul's Cathedral, Monument
• London Dungeon
• Tower Bridge
• The Tower of London
• Shakespeare's Globe
• Tate Gallery Bankside
• Millennium Footbridge
• Sherlock Holmes Pub
• Westminster Abbey
• Buckingham Palace
• Hyde Park
• Speakers Corner
• Ritz Hotel: This is one of the most prestigious hotels in the UK.
• Royal Academy of Arts: The Royal Academy's collection includes the finest examples of fine arts from the 18th century to the present.
• Fortnum and Mason: Browse through this famous departmental store, renowned for the fine food which it stocks
The Museum Tour (Blue Route)
On this route digitally recorded commentary delivered via personal earphones in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Russian, a complete loop takes 1 hour 30 minutes. The Blue Route links the centre of London with the museums; most of which are located slightly to the west of the city centre. This route has stops for the Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum and much more!
The stops on this route are:
• Kensington Palace
• Baden-Powell House
• Natural History Museum
• Science Museum
• Victoria & Albert Museum
• Brompton Oratory
• Harrods, Knightsbridge
• Harvey Nichols
• Hyde Park
• Ritz Hotel
• Piccadilly Circus / Eros Statue
• British Museum
• Wellington Museum
• Royal Albert Hall
• Albert Memorial
• Kensington High Street
Included Walking Tours
Your ticket entitles you to join one of these wonderful London walking tours.
Changing of the Guard Walk: See St James Palace, St James Park and arrive at Buckingham Palace in time to see the Changing of the Guard.
Departs daily at 1000h (10am) from the Original London Visitor Centre, Trafalgar Square
London Legends: Take an irreverent look at places on London that have impacted world history, from where the Beatles were nearly arrested to where tickets for the Titanic were sold.
Departs daily at 1300h (1pm) from the Original London Visitor Centre, Trafalgar Square
Jack The Ripper Walk: A must do in London! Follow the trail of fear left by history’s most intriguing serial killer!
Departs daily at 1530h (3.30pm) from the Tower of London stop.
All walking tours last approximately 90 minutes.
Included River Cruise
Disembark at either Big Ben or the Tower of London; head to the City Cruises office and you will be given a one day pass for the Hop-On, Hop-Off Thames River Cruise service. The cruise runs from Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier with departures every 20-30 minutes between 1000h (10am) and 1800h (6pm). The cruise will afford you wonderful views of London landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the London Eye, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.