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A double-decker bus with "Golden Tours" branding, driving past a historic building. 1
A blue double-decker bus with "Golden Tours" and "Hop-On Hop-Off" signage, parked on a bridge with a cityscape in the background. 3
A bus with passengers, a person in a blue jacket, and historic buildings in the background. 4
A tourist crowd near the Big Ben clock tower. 5
By Golden Tours - Gray Line London

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Free cancellation available
Price is €41 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Freedom to explore the British capital at your own leisure
    • Hop-on hop-off service through the main London attractions
    • River Thames Boat Ride*
    • Audio guides available in 12 languages plus Kid's Commentary
    • Multiple stops on 3 different routes

Activity location

  • London- Multiple Locations Visited
    • Stop 2: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, Tourist Bus stop
    • SW1A 1AA, London, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop number 4, London, SE1 7GH (nearest tube and train station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk). Daily between 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Belvedere Road
    • SE1 7GH, London, England, United Kingdom

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Panoramic Tour of London

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

This ticket is valid for 1 sightseeing loop in the blue route. This option is not hop-on hop-off and can only be used for 1 trip on the same day. English-speaking live guide on board.

Language options: English
Price details
€40.83 x 1 Adult€40.83
Total
Price is €40.83
Until Sat, 29 Aug

1-Day Pass

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d

Hop-on hop-off pass valid until the end of the day on your selected travel date.

Price details
€49.00 x 1 Adult€49.00
Total
Price is €49.00

24-Hour Pass & River Cruise

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Hop-on Hop-off pass valid for 24 hours from when you first hop-on, unlimited usage within this time.

This pass also includes a one way Free River Thames boat ride. As this is a free of charge inclusion, no refund can be given if not used.

Price details
€57.17 x 1 Adult€57.17
Total
Price is €57.17

48-Hours Pass & River Cruise

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d

Valid for 48 hours from first use.

This pass also includes a Free one way River Thames boat ride. As this is a free of charge inclusion, no refund can be given if not used.

Price details
€63.00 x 1 Adult€63.00
Total
Price is €63.00

72-Hours Pass & River Cruise

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d

Valid for a period of 72 hours from first use.

This pass also includes a Free one way River Thames boat ride. As this is a free of charge inclusion, no refund can be given if not used.

Price details
€68.83 x 1 Adult€68.83
Total
Price is €68.83

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    London Hop-on Hop-off bus 4 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours pass
  • Inclusions
    River Thames one way sightseeing cruise (for the 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours pass)
  • Inclusions
    Audio guides available in 12 languages including: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin & more
  • Inclusions
    Kid's Commentary
  • Inclusions
    Headset for tour commentary
  • Inclusions
    Free Wi-Fi
  • Exclusions
    Admission to museums and attractions along the tour route

Know before you book

    • Children 4 and younger are complimentary.
    • The boat cruise is valid for 24hrs for departure from Westminster Pier near The Houses of Parliament and choose to disembark at either Tower Bridge Quay near The Tower of London and Tower Bridge, or at Greenwich. Or vice versa. As a free of charge inclusion, no refund can be given if not used.
    • 4-hour and 1-day pass does not include the Thames River Cruise
    • Buses depart every 20-30 minutes from London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop 4 , London, SE1 7GH (nearest tube station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk). At stops common to multiple routes, buses run every 10 to 15 minutes.
    • Audio guides available in 12 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic) plus Kid's Commentary.
    • The River Cruise service is operated by Thames River Services daily, between 10.20am to 5pm, approx. every 30-40 minutes during peak periods.(check website for latest timetable)
    • The Orange Route operates every 30 minutes, Monday to Thursday.
    • Your 4 hours will start from the moment you board the bus.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Experience the best of London's attractions and charm-filled areas from the open-air top of a comfortable, double-decker bus.

    Plan your own itinerary and explore the city to your heart's content. You can choose to stay on the bus and take in the scenery for the entire loop, or stop at world-renowned landmarks along the way, including the Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. Engaging pre-recorded commentary highlights the main monuments and provides insights into the city's history and heritage.(attraction tickets not included)

    The Routes

    The Classic Tour (Blue route): Covers all the main Central London sights and visits London’s Museum Quarter.

    • Harrods
    • Kensington Palace
    • Natural History Museum
    • Science Museum
    • Royal Albert Hall
    • Victoria & Albert Museum
    • Marble Arch
    • Buckingham Palace
    • Westminster Abbey
    • Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
    • Westminster Bridge
    • London Eye
    • The Shard
    • Tower of London
    • Tower Bridge
    • HMS Belfast
    • St Paul’s Cathedral

    The Essential Tour (Red route): Passes Madame Tussauds and Kings Cross, as well as Hyde Park and Regents Park, two of the prettiest parks in London.

    • Buckingham Palace
    • Westminster Abbey
    • Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
    • Westminster Bridge
    • London Eye
    • Waterloo Bridge
    • Royal Courts of Justice
    • Nelson’s Column
    • Trafalgar Square
    • British Museum
    • King’s Cross St Pancras
    • Madame Tussauds
    • Marble Arch

    If you'd like, upgrade your ticket to add on a few additional sightseeing activities. A River Thames cruise lets you see landmarks between Tower Hill and the London Eye from the water. Enjoy an enthralling sightseeing cruise along the heart of London’s River Thames. You can use the one way river cruise on the river Thames (for the 24hrs ticket option only) for departure from Westminster Pier near The Houses of Parliament and choose to disembark at either Tower Bridge Quay near The Tower of London and Tower Bridge, or at Greenwich. Or vice versa. Discover fascinating facts as you cruise with live commentary from the captain and audio guides available via your Smartphone in Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German and Italian. Tickets are valid for 24 hours (unlimited usage within this time) so you can see the best of London at your own leisure!

Location

Activity location

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    London- Multiple Locations Visited
    • Stop 2: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, Tourist Bus stop
    • SW1A 1AA, London, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop number 4, London, SE1 7GH (nearest tube and train station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk). Daily between 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Belvedere Road
    • SE1 7GH, London, England, United Kingdom