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Highlights

  • Sightsee to your heart's content with a 1-day or 24/48/72-hour pass that lets you hop on and off as much as you like because London's sights deserve a second look.
  • No stress, no sprinting as buses swing by every 20-90 mins across three routes and 39 stops. Take your time; the city’s not going anywhere!
  • The pass gets you a Thames cruise from Westminster or Tower Piers. Also, opt for a night tour through London's top sights.
  • Ride on an open-top double-decker while an 11-language audio guide dishes out London’s best stories.
  • Choose the 2.5-hour panoramic bus tour for a single loop bus tour to see London's icons like the Tower of London, theatre lights on Haymarket, and Marble Arch.

Your Experience

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Red Route

There are 2 different timetables.

Sunday - Friday

  • Stop 1: 9am – 6:20pm; last full loop at 5:20pm

  • Stop 5: 9:27am – 6:47pm; last full loop at 4:27pm

  • Stop 10: 8:57am – 6:39pm; last full loop at 4:19pm

  • Stop 15: 9:21am – 7:01pm; last full loop at 4:41pm

  • Stop 20: 9:19am – 7:03pm; last full loop at 4:43pm

  • Stop 27: 9:13am – 7:35pm; last full loop at 5:15pm

Saturday (buses run every 15 - 20 minutes)

  • Stop 1: 8:45am – 7pm; last full loop at 6:30pm

  • Stop 5: 9:12am – 7:27pm; last full loop at 5:07pm

  • Stop 10: 9:15am – 7:29pm; last full loop at 4:59pm

  • Stop 15: 9:37am – 7:51pm; last full loop at 5:21pm

  • Stop 20: 9:39am – 8:13pm; last full loop at 5:43pm

  • Stop 27: 9:10am – 8:41pm; last full loop at 6:17pm

Green Route

Operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday only

  • Stop 1: 9:30am, 10am, 10:30am, 4:10pm, 4:40pm, 5:10pm and 5:40pm

Blue Route

Buses run every 30 minutes.

  • Stop 20: 9:30am – 5pm; last full loop at 5pm

  • Stop 32: 8:41am – 5:11pm; last full loop at 4:16pm

  • Stop 35: 8:58am – 5:28pm; last full loop at 4:33pm

  • Stop 38: 9:10am – 5:40pm; last full loop at 4:45pm

  • Stop 41: 9:17am – 5:47pm; last full loop at 4:52pm

Inclusions

  • 1-day, 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
  • One-way Thames cruise (based on option selected)
  • Two-way Thames cruise on the same day (based on option selected)
  • Classic Routemaster bus ride from Trafalgar Square (based on option selected)
  • 90-minute night bus tour with an English-speaking live guide (based on option selected)
  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish & Arabic (on the bus)
  • 2.5-hour panoramic bus tour (as per option selected)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 168 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

The first bus on the Red Route departs at 8:30am from Belvedere Road, with a later departure time of 8:45am until February 28. The last bus leaves at 6pm from Belvedere Road, or 5:30pm until February 28.

Buses for the Red Route come every 15 minutes, while those on the Blue Route are available every 20 to 90 minutes throughout the day.

Yes, dogs are welcome aboard these buses, making it easy for pet owners to include their furry friends in the sightseeing adventure.

The buses accommodate wheelchairs; however, each bus can only carry one at a time. If there is already someone using a wheelchair space when you board, please wait for the next available bus.

A 1-day ticket remains valid throughout that calendar day, while a 24-hour ticket provides access for 24 hours from the time you board your first bus.

You have access to three different routes: Red, Blue, and Green. Each offers unique sights throughout London's iconic areas.

Yes, your pass includes a one-way Thames cruise from either Westminster or Tower Piers, as well as an optional night bus tour led by an English-speaking live guide. Both are based on selected options.

The buses feature panoramic views and offer audio commentary in eleven languages to keep passengers informed about London's historic sites as they travel through the city.

Certainly, make time for Tower Hill where you can see the crown jewels, Haymarket which is known for its theatre lights, and Marble Arch's Speakers' Corner. These are must-visit spots on your journey.

The experience includes riding a classic Routemaster from Trafalgar Square, giving you an authentic London transport feel as part of the tour options available with this pass.

The first bus departs at 8:30am from Belvedere Road, with last departures at 6pm until February 28. After that date, it changes to 5:30pm.

Buses arrive every 15 minutes throughout the day.

Yes, dogs are welcome aboard the buses during your sightseeing adventure.

The buses are equipped to accommodate one wheelchair at a time. If there's already someone in a wheelchair, please wait for the next bus.

A 1-day ticket is valid from boarding until midnight of that calendar day; a 24-hour pass remains active for 24 hours starting when you board.

Yes, personal expenses are not covered by your tour package. Make sure to budget accordingly.

The onboard audio commentary is available in 11 different languages for a more inclusive experience.

Make sure to visit Grosvenor Gardens, London Bridge, Westminster Bridge, and other key landmarks like Tower Hill and Haymarket Theatre.

You can choose between a one-way or two-way cruise from either Westminster or Tower Piers based on your selected option.

Yes, you have the opportunity to take part in a 90-minute night bus tour featuring an English-speaking live guide for an after-dark experience of London's sights.

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