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London City Sightseeing Bus
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Duration 2 days
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Experience the sights of London with the open-top sightseeing bus, offering a flexible way to explore this remarkable city.
Routes & Stops
This tourist bus service in London features a total of 3 distinct routes that allow you to discover the capital:
- Red route: Showcases famous landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and Haymarket. The complete journey takes around 2.5 hours.
- Green route: Covers notable locations such as the British Museum and Euston Square, with a total duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Blue route: Highlights iconic sites including Kensington Palace, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Harrods. This route lasts approximately 1 hour.
For a visual reference, a map displaying the various bus stops can be found in the link below:
- Map of Tourist Bus Routes and Stops
Ticket Options
When securing your ticket, you have the choice of the following options to best fit your plans:
24-hour ticket without a cruise
- 24-hour ticket with a cruise
- 48-hour ticket with a cruise
Each ticket includes an audio guide available in 11 languages (English included) and an English audio-guided tour of London.
Operational Details
Your London Sightseeing Bus ticket is valid for either 24 or 48 consecutive hours from the moment you first use it. For instance, if it is activated on a Monday at 3 pm, it will be valid until Tuesday at 3 pm. During this period, you're free to hop on and off the buses as often as you wish.
While a starting date is required at the time of booking, the service can be used any time within 12 months of the selected date.
Schedule & Frequency of the Sightseeing Bus
The Sightseeing Bus operates according to the following schedule:
- Red Line: The first bus departs from Stop 1 at 8:45 am, with the last bus leaving at 6:30 pm. Buses run every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Green Line: The first bus leaves Stop 1 at 9:10 am, with the final bus at 5:30 pm, operating every 90 minutes.
- Blue Line: The initial departure from Stop 20 is at 9:30 am and the final at 5:40 pm, with a frequency of every 30 minutes.
Thames River Cruise
The one-way cruise along the Thames from Westminster to the Tower of London operates daily from 10 am to 5 pm, with departures approximately every 40 minutes.
The cruise sets off from the following locations:
- Tower Bridge pier
- Westminster pier
- London Eye pier
Unlimited use of City Sightseeing buses in London for 24 or 48 hours (depending on selection)
Recorded commentary on board the bus
Headphones for each person
Thames river cruise (depending on selection)
This experience takes place in London.
Plan about 2 days for this activity.
A good fit for travellers visiting London — solo, as a couple or with family.
Free cancellation is available on many dates (see the conditions below).
Reserve on Stayviax and receive instant confirmation by email.
Frequently asked questions
The activity lasts 2 days.
Free cancellation is often available up to a few hours before the start. See the policy below.
No. A mobile ticket is accepted — show it on your phone on the day.
London City Sightseeing Bus
Experience the sights of London with the open-top sightseeing bus, offering a flexible way to explore this remarkable city.
Routes & Stops
This tourist bus service in London features a total of 3 distinct routes that allow you to discover the capital:
- Red route: Showcases famous landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and Haymarket. The complete journey takes around 2.5 hours.
- Green route: Covers notable locations such as the British Museum and Euston Square, with a total duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Blue route: Highlights iconic sites including Kensington Palace, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Harrods. This route lasts approximately 1 hour.
For a visual reference, a map displaying the various bus stops can be found in the link below:
- Map of Tourist Bus Routes and Stops
Ticket Options
When securing your ticket, you have the choice of the following options to best fit your plans:
24-hour ticket without a cruise
- 24-hour ticket with a cruise
- 48-hour ticket with a cruise
Each ticket includes an audio guide available in 11 languages (English included) and an English audio-guided tour of London.
Operational Details
Your London Sightseeing Bus ticket is valid for either 24 or 48 consecutive hours from the moment you first use it. For instance, if it is activated on a Monday at 3 pm, it will be valid until Tuesday at 3 pm. During this period, you're free to hop on and off the buses as often as you wish.
While a starting date is required at the time of booking, the service can be used any time within 12 months of the selected date.
Schedule & Frequency of the Sightseeing Bus
The Sightseeing Bus operates according to the following schedule:
- Red Line: The first bus departs from Stop 1 at 8:45 am, with the last bus leaving at 6:30 pm. Buses run every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Green Line: The first bus leaves Stop 1 at 9:10 am, with the final bus at 5:30 pm, operating every 90 minutes.
- Blue Line: The initial departure from Stop 20 is at 9:30 am and the final at 5:40 pm, with a frequency of every 30 minutes.
Thames River Cruise
The one-way cruise along the Thames from Westminster to the Tower of London operates daily from 10 am to 5 pm, with departures approximately every 40 minutes.
The cruise sets off from the following locations:
- Tower Bridge pier
- Westminster pier
- London Eye pier
This experience takes place in London.
Plan about 2 days for this activity.
A good fit for travellers visiting London — solo, as a couple or with family.
Free cancellation is available on many dates (see the conditions below).
Reserve on Stayviax and receive instant confirmation by email.
Frequently asked questions
The activity lasts 2 days.
Free cancellation is often available up to a few hours before the start. See the policy below.
No. A mobile ticket is accepted — show it on your phone on the day.