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London City Sightseeing Bus
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Duration 2 days
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Experience the vibrant sights of London with an open-top sightseeing bus that allows you the freedom to hop on and off at any designated stop. This is an ideal way to explore the rich history and beauty of this remarkable city.
Routes & Stops
The sightseeing bus in London features three distinct routes that traverse the city:
- Red route: links essential attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and Haymarket, with a total journey time of 2.5 hours.
- Green route: connects visitors to famous locations like the British Museum and Euston Square, taking approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Blue route: showcases iconic sites including Kensington Palace, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Harrods, lasting 1 hour.
A detailed map featuring the different bus stops can be found at the following link:
- Sightseeing Bus Routes and Stops Map
Ticket Options
You can select from various ticket options tailored to your plans:
24-hour ticket without the cruise
- 24-hour ticket including a cruise
- 48-hour ticket including a cruise
All ticket types come with an audio guide available in 11 languages, including English, along with a narrated tour in English.
How It Works
The ticket for the London Sightseeing Bus remains valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from its first usage. For instance, if activated on a Monday at 3 pm, it would be valid until Tuesday at 3 pm. During this validity period, you can use the bus service as often as you wish.
While a start date is necessary at the time of booking, the service can be utilized within a year from the selected date.
Schedule & Frequency of the Sightseeing Bus
The bus operates according to the following schedule:
- Red Line: First bus leaves from Stop 1 at 8:45 am and the last bus at 6:30 pm, with departures every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Green Line: Starts from Stop 1 at 9:10 am and runs until 5:30 pm, operating every 90 minutes, but only from Friday to Sunday.
- Blue Line: Begins its service from Stop 20 at 9:30 am and finishes at 5:40 pm, with buses every 30 minutes.
Thames River Cruise
The one-way cruise service operates daily between Westminster and the Tower of London, running from 10 am to 5 pm, approximately every 40 minutes.
Departures are available 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 vibrant sights of London with an open-top sightseeing bus that allows you the freedom to hop on and off at any designated stop. This is an ideal way to explore the rich history and beauty of this remarkable city.
Routes & Stops
The sightseeing bus in London features three distinct routes that traverse the city:
- Red route: links essential attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and Haymarket, with a total journey time of 2.5 hours.
- Green route: connects visitors to famous locations like the British Museum and Euston Square, taking approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Blue route: showcases iconic sites including Kensington Palace, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Harrods, lasting 1 hour.
A detailed map featuring the different bus stops can be found at the following link:
- Sightseeing Bus Routes and Stops Map
Ticket Options
You can select from various ticket options tailored to your plans:
24-hour ticket without the cruise
- 24-hour ticket including a cruise
- 48-hour ticket including a cruise
All ticket types come with an audio guide available in 11 languages, including English, along with a narrated tour in English.
How It Works
The ticket for the London Sightseeing Bus remains valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from its first usage. For instance, if activated on a Monday at 3 pm, it would be valid until Tuesday at 3 pm. During this validity period, you can use the bus service as often as you wish.
While a start date is necessary at the time of booking, the service can be utilized within a year from the selected date.
Schedule & Frequency of the Sightseeing Bus
The bus operates according to the following schedule:
- Red Line: First bus leaves from Stop 1 at 8:45 am and the last bus at 6:30 pm, with departures every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Green Line: Starts from Stop 1 at 9:10 am and runs until 5:30 pm, operating every 90 minutes, but only from Friday to Sunday.
- Blue Line: Begins its service from Stop 20 at 9:30 am and finishes at 5:40 pm, with buses every 30 minutes.
Thames River Cruise
The one-way cruise service operates daily between Westminster and the Tower of London, running from 10 am to 5 pm, approximately every 40 minutes.
Departures are available 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.