London City Sightseeing Bus
Description
Experience the sights of London at your own pace with the sightseeing bus service, where you can hop on and off at designated stops across the city. This is an excellent way to explore the many wonders of this vibrant capital!
Routes & Stops
The sightseeing bus in London features 3 distinct routes that traverse the heart of the city:
- Red route: This route takes you past famous landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and Haymarket. The journey lasts for approximately 2.5 hours.
- Green route: You'll discover key attractions, including the British Museum and Euston Square, on this route that spans 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Blue route: This route visits iconic sites such as Kensington Palace, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Harrods, completing the journey in about 1 hour.
Access the map detailing all bus stops via the following link:
- City Sightseeing Tour Bus Routes and Stops
Ticket Options
When making a reservation, you can select from the following ticket choices that meet your preferences:
-
24-hour ticket without a cruise
- 24-hour ticket with a cruise
- 48-hour ticket with a cruise
Each option comes with an audio guide available in 11 languages, including English, alongside a narrated tour of London in English.
How Does It Work?
Your ticket for the London Sightseeing Bus is effective for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from when it is first utilized. For instance, if activated on a Monday at 3 pm, it remains valid until Tuesday at 3 pm. Throughout this period, you can hop on and off the buses as often as desired.
Although you will be asked for a starting date when booking, the service can be availed up to 12 months from that designated date.
Schedule & Frequency of the Sightseeing Bus
The Sightseeing Bus operates at the following times:
- Red Line: Available Sunday through Friday, with the first bus leaving Stop 1 at 9 am and the last at 6:20 pm. On Saturdays, the first bus departs at 8:45 am and the last at 7 pm. Services run every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Green Line: Active from Friday to Sunday, with departures at 9:30 am, 10 am, 10:30 am, 4:10 pm, 4:40 pm, 5:10 pm, and 5:40 pm.
- Blue Line: Starts from Stop 20 at 9:30 am, with the final departure at 5 pm. Buses come every 30 minutes.
Thames River Cruise
The one-way cruise service operates between Westminster and the Tower of London daily from 10 am to 5 pm, approximately every 40 minutes.
Departure points for the cruise include:
- Tower Bridge pier
- Westminster pier
- London Eye pier
What's included
- 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)
- English audio tour
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
How to Use This Ticket?
You can use this voucher to access the tourist bus at any of its stops.
The following link shows a map with the different stops along the route:
Please note that stops 4 and 10 are currently out of service.
The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from the time it's used for the first time, i.e. if it's used on a Monday at 3 pm, it will be valid until Tuesday at 3 pm.
Although a start date is requested when booking, you can use the service for 12 months from the date indicated. The bus does not operate on 25 December and 1 January.
Schedule & Frequency
London Sightseeing Bus
The London City Sightseeing Bus operates at the following times:
- Red Line: from Sunday to Friday, first departure from Stop 1 at 9 am and final departure from Stop 1 at 6:20 pm; on Saturdays, first departure from Stop 1 at 8:45 am and final departure from Stop 1 at 7 pm. The bus runs every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Green Line: from Friday to Sunday, departures at 9:30 am, 10 am, 10:30 am, 4:10 pm, 4:40 pm, 5:10 pm, and 5:40 pm
- Blue Line: first departure from Stop 20 at 9:30 am and final departure from Stop 20 at 5 pm. The bus runs every 30 minutes.
London Walking Tours
These English walking tours of London are only included in the 48-hour ticket. You can check the different routes, meeting points and times with the bus drivers, as itineraries vary according to the season.
Thames River Cruise
The one-way cruise between Westminster and the Tower of London is included in the 24-hour ticket with a boat ride and the 48-hour ticket. This cruise is operated by City Cruises by Hornblower. The crossing runs daily between 10 am and 5 pm, approximately every 40 minutes.
The ship departs from the following points:
- Tower Bridge Pier
- Westminster Pier
- London Eye pier
Help Our Planet!
During the tour, you will be provided with single-use headphones. To be environmentally friendly and avoid this waste, we suggest that you bring your own headphones.
Internal information / Información interna
Booked and Paid in full through City Sightseeing Ltd., Suite 8, Floor 3, Grosvenor House, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4DL, UK.
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