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Best Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours in London 2026

Golden Tours, Big Bus and Tootbus - multi-route sightseeing loops past every major landmark, from £20 for a 24-hour ticket

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London hop-on hop-off bus tours, which one to choose

  • 24-hour and 48-hour tickets available
  • Multiple routes covering all major landmarks
  • Live guide or audio commentary
  • Combo deals with Thames cruises

Open-top sightseeing buses are the fastest way to orient yourself in London. Golden Tours, Big Bus London and Tootbus all run multi-route loops covering Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster, Trafalgar Square and the South Bank with hop-off stops near every major attraction. A 24-hour ticket lets you treat the bus as both a tour and a transport link between sights. Evening bus tours run shorter loops with commentary focused on London after dark.

For something more unusual, the Brigit's Bakery Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour serves a full afternoon tea on a vintage double-decker as it drives past the landmarks. The Tootbus kids tour runs a family-friendly loop with a live guide pitched at younger audiences. Weekend afternoon slots for the afternoon tea buses book out two to three weeks ahead in summer.

FAQ

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Quick answers on booking, access and what to expect.

All three operators run similar multi-route loops past major landmarks. Golden Tours tends to offer the lowest base price. Big Bus includes an evening tour option. Tootbus runs a dedicated kids tour with a live guide. Routes overlap significantly, so choose on price, combo deals or specific extras.

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