London City Sightseeing Bus

Explore London with the City Sightseeing Bus

Discover the best of London from the comfort of an open-top double-decker bus! With City Sightseeing’s hop-on, hop-off service, you can explore the city at your own pace, hopping on and off as many times as you like along the way.

Routes & Stops

The City Sightseeing bus follows a carefully designed route with 20 stops throughout central London, allowing you to see the city’s most iconic landmarks. The full tour takes approximately two and a half hours, passing by must-see sights such as:

• Big Ben
• The Tower of London
• Trafalgar Square
• Hyde Park Corner
• St. Paul’s Cathedral
• Buckingham Palace
• Harrods department store

For a detailed map of the route and stops, please refer to the official City Sightseeing website.

Note: Stop 22 is currently out of service.

Ticket Options

24-Hour Ticket

• Unlimited hop-on, hop-off access for 24 hours
• Audio guide available in 11 languages
• English audio tour of Royal London
• Optional Thames River Cruise (if selected)

48-Hour Ticket

• Unlimited hop-on, hop-off access for 48 hours
• Audio guide available in 11 languages
• Thames River Cruise included
• 5 audio-guided walking tours in English

Audio-Guided Walking Tours Included with the 48-Hour Ticket:

• Southbank Tour: Accessible from stops 8 or 9
• Royal London Tour: Accessible from stops 16 or 17
• Covent Garden Tour: Accessible from stops 6 or 9
• Borough Market Tour: Accessible from stop 12
• Notting Hill Tour: Accessible from stops 3 or 4

How It Works

Your London Sightseeing Bus ticket is valid for either 24 or 48 consecutive hours from the time of first use. For example, if you activate your ticket on Monday at 3:00 pm, it will remain valid until Tuesday at 3:00 pm. During this period, you can hop on and off as many times as you like.

When booking, you’ll be asked to select a start date, but you can use the ticket anytime within 12 months from the chosen date.

Timetables & Frequencies

London City Sightseeing Bus

• Monday to Sunday (8:30 am to 4:00 pm): Buses every 10 minutes
• Monday to Sunday (4:00 pm to 5:20 pm): Buses every 20 minutes

London Walking Tours

Walking tours in English are available exclusively with the 48-hour ticket. The routes, meeting points, and schedules may vary by season. For up-to-date information, please consult the bus drivers during your tour.

Thames River Cruise

The 48-hour ticket includes a scenic one-way cruise between Westminster and the Tower of London, operated by City Cruises by Hornblower. Cruises depart daily between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, approximately every 40 minutes. Departure points include:

• Tower Bridge Pier
• Westminster Pier
• London Eye Pier

Book Your London Sightseeing Adventure Today!

Whether you’re visiting for a day or a weekend, the City Sightseeing bus is the perfect way to explore London’s landmarks, neighborhoods, and scenic views. Choose your ticket, hop aboard, and get ready to discover the city!