The 15 Hop-On Hop-Off Buses in London Most People Book

London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

1.London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10,803 reviews · 3 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Big Bus London review covering routes, landmarks, Thames cruise, ticket value, delays, weather, and tips for choosing the right pass.

“Well, I visited London during Christmas and took this bus on December 24th, 2025. The City was sooo crowded and cold that we couldn't seat upstairs in the open. The audio/ commentaries were not synchronized so, we ended up listening to music, most of the time with a huge delay...not understanding what they were commenting on. Im not sure how they work or operates through rest of the year but, not satisfactory during Christmas season”

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London: City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

2.City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,579 reviews · from $57

Review of London’s City Sights hop-on hop-off bus, routes, Thames cruise options, walking tours, timing, value, and practical tips.

“Super easy to get around the city, we were able to see all the sights within the day, the busses ran super frequently we hardly ever waited at a stop. The map was also very easy to follow.”

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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

3.London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,332 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $74

See London by bus, water, and sky with Big Bus, the London Eye, and a Thames cruise. Tips on timing, routes, value, and what to expect.

“Excellent experience. The line moves fast. The ride was great and the view was amazing.”

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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

4.Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,327 reviews · from $42

See London’s top sights by open-top Tootbus, with live tracking, audio guides, walking tours, and an optional Thames cruise.

“Great way to get around the city and see all the important stops”

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London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

5.Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,875 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35

See London’s top sights by open-top bus, Thames cruise, and optional walks, with practical tips on routes, timing, value, and what to expect.

“Our guide Rob, was wonderful! He was full of information and a great driver. The van was very comfortable. It was a wonderful day in a beautiful country.”

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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

6.London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,834 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Review of London Tootbus, with three routes, live bus tracking, landmark stops, audio commentary, and a Thames cruise.

“Horrible. Two buses ignored us at correct stop. Two times bus stopped for no reason and had to get on another bus. Their app is hard yo navigate and not accurate. Bus stops are not announced by number. Commentary is limited and coarse. Don’t book tootbus”

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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

7.Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,653 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $52

See London’s top sights by open-top bus and Thames cruise, with flexible hop-on access, audio guides, live tracking, and walking tours.

“Great hop on hop off bus tour around London with live commentary on some buses. The yellow line is very regular service and blue line which takes you a wider route less frequent. The Thames cruise was excellent, highlight of tour with very informative, funny commentary. Highly recommend and cheaper than other tours offering same service.”

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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

8.River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,112 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Cruise London’s Thames for 24 hours, with live commentary, open-deck views, flexible stops, Greenwich access, and onboard snacks.

“We enjoyed the entire trip, the commentary was great. We especially loved our stop at Greenwich.”

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Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

9.Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,064 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $33

Gray Line London hop-on hop-off bus review covering routes, stops, Thames cruise, pricing, delays, audio guides, and practical booking tips.

“Using this means of transportation was great! The drivers were very friendly and we were able to get where we needed without getting lost.”

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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

10.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,256 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

Review of London’s Thames hop-on hop-off cruise, with pier tips, sightseeing value, timing advice, onboard commentary, and honest drawbacks.

“Great tour, full of information and fun guide! The tour had a good duration and covered interesting points and informations about London.”

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City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

11.City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,224 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Review of London City Sightseeing buses, routes, Thames cruises, ticket options, stops, value, app, and practical tips for planning your ride.

“It seemed that these busses and the routes were few and far between. Pretty difficult to get to and the app with the routes leaves something to be desired.”

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London: Golden Tours Gray Line Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

12.Golden Tours Gray Line Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 1,112 reviews · from $53

See London’s biggest sights by open-top bus, add a Thames cruise and walking tours, and choose the best pass for your time and budget.

“We were given headphones to listen to descriptions of areas of interest as we passed; we had a heads up before we arrived at each interest; from the top of the double decker bus (open on top deck) we had an excellent view of everything. Buses ran on schedule and the drivers gave us individual help with directions and sights. Next trip we take this is the way we'll tour, again. There are 3 HO HO bus lines in London, all with similar routes and scheduled stops. Ours, The Golden Tours HO HO, was great, AND we got one free extra day (through March 2016 I believe).”

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