See London Like Never Before. The Original Tour. 75 years of showing the world London's most iconic landmarks - and the stories most visitors never get to hear.
London has long been a city of firsts. The Original Tour is one of them. Founded in 1951, we pioneered the open-top sightseeing format that cities across the world still follow today. Now relaunched, refreshed, and better than ever - with a new team, new buses, and an expanded range of experiences built for every kind of traveller.
There are plenty of ways to see London. There is only one Original Tour.
When London Transport launched the Round London Sightseeing Tour in 1951, charging 2 shillings and sixpence a ticket as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations, it changed the way people experience cities forever. That legacy is still felt in every seat on every bus today.
The brand that defined London sightseeing operated as TootBus from 2021 to 2026. Now we're back as The Original Tour, with a new team, a newly refurbished fleet, and an exciting new range of experiences. Every hop-on hop-off ticket now includes a river cruise as standard, offering the best value sightseeing in London.
Four famous routes. More than 200 sights. Unlimited boardings across Central London and beyond. Hop off at Tower Bridge, stroll to St Paul's, rejoin the route when you're ready. Explore more with the Hop-On Hop-Off river cruise and 6 walking tours. Your day, your pace.
Included free with every ticket. Board at Westminster Pier, Tower Pier, Greenwich Pier, or the London Eye Pier. See the city from the water - a different London entirely.
London's only dedicated live-guided Kids Bus Tour. A 45-minute journey built for little ones - educational, playful and genuinely entertaining for the whole family. Prams and buggies are welcome. Children under two travel free. Access to the Hop-On Hop-Off river cruise and 6 walking tours included.
Experience London after dark with our Night Bus Tour. Tower Bridge lit up. Big Ben glowing. A 90-minute route through London's most iconic landmarks, beautifully illuminated at night. Top deck seating guaranteed. Hop-On Hop-Off river cruise and 6 walking tours included.
There’s nowhere quite like London at Christmas. A 75-minute live-guided Christmas Lights Bus Tour through the capital's festive streets, including Hop-On Hop-Off Thames River Cruise and access to six walking tours.
Combine unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off touring via bus or boat with entry to London's top attractions. Choose from the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Tower of London or St Paul's Cathedral with the Ultimate London Sightseeing Pass, or choose the Merlin Pass via our All Inclusive London Tour for unbeatable value.
Travelling with 10 or more? Get exclusive group rates for school trips, corporate events, tour groups and family gatherings.
Four famous routes. More than 200 sights. Unlimited boardings across Central London and beyond. Hop off at Tower Bridge, stroll to St Paul's, rejoin the route when you're ready. Explore more with the Hop-On Hop-Off river cruise and 6 walking tours. Your day, your pace.
Included free with every ticket. Board at Westminster Pier, Tower Pier, Greenwich Pier, or the London Eye Pier. See the city from the water - a different London entirely.
London's only dedicated live-guided Kids Bus Tour. A 45-minute journey built for little ones - educational, playful and genuinely entertaining for the whole family. Prams and buggies are welcome. Children under two travel free. Access to the Hop-On Hop-Off river cruise and 6 walking tours included.
Experience London after dark with our Night Bus Tour. Tower Bridge lit up. Big Ben glowing. A 90-minute route through London's most iconic landmarks, beautifully illuminated at night. Top deck seating guaranteed. Hop-On Hop-Off river cruise and 6 walking tours included.
There’s nowhere quite like London at Christmas. A 75-minute live-guided Christmas Lights Bus Tour through the capital's festive streets, including Hop-On Hop-Off Thames River Cruise and access to six walking tours.
Combine unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off touring via bus or boat with entry to London's top attractions. Choose from the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Tower of London or St Paul's Cathedral with the Ultimate London Sightseeing Pass, or choose the Merlin Pass via our All Inclusive London Tour for unbeatable value.
Travelling with 10 or more? Get exclusive group rates for school trips, corporate events, tour groups and family gatherings.
Travelling with 10 or more? Get exclusive group rates for school trips, corporate events, tour groups and family gatherings.
English, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish and Polish. Select your language on board and let the city tell its own story.
Fast and free, throughout your journey. No data charges. No dead spots.
From the open top deck of a classic red double-decker, you see London as it was meant to be seen. Wide. Open. Unobstructed.
Scan the QR code on your ticket, download the app, and explore London's neighbourhoods on foot between bus rides. GPS-navigated and self-guided.
Under 5s travel free on Hop-On Hop-Off tours. Space for prams and buggies on board. A dedicated Kids Bus Tour for younger travellers. No pressure. No fixed schedule.
English, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish and Polish. Select your language on board and let the city tell its own story.
Fast and free, throughout your journey. No data charges. No dead spots.
From the open top deck of a classic red double-decker, you see London as it was meant to be seen. Wide. Open. Unobstructed.
Scan the QR code on your ticket, download the app, and explore London's neighbourhoods on foot between bus rides. GPS-navigated and self-guided.
Under 5s travel free on Hop-On Hop-Off tours. Space for prams and buggies on board. A dedicated Kids Bus Tour for younger travellers. No pressure. No fixed schedule.
Don’t just take our word for it
“24hr Hop on / Hop off tour - A wonderful, informative tour that covers all the sights and attractions of London. Loved the kids audio guide, frequent buses and easy to read timetable. Three different routes to take advantage of. Highly recommend!…
BecsLong
Greater Melbourne, Australia
“Eliza on our bus was an absolute star. She has a great personality and is a safe driver. I was impressed with her skill in maneuvering a double decker all around those narrow London streets. All of the staff we encountered at the stops were so kind. Thanks Eliza for making our trip around London wonderful.…
Kristi
Williston Park, New York
“Amazing experience! Polite and helpful staff, clean bus and got an earphone to listen to the stories of the sights. It was perfect! 10/10…
Camilla M
“It covers all the main sites and we learnt lots of interesting facts along the way. Tour guide was very engaging and great with the kids. My boys are 8yrs and 11yrs and they said it was their favourite part of our 3 day trip to London. It lasts 45 minutes but we could have stayed on there all day!…
Lauren H
“Very friendly and welcoming drivers. Great tour to visit London. Original audio comments, pleasant to listen to and not boring.…
Elif U
“Our bus driver was fabulous. So patient as I hadn't booked online and wanted to and he helped me sort it all out. We were on the blue route on Sunday 30th Nov and got on at Trafalgar Square around 130. This driver should receive recognition as he's a great asset to your company. It would be nice to see Buckingham palace without having to get off. I think it would be a good idea to advise people they need to get off as the bus doesn't pass directly in order to see it.…
Toni O
“Very easy, plenty of buses knowledgeable staff easy to find. Headphones worked. Bus stops all over the place. Made to be very easy.…
The d
Liverpool, United Kingdom
“Great value, would recommend. Loved the cruise. Routes cover all the main attractions/famous sites. Buses were frequent.…
Tracy H
“I have always wanted to do a site seeing tour but found it difficult while living in London. The reason was the annoying traffic congestion. I had 2 visitors, one from Grenada and one from the USA. I suggested it to them and they sounded really excited so I couldn't let them down. We booked Wednesday night and went Thursday afternoon. We'll, we'll they assured me it was the highlight of their visit. We did both the yellow and blue routes. I, personally really enjoyed it.…
Sharon C
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