London sightseeing from an open-top bus

The Original Half-a-Crown Tour

Go "Around the town for half-a-crown" with the world's first sightseeing Tour

  • Explore London in half a day
    Explore London in half a day
  • Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + River Cruise
    Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + River Cruise
  • Kid friendly + under 5s go free
    Kid friendly + under 5s go free
  • Free change or cancellation
    Free change or cancellation

*Prices may vary by date and availability. Select your travel date to see the latest fares and promotions.

  • A Single Tour lasting up to four hours on any route
  • Showing you the best of London in 1 single ride
  • Take in the views from the top of a classic red open-top double-decker bus
  • Cruise the Thames and soak up iconic London landmarks from the river
  • Get local knowledge from our onboard audio commentary, available in 10 different languages
  • Plan your next move with fast and free Wi-Fi on board
  • Families and little ones welcome, with free tickets for under 5s
  • Pram and buggy space, plus drinks and snacks welcome on board
  • Ultimate flexibility, change or cancel up to 24 hours before your tour date
A Panoramic Tour Of London
Go "Around the town for half-a-crown" with the world's first sightseeing Tour - showing you the best of London in one single ride.
Includes a River Cruise on the Thames and choice of six Walking Tours.

Route map

Routes and timetables

  • 1
    Coventry Street
  • 26
    Trafalgar Square, Pall Mall East
  • 27
    Whitehall, Craig's Court
  • 28
    Whitehall, Banqueting House
  • 29
    Parliament Street, Westminster Station
  • 30
    London Eye
  • 31
    Waterloo Station
  • 32
    Covent Garden
  • 33
    St Paul's Cathedral
  • 34
    London Bridge
  • 35
    Tooley Street
  • 36
    Tower of London
  • 37
    Temple
  • 38
    Westminster Pier
  • 47
    Buckingham Palace
  • 17
    Victoria Station
  • 18
    Grosvenor Gardens
  • 5
    Hyde Park, Queen Elizabeth Gate
  • 15
    Marble Arch
  • 16
    Park Lane

Time Table

First departure at 08:30

Last departure at 20:00

Bus IconBus every 10 to 15 minutes Every 30 minutes from 4pm
  • 18
    Grosvenor Gardens
  • 19
    Buckingham Palace
  • 20
    Horseferry Road
  • 21
    Lambeth Palace
  • 22
    Westminster Bridge
  • 23
    Parliament Street
  • 24
    Horse Guards Parade
  • 25
    Trafalgar Square
  • 2
    Piccadilly
  • 3
    Green Park Station
  • 4
    Hard Rock Cafe
  • 48
    Hyde Park Corner Station
  • 6
    Harrods
  • 7
    Museums
  • 8
    Gloucester Road Station
  • 9
    Kensington Palace
  • 10
    Notting Hill Gate
  • 11
    Bayswater Road, Hilton Hotel
  • 12
    Bayswater Road, Thistle Hotel
  • 13
    Paddington Station
  • 14
    Praed Street
  • 16
    Park Lane
  • 17
    Victoria Station

Time Table

First departure at 08:30

Last departure at 18:15 Mon–Fri; 18:20 Sat–Sun

Bus IconBus every 15 to 20 minutes Every 30 minutes from 4pm
  • 39
    Wyndham's Theatre
  • 40
    St Martin-in-the-Fields
  • 32
    Covent Garden
  • 41
    Russell Square
  • 42
    Euston Station
  • 43
    King's Cross Station
  • 44
    St Pancras Station
  • 45
    Royal National Hotel
  • 46
    British Museum

Time Table

First departure at 08:20

Last departure at 19:20

Bus IconBus every 30 mins
  • 16
    Park Lane
  • 15
    Marble Arch
  • 49
    Craven Road
  • 14
    Praed Street
  • 50
    Baker Street, Madame Tussauds
  • 51
    Albany Street, Meliá White House Hotel
  • 52
    Marylebone Road, opposite Baker Street Station

Time Table

First departure at 08:30

Last departure at 18:29

Bus IconBus every 35 mins
More Information
You can start your tour at any of our 50+ bus stop locations on any route. Tours last a maximum of four hours, with disembarkations allowed. Cruises depart from Westminster Pier (Stop 38), Tower Pier (Stop 36), Greenwich Pier or London Eye Pier.
Your ticket is valid for the specific date booked. You are free to make changes or cancel up to 24 hours before your Tour starts.
Please contact customer services during office hours (9 am-5 pm, 7 days a week) if you need to amend your booking.
ADULT FROM £20.99*